Rebirth 1994: Football Situation

Chapter 584 European Chapter 2003 Lecture
An away win in the two knockout rounds, although only one goal was won, it was a pretty good start, so on the way back to Newcastle, the players were all in good spirits, maybe Bellamy was the only one who felt that he didn't He was not convinced when he got more opportunities, but it is also true that the team's offense has improved significantly after he left the field, so he can only be depressed when he is angry.

However, a person who should be most happy did not show a happy mood - for the new coach Mourinho, it is very important to get off to a good start, at least the fans can increase more confidence in him, Pei Wei noticed At this point, he also understands why Mourinho did not seem too excited.

Strictly speaking, Pei Wei and Mourinho are the same people. Although they have very different personalities, they have the same views on the team. Discipline is what they emphasize the most. One point, and this point is what Newcastle lacks the most.

Although Robson led Newcastle to the European Champions Cup for two consecutive years, his gentle coaching method is now somewhat outdated. A guy with a unique personality who cares more about his own performance than the overall interests of the team.

Bellamy is one. This player is very talented, very skilled, and has strong personal abilities. However, as a speedy and technical striker, he is used to a standard center forward. He is very good on the field with Shearer There is little cooperation and more fighting alone. This is something Mourinho cannot tolerate. He cannot allow the individual performance of the players to override the overall interests.

The other one is the captain Shearer. Although Shearer is the flag of Newcastle, he is a bit selfish on the court. He is even so selfish that he cannot tolerate the coach replacing him halfway. His hope is that no matter what his state is, as long as he can play , he will stay on the field until the last minute. For this reason, he even announced his withdrawal from the national team at the age of 1, just to be able to participate in more Newcastle games. In fact, after the later Shearer retired, the evaluation of him It is also mixed. In this season in history, it was because Shearer was dissatisfied with his lack of playing time that he had a conflict with Robson, which eventually led to Robson leaving Newcastle. In a popular saying in China, Shearer can also be regarded as Newcastle. The "ball bully" inside.

"Jose, it depends on your ability to control the players... But I believe you will not let me down." Pei Wei thought silently in his heart: "What I can do is to support you with all my strength." Yes, when it is necessary, it is also necessary to kill chickens and scare monkeys, the results can be taken slowly, and quickly establish your prestige in the team, which is what must be done now."

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Mourinho did not disappoint him, and his actions were even a little faster than Pei Wei estimated.

After returning to Newcastle, the players got a day's rest. When they changed in the locker room and came to the training ground the next day, they found that the head coach Mourinho had already arrived. Putting it in his trouser pocket, he wore a pair of sunglasses on his face, which further set off the sharp edges and corners of his face as if cut by a knife and an axe.

Standing beside him is the young assistant coach, 38-year-old John Carver.

The players looked at the two coaches in puzzlement. Mourinho still turned his face and remained silent, while Carver signaled them to start warming up and prepare for the next training.

The players began to warm up one after another. When they were almost done, Mourinho turned his head and asked, "What time is it?"

"Five minutes to nine," Carver replied. "It's only five minutes before the scheduled start time for practice."

"Who else hasn't arrived?" Mourinho continued to ask, and Carver could tell who hadn't arrived with just a glance. After all, there were only twenty or so people: "Craig Bellamy hasn't Come."

"Okay, don't wait for him... Blow the whistle and let the players gather." Mourinho said lightly.

Carver nodded, and blew the whistle hanging around his neck: "Assemble!"

The players on the training ground immediately walked towards Mourinho and the others, and automatically stood in several rows.

"Before training today, I want to say a few words to you." Looking at the players standing in front of him, Mourinho said: "What are you talking about? Tell me about my rules."

"This year, the number of Newcastle's first team players is 27. Last year, the number was 29. We sent away twelve players and brought in ten players. Although two players are missing, it does not mean that the team On the contrary, the players sent away are all players whose strength cannot gain a foothold in the team, and the ones who stay and the ones brought in are all qualified to be the main force in my mind." Mu Rinho started his own speech: "But there are 27 players in the entire first team, and there are only eleven players on the field, and only seven people who can sit on the bench. That is to say, every game must be played. There will be nine players in the stands - but with our three-tier squad, everyone will get a chance depending on your form and how hard you work in training .”

For Newcastle last season, there was a big difference between their main force and their substitutes. It is not uncommon for a general main force to play thirty or forty games a season, but after introducing ten powerful players this year, they also have Mentally prepare, after all, the more good players there are in the team, the greater the competition will be, and the number of times everyone will play will be reduced. This is what anyone can think of.

"Also, in the new season, every game will be important because we have a lot of games this year and I don't want us to be out early on any front - Newcastle have been hungry for titles for a long time, we I am also eager for the championship... So in this season, we will not give up any games, so in every game I will use players with better physical fitness and condition, and I will never force players with poor physical fitness or poor condition to be on the court It is not only irresponsible for the team's performance, but also irresponsible for their own bodies."

As soon as Mourinho said these words, the newly transferred players didn't react much, but the old players looked at Shearer in unison in surprise. You must know that no matter how tired Shearer was last season, as long as he didn't Injury is the absolute main force, and Shearer is also happy to do so. Now Mourinho's remarks are obviously aimed at Shearer.

However, Shearer did not show any displeasure, but instead had a smile on his face, looking at Mourinho happily.

Seeing this scene, several old team members murmured in their hearts—what kind of medicine did Alan take wrongly?Can he tolerate not playing?

At this moment, the only person who was late - Bellamy came from the direction of the locker room, he didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, and while putting on his training clothes, he walked unhurriedly come over.

"Ha, what are you doing?" Bellamy seemed to find that other players were standing in several rows after approaching, and couldn't help laughing: "The rows are so neat...you are going to join the army?"

The other players looked at Bellamy with eyes like a fool-didn't you see that the head coach was giving a lecture?You guys are so arrogant even when you are late, don't you want to mess around?
"What are you looking at me for? Are you stupid?" Seeing that other teammates were staring at him, Bellamy was a little scared.

"Mr. Craig Bellamy, do you know what time today's training starts?" A voice came from behind him, and Bellamy saw Mourinho's face immediately after turning around.

"Nine o'clock..." Bellamy said sheepishly, "I'm sorry, Coach, I'm late because of the traffic jam."

"You were late for 28 minutes." Mourinho turned around and asked Carver: "What is the regulation on lateness in team training?"

"A warning within 10 minutes of being late, a one-week salary fine within one hour, and a week of training in the reserve team for more than one hour... The leave must be requested within 10 minutes before the start of training, and there must be a valid reason." Carver quickly said. answer.

"Mr. Craig, I think you should understand now? After the training, go to the accounting department to pay the fine... Now, please return to the team."

Bellamy opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he didn't make a sound. He also knew that he was in the wrong, but the fine for one week's salary still made his heart hurt - that's [-] pounds!
Bellamy returned to the team angrily, Mourinho did not dwell on this matter, but continued: "It is only about half a month before the start of the league, and five days later, we have another game The knockout round of the Champions League is going to be played, and I have enough confidence that we will enter the Champions League. In that case, we will have four games to play in the new season: the League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup. So you don’t need to worry that there will be no games to play. In the new season, I will choose players to play based on two principles, first, physical fitness and physical condition, and second, whether they meet the tactical requirements. Newcastle United is not a youth team. I will not use players who do not meet the tactical requirements for the purpose of training players. What I want is only victory, just the championship. For me, the name of the player is not important, the team is always the first. If Chelsea With Pele and Maradona, they are also subordinate to the team, and the best teams are always like this, the whole comes first - that's my coaching philosophy."

"For me, the greatest thing in the world is God. After God, it's me, Mourinho." Mourinho said this slowly to his players.

"This guy is an egomaniac," thought at least ten of the players present after hearing those words.

PS: Update on ticket #390...

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