Touching moment as Luton boss Rob Edwards makes Jurgen Klopp laugh with Jayden Danns revelation
Rob Edwards' Luton team may have been thrashed by Liverpool but he still shared a touching moment with Jurgen Klopp after the game..
The Hatters looked on course for three points at Anfield as they led 1-0 at half-time, but lose 4-1 against the leaders of the Premier League.
In the dying minutes of the game, Klopp decided to bring on youngsters Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Jayden Danns to keep the first-team stars fresh for Sunday's game. Carabao Cup Final against Chelsea.
Was a senior debut for forward Danns, 18, who replaced Luis Díaz in the 89th minute.
After the final whistle, klopp congratulated the academy graduate, and Edwards then walked over to hug the couple.
He shook the young man's hand and then turned to Klopp and said: “I played against your father!”
This sparked instant laughter from the former Borussia Dortmund coach, and Edwards then patted the teenager on the back before crossing the pitch.
Jayden is the son of former Guyana international Neil Danns, who enjoyed a 20-year playing career in which he featured in all four English professional leagues.
He played in the Premier League for Blackburn and Birmingham, and spent most of his career in the Championship at various clubs.
And it was in the second division where he played against Edwards, with the 41-year-old's Palace facing the former Welsh international's Blackpool in the 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons.
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Neil finally hung up his boots after the 2023/23 season after winning the Northern Premier League Division One West title.
He was also player-manager of the club in the second half of that campaign, where he won 15 of his 21 games in charge.
Danns left the club last summer to return to former club Tranmere, where he was appointed assistant coach.
leading to instagram After his son's debut, Danns gushed about Jayden's first appearance for the Reds.
Sharing a collection of him in action, he commented: “Where to start. Tonight was one of the nights I'm most proud of in my life.
“Seeing you achieve the first steps of your dreams fills my heart with pride.
“Watching you work and work toward your goals is a privilege to be a part of. I'm proud of your son, keep working hard. I love you.”
