coach legend

Chapter 38 The Rebellious Genius

The biggest topic in English football this summer is the transfer of Alan Shearer from Blackburn to Newcastle.Shearer's transfer fee was a world football record £500 million, and Newcastle just beat Manchester United led by Ferguson.

In 96, Shearer was the best striker in European football. He has scored more than [-] league goals in Blackburn for three consecutive seasons.No one can break such a record even after more than ten years.And in the European Cup that just ended, Shearer became the top scorer in the European Cup with five goals.

In recent years, Shearer has been the banner of English football and a real world-class shooter.

Ferguson's love for Shearer is known throughout England.For Shearer, Ferguson has not made any major moves in the transfer market this year.Just to raise money, buy Alan Shearer.

It is a pity that in the end Alan Shearer chose his hometown team Newcastle and rejected Ferguson.Even at the end, Ferguson regretted not being able to bring Shearer to Old Trafford.Newcastle led by [-] points last season and was finally overtaken by Manchester United.Kevin Keegan lost to Ferguson on the pitch and won in the transfer market.

Shearer finally chose Newcastle, but rejected Manchester United, which was in full swing at the time.George wondered if Shearer would have some regrets when looking back on his career in the future.After all, if Shearer joins Manchester United, then his honor book must be full of awards.

With Shearer's state back then and Manchester United's strength, Shearer may score [-] league goals a year.It is also possible that Manchester United can achieve a breakthrough in the European Champions Cup earlier.

However, Shearer's choice was unexpected, and Shearer eventually joined Newcastle.Joined the hometown team that he had dreamed of since he was a child, and Shearer never tasted the championship when he came here.However, this transfer of Shearer made Shearer the hero of St. James' Park, and was worshiped by fans in his hometown of St. James' Park for more than ten years.Maybe this is what Shearer really likes.

This is what George thinks while reading the newspaper. George sometimes thinks, what would he choose if he were Shearer?Whether to choose his hometown team or choose a big club that can make him famous.

"George, you should be happy. Last year Blackburn relied on Shearer alone, otherwise they might have been relegated." Carl Pat also read the newspaper with George, although Shearer's move to Newcastle was a big deal for everyone. know things.

But until today Blackburn and Newcastle officially announced the transfer news.

Carl Pat didn't know what he thought of, and smiled "puchi". "You said it would be fun if Blackburn got relegated this season and we got promoted."

"Carl, you said that if it was you. Would you choose Manchester United or Newcastle." George couldn't help but asked Karl Pat.

"I don't know either, but the invitation from the hometown team is really hard to refuse." Carl Pat looked up and thought for a while, and said ambiguous words.But then he said: "But I think there should be standards. When the gap between the two sides is not too huge, you can choose your hometown team. You said that if Burnley is Shearer's hometown team, he can Turn down Manchester United?"

George said nothing but nodded with a smile.

"If I would not reject Manchester United, look at the current Manchester United lineup, which is dominated by young people. Their potential is far from being fully developed. Once Manchester United takes shape, I believe that there will be no rivals in the Premier League. Home team, hope Shearer was not trained by Newcastle, so why go back there. If she transfers to Manchester United, Shearer will have countless trophies." Evan Sawyer, who was studying the opponent in the first match, also participated in the discussion.

"Okay, let's not talk about Shearer. No matter how much we talk about Shearer, it is impossible to become our player. Talk about our opponent in the first game."

The English First Division schedule has come out very early, and it is a very good schedule for Burnley.

Although Burnley was promoted to the First Division with a huge advantage last season, the strength of the First Division team is extraordinary.It would definitely be very bad for Burnley if we played against a few strong teams when we first came here.

Fortunately, the schedule is very favorable for Burnley, and they did not encounter Bolton, Queens Park Rangers, and Manchester City who were relegated from the Premier League.Nor did they encounter Wolves, the traditional strong team in League One, Sheffield United.

Burnley's first three games were against Norwich away, Oxford United and Oldham at home.Among these teams, Oxford United is promoted to the First Division together with Burnley, while Norwich and Oldham are the lower reaches of the League One.

Playing against these three teams will allow Burnley to quickly enter the rhythm of League One.Very good for Burnley.

The opponent Norwich in the first game is a traditional English team.The style is tough, the wings are flying together, and of course the technique is also rough.For such an opponent, George's method is very simple, control the game and control the rhythm.

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Although George looked down on Norwich, he did not dare to be sloppy in the first League One game.Putting out the strongest lineup in my mind, Ljungberg and Kevin Phillips replaced the transferred Poboski and Darren Huckabee, and Lampard replaced Danny Murphy.

The game quickly entered the rhythm of Burnley, and George no longer knew how to evaluate Ballack's performance in midfield.There are only two words that can describe Barack's status in George's mind, and that is perfection.

After stepping back and becoming a playmaker in this game, Ballack defended well and more importantly controlled the tempo.Norwich wanted to play fast, but they couldn't get up fast, and could only fall into Burnley's rhythm.

"Ljungberg got the ball, and Ljungberg broke through quickly. The speed is very fast, and he has already broken in." The commentator who broadcast the England First Division spoke very fast. "Burnley have four up front and it's a four-on-two situation."

"Ljungberg shot, oops. Such a good opportunity, as long as it is passed, others may be empty. Ljungberg is too strong. The goalkeeper has already blocked the near corner. The best choice should be to pass the ball. "The narrator said regretfully. "Ljungberg is a new star introduced from the Swiss Super League by coach Levy with 80 pounds. Inferior to Poborski who left. But if you want to become Poborski, you should first learn what teamwork is."

And when Ljungberg's shot was saved by the goalkeeper, George also threw mineral water angrily on the sidelines. "This bastard, I have said it many times during the warm-up match. But he didn't listen at all."

At four and 10 minutes into the game, Burnley had already had many chances.Unlike what George had imagined before the game, Norwich did not adopt that kind of killing tactics.Perhaps Norwich felt that Burnley was not worthy of that kind of ruthless defense.

The big score read 0:2, and Burnley took a two-goal lead in the away game.The players who scored were the newly joined Kevin Phillips and Ljungberg.Ljungberg completely ravaged Norwich's left-back on the right. He was already beaten by Ljungberg and couldn't find his way.But George is still very dissatisfied with Ljungberg's performance.

Because this is already the third chance Ljungberg wasted in this game because he was too lonely.Ljungberg is indeed very strong, and it can be said that he is not inferior to Poborski.But Ljungberg is too arrogant and always feels that the players in the first division are not as good as himself.So I don't want to cooperate with other people.

George knew that Ljungberg still had a trace of contempt for himself in his heart, looking down on Burnley and George, a young coach.

"Let Murphy warm up." George was already very angry.

"George, you..." Karl Pat said in surprise.

"I don't know how to repent before the half-time break, so I'll pretend that 80 pounds are still in the sea. There are many talented players, not just him."

(End of this chapter)