Coaching legend

Burnley?

Speaking of Burnley, suddenly the memories of more than ten years ago came to my mind.

I grew up in Burnley and had many connections in Burnley. But since coming to Blackburn, these connections have almost all been severed.

I remember that I became a coach just to coach Burnley.

I worked in Burnley youth team for two years and coached the first team for three years. Finally, I became the head coach of Burnley.

George stayed in Burnley for thirty years.

George has been reluctant to think about it all these years. But it doesn't mean that George has forgotten these. It's just that George buried these memories deep in his heart. Unexpectedly, the arrival of Brandon Froude this time made George remember these things again.

George doesn't like this feeling.

Because once emotions are involved, it will affect your judgment.

Emotions will disturb George's reason.

But there is no way. People are emotional animals, and George is also a vulgar person.

The more you are ready to forget, the harder it is to forget.

I can't sleep at night. Tossing and turning, it's really hard to decide. Miranda knew George's hesitation, but Miranda did not persuade George. From her perspective, of course, she hoped that George would reject all job invitations.

However, Miranda knew that although George was also affected by some external factors in his work decisions. But once he made up his mind, it would be difficult for anyone to influence him.

And Burnley is different from other clubs.

Burnley has indelible memories of George and Miranda.

Miranda also missed the life in Burnley. It's just that since marrying George, he hasn't returned to Burnley for a long time.

Burnley is very close to Blackburn.

Although it is close, the grudge between Blackburn and Burnley is that they have never had any contact.

"George, what do you want to talk to me about."

Carl came to George's house with his head shaking.

Since resigning with George, Carl has been living a leisurely life. Drink a little wine every day, or go out for a stroll.

George really couldn't make up his mind.

The first thing he thought of and wanted to discuss was his old partner Carl.

Like George, Karl has been in Burnley for a long time. And George and Karl have been partners for 20 years. So how to make the decision, George wants to ask Karl.

"Karl, Brandon Froude has found me."

"Why do you want to coach?" Karl guessed it quickly.

What can a football club chairman find a coach for? You can guess it with your toes.

"Brandon is funny, and he dares to invite you. Haha." Karl smiled and shook his head. If George hadn't said it himself, Karl would have regarded him as a joke. Burnley invited George, which is a very ridiculous thing no matter how you think about it.

"What do you think?"

But Karl laughed, but he quickly asked George.

If George didn't hesitate at all, how could he find him. Karl understood that George must not let go of Burnley in his heart.

If it was someone else, George would still whitewash it. But for his old partner, George was frank. "Carl, you should know that I am from Burnley and grew up in Burnley. Although I was forced to leave Burnley and became the head coach of Blackburn, Burnley is like a thorn that is firmly stuck in my heart."

"Burnley is in a critical situation now, and Brandon wants me to go over to help. I am indeed a little tempted. It can be regarded as helping Burnley before I leave the coaching position."

Hearing George's words, Carl nodded.

"But, you also know that after success, you will be particularly careful about your feathers. I am no exception. I am a little afraid that I will lose my reputation in my later years." George said with a smile.

"Hahaha."

Carl laughed. "If outsiders knew that you, George, actually had such an idea, they would definitely laugh to death."

In fact, Carl already understood.

George basically agreed to coach Burnley in his heart. As for the worry he mentioned, it could not be a reason to stop George. So Karl said, "George, let's do it. This is a perfect ending. You started your coaching career at Burnley and ended it at Burnley."

George sighed deeply.

"Karl, are you willing to join me?"

Karl just smiled.

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"Only half a year?"

Although Brandon Froude knew it was a bit presumptuous, he still gave George a two-year contract. But George changed the two years to half a year.

George nodded. "Only half a year. Mr. Froude, since I promised you, I will tell you the truth. My personal reason is that my health is not good. The doctor advised me not to continue to be a coach, and I also have this idea."

"In fact, I have decided not to accept any invitation from any team in the summer. So I will only be a fire-fighting coach. So you should find the future head coach as soon as possible."

George did not hide his thoughts.

George is a little reluctant to let go of Burnley. But George is definitely not prepared to coach Burnley for a long time. As long as this half year passes, George will quit his coaching career anyway.

"Your health?"

Is there something wrong with George's health? Brandon had never heard of it.

"It's not a big deal. It's just the sequelae of the car accident that year. So Mr. Froude, I will only be the head coach for half a year."

Brandon knew that he couldn't force it.

"Then Coach Levy, when will you officially coach the team?"

Burnley's performance is getting worse and worse. And Keane can no longer control the team's locker room. Brandon is a little anxious.

"Mr. Froude, don't be anxious. You have to give me time to prepare. If I blindly enter Burnley, it will not have any effect. So I need some time."

When making decisions, George may be a little indecisive. But once the decision is made, George will be fully prepared.

Half a year.

Burnley is now the last one and the most popular team to be relegated.

During this period, George focused on observing Burnley now. Burnley's biggest problem now is that they can't control the ball. Or they play too blindly and only know how to run blindly. When Keane was a player, he was one of the best midfielders in the world.

As a coach, he doesn't know the importance of controlling the ball.

Keane was too superstitious about the running ability of Burnley's young players. Keane wanted to use constant running to gain an advantage on the field. Unfortunately, Premier League players are all good at physical strength. Just running doesn't have much advantage.

And these players are too young.

They have more momentum than calmness.

And there are indeed some problems with the team's strength.

To stay in the league, the best way is of course to recruit players. Brandon also agrees to recruit players. Once relegated, Burnley's loss will be too great. George has to complete the transfer within a few days so that he can stay in the league in the remaining games.

While George was busy preparing, reporters in the English football world had already smelled the fishy smell.

In English football, news is fast.

George had just finished talking with Brandon, and it was reported by the News of the World a few days later.

"George, Burnley?"

"The most successful head coach in the summer is George Levy, who won the Champions League last season. Many European giants were vying to invite Coach Levy in the summer, but unfortunately Coach Levy refused for personal reasons. Now Coach Levy has to accept Burnley's invitation and become the head coach of Burnley."

"What is George doing? What is he going to do?"

After the report came out, it really shocked many people.

Their questions are very simple.

What is George doing? What is he going to do?

You didn't go to Real Madrid's invitation! You didn't go to Manchester City's invitation with the highest salary in football! Now go to Burnley?

George disappeared for half a year, just to give everyone such an answer. This is too ridiculous no matter how you look at it.

Everyone is puzzled.

Of course, more people are trying to verify the truth of the matter.

George himself didn't expect it to be so fast. This matter should be kept secret, how could it be spread so widely in such a short time. George doesn't like this the most.

But when things got to this point, George didn't hide it. After discussing with Brandon, they decided to hold a press conference together.

Seeing Brandon and George, all the reporters understood.

After a brief pause, the reporters began to ask questions.

"Coach Levy, why did you choose Burnley?"

"Mr. Froude, how did you invite Coach Levy?"

"Coach Levy, how many years of contract did you sign?"

Since George disappeared from the media in the summer, this is the first time he has faced so many reporters.

When the reporters had almost asked, George slowly opened his mouth. "I returned to Burnley this time, not for long-term coaching. I and Burnley only signed a short-term contract for half a year, and the contract lasts until the end of this season."

"As long as this season ends, I will leave automatically."

Brandon took over George's words.

"Coach Levy signed a short-term contract. His biggest task when he came to Burnley was the team's relegation. I would like to thank Coach Levy here for coming to the team when the team is in such a difficult time. Help the team relegation."

"I believe that under the leadership of Coach Levy, the club will definitely be able to relegation this season."

Half a year?

Looking at the length of the contract, it is clear that it is a fire-fighting move.

However, some reporters curled their lips. Is it so easy to stay in the league? Burnley is now the bottom team in the Premier League. Does George really think he is a god? Back then, the world-famous coach Hiddink took over Real Betis midway, but he was not able to prevent Real Betis from being relegated.

In the end, Hiddink's reputation was greatly damaged. If it were not for his magical performances in South Korea, Eindhoven and Australia later, Hiddink would have really lost his reputation.

Maybe this time is George's Waterloo.