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‘Napoleon’ rallies his troops with steely grip

JOS LUHUKAY

EYES ON THE PRIZE: New Owls boss Jos Luhukay
PICTURE: Action Images

By Chris Dunlavy

OPENING NIGHT: Sheffield Wednesday battled to a hard-fought draw in Jos Luhukay’s first game in charge – at Sheffield United on Friday

IN the summer of 1989, a relegation play-off was the last place Jos Luhukay wanted to be. Little did he realise it would save his life.
Called up to represent Kleurrijk Elftal - a selection of Dutch players from the former colonies – the new Sheffield Wednesday boss was due to play a three-team tournament in Surinam.
But. with his club sid...

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