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Pundit names the person responsible for Huddersfield Town v Leeds United touchline melee

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner celebrates with Elias Kachunga after the game (REUTERS)
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Leeds United lost against Huddersfield Town in the Championship at the weekend.

The match between Huddersfield Town and Leeds United at the weekend was quite entertaining and exciting, and had as many as three goals.

However, the scenes towards the end of the Championship game at the John Smith’s Stadium were far from savoury.

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Huddersfield manager David Wagner and Leeds boss Garry Monk were both sent to the stands after getting involved in a physical confrontation on the touchline.

The situation occurred following Michael Hefele’s goal for Town in the 89th minute which turned out to be the winner. According to ESPN FC, the FA have requested video footage of the incident.

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Former Leeds defender Tony Dorigo was following the match, and he has made it clear on Twitter that in his opinion it was Wagner who created the problem.

The former Aston Villa and Chelsea man, who now works as a pundit, has also given his opinion on the opening goal conceded by the Whites in the 27th minute.

Leeds United manager Garry Monk and Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner at the end of the game

Leeds United Manager Garry Monk and Huddersfield Town Manager David Wagner clash before both being sent to the stands

Huddersfield are fourth in the Championship table at the moment with 55 points from 29 matches, while Leeds are currently fifth in the standings with 54 points from 30 games. Both the teams are genuine contenders for the playoffs this season.