Miguel Delaney: Inside the emotional chaos of a final-day relegation battle

Raphinha celebrates with the Leeds fans after the club avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of last season with a win at Brentford. Photo: Getty
Miguel DelaneyUK Independent
When players talk about the anguish of a final-day relegation battle, one memory most recall is the unsettling sense of quiet.
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