Rebirth 1994: Football Situation

Chapter 566 Europe 2003 About Robson

"I think the formation that can best reflect the player's power is four-two-three-one. Two defensive midfielders protect the front of the penalty area, two full-backs with excellent assist ability and plenty of physical strength are in charge of the wing attack, and three attacking players with excellent skills. A capable attacking midfielder ambushes behind the striker, inserting into the penalty area to attack in turn, so that the opponent can't defend against them... Of course, there needs to be a tall and strong center forward who can hold the ball, make the ball and score. Attracting the opponent's defensive attention, such a formation is absolutely invincible." Pei Wei pointed at a tactical layout board with a cigarette in his mouth: "On offense, there are more blooming points, the combination of side and center, and defense. The number of players is absolutely perfect in both offense and defense."

Mourinho next to him smiled bitterly: "Boss, I admit that you have a deep understanding of football, but don't you think it is arrogant to say these words in front of a professional head coach? What you said just now, in theory It is impeccable, but it is impossible to have a perfect formation in football. Any formation has flaws, especially when human factors are added in the middle. After all, players are not robots, and it is impossible not to make mistakes on the field. Having computer chips implanted in your body can cause this situation... Besides, where do you go to find so many players suitable for your formation?"

"There are so many professional players in the world, how could it be impossible to find them?" Pei Wei said with a smile.

Mourinho was a little speechless: "Of course, if each of your players is much more capable than the other, then you can win no matter what you play... But in modern football, the individual players The strength gap between players is very small, and the best players can only get the most out of their own tactics... The real game is not a football manager game, there is a perfect winning rule, what we command is not data, They are living people with their own thoughts, weaknesses and strengths. To win the game, in addition to having excellent players, you also need to make arrangements according to the weaknesses of the opposing players. Football Manager The tactics for a season can be arranged in one day in the game, but in real life, it takes at least one day to arrange a game, which is completely incomparable.”

"But my formation is the most practical now... Do you think I am qualified to be the head coach of a professional team?" Pei Wei tidied up his clothes and said triumphantly.

Mourinho looked up at the sky without saying a word.

"That...well, let's not talk about that. After all, we are also the chairman now, and we are in charge of your head coach." Pei Wei smiled awkwardly, and changed the topic: "Then let's not talk about professional teams. There are always amateur teams. Are you qualified?"

"Amateur team, can you find players that fit your formation?" Mourinho finally spoke.

Pei Wei smacked his mouth and stopped talking - this is a paradox, in the low-level leagues he can't find players suitable for this formation, but in the high-level leagues with his unchanging tactics If you meet a better coach, you will definitely die miserably.

But Pei Wei didn't pay much attention to it. He was just trying to grind his mouth out of boredom. Besides, even if he has the ability to be a coach, he can't really go to be the head coach, right?Which club can afford him.

Just when Pei Wei was about to say something, a crisp cell phone rang, Pei Wei did not lift his head, and Mourinho pushed him: "Answer the phone."

"It's not my phone ringtone, it's your phone." Pei Wei said in wonder.

"It's not mine, Mourinho turned on his mobile phone, which was lying quietly in his palm.

Pei Wei trembled all over, and started to frantically touch his whole body as if remembering something: "Damn it, I actually forgot... This is the number I left for that old fellow Hall, I put this phone aside alone Where did the... go? My God..."

Pei Wei hurriedly took out his mobile phone from his close-fitting clothes, calmed his breath and pressed the call button: "Ha, Sir Hall, how are you? It's been almost two months in a flash. During this time, you How are you doing? Can you give me an answer? Yes, yes, I will come as soon as possible. After all, we still need to negotiate. Congratulations, you have made a wise decision Decision...I am looking forward to working with you."

Pei Wei hung up the phone and smiled triumphantly: "Look, this pot of beef stew is very bad... It seems that there is no need to prepare a second hand."

"Sir Hall? The boss behind Newcastle United? The steel magnate?" Mourinho asked slowly, "Boss, are you going to buy Newcastle?"

"Is there any problem? Jose?" Pei Wei nodded: "The investment environment of the Premier League is quite good, and their level is no worse than that of La Liga. In this environment, you must be able to have the desire to challenge."

"But Newcastle's current head coach is Mr. Robson." Mourinho's voice suddenly became louder: "How did you promise me at that time? Do you want me to continue to be Mr. Robson's translator? Let me return Once upon a time?"

"By the way, Jose, you seem to have been with Bobby Robson since 92, right? He has been his translator and assistant coach, from Portugal to Spain, Robson left from Barcelona, ​​but you stayed ..." Pei Wei laughed: "I think you should have had a good time with Robson, right? After all, he is a typical British gentleman. To be with this kind of person is to use a Chinese idiom to say It's 'like a spring breeze'."

"Yes, I have learned a lot from Mr. Robson, and he has had a great influence on me... But this does not mean that I am willing to continue to be an interpreter and assistant coach by his side. Everyone wants to move forward. Look, now being an interpreter can no longer bring me happiness!" Mourinho was silent for a while, and then spoke, his voice gradually became louder.

"Don't worry, Jose." Pei Wei waved his hand: "Don't get excited... This is not like you in normal times."

It was only then that Mourinho realized that he had lost his composure. You must know that he is a person whose nerves and control ability are as hard as a piece of iron. The reason why he lost his composure was because he found that Pei Wei might just regard himself as The backup head coach candidate, which made him unbearable who already regarded Pei Wei as a friend - a person with his personality would not make friends easily, but once he recognized the other party as a friend, he would regard him as a true friend, friend His betrayal was the most unbearable thing for him.

"Jose, I want to tell you something." Pei Wei stared into Mourinho's eyes with incomparable sincerity: "In my plan, you have never been a backup candidate, you have always been No. 1st choice... I like your personality and your unique coaching style. A head coach like you is unique in the world of professional leagues, but with your personality, it is difficult to engage with the chairman. Good relationship, after all, in this world, only Ferguson of Manchester United has the supreme authority in the dressing room, is extremely stubborn but has sat in the position of head coach for decades without wavering, and you will be another , apart from me, you can no longer find a chairman who can live in peace with you, and we are the best partners."

"But what you want to buy now is Newcastle." Mourinho's anger subsided: "You don't know how high Robson's status is in the eyes of Newcastle fans... Newcastle fans respect three people the most, one is John Sir Hall, one is Alan Shearer, the flag of their team, and the other is Bobby Robson. The three of them have one thing in common, that is, all three of them are native Newcastle people! If England If people are the representatives of stubbornness and nostalgia, then Newcastle people are the most special group of English people! Even their accent is the most unique in England! You want Newcastle United fans to recognize you, these three people you are absolutely Be stable, otherwise you will not be able to stay in this position for a long time... and Robson has done a good job as the head coach of Newcastle United this season, and it is very likely that he will enter the UEFA Champions League for the first time after 97 years , if you fire Robson as soon as you take office, then the protests from the fans alone will be enough to stop you from doing anything!"

After seeing Pei Wei express his attitude so sincerely, Mourinho immediately believed Pei Wei's words and began to plan for Pei Wei.

He is right. The fact that Pei Wei took over Newcastle itself will cause dissatisfaction among Newcastle fans. If he fires Robson, who has a supreme status in the hearts of Newcastle fans, as soon as he takes office, then this kind of dissatisfaction is very likely. Turned into resentment towards Pei Wei, you must know that Newcastle's most loyal fans are basically miners. Once these big bosses get angry, it is not uncommon to do anything!
"Don't worry, Jose." Pei Wei said with a smile: "If I fire Robson, then of course they will vent their anger on me, but what if Robson resigns himself?"

"Impossible, boss!" Mourinho laughed: "You don't know what kind of person Robson is...he is a standard person who regards football as his life! What's more, he coaches his hometown football team. The team, not to mention has already made great progress! How could he let go at this juncture!"

"He is willing to continue working, but his body doesn't allow it." Pei Wei laughed: "He is 70 years old this year, and his health has been bad. He has been fighting cancer for ten years... a person like this The old man is still on the front line coaching the team, which is really admirable. But after all, time is not forgiving, I believe he is very happy to let you, a proud disciple, take over... and I will also arrange a position for him in the club, Would that be a problem?"

"Boss, you are really not popular as a head coach." Mourinho thought for a long time and sighed: "But you are the chairman of the club...I really can't think of anything that you haven't considered."

"Haha!" Pei Wei laughed happily.

(End of this chapter)