Football giants

Chapter 399 Why is he a lunatic?
When Yang Huan arrived at Stapletwood, he saw people everywhere outside the gate of the training base.

The lights and festoons were decorated, as if it was going to be a festival.

When the crowd saw the conqueror of Lagonda, they immediately branched out to let Yang Huan pass.

Some people even started to call out Young Master Huan, obviously recognizing Yang Huan.

"Too many people!" Long Wu laughed as he drove in front.

"Let me get off at the gate!" Yang Huan said.

Although there are many people, they are all well-behaved.

When the security guard Peter opened the gate and let Yang Huan's car in, the fans outside were very disciplined and no one wanted to rush in.

It can be seen that in their eyes, Stapletwood is the core of the team, a holy place that cannot be offended.

Yang Huan got out of the car, and cheers came from outside.

Saint Peter was in a good mood, and his face was as red as blood.

"Master Huan, there are many of them, and they came here before dawn. I was so scared that I thought something happened!"

Although he complained a bit, Peter laughed so much that he couldn't even mention how happy he was.

After so many years, when has Southampton been as beautiful as it is now?
Champions of the Europa League!
This is something that all Southampton fans could not even dream of before!

In the past, they dreamed that at most they dreamed of Southampton returning to the Premier League, or even relegation in the Premier League.

But now, they have returned to the Premier League, not to mention the two domestic cup championships, and also won a Europa League championship.

This is Southampton's first European championship in more than 100 years of history, can they not be excited?
"How many people are there?" Yang Huan asked with a laugh.

Standing inside the gate, outside the door of the security room, looking out, I feel that there are people everywhere.

"I'm afraid there are thousands of people who came here, and I received news that today is a celebration for the whole city. Those shops, schools, etc. are all closed. I'm afraid I'm going crazy!" Peter said excitedly.

"Really?" Yang Huan was a little surprised. Even schools and shops are closed?

Isn't that outrageous?

There are about [-] people in Southampton, of which [-] to [-] are students, and a large part of the students are international students from all over the world. Therefore, in the past, the Saints have always attached great importance to developing fans among the student population.

For example, students can enjoy discounts for purchasing ball tickets and season tickets.

There are not many teams that give discounts to students, and Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and other giants do not have this benefit.

But Southampton gave it, and the discount was not small.

The reason is also very simple. These students may not stay in the UK after finishing their studies, but will return to their countries.

At that time, they will bring back their affection for the saints.

This is of great benefit to the future development of Southampton.

And not only students from Southampton's local area come to St. Mary's Stadium to watch the football, there are even many students from London, Oxford, Cambridge, and even Manchester who come to Southampton to watch the football.

The Saints are also very kind to these students, unlike other teams that arrange student tickets in some garbage positions.

Instead, the Saints specifically place students in a relatively well-positioned area.

Also because of the various details made by the club, Southampton has a very good evaluation among the students.

The club has also launched a series of considerate services for other fan groups.

Although the team has increased more operating costs because of this, it has brought a better experience to the fans and greatly improved the image of the team.

Peter didn't know that his own words made Master Huan make so many associations, and he seemed to be still immersed in the excitement and joy of the celebration.

"Master Huan, I heard from Harry last night that Saint Harry and several other official fan clubs plan to hold various celebrations starting today and in the next few days. By then, the city will definitely be extremely lively!"

Yang Huan couldn't help nodding, "Then you tell Harry, if you need help, just talk to the club!"

"Understood!" Peter nodded with a smile.

Yang Huan patted Peter on the shoulder again, said a few words of encouragement, turned around and left for the training building.

In the parking lot of the training building, there is an open-top double-decker luxury bus, which the team rented specially.

The outside of the bus has long been stained with Southampton's colors and team crest, as well as four championship trophies.

This represents what Southampton has achieved in the past season!

When Yang Huan passed the bus, he saw several boys from the youth team talking around the bus.

Listening to their tone, it seems that they are indescribably envious, and they also wish that they can board the bus and go to the parade with the players of the first team.

Yang Huan recognized many people from it.

For example, England's local rookies Luke Shaw, Chambers, Prouse, Patrick Roberts and so on.

There are also young players brought in from the outside by Southampton, such as Januzaj, Kovacic and so on.

The whole team, whether it is Bielsa, or Griffa and Madoni who are in charge of youth training, are full of praise for the level of this group of young teenagers, thinking that they will definitely be able to support Southampton's banner in the next few years.

And they also performed quite eye-catching in a youth team competition invested and planned by Yang Huan this season.

These people are Southampton's future hopes!

"Master Huan!"

"Hi, Master Huan!"

"Master Huan, good morning!"

As soon as these young generals saw Yang Huan approaching, they immediately greeted each other with a smile.

In fact, Yang Huan was not much older than them, but at this time he had to pretend to be old-fashioned and waved and smiled at them.

"Don't be envious, work hard to improve your own strength, and you will definitely be able to sit on this bus in a short time!"

The group of young generals burst into laughter all of a sudden, but kept nodding their heads.

"only……"

Yang Huan deliberately paused to calm everyone down.

"At that time, what we want to celebrate is not the English Championship or the Europa League. What we want to celebrate is the Premier League and the European Champions Cup. I hope you can hang the Premier League trophy and the St. Bradley Cup of the Champions League on the team bus!"

All of these boys were immediately excited.

Premier League?

It used to be so far away, but now, it is so close to them.

Next season, the team will be in the Premier League!

As for the Champions League, it is a stage that can only be dreamed of.

But seeing Southampton's unstoppable performance in the Europa League this season, who dares to say that the Champions League is far away?
Hearing the exciting encouragement from Master Huan, the group of teenagers seemed to be greatly encouraged.

When Yang Huan walked up to the second floor, they all shouted to go back to training.

Seeing that appearance, Yang Huan couldn't help but smile.

Go along the corridor on the second floor, past Bielsa's head coach's office.

The door of the Argentinian lunatic's office was open, but the people in the office turned their backs to the door and stared blankly at the wall.

There are some sticky notes on the walls in a mess, with the names of two football greats on top.

"These are the names of two of the greatest managers in Argentine history."

Although Bielsa didn't look back, he seemed to see Yang Huan standing at the door.

Yang Huan didn't think this lunatic was pretending, because he was such a nonsensical person.

Always thinking suddenly and inexplicably.

And in the eyes of normal people, there are many things that are not necessary to worry about, but they can make him think for several days.

This is a serious guy!
"Menotti!" Bielsa first pointed to the one on the left, and then pointed to the right, "Bilardo!"

Yang Huan had heard of the names of these two men, both of whom were great coaches who led Argentina to the World Cup.

But he was curious, could it be that something stimulated this madman from Argentina?

Otherwise, why would Bielsa stare blankly at the wall for no reason?
"The two of them represent two different styles of football!"

Bielsa still didn't look back, looking at the wall, a bit like muttering to himself.

I believe that even if it is not Yang Huan who is standing next to him at this time, but someone else, he will say the same.

Sometimes, people have to find someone to confide in.

It is actually a very painful thing to keep everything in your heart.

"Menotti is a typical aestheticist, while Bilardo is a typical pragmatism. They represent the two extremes of Argentine football."

When he said this, Bielsa suddenly turned around and smiled at Yang Huan.

"You know what? I spent 16 years studying them both, eight years for Menotti and another eight years for Vilardo before I started coaching Newell's Old Boys."

If it was just a smile, Yang Huan would not think there was any problem.

But this smile, coupled with this sentence, made him feel a creepy feeling.

16 years, darling!
How crazy, how unbelievable, is it that a man spends 16 years preparing to become a manager?
Moreover, it is said that Bielsa's family background is quite good, belonging to the upper class of Argentina. His elder brother was once the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina, and his younger sister was also the mayor of a big city in Argentina.

Such a person spent 16 years just to become a head coach?

Yang Huan had heard people say that Bielsa was an Argentine lunatic.

But it wasn't until this moment that he really felt why he was a lunatic!
This kind of person is not a lunatic, so who is the lunatic?

"What Menotti values ​​most is those illusory inspirations. He thinks football is unpredictable, but I don't agree!"

"Because I believe that no one can keep that inspiration forever, because it is always fleeting. The next time, I don't know when it will come. How can that team, a player, rely on this kind of thing?"

Although Yang Huan didn't quite understand the core of football tactics, he also felt that this was indeed the case.

What is the most important thing about modern football tactics?
Stablize!

Long-term, stable high-level performance!

The same is true of the team, and the same is true of the stars. Without stability, you can't talk about success.

"Bilaldo is just the opposite. He likes to study opponents through a lot of video tapes. He thinks football is predictable, so he is a routineist, and some people say he is dogmatic, but I am different from him."

Having said this, the Argentine turned his head and smiled with a hint of wisdom.

"He studies routines and opponents for defense, but I am different, I am for offense!"

After the end, he laughed at himself a little bit, but he also smiled a little bit complacently.

"In this regard, Menotti and I are the same. Everything we do is for offense!"

Yang Huan suddenly had a feeling that during Bielsa's coaching career, he had been pursuing his own football philosophy and turning it into reality!

He is not Menotti, nor Bilardo, he is Bielsa!

A unique Bielsa!

Perhaps every head coach is like this!

They may have been nurtured and influenced by countless predecessors, and they are constantly learning the strengths and advantages of others.

But in their bones, they are still pursuing their own way of football!
It is a football philosophy that cannot be described in simple words, nor can it be articulated clearly.

It cannot be simply attributed to vocabulary such as offense, defense, balance, and ball control.

Only by comprehension!
Rely on the performance of the team on the court to show it, and let the people who watch the game understand it by themselves.

Some people understand, but some don't.

This is true for football, but isn't it the same for human beings?
(End of this chapter)