reborn football boss

Chapter 2 Acquisition?

Just before David fully digested the fact that he traveled through, an uninvited guest came to his door.

The team's head coach, Georgie Scott, and a strange young man.

Out of politeness, David invited the two of them in and sat on the sofa in the living room according to the main class. However, David kept an eye on his nose and nose, because he really didn't want to see this mediocre team coach in his heart.

Years of investment has made the team not inferior to any League Two team in terms of lineup configuration, but the team's performance is still embarrassing compared to the top and the bottom. Isn't there a deeper reason?

David has already made up his mind, the first thing to do after he gets familiar with the environment and takes control of the club is to fire this poor coach.

"Mr. Chairman, let me introduce you. This gentleman is Gino Pozzo from the Pozzo family, who is in charge of the Udinese club in Italy. He came to visit you specially, so he asked me to be the referrer. I think you are all Young people should have a common language." Scott introduced with a smile, not seeming to notice the impatience on David's expression.

Pozzo family?

Is it the legendary family that treats the football industry as a business?

I remember that at the peak of the previous life, the Pozzo family controlled the three major league clubs of Udinese in Italy, Granada in La Liga, and Watford in the Premier League. They were also shareholders of several well-known clubs.

However, in view of their development strategy of buying high-bought players after low-bought processing, David prefers to call them "European black shops", second only to Porto's black shops.

What is this guy looking for?
David didn't know, but he still lacked interest.

"Mr. Purvis, please forgive me for being direct. The purpose of visiting you today is to buy the Notts County Club in your hands. I know that the Notts County Club is in a bad situation. Maybe for you, the It is a better choice for the club to exchange for a sum of cash." Pozzo seemed unwilling to waste time here, and went straight to the point in a serious manner.

Buying Notts County?
If David remembers correctly, the Pozzo family entered English football after acquiring Watford, which was in the English Championship at the time, in 2012. Why is it that there are signs of entering England in this life?

Although I don't understand that the Pozzo family will take a fancy to Notts County, and I don't know if history has deviated at a certain point, but no matter what, David will not sell the Notts County Club.

But before David opened his mouth to refuse, something happened that made him feel angry.

The coach Scott, who was still sitting on the sofa just now, seemed to have nothing to do with him, suddenly said: "Mr. Chairman, I think Mr. Pozzo's acquisition proposal is a very good solution to the bad situation of the club, as you know, The club is struggling now. Only by changing a leader and continuing to invest can it be possible to get out of the quagmire. The Pozzo family controls the Serie A powerhouse Udinese and has rich experience in running football clubs. It is the best candidate to take over Notts County .”

It never occurred to David that Scott was actually on the side of the Pozzo family. If he didn't know what was wrong with it, then he really was no different from an idiot.

Picking up the goblet, shaking it slightly, he looked at Scott with a chilly look, "I think it's okay, even if the team is not doing well recently, there will always be a day when they get out of the quagmire, this will not be My reason for selling the club. If that's what you're aiming for today, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

He hates traitors the most, and Scott's behavior is undoubtedly provoking his bottom line.

"Actually, it's meaningless for you to persist like this. Even the media knows that you have no money and can't continue to invest in the team. If you continue like this, the team will not escape the tragic fate of being entrusted by the bank. Don't you Doesn't the club consider the fans? You are so selfish!" Scott's face also became ugly, although he didn't tear his face directly, his tone had become indifferent.

David sneered and said sarcastically: "Mr. Scott, please don't forget your identity. You are now the coach of Notts County, not Udinese. Stand in front of me and say I'm selfish."

David's words ruthlessly tore off Scott's hypocrisy, and made the old coach furious. He suddenly got up and threatened in a bad tone: "I am the coach of Notts County, and I am responsible for the club's results. You Such a chairman is not qualified at all. If you still want to continue to go to hell with Notts County, please tell me that I will not accompany you. I choose not to renew the contract. At the same time, I also want to tell you that the two core midfielders of the team are also very important to the club. There is no expectation for the future, and they will not renew their contract. Without us, Notts County will be relegated next season!"

His expression became ferocious, like an angry bull, eager to rush over and tear Scott into pieces. Even though his reason told him that the opponent's behavior of drawing salary from the bottom would help him build a new team, he still couldn't restrain himself. The resentment in my heart.

Gritting his teeth, he said coldly, "That's great, I can open a bottle of red wine to celebrate in the evening, I don't think a rubbish head coach like you can bring much help to the team. good!"

David and Scott were confronting each other there, while Pozzo sat on the sofa leisurely, as if watching a dog-eat-dog scene.

"Mr. Purvis, it would be a pity if we couldn't reach an agreement. I have a lot of interest in Notts County. Don't you think about it? I came with sincerity. Maybe you should listen Just listen to my offer." Pozzo was actually a little annoyed at Scott's stupidity, which pissed David off, and God knows he'd rather end up with nothing than sell Notts County to them.

David glanced at Little Bozo coldly, and said calmly, "I don't want to hear your offer. No matter how high the price you pay, I will not sell the club!"

"800 million pounds, and we will assume the debt of the club. If you agree, the transaction can be carried out immediately!" Little Bozo seemed to be convinced of David, and said directly.

£800 million?

David sneered inwardly.

This is the so-called sincerity?

Although David has made up his mind not to sell Notts County, he still weighs the value of Notts County in his heart.

Regardless of debts, the market value of the club is close to 2000 million pounds. After all, the Meadow Lane Stadium belongs to the club. If debts are excluded, it will definitely exceed 1500 million pounds.

Of course, this is based on the value itself, but if you look at the football environment, this number will shrink significantly. Considering the predicament of Notts County itself, although the price given by Pozzo is low, it is still in line with reality. .

The Pozzo family is here to pick up some bargains.

He has roughly understood why the Pozzo family is optimistic about Notts County, because there is no Premier League team in Nottinghamshire, as long as they buy a team and succeed in the Super League, it is destined to become the best in Notts County and have a huge impact and attention.

Nottingham Forest is a League One team with a higher value. Even if they can afford it, the Pozzo family is unwilling to spend all their cash here, while Notts County is relatively cheaper, not to mention Notts County is still the oldest professional club in England. The name of the club, with a large number of fans, is the most suitable choice.

"Perhaps Mr. Pozzo, you should see a doctor. What I said is very clear. I can only attribute the reason to your hearing problem when you continue to bid. Of course, with the advancement of medicine now, this is not a big problem, is it? "David said with a sneer on his face.

The two sides broke up unhappy, and before leaving, Pozzo, who has always been a gentleman, also said bad words: "Since you are so stubborn, then wait to go to hell with your Notts County, damn Brit! I will be there Nottingham bought a club and I'll be here waiting to see you down like a dog."

David laughed wantonly, he really wished for it.

Buying their own head coach, poaching the corners of the team, and coveting their own team as if giving themselves alms, the Pozzo family's approach completely angered David.

Originally thought that they could only wait until they acquired Watford ten years later to retaliate against them severely in English football, but now it seems that they don't have to wait that long.

Buying Nottingham's club?
Regardless of whether Nottingham Sunny or Mansfield City are notts county rivals in the same city, no matter which branch the Pozzo family takes over, he will not have any psychological burden to clean up.

(End of this chapter)