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‘I joined Salford, initially on loan, from Derby U21s – I may be the only manager who’s ever gone out on loan! I loved the history and where the club came from’: Football League boss recalls bizarre managerial move in 2021

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SALFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Salford City manager Gary Bowyer during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Salford City and Lincoln City at The Peninsula Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Salford, England. (Photo by Chris Vaughan - CameraSport via Getty Images).

Football League manager Gary Bowyer has shared the story about being appointed Salford City boss after a loan deal was struck with Derby County in 2021.

Bowyer is currently in charge of Burton Albion, having previously managed Blackburn, Blackpool, Bradford, Salford and Dundee. The Englishman left Bradford in February 2020 and became the coach of the Derby County U21s side a few months later, but in March 2021 Salford signed him on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season.

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