coach legend

Chapter 7 Old Captain

"Evan, let's see how the young midfielder is doing?" George traveled around Germany, the Czech Republic and even the Netherlands, and returned to England after more than ten days.At this time, the English League Two is already the last game. As long as this round of games is over, George will officially become the head coach of the Burnley team.

But in the last game, George didn't pay attention to the Burnley team.Because only when the name is right, George will go to the veterans of the team and communicate with them.Now George's goal is still the players to be introduced next season, so he took Evan Sawyer to Gresty Road Stadium to watch an English League Two game.It was a close game between Crewe and Cardiff, and George pointed Evan to the young midfielder of the Crewe team.

"A typical English midfielder with mediocre skills but hard feet. He shoots well and passes the ball well. He should be able to play the main force in the First Division. How come George, you have your eye on him. But now the Crewe team is not good. There is a chance of promotion, and now the Crewe team is in the top three and can participate in the play-offs." Evan expressed his opinion after watching for a while.

George turned his head and looked at Evan. This kid seemed to have a way of judging players.That much can be said from just watching one game. "Evan, he's the one I'm looking at. His name is Danny Murphy, and he's only this year. I'm more optimistic about him. As long as the Crewe team fails to upgrade, I'll start immediately."

In the end, the score between Crewe and Cardiff was zero to zero, but George was not impatient.Now is the best opportunity to acquire Murphy, and it must not be missed. "Evan, I will give you the first task. Contact Danny Murphy's agent. If the Crewe team upgrades, we will automatically withdraw from Burnley. Once the Crewe team fails to upgrade, follow up immediately. What? Said that we Burnley are also the favorite team to be promoted to the second division this season."

Although according to history, the so-called "Manchester United nemesis" Danny Murphy was bought by Liverpool after his outstanding performance in the World Youth Championship.But who knows what will happen now, so an early touch on Murphy wouldn't hurt Burnley.As for private contact with players, although FIFA does not allow it, any club poaching is the same procedure.The players are approached first, and only then the clubs are approached.

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"Brother George, where have you been these days? You don't answer my calls." Miranda took advantage of the rest time to help her father.Seeing George coming in, Miranda pouted angrily.

George shrugged and said with a smile: "I've been abroad for the past few days, and you know how expensive international calls are. I'm not yet capable of making international calls at will." George has been working at the Burnley club for years. Coaches are not paid well.In addition, George often spends money privately to understand the situation of league clubs at all levels.So George is really not very well off.

"Tch, you'll make excuses. I don't believe it, you just don't want to talk to me on the phone." Miranda obviously agreed with George's explanation, so she just muttered in a low voice.George looked at Miranda and thought it was very cute, so he tapped Miranda's forehead lightly.

"Little York, when I earn a lot of money, I will invite you to travel around the world. Now find me a quiet place, and I want to meet an important guest." Although Miranda muttered, she was very obedient. Take George to the small box at the back. "Little York, if you see Mitchell King later, take him here."

Mitchell King is the captain of the Burnley team and is 32 years old this year.He is a native player of the Burnley club. He has been playing for the Burnley club since he was 16 years old. It has been [-] years.When Mitchell King first became a first-team player, the Burnley club was already playing in the lower leagues.After Mitchell King became the main force of the team, he played well and some top league teams took a fancy to him, but he stayed at the club all the time.In a flash, it is more than ten years.Burnley is dangling between the second-tier league and the fourth-tier league. Mitchell King has seen Burnley's decline throughout the process.

Mitchell King has been the captain of the team since he was 21 years old, and it has been 11 years now.He has a huge influence on the team, and many old players only follow Mitchell King.Even this season's head coach Jimmy Mullan, although he has coached Burnley for four years, will not offend Mitchell King.

George has just become the head coach of the team, the first thing to do is to reassure people.After all, George is going to undergo major surgery on the team, and many former Burnley players will be purged.So George needs the support of Mitchell King very much, and another point is that Mitchell King himself is extraordinary.Among George's conceived teams, Mitchell King is the main central defender. Burnley's defense in the First Division this season is still very good.

"George, hello." George and Mitchell have known each other for five years, and the age difference between the two is not very big.So the conversation between the two has always been very natural.

"Mitchell, hello." George stood up with a smile and held out his hand. "You should know why I came to you today."

Mitchell King is a tall man with a height of 1.8 meters [-], and he is black.It is said that blacks are actually different from purebred blacks in Africa. Most blacks in England have white blood.Just like Mitchell King, the skin has a certain brown color.

"I heard that, George, you will become the head coach of the team next season. First of all, congratulations." Mitchell King cracked his mouth and smiled, congratulating George very politely.But Mitchell King was a little surprised by this result. In Mitchell King's view, Burnley should be Thompson who is most qualified to be the head coach.It shouldn't be George Levy who is so young in front of him.

George knew Mitchell King's thoughts at a glance, so he said: "Mitchell, I know you don't trust me very much. After all, I am only 27 years old this year, and I have no independent coaching experience. I don't force you to believe I, you are an old man of the club, and I believe you have deep feelings for the club.” George’s status in the club and Mitchell King’s status in the club have always been completely unequal, and Mitchell underestimated George Extenuating circumstances.George doesn't expect to say a word or two, exude a bastard air, and Mitchell will desperately want to be George's younger brother.

"Although I am coaching for the first time, I signed a two-year contract with the club. And Mr. Chairman has already promised me that he will not interfere with anything about the team. Therefore, I will definitely change the team according to my ideas. I I hope you can support me, Mitchell. Now we are on the same boat. If the two of us cannot cooperate, the club will only decline. You should know that our family has been Bourne since my grandparents' generation Leigh fans, my wish as a coach is to lead Burnley back to the damn Premier League." George just analyzed the current situation very rationally, hoping that Mitchell can support himself.

Mitchell King fell into deep thought after hearing George's words.Knowing George for five years, Mitchell knows that George looks kind on the outside, but he is definitely very strong in his bones.Once he really fell out with George, George would definitely destroy himself.At that time, it will be a lose-lose situation for both sides.As a result, George's coaching ability has been questioned, and Burnley will fall into a doomed situation because of the disagreement between the generals.

"George, if you become the head coach, what will you do with the current players?" Mitchell finally spoke with difficulty.

George did not hesitate, and directly expressed his thoughts: "Our team's offense is very problematic, so most of the midfielders will flow into the market, and only a small number of people will be left as substitute players. I will Keeping Ian Coyd, the defense is what I am most satisfied with. Miller and Grant are the main players in my plan. As for the rest, I will either stay as a substitute or flow into the transfer according to the situation market."

"Such a big change?" Mitchell King frowned, never expecting George to make such a big change to the lineup.Although Burnley has been beaten in the First Division this season, it is also the main lineup that was promoted to the First Division the year before last.

George nodded and said: "My goal is not only to be promoted in the second division, but also to consider the situation after we enter the first division. I don't want our club to be promoted to the first division, and it will be like this Relegation again this season. Lifting should not be what our club should do, those players in our club are too old. I have to think about the future of the club."

"George, I can only choose to trust you. Don't worry, as long as you are the head coach of the team, I will cooperate with you in your work. But if you lead the team to poor results, I will definitely suggest that the board of directors fire you." Mi Cher King nodded vigorously at last.

George is very happy because he knows that Mitchell is a very committed person. "Mitchell, we have a good time working together."

"George, no. Boss, we're happy working together."

(End of this chapter)