Coaching legend

Chapter 103 Before the Game (Part 1)

Before the League Cup final, George was also very nervous, but not like now. Because the schedule was very tight at that time, Burnley had a League One match just three days before the League Cup final. And after the League Cup final, Burnley will play another League One match. There were only three or four days in between, and George didn't have time to be nervous.

But this time was different. The League One ended completely on May 3rd, and there were a full thirteen days until May 16th.

People are like this. Once they have some time, they will think about things. George is the same. It's the first time to enter the FA Cup final. The FA Cup is completely different from the League Cup.

Whether it is Italy, Spain or Germany, the cups held by their football associations are all chicken ribs in the eyes of major clubs. Not to mention the major giants, even many strong teams don't take such cups seriously. But England is different from these countries. The FA Cup has a very special status in England.

As the oldest football event in England and even in the world, the FA Cup has a very high reputation and popularity in the eyes of English fans. Even with the booming development of the Premier League, the FA Cup is still considered a very important honor in England. Even Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool are proud of winning the FA Cup.

However, the FA Cup is one of the few events that the English FA can control, while the Premier League and the English League Cup are both in the hands of the English Football League. It was precisely because the influence of the FA Cup was so great that the English Football League created the English League Cup in 1962 to counter the FA Cup.

But after nearly forty years, the English FA Cup still firmly suppresses the League Cup. The League Cup is still a real chicken rib cup, and the FA Cup is the most famous and popular event in England besides the Premier League.

If George can win the FA Cup, the reputation he will gain will be completely different from that of winning the League Cup.

Thinking about these things, George has not been completely at ease these days. Although George does not seem to be abnormal on the surface, he is still worried deep down.

At this time, George expected Aim to be by his side, but heard that George was close to signing with Burnley and would sign as soon as the FA Cup final was over. This made Aimick very angry, so he never came to see George.

George only realized at this time that there were still many differences between the two. Different ideas, different things they like.

With the end of the league, England now only has one event left, the FA Cup final. Therefore, all the media in England focused on Arsenal and Burnley. These two clubs have reaped a lot this season.

The first is the old giant Arsenal. After Wenger took office, it not only became a landscape in the English football world in terms of playing style. It also won the first Premier League championship, overwhelming Manchester United, which was the most popular in the 1990s. This is also the first championship Wenger won after entering England.

Arsenal's opponent Burnley is the champion of the English League One. Not only did it upgrade with a big advantage, it also won the League Cup not long ago.

Wenger and George are also the two most watched coaches in English football this year. When Wenger first came to England, he was teased by the English media. "Arsene? Who is Arsene?". But just one year later, everyone in the English football world praised Wenger. Although many people have complaints about Wenger, a coach who doesn't like the tradition of English football, everyone is convinced of his coaching ability.

George is the best of the new coaches in England. He is young and is less than 30 years old. But he led Burnley from the English League Two to the Premier League in three years. And he also led the English League One team to win the League Cup.

These two people should not know each other, but after the match between Burnley and West Bromwich Albion, when George accused West Bromwich Albion of rough fouls, Wenger supported George. No one knows the relationship between the two.

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"What about Arsenal!" A young man wearing a Burnley jersey looked at the reporter with contempt and said indifferently: "When we were in the League Cup final, what about Chelsea? They were defeated by us. Who said we can't beat Arsenal?"

As the FA Cup final approached, there were suddenly many more reporters in Burnley. They all wanted to hear the opinions of Burnley fans.

"We must be the champions. Who says we can't win the FA Cup?"

"If we beat Arsenal, we will be the champions." Burnley fans are very excited. Burnley this season has made the fans extremely excited. And the series of miracles brought by George made them full of confidence.

"Seeing the confidence of Burnley fans, I don't know what to say. Burnley fans may have forgotten that they are facing Arsenal, Arsenal. Arsenal, who just won the Premier League championship!" The beautiful female reporter who interviewed Burnley fans smiled and shook her head, emphasizing the three words "Arsenal". "I believe they all know that the team they are facing is Arsenal, but they are still so confident. What exactly gave Burnley fans such confidence, this is what I am most curious about."

In the eyes of the reporter, Burnley should be dejected when they meet Arsenal. Or they should be lacking in confidence, but every Burnley fan they meet is not afraid of Arsenal at all.

"We believe in George. As long as George is there, everything is possible."

"We will definitely win the FA Cup. George will definitely bring us the championship." Soon a fan gave the reporter the answer he wanted.

Although it was just a simple interview on the road, the reporter was very happy. He was also very satisfied with today's interview, which was considered to be what he wanted.

"George, the young coach, has won the unanimous love of Burnley fans, and these fans unanimously expressed their belief in George. What kind of magic does George have that makes these fans believe in George so much." The reporter blushed. "So far, George has brought Burnley the English League Two Championship, the English League One Championship, and the League Cup Championship. It only took three years to bring Burnley to the Premier League. I think this should be the reason why George is so trusted in Burnley."

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Because George has not bought a car yet, and Burnley is too small to need a car. George's house is very close to the club, so George usually walks to the club. Unless it rains, he will take a taxi.

George saw a lot of people along the way, some of whom he knew and some of whom he didn't. But after seeing George, they all greeted George enthusiastically. George either nodded or waved.

There were even some fans who pulled George to say something encouraging. Of course, there were also familiar fans like Burns who would speak loudly to George.

"George, we want a championship. Without a championship, don't drink with me anymore."

George didn't say much when he met them, patted his chest, and then gave a thumbs up.

As long as they saw George's action, everyone would do the same action, and then leave with a big laugh.

(Thanks to Shuang Yeyi for the reward, but the update is 12,000 words, hehe...)

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