coach legend

Chapter 57 Building the Future

The sunshine in June is very bright, the temperature is not very high, but it feels cool.

The entire stadium is empty, only a young guy is there holding a ball and practicing shooting.But the shot was weak, and when he played, it was obvious that he didn't care.

This is the training ground of Crumlin United in North Dublin, Ireland, because the season is over.It's empty here.

Although the young lad practiced shooting there, his attention was not here.He is now thinking about big things about his future.

Like many geniuses, he has shown amazing football talent since he was a child.As a young player under the age of 10, he could receive a reward of 1 pound for every goal he scored, and he received the most bonuses after almost every game.

Now 17 years old, he knew he wanted to go out and make a living.

The problem is that he has received invitations from many clubs, including his favorite Liverpool.Liverpool was his favorite club since he was a child. Being able to receive an invitation from Liverpool kept him awake almost all night.

But he didn't immediately agree to Liverpool, he was a very sensible person since he was a child.

He can't ruin his career for a momentary impulse.Although he is very confident in himself, Liverpool is a giant in the Premier League, and there are so many strikers.If you go by yourself, you must be a substitute, how to survive.

However, if he wanted to really reject Liverpool, he felt very reluctant.

He was really depressed and wanted to choose Liverpool for fear of delaying his career.Wanting to reject Liverpool, I feel very uncomfortable.

"Hello, Robbie."

In the empty training ground, someone stopped him.He turned around and saw that it was a stranger.Very young, it seems that he is only in his thirties, or maybe less than 30 years old.He looked at the person suspiciously, because he had never seen this person before.

"Robert David Keane, hello. My name is George Levy, and I am the head coach of Burnley Club in League One." George introduced himself with a smile.

Yes, the distressed young man in front of him is Robbie Keane, who is only 17 years old this year.Robbie Keane's full name is Robert David Keane, but according to the habits of Europeans and Americans, it will be simplified to Robbie Keane.

Robbie Keane has been outstandingly talented since he was a child, and is well-known locally.There are countless scouts who are paying attention to his performance.There are also many clubs that have already sent invitations to him.Now Robbie Keane is considering accepting that invitation.

"George Levy?" Robbie Keane said the name repeatedly, always feeling very familiar.Suddenly, he patted his forehead. "Ah, I see. You just had a car accident last year... I'm sorry. Coach Levi, you are..."

"It's okay." George shook his head. He didn't expect a car accident to make George famous.Even Robbie Keene had heard his name. "As for why I came here, I think you should know."

Robbie Keane nodded, feeling regretful after asking just now.What can a club head coach find himself doing?
"Robbie, let me tell you briefly about our club. Our club was the most popular team for promotion last year, and Burnley has been at the top of League One until the thirteenth round. But you know, I came out There are some problems. We continue to stay in the League One for Burnley, and this year’s goal is also very clear, which is to upgrade. Therefore, the main players of the team have hardly changed.”

Robbie Keane listened to George very seriously, because although many clubs have expressed interest in him.But a head coach came to find him in person, and George Levy in front of him was the first one.

This made Robbie Keane feel George's sincerity.

"Robbie, I definitely didn't come to you to add benches to the team. You are the type of forward I need very much. You are fast, good at technique, and accurate in shooting." After last season and banning Ljungberg, George I understand that the team still needs to have a speed forward.

Although Klose has good speed, his technique is still rough so far.Of course, it is much better than when I first came here.Including shooting with feet, passing the ball, and passing people have made great progress, but these are not enough for Klose to be alone in the front.Especially when counterattacking, it is not very useful.

"Coach Levi, can you guarantee my main position?" Robbie Keane thought for a while and asked George directly.

"What guarantee do you want me to give you?" George asked with a smile.Seeing Robbie Keane's astonished expression, George smiled slightly. "Robbie, my team currently only has three forwards. If you come here, there are only four forwards, and I'm not lying. One of them is a substitute, and the rest have good headers and strong chances. And then there's you."

Seeing Robbie Keane's straightforward question, George did not hide his point of view. "I will use the status of the three of you to decide the starting lineup. The three of you have different characteristics. Of course, even if you are not the absolute main force, it should not be a big problem to play [-] times in a season."

What George now wants to build is not only a team that can compete in the First Division, but these players must also compete with him in the Premier League.Ballack, Ljungberg, Klose, Robbie Keane, Kevin Phillips, Steve Finnan, Daniel Morrison, Gary Breen, Matthew Upson, Yask Leining, as long as these players are well matched by George, they will be a strong team even in the Premier League.

So for Robbie Kean George will definitely not make random wishes, and if he fails to fulfill them by then, it will definitely make the players dissatisfied.George would not do such a thing.

"Robbie, are you willing to come to Burnley and work hard to get promoted to the Premier League with me?" George finally said very seriously.

Robbie Keane didn't speak, and thought for a moment.George didn't urge him, it wasn't an easy task after all.Robbie Keane is not like Ballack and Klose at the beginning, he is one of the rising stars who have attracted attention.

After a moment, Robbie Keane looked up and nodded. "Coach Levy, I would like to go to Burnley."

"Okay, Robbie. I believe you will not regret today's decision. Next, should I discuss with Crumlin United." Hearing Robbie Keane's answer, George was very excited.Robbie Keane has absolutely everything it takes to be a great striker, and Burnley's front line has grown tremendously this year.

Seeing George's excited expression, Robbie Keane was even happier.To be able to play under a coach who appreciates me, I feel very happy first of all.

"Coach Levy, I didn't sign a contract with Crumlin United. I'm just an apprentice of this club." Robbie Keane gave George a happier news.

"Didn't sign the contract?" This is not picking up a world-class striker for nothing.Of course, while I am happy, I am also a little helpless about Burnley's current scouting system.Evan Sawyer only understood some simple situations, and the staff of careful things were really insufficient.Even such an important situation has not been inquired about.

This is the helplessness of small clubs. It seems that we should talk to Kilby. If we want to compete in the Premier League in the future, we should improve the various departments of the club.

"Robby, since that's the case, I'll send someone over to negotiate a contract with you right away."

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"George, Uruguay. Even if there are good players here, players who can get a labor certificate will definitely look down on our club, and those who are willing to come to our club will definitely not be able to get a labor certificate." Evan Sawyer sitting on the plane On, there are a lot of complaints.

"Okay, it's not that you are not given a holiday. Players can have a holiday, and we are coaches. Don't worry, he will be able to get a labor certificate. And he will definitely be willing to come to our club."

(End of this chapter)