Edgar Davids in action for Barnet. Credit: Joe Giddens/EMPICS Sport
The Barnet manager Edgar Davids gave a helping hand to a group of stranded fans on the M6 on Saturday. On the way back from their game at Accrington (in which Davids had been sent off), the team's bus passed a supporters' coach which had broken down.
A few minutes later, the team bus returned, picked the fans up and took them to a nearby service station where they could wait in the warm. Davids had told his players to get off the bus at the service station so it could go back to get the supporters.
The fans then got to meet and chat with the Barnet players before a replacement coach arrived to take the fans home.
Mark Robson has left his job as Barnet's Joint Head Coach. Credit: Dave Howarth/PA Wire
Mark Robson has left his job as Joint Head Coach as Barnet. He had been sharing the job of managing the team with former Dutch international Edgar Davids.
In a statement, Barnet said they had needed to clarify the coaching roles and it was agreed that Robson should leave. Davids will now take over sole control of the team who are battling against relegation from League Two.
Former Dutch international Edgar Davids is now in sole control at Barnet. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
Edgar Davids on the pitch at Barnet FC's training ground. Credit: London Tonight.Edgar Davids talks to the media ahead of a formal press conference at Barnet FC. Credit: London Tonight.Edgar Davids with Barnet's Chairman Tony Kleanthous, incumbent Head Coach Mark Robson, and Director of Football Paul Fairclough. Credit: Barnet FC.
Barnet said that Davids would become joint Head Coach with incumbent Mark Robson, forming an equal partnership.
In a statement on the club's website, Robson said he was looking forward to working with him:
"I am delighted to welcome Edgar to our club. His experience as a player throughout his illustrious career will be a massive benefit to all our players and I look forward to forming a strong partnership with him".
– Mark Robson, Head Coach Barnet FC
Robson was put in charge of Barnet back in June, taking over from Martin Allen. But the club has struggled under his leadership. They sit at the foot of the League Two table, with no wins and just three points from their 11 games this season.
Edgar Davids has posted a picture on Twitter of him shaking hands with Barnet's Chairman Tony Kleanthous, and standing alongside the incumbent Head Coach, Mark Robson, and Director of Football, Paul Fairclough.
Happy to say I will join my local football club Barnet fc as a player/coach. http://t.co/OQQObRmJ
