Hardman Derry Broke Boothroyd's Leg

Last updated : 20 May 2006 By Kevin Markey
Rick Broadbent in The Times writes: 'It was 1997, during Derry's Notts County days, when an accidental clash between the pair left Boothroyd with a career-ending broken leg.

"I don't remember much about it but he's a great bloke and has the respect of everyone at Leeds," Derry says about the Watford boss and former Leeds coach.

"There are no hard feelings." Boothroyd has since said the collision was the best thing that ever happened to him. "When you play for a northern club, they appreciate hard work and the physical side of the game. Down South they prefer flair. It's the northern mentality and I love it. I'd be lying if I said that doesn't drive me on. It's great to be appreciated as a player but also as a person."