coach legend

Chapter 44

The home game against Bolton is the highlight of this round of League One. Bolton is currently the best offensive team in League One.Bolton were still in the Premier League last season, but they were relegated in the end.But their strength has not been compromised, and they are the number one promotion favorite team in League One.

Speaking of Bolton is also one of England's well-known teams.Bolton Football Club was founded in 1874.One of the seven founders of the English Football League.It has won four FA Cup championships in history, but it has also declined in recent years.

One of Bolton's very famous things is that after the Munich air crash devoured the lives of many Manchester United players, some Bolton fans spread their arms and made a plane crash posture during the game.At that time, not only Manchester United, but many English clubs condemned the behavior of Bolton fans.For a while, Bolton was isolated by many English clubs, and this isolation exists even in the 21st century.

The 1994-1995 season was a glorious season for Bolton Football Club. They not only won the runner-up in the League Cup, but also won tickets to participate in the Super League through play-offs.However, at this time, the chief hero who led the team to the Super League-head coach Bruce Riosh accepted the invitation of the Arsenal Club to make up for the vacancy left by George Graham.Roy McFarland took over the team, but the team performed very poorly in the league and immediately returned to the first division, and McFarland was fired by the club.He was replaced by Colin Todd.

Bolton, led by Colin Todd, has won consecutive matches in the League One. The first eight rounds have already achieved a superb record of seven wins and one draw.With 22 points, it topped the league table.And the goals are also the most in all League One, and it is the team with the strongest attack power in League One.

Burnley is currently the best defensive team in League One, conceding only two goals in eight rounds, which can be called a super defense.

In the ninth round of League One, the passionate collision between the strongest attacking team and the best defensive team still attracted a lot of media attention.

"Too many draws, it is impossible for the team to be promoted to the Super League. Even if you are not careful, there is a danger of relegation. I remember that Burnley played in the First Division last season because of too many draws. Accept the result of relegation." When facing the media, Colin Todd had no scruples at all and said it directly. "And a team that only defends can't be a strong team."

Before the game started, Colin Todd was the first to start the war in the media.

Like many coaches of his generation, Colin Todd was born a player.He is an England international in the 80s, so he has a big temper.There is some contempt for George, a 28-year-old young coach.

Although Colin Todd was born as a defender, he prefers to play offensively.Colin Todd, who has just become Bolton's head coach this season, has made a big improvement in Bolton's offense in a short period of time.

But George simply said, "Offense wins the fans, defense wins the championship."

George doesn't have time to talk to Colin Todd right now.

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"It was a veritable battle between the strongest attacking team and the best defensive team. Three or 10 minutes into the first half, Bolton were looking for chances to score. But in Burnley's tenacious defense Under the circumstances, there are not many opportunities.”

There is really not much to watch in this game, neither many wonderful pictures, nor any too technical duel.Even if Bolton passed the ball less than five feet, he was intercepted by Burnley.This is especially true for Burnley, who were intercepted by Bolton within three goals.

The two teams were fighting in the midfield, and they could only see the referee blowing the whistle from time to time.If you are a neutral fan, you will turn to the channel immediately after watching it for 5 minutes.Even the commentator has nothing to say about this game, so he has been introducing how is the current situation of Bolton and how is the current situation of Burnley.

Both Colin Todd and George sat in the coach's bench with relaxed faces.Colin Todd felt it was not unacceptable to get a draw on the road, and George was all about defending in the first half.

In this game, George re-appointed Lampard and Danny Murphy, forming a huge defensive advantage in the midfield.The strikers are Klose and Kevin Phillips.

After this year, George obviously started to reuse Klose.Although the current Klose cannot be compared with the later Klose in Bremen, he has made great progress compared to a year ago.The header is still sharp, the speed is the first among Burnley forwards, and the shots under his feet are not as outrageous as they were a year ago.

The game passed bit by bit, and George was very satisfied with the situation in the first half.Bolton pressed all the way, but couldn't find many ways to break through.

"Frederick, go warm up." George shouted at the bench without looking back.

Ljungberg heard George's words, took off his jacket, and began to warm up.Although Ljungberg apologized, George still put him on the bench in this game.

But this time Ljungberg did not make any noise, but sat quietly on the bench.

With the whistle at the end of the first half, George took the lead into the locker room.Looking at the players entering, a smile appeared on George's face.This is George's rare smile in recent games.

"Everyone performed well in the first half, I am very satisfied." Of course, George was not happy because Burnley drew with Bolton. In George's mind, Bolton is no different from a passerby.George's goal is Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and other super teams.

"Frank, press up in the second half. Don't retreat like in the first half. Your position should be here." George drew a circle 30 meters in front of Bolton's goal. "You give full play to your running ability and your long-range shooting skills."

Lampard nodded to make it clear that Lampard also likes the front position.

"Danny, I'm sorry for the second half. You have to come down to rest. In the first half, you protected the right and center. You did a very good job. But I have to attack in the second half, so I'm sorry." George understands this after going through the Ljungberg incident Talented players have tempers.And his temper is not small, so try to be sincere when speaking.

Of course Danny Murphy was unwilling, but despite his reluctance, he nodded.Ljungberg just didn't cooperate well with the players, and George was banned for two full months.Although I don't know how Ljungberg entered the squad in this game, most people know that Ljungberg went to the office to find George before.

Danny Murphy knew that in George's mind, he was definitely not as good as Ljungberg.George even Ljungberg said he would be banned, let alone himself.

"Frederick, you played for Danny in the second half. My request to you is very simple, break through and break through. You should have seen it on the bench. Bolton is very arrogant now. The two full-backs have no scruples at all. You play Let them know how powerful they are.” George did not repeat the old saying, and George believed that with Ljungberg’s intelligence, he would not make the same mistake again.

Yong Bei nodded expressionlessly, knowing that this game is related to his future destiny.If you perform well and get recognition, then the road ahead will be smooth sailing.But once there is a chance, George might really destroy himself.

"Michael, your task in the second half is heavier. Not only do you have to take care of the defense, but also the offense. You must be optimistic in the midfield. Whether you can open the wing attack or not requires your mobilization."

Barack nodded with a resolute expression on his face.

"Daniel, Steve, the two of you can step in at the right time." With the deepening of the league, Finnan has begun to gradually replace the old Grant, appearing more at the right back position.

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"Klose header, oops. A little off the post, it's a pity."

"Lampard shot from distance and was saved."

"Burnley had a small climax at the beginning of the second half. The sudden acceleration caught Bolton by surprise. Fortunately, the goalkeeper played well."

Just after the start of the second half, Burnley gave Bolton a blow.It's just that several shots were missed by a hair, and they failed to score.After 10 minutes in the second half, Burnley put down their offensive and began to retreat, and the rhythm became slightly slower.

After regaining consciousness, Bolton started their attack, but it soon became a stalemate in the first half.

After another attack was stopped by Neil Lennon, Neil Lennon handed the ball to Ballack.Ballack moved to the right, and after a beautiful stop by Ljungberg, his body broke through Bolton's midfielder with a slight ferry.

In the 15 minutes of kick-off in the second half, Bolton fully experienced Ljungberg's speed and technique.Therefore, Bolton's defensive center of gravity gradually shifted to the right, with two players pinching Ljungberg.

Ljungberg actually didn't care about the defense between the two, but thinking of George's cold face, he made a fake move to go to the bottom line, and then passed it to the rear left.

Barack ran forward and saw someone blocking him directly in front of him.Therefore, he didn't stop the ball directly, but followed the direction of the ball, knocked with his right heel, and led it to the left side of his body.This little move was so quick that Bolton's defenders were shaken by Ballack's move and missed Ballack.

Ballack's flash almost broke up Bolton's defensive system.Ballack didn't stick the ball and passed it directly to the left.

Bolton, who was attracted by Ljungberg most of the defense, was almost empty on the right.Daniel, who was defending the entire game, quickly came to this blank area, and then passed the ball directly to the penalty area.

The pass was fast and well placed. Among the crowd, Klose jumped high and shook his head fiercely to attack the goal.

(End of this chapter)