From Player to Manager: The Edgar Davids Story at Barnet

Edgar Davids, a Dutch football legend, was appointed manager of Barnet FC in 2012. He had previously played for the club and later managed it.

When Davids arrived at Barnet, the club was languishing at the bottom of the Football League and hadn't won a match. However, under Davids' guidance, the team began to turn their fortunes around and narrowly avoided relegation from the Football League.

Davids made an instant impact with his impressive playing style and won over the hearts of his teammates. He insisted on being referred to as 'Mister' by his players.

However, Davids' tenure at Barnet was not without controversy. He missed several matches due to his dislike of long away trips, which frustrated fans and left the club's management disappointed.

Ultimately, Davids parted ways with Barnet and was replaced by another manager. Nevertheless, he remains a beloved figure among Barnet supporters.