Coaching legend

Defeating Bolton at home did not change Burnley's current grim situation at all.

At the end of the 21st round of games, Burnley had 14 points and was still the bottom team in the Premier League. However, this victory should not be underestimated. Because this was the first victory in the past ten games. It was a great encouragement for the young Burnley players.

Young people lack stability.

But the least lacking is passion.

The encouragement brought to them by the victory of a game is something no one could have imagined.

Unfortunately, the schedule is not good. Because in the 22nd round of the Premier League, Burnley will challenge Manchester United away.

Manchester United is the undisputed overlord of the Premier League in the past few seasons. From the 06-07 season to last season, the Premier League won three consecutive championships. Among them, there is also a Champions League champion. It is the best performing team in Europe in the past few seasons.

Although Ronaldo was lost this season, Manchester United also bought Valencia. Valencia's performance this season is very good. There is also Owen who came for free.

The strength has declined, but it is still the best team in the Premier League.

This time to Old Trafford is not an easy thing. Especially for the young people of Burnley, Old Trafford is a place to look up to. Therefore, on the way to Old Trafford, these young players have no confidence.

Actually, George has no confidence either.

That's Manchester United. Even when he coached Blackburn, George was not absolutely sure that he could beat Manchester United. Not to mention Blackburn, no European giant dared to say that they could beat Manchester United.

And now he is leading Burnley. Burnley is many times weaker than Blackburn.

But he has no confidence, but he can't show weakness.

So George stood up and clapped his hands on the bus.

"We are going to Old Trafford. How about it, are you a little scared?"

Those young players all looked up at George. Even if they were a little timid in their hearts, they couldn't really say it. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing. We are all Premier League players, why should we be afraid of you.

"Sol, do you remember how we beat Manchester United back then?"

George looked at Campbell with a smile.

Campbell is definitely the most accomplished player in Burnley now. The main central defender of the England national team for ten years, and the main central defender of Blackburn in its heyday.

"Manchester United? What is Manchester United? When we won the Premier League three times in a row and the Champions League, Manchester United hadn't won the championship for many years. Ferguson was about to be fired at that time." The young players present knew that Campbell was talking about the results at Blackburn.

But for them, Blackburn is very hateful.

But sometimes it is often the case. In the past ten years, Blackburn has always been a strong team in Europe. Blackburn's goal has always been the championship, the league championship, and the Champions League championship. And Burnley's goal is very simple. It is to stay in the league.

So although the two teams are mortal enemies, Burnley players do not have the hatred they used to have. The gap is really too big. Every time they lose to Blackburn without suspense in the game, it makes them a little desperate.

Hatred? Yes. But not as strong as before.

So listening to Campbell's words, I didn't feel anything.

"Yes, Sol is right. What is Manchester United?"

George is very satisfied with Campbell.

Campbell obviously understood what George meant, so he agreed with George.

"I like young people." George nodded to Campbell, and then continued: "I like young talents. Most of you are young people in your twenties, and I like coaching a team composed of young players like you."

No one denied what George said.

George, like Wenger, is famous for training young players in European football. Although not as young as Wenger, young players are the most indispensable in George's team.

"Do you know why?"

"Because young players have a kind of vitality. They are not afraid of anyone or any opponent. No matter who they face, they dare to show their strength. So I like young players."

Although George's speech speed is not fast and his tone is not so impassioned. But when George spoke, everyone looked up and listened carefully to George's words.

"You are at this age. Manchester United? Is he strong? Even if he is strong, so what. Young people should be fearless!"

"Manchester United is very strong, are you afraid? Are you really afraid?"

A gentle question aroused the anger of Burnley's young players.

"Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!"

Looking at the high-spirited young players, George smiled unconsciously. Young players are fearless. And they are also very easy to be instigated. As long as they are slightly stimulated, they will be like now.

Daniel looked at George and suddenly felt like he was back to twelve or thirteen years ago.

More than ten years ago, George was still a young boy in his twenties, and he was a young player who had just debuted.

At that time, George often mobilized like this in the locker room. This scene is so familiar, so familiar. Daniel was a little unsure, was this a dream?

"Yes, we are not afraid. We are not afraid." George nodded. "Burnley is a relegation team, but you can't underestimate yourself. Each of you must have a strong heart. Many of you are still young. As long as you have a strong heart in your heart, your future will be limitless."

"Do you understand? Strong heart!"

George patted his chest.

George was not sure that he could beat Manchester United at Old Trafford. But George wanted to let these young players know that young people should be fearless.

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Yes, young people should be fearless.

After the game started, Burnley actually confronted Manchester United's superstars at Old Trafford and did not lose at all.

Facing old monsters like Giggs and Scholes, there was no fear at all. Even in the midfield, Burnley's players used running to suppress the midfield of the old car.

"Crazy! Burnley players are completely crazy. After the game started, they actually suppressed Manchester United at Old Trafford! Unexpected, too unexpected."

Martin Taylor was very surprised to see such an active Burnley.

Ferguson was also stunned. Then he shook his head. George is indeed not simple. Burnley, a team of this strength, actually has such a performance in George's hands. But Ferguson is not in a hurry at all, just a little surprised.

Burnley suppressed Manchester United with temporary courage and hard work, but after all, the strength is there. As long as the previous three attacks are passed, Ferguson believes there will be no problem.

What Ferguson thought of, George certainly thought of.

The opponent is Manchester United. George is not a god, how can he let Burnley defeat Manchester United in a short time.

But George did not remind them. Because the morale of young players can be encouraged but not discouraged. Once discouraged, young players will have no advantages.

And George does not believe that Manchester United is iron.

Recently, many Manchester United defensive players have been injured. Just like this game, Park Ji-sung played as a right back, Ferdinand and Fletcher partnered as central defenders. This makes Manchester United's defense line extremely unstable. George believes that Manchester United's defense line will definitely give Burnley some opportunities. It depends on how Burnley players seize this opportunity.

Fearless, fearless.

Burnley players are not as strong as Manchester United, but their enthusiasm far exceeds Manchester United.

In the first half, 30 minutes, Burnley players as a whole ran 10,000 meters more than Manchester United. In other words, each player ran about 1,000 meters more than Manchester United players. It seems that 1,000 meters is nothing, but in the game, this is a very amazing gap.

Running more, it seems that Burnley has one more person or even two more people than Manchester United.

Because of running, Burnley controls the second landing point very well. Almost surrounded Manchester United. Although they haven't been able to score yet, they have made a lot of shots.

At this time, Ferguson couldn't sit still. Ferguson thought that the fierce attack of Burnley players would end in ten to twenty minutes. Unexpectedly, Burnley players seemed to have taken stimulants. They ran for 30 minutes and didn't feel tired at all.

Ferguson's Manchester United has never been a defensive team.

Although Ferguson is very powerful. No one denies this. But in terms of 90 minutes of defense and 90 minutes of concentration, it is definitely not as good as Mourinho's. In addition, the current Manchester United defense is not the original main lineup.

Park Ji-sung and Fletcher both came to play guest roles.

George has not reminded the team for this reason.

George hopes to break Manchester United's defense. Unfortunately, he underestimated Manchester United.

In the 35th minute of the game, Daniel on the left made a cross. It was headed out by Ferdinand in the middle.

Giggs, who played in the middle of the game, made a long pass after getting the ball. Rooney, who was just entangled with Burnley's central defender Simon Hack, cleverly bypassed him. Simon Hack, who played the game with great passion, had many shortcomings in choosing positions and judging the ball.

He did not accurately judge Giggs's passing route and let Rooney go.

"... Rooney, he stopped the ball. There is Campbell in front!"

Rooney did not slow down at all when facing Campbell. If Campbell was five or six years ago, Rooney would definitely not be so arrogant. Unfortunately, Campbell is too old now. Campbell, who is almost 36 years old, has lost too much in explosiveness and speed.

Now the only thing he can rely on is experience.

Unfortunately, facing Rooney, who has strong explosiveness, experience is no longer useful.

"Rooney, he used his speed to pass Campbell... Rooney, he is already single-handed!"

This is a counterattack. Burnley besieged Manchester United, and there were too few players behind.

"Rooney, lob! Haha, Grant couldn't defend Rooney's shot! One to zero, Manchester United scored a goal in a passive situation."

This counterattack is very simple. Giggs's pass and Rooney's breakthrough created a goal.

George was on the court and shook his head when he saw Rooney score. But he quickly gathered his spirits and shouted. Even George himself didn't know what he was shouting.

George clapped his hands to encourage the team.

George told them that they performed well. He kept encouraging the team. George looked at the young players and wanted to express that young people should be fearless. Now they are only one goal behind, don't lose confidence.