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Why do managers apologise?
After a heavy defeat like 6-1, managers often apologise to fans to acknowledge the team's poor performance and take responsibility. Chris Davies, Birmingham's manager, admitted his team wasn't good enough, which is a common way to address supporter disappointment and show commitment to improving.
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