"Nice game, guys."
"Very good game."
Leo made his way toward the tunnel with the rest of the Wigan players as the Wigan staff and fans applauded them.
When he reached the edge of the pitch, he glanced back and found Dawson was still out there, standing near the touchline with a television interviewer.
The manager had changed out of his jacket, leaving his shirt sleeves rolled up, and looked much more relaxed than he had during the game.
He watched for a few seconds as Dawson answered a question, occasionally gesturing back toward the pitch while the interviewer listened.
Then Dawson's eyes moved across the field.
They found Leo, and the interviewer followed his gaze almost immediately, turning as well.
Leo noticed both of them looking at him and then his expression changed at once.
"Nope."
He turned sharply and continued down the tunnel before either of them could call him over.
He had already done his part.
There was no reason for him to end up on television as well.
