Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is hoping to honour his late father in Sunday's Women's FA Cup final when they take on Manchester City.
Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is hoping to honour his late father in Sunday's Women's FA Cup final when they take on Manchester City.
When Brighton face Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final, it will mean more to the club than just hunting a first major trophy.
Rado Vidosic, the club's head of women's and girls' coaching, passed away in January following a battle with cancer.
He was manager Dario Vidosic's father and a much-loved figure following his arrival a year earlier.
Rado's passing aged 64 was felt by everyone at Brighton and Dario missed a month of the Women's Super League (WSL) campaign on compassionate leave.
His return in February inspired a strong finish as the Seagulls climbed to seventh and reached their first FA Cup final.
On Sunday, Dario will lead his team out at Wembley (15:00 BST) with his family watching in support.
"Football connects a lot of people through life. You make great memories and it will be a nice day," he told BBC Sport.
"I carry dad every single day with me into every game and I think about what he would tell me and what I've learned from reading back through his notes from when he was a coach.
"I still try to pick up words of wisdom from him. I know he will be with us and I know he's been with us for every single game.
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