coach legend

Chapter 187 Christmas

Entering December, Blackburn had one win and one loss.But everyone knows that Blackburn is in great shape now. When they played Liverpool away, if it wasn't bad luck, they beat Liverpool at Anfield.

Although regarding the use of Makelele, the media has a lot of doubts about George.Of course, it also includes the use of Klose.

But now that George's grades are very good, that little doubt is irrelevant to the overall situation.All the media want to see how far George's Blackburn can play.

But only George's head hurts now, damn the English league.The English league is different from other leagues in continental Europe. Not only do they have many games and intensive schedules, but they also have no winter break.If George hadn't decisively given up the League Cup at the beginning, Blackburn would have to play twice a week.

With Blackburn's current strength, it can be dealt with on the one hand.If you want to attack with two lines or three lines, you are asking for trouble.Even if it is a single-line attack, it is still a big load for Blackburn now.

Up to now, George has clearly felt that there is a problem with the physical strength of the main players of Blackburn's first team. The most affected are several players imported from France.Including Miku and Pires, their physical strength has already turned on a yellow light.

Now Blackburn has to rotate, only in this way can they survive December and January.

Now several players from France have gradually become the main force.But they all have a winter break in France, only the English league does not have a winter break.So they need to adapt to the English league.

However, when facing Villa, George still let the main players play.Including Makelele and Hendry have returned to the main lineup.George hopes that the main force of Blackburn can go all out and win Villa in the recent fiery state.

But George thought badly, the Blackburn players have been in very good form recently.But I was really tired. In this game, Pires did not have the sharp breakthrough and passing in the previous game.Micoud was even more heavy-footed in the frontcourt.

Fortunately, the performance of Blackburn's back line is not bad, and Villa did not score.Blackburn got a [-]-[-] draw.

Although the game is tied, many people's minds are no longer here at this time.Because Christmas is coming soon, all players are thinking about how to celebrate the holiday.

George looked at the players and shook his head.These players probably don't know that being a player in England, Christmas isn't a holiday.Instead, at Christmas time, there are more games.

Although Christmas is approaching, Blackburn's training has not stopped.After training for the day, George greeted the players.

"Don't forget the evening. Everyone can bring their other half over."

Because Blackburn still has a league game to play on the 26th, the club will hold a Christmas reception on the night of the 24th.

If it was placed at the beginning of the season, the club would not be in the mood for a Christmas reception.At that time, Blackburn's grades were a few points worse, and there was no future in sight.Although the top management of the club supported George, they must also be in a state of anxiety in their hearts.

At that time, don't even think about holding a Christmas party, don't even think about it.

But with the improvement of Blackburn's grades, there is this Christmas reception.Because for players transferred from foreign countries, it may be the first time that they cannot go home and reunite with others on Christmas.So the club specially thought of this reception.

After greeting the players, George drove home.

These days, George feels that his home is a little far away from the club, so he is preparing to change a house.Change to a house that is closer to the club.

The house they live in now is the house that Williams temporarily helped George find.It's just that after taking over Blackburn, there were too many things so I didn't take care of them.Now that the game results are up, George has a lot more time.So I have time to think about the house.

With George's current income, buying a house in a place like London is a luxury.But as long as you save and save, buying a house in Blackburn is not a difficult problem.And with George's work situation, getting a loan from the bank will be very smooth.

When he got home, George opened the door and walked in.George laughed when he saw the clean room. "Miranda!"

George was alone at home, and the house was always a mess.There is no one else who can help George clean up the house so cleanly, except Miranda.So I called out in surprise.

"Brother George, you're back. Tomorrow is Christmas, and I'm going to spend it with my dad. So I came here a day earlier."

George nodded. "Christmas should be spent with Uncle York." Miranda's mother died when she was very young.They were all brought up by Old York. "But I can't spend the night with you."

"Why?" Miranda asked sharply with wide-eyed eyes and pursed lips.

"I lied to you." George pinched Miranda's cheek. "The club will hold a Christmas reception tonight, and you will go with me then."

"Okay. Pires is so handsome."

George froze for a moment, shaking his head. "Miranda, you don't seem to watch the game much. You know Robert?"

"Of course, I enjoy watching football now."

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The Christmas reception held by the club is actually a place to relax.Everyone can drink and play freely, just to let the players who have worked hard for half a season relax.

It also means rewarding them.

After playing for half a season, especially the Blackburn players this season is almost a roller coaster.When they first came to Blackburn, they all had ambitions.Want to prove their ability in the Premier League, but the next game will give them the biggest blow.

For a long time, their faces have been labeled by the media, and these people are parallel importers.Until recently, their grades improved, and their mood began to improve a lot.

Now they can finally put aside everything, put aside the hateful media, put aside the damn standings, and play easily.This includes those players, and of course the Blackburn coaching staff including George.

"Head, who is this beautiful lady?"

Miranda was dressed very casually today, but with a tall 1.7m[-], slender legs, long brown hair, and bright eyes, Miranda stood out from the crowd at the reception.

Sagnol stood up wretchedly, looked at George and asked.

"Miranda York, hello." Miranda greeted Sagnol without restraint.

"Hey, Miranda, hello." Sagnol was an acquaintance.Turning to see Hargreaves, screaming loudly. "Hey, Owen. Are you an adult now? Bring a little girl over so soon."

Hearing Sagnol's exclamation, George also looked at Hargreaves.Sure enough, he brought a little beauty to the reception, and George shook his head.

This is how in England, you, a boy who hasn't arrived yet, openly brought a little beauty to the reception.If in China, although puppy love is very common, they would not just bring a female partner in such a public place.

But speaking of it, Hargreaves is definitely a rare handsome guy in the Blackburn team.Although he is still young, he is recognized as the number one handsome guy in the Blackburn team.

Miranda was about the same age as them, and it was easy to hang out with them.

"George."

"Mr. Williams."

"George, Mr. Chairman is upstairs."

"Mr. Walker is here too." George turned his head and stopped Miranda. "Miranda, you're here now. I've got something to do."

Miranda saw John Williams next to George, and nodded slightly to him.Then he said to George, "Go ahead, don't worry about me."

George followed Williams upstairs.In fact, George has not seen Jack Walker for a long time.Jack Walker's health is not very good, so he doesn't appear in the club for a long time.The affairs of the club are basically in the hands of Williams.

George will discuss anything with Williams.

"George, you can just call me by my name." Williams talked to George with a smile as he went upstairs.

"John?"

"Yes, that's it. There will be more and more opportunities for cooperation between you and me in the future. It will be more convenient for everyone."

George nodded.After the two are the most important decision-makers for Blackburn.

After reaching the second floor, George saw Jack Walker.A few months have passed, and Jack Walker has aged a lot.

"Here comes George, come, sit down."

"Mr. Walker."

Both George and Williams sat next to Walker.

"George, first of all congratulations on getting the best coach of the month." Walker raised his glass.

"Thank you."

"George, half the season is over. I want to ask, do you have any goals this season." Walker put down his glass and asked George with a smile.

Before and at the beginning of the season, Walker was afraid of putting too much pressure on George.So I didn't talk about it with George, and now the club's performance is gradually improving.That's why Walker took this opportunity to ask.

Walker held back until now to discuss this issue with George. George is already very grateful to Jack Walker.

In fact, many coaches will discuss this issue with the club's senior management before becoming the head coach of a new club.The club will also set some minimum goals. If this result is not achieved, the head coach will be fired.

But before George took over Blackburn, Walker never talked about hard requirements on grades.And when George needed it most, he gave George the greatest support.

George thought for a while, of course George had a goal in mind.But it is not easy to say too high, and many say too low.

"It will be difficult for our team to win a championship this season, but I will aim for the Europa League. I hope that next season, we Blackburn can enter the Europa League. There is a big problem with the Champions League. My goal is to win the Europa League. To be able to play in the UEFA Cup this season."

(End of this chapter)