coach legend

Chapter 99 Looking forward to the Premier League (for collection)

In addition to the celebration that night, the celebration in Burnley took place for three full days.As one of the founding members of the twelve football leagues, Burnley's history can be considered quite glorious.It's just that those brilliance came to an abrupt end in the 60s, and in the 70s they could only struggle in the low-level leagues.

After 22 years, returning to England's top league has completely rejuvenated the small city of Burnley.

Even George felt that this time was too exaggerated. He was promoted to the Super League, so he needed such a mobilization.But George also understands the mood of Burnley fans. Even the old men of Mitchell, Grant, and Miller have been in a trance these days.

Since they joined Burnley, they actually have only one goal, which is to be promoted to the top league in England.This goal stayed with them throughout their careers until the end of their careers when they finally saw the day when Burnley were promoted.

In the No.40 three rounds, Burnley met Sheffield United.George replaced all the substitutes here.George no longer paid attention to this game, and let the main players rest.There are still more than 20 days, and Burnley will go to the FA Cup final.George can't let his main players get tired.

But Burnley have too much carnival these days, even the substitute players are no exception.So he played weakly throughout the game, and was conceded three goals by Sheffield United at home.This is the first time Burnley have conceded three goals in a game this season.But no one cares, George doesn't care, the players don't care, and the fans don't care.

Only one club is angry and that is Birmingham.Apart from Ipswich Town, Sheffield United is now tied with Birmingham.Birmingham fans have already cursed Burnley several times up and down. When you played against us, you gave all your strength.

It was his turn to play against Sheffield United, so he just dealt with it.Why in the past two seasons, every time Birmingham met Burnley, there was no good thing.Birmingham are already crazy about wanting to upgrade, but every time they make a move, Burnley comes to disrupt the situation.

But it's not about Burnley, it's not about George.George is now in Kilby's office, talking to him about something important.

"George, I'm free now, is it to talk about the contract?" Kilby received George very warmly, and Kilby couldn't be more excited than now.

As the chairman of the club, Kilby knows very well that being able to be promoted to the Premier League now means entering the treasure house of gold.

In particular, TV broadcast fees are what all League One clubs who dream of upgrading are paying attention to.Television has played an important role in the history of the Premier League.Television revenue is vital to the building of the entire club both inside and outside.The initial partnership with Sky was a radical but successful decision.Pay TV was still a new practice in the UK market at the time.However, with the marketing strategy of Sky TV, the high-quality games of the Premier League, and the public's love for football, the Premier League's broadcast costs have been increasing day by day, and finally brought huge profits to the club.

Although this is only the sixth season since the establishment of the Premier League, the increase in Premier League broadcast fees has already made all clubs jealous.The first Sky TV broadcast agreement was from the 92-93 season, the five seasons starting from the establishment of the Premier League, a total of 5 million pounds.As for the second contract five years later, the result of the negotiation was that starting from the 1.91-1997 season, a total of 1998 seasons, the broadcast fee rose to 4 million pounds.

6.7 million pounds, what kind of data is this.In other words, Burnley can be in the Premier League as long as they are in the next three seasons.And if the grades are above average, then in the next three years, the income from broadcasting fees alone will be able to earn 3000 million pounds.In other words, it will reach 5000 million US dollars.

£3000 million in three years may not be considered a large amount of money in the eyes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.But it is a huge sum of money for a small country team like Burnley, because whether Burnley can sell for 3000 million pounds is a question.

And the broadcast fee is not just these. With the promotion of the Premier League around the world, the overseas broadcast fee will also become higher and higher.These things are very desirable for Burnley.And according to the current development of the Premier League, the broadcast fee in three years can only continue to rise.

Although Kilby can be regarded as a Burnley fan, he is more concerned about how to make money.

"Mr. Kilby, I know that our club is a small club. After the Premier League, the salary structure of the team will also be adjusted. The burden on the club will increase, but I will strictly control the salary structure. So I hope that, regarding the management of the team Mr. Kilby can continue to abide by the original promise. Don't interfere with the internal affairs of the team."

With Burnley promoted to the Premier League and won the League Cup, the value of Burnley players will definitely double several times.Salaries must also match their social status.Otherwise, no matter how loyal a player is, it is impossible to stay in Burnley.After all, playing football is the player's job, and they also have to support their families.

Therefore, after Burnley's salary rises to the Premier League, it will become a big burden.George was afraid that Kilby would deal with some players because of his high salary.Anyway, when they bought it, they didn't spend much money.

Kilby had thought that George would take the opportunity and ask for some personal treatment or something.But I didn't expect George to say this, which made Kirby slightly unhappy.George, a young man, has too much desire for power.Although it is true that the head coach of an English club has great power, Kilby feels that he has given George a lot of power.

But now George had the initiative, so Kilby just nodded slightly. "George, I will abide by our verbal agreement."

"Thank you, Mr. Kilby. As long as we maintain this framework, our results will definitely get better and better. With good results, we can solve any problems. Now the Premier League and the Champions League are cornucopias, although we are in the city of Burnley. , so the innate conditions are subject to some constraints. But as long as the results are achieved, nothing else is a problem.”

George has talked to Kilby many times about this, but George still emphasizes with Kilby.It's a pity that George is very depressed every time he sees Kilby's expression.Kilby definitely doesn't have that kind of ambition and is the epitome of little rich and easy.

George can't tell Kilby directly that George is aiming at the future Champions League places.Especially with the expansion of the Champions League four years later.At that time, the Premier League will have four Champions League spots. As long as they can steadily enter the top four in the Premier League every year, then money will not be a problem at all.

As long as they can participate in the Champions League every year, it is not a problem for Burnley to earn more than [-] million a year.For a big club, [-] million may not be enough, but a small club like Burnley will have a big surplus.

Kilby just nodded reluctantly. Kilby didn't believe George's slogans like Premier League champions and Champions League champions outside the court.Burnley's foundation is limited, and they can do whatever they want in the low-level leagues.When it comes to the highly competitive Premier League and Europe, Kilby feels that self-knowledge is the best.

Kilby's biggest goal is that Burnley can become a regular club in the Premier League. As long as he can stay in the Premier League, it is Kilby's biggest wish.

"George, don't worry. I will never interfere with your management of the team." Kilby waved his hand indifferently.

Kilby's attitude made George frown. George actually wanted to talk to Kilby about more practical issues today.The assurance that Kilby would not interfere with the team was merely incidental and emphatic by George.What George wants to talk to Kilby is how to determine the transfer fee and control the salary structure, but it seems that Kilby is very impatient.

So George briefly chatted about the new contract and left Kilby's office.Although he reached an agreement with Kilby on the general direction and will sign as long as the season ends, George still feels a little uncomfortable.

(End of this chapter)