An emotional Carlos Carvalhal declared himself the happiest manager in the world after receiving a very warm welcome from former club Sheffield Wednesday.
The Portuguese only left Hillsborough eight weeks ago by mutual consent but, in a classic twist of fixture fate, found himself back there with new club Swansea in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Given the circumstances perhaps a draw was appropriate, and the sides will have to try again at the Liberty Stadium in a week and a half after a game of few chances ended 0-0.
Carvalhal came out of the tunnel early and then applauded all four sides of the ground at the final whistle.