What happened when Daniel Farke tried to sign Kalvin Phillips for Norwich City as Leeds United links emerge
As Kalvin Phillips reportedly takes one big step towards an emotional return to Leeds United, the more pessimistic members of the Elland Road fanbase may be reminded of a phrase which often emerges whenever a homecoming happens.
Never go back’.
See, for instance, Kevin Keegan’s ill-fated second spell at Newcastle United. Less ‘Entertainers’ and more ‘EastEnders’, such was the explosive, soap-era style row between ‘Mighty Mouse’ and an owner in Mike Ashley who Newcastle fans may prefer to liken to another form of rodent.
Luiz Felipe Scolari’s first spell in charge of Brazil ended with a World Cup. His second, a 7-1 battering by Germany. From managers to players, Robbie Fowler, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sol Campbell and Ilkay Gundogan may wish, in hindsight, that they had let history stay as history.
