Coaching legend

Chapter 96: The Footsteps of the Premier League (Part 1)

After parting ways with Aimik, George called her several times. However, their views conflicted on the phone. Although George endured it every time, the conversation between the two always ended in failure.

George knew that Aimik had her own plans, but George didn't want Aimik to tell him what to do in his work. Therefore, the relationship between the two could never be restored to the beginning.

However, George no longer had time to meet Aimik specifically because the league was about to start.

After the 39th round of the English League One, Burnley's lead reached 15 points. Although Burnley players are in high spirits now, George can't use them to death. Burnley will play a total of seven games in April.

On April 5, Burnley has played a game. There are still six games left, almost two games a week. No matter how good the physical strength of Burnley players is, they can't accept such a high-intensity game.

Therefore, in the English League One four days later, George replaced most of the main players. Even Jasklainen sat on the bench. Although the substitutes worked hard, they lost the game with a score of 0-1.

Just three days later, Burnley faced Ipswich at home. Ipswich was relegated to the First Division when George just became the head coach of Burnley. In the past few years, they have been working hard to get promoted to the Premier League.

Currently, Ipswich ranks sixth in the English League One with a two-point advantage, and Birmingham is seventh. The sixth place is a dividing line. From the third to the sixth place, you can participate in the promotion play-offs. Therefore, Ipswich and Birmingham are now competing fiercely for a place in the promotion play-offs.

Charlton, the fifth place, is seven points higher than Ipswich, the sixth place, and the score gap is very large. So Ipswich and Birmingham know that if they want to participate in the promotion play-offs, they can only compete for the sixth place.

Of course, George has no time to care about Ipswich's position. George's purpose in this game is very clear. Just for three points, George's disciples did not embarrass George. At home, they defeated Ipswich very cleanly with a score of 4 to 1.

With Birmingham's victory in the 41st round, Ipswich fell to seventh place and gave up the sixth place. The competition for the last play-off spot suddenly became fierce.

Although Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough both won these two games. But now with only five rounds left, Burnley is 13 points ahead of the third-placed Middlesbrough. Thirteen points is a natural chasm, and no one believes that Middlesbrough can cross this natural chasm.

Burnley's promotion is a foregone conclusion.

Just after playing Ipswich, Burnley welcomed Birmingham at home.

Speaking of which, Birmingham's attitude before this game was very awkward. Birmingham fans hated George and Burnley very much. Last year, Birmingham also had the opportunity to enter the promotion play-offs, but was beaten up by George. Then George laughed at it again, and the feud was made.

But in the last game, Burnley faced Ipswich. All Birmingham fans are secretly cheering for Burnley. They hope that Burnley can help Birmingham beat Ipswich. Burnley is indeed very competitive and beat Ipswich directly.

Let Birmingham overtake Ipswich and enter the top six.

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"This is the 42nd round of the English League One, Burnley faces Birmingham at home. There are many highlights in this game. First of all, from Burnley's point of view, if this game is a draw or a win, no matter how the game between Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough goes, Burnley can be promoted to the Premier League in advance. The English League One will also produce the first promoted team."

"And for Birmingham, this game must not be given up. Birmingham and Ipswich are competing for the last promotion play-off spot. Now any remaining game is a key battle for Birmingham."

In the 42nd round of the English League One, Burnley faced Birmingham at Turf Moor.

Birmingham and Burnley have had no grudges for hundreds of years, but because Burnley not only broke Birmingham's hope of promotion at the end of last season, but was also ridiculed by George. The relationship between Burnley and Birmingham suddenly became tense, and Birmingham fans also hated George and Burnley very much.

In the first game of this season, Burnley challenged Birmingham away. Birmingham fans hoped to teach George and Burnley a lesson, but they didn't expect to swallow four goals again.

This time at Turf Moor, Birmingham wanted to get points, but they also knew that it was extremely difficult. Burnley's strength is the best in the entire English League One, which is recognized by everyone.

Burnley fans also inherited George's sarcasm, and saw Birmingham players warming up on the field, singing loudly. "We are going to the Premier League soon! Burnley is the League Cup champion! If you want to go to the Premier League, ask us first, clatter, clatter! You should stay in League One!"

This song is the lightest, and some songs are outright insults to Birmingham.

"Kneel down and beg us, if we are in a good mood, maybe we can let you participate in the promotion play-offs! Come on, come on! Come and beg us!"

In the South Stand of Burnley, there was even a very large banner. "We will be in the Premier League next season! You will stay in League One forever!"

Of course, mocking Birmingham was just a small episode in the cheering of Burnley fans. Now Burnley fans have a much higher vision. After all, Burnley is also the League Cup champion now. It is not in their right mind to argue with a League One team like Birmingham.

Anyway, Burnley will soon leave this annoying League One and will soon become a Premier League team.

"Why, I see you are all a little nervous." George said with a smile in the locker room.

Although they are all players who have won the League Cup, they are still very excited when they think about becoming Premier League players soon.

"The Premier League is the dream of all of us. Some of you have been following me since three years ago. On the first day of my appointment, I said that we, Burnley, should not waste time in this damn low-level league. Our goal is the Premier League and Europe."

"Now we are about to achieve this goal, why are you nervous at the last minute?"

In fact, not only the players, but also George was a little nervous. Even more nervous than in the League Cup final. Although the League Cup championship is also important, the Premier League is what George yearns for the most. Only when we get to the Premier League, we will have a truly vast world.

"No, we are not nervous now, but excited!" Mitchell stood up to speak for other players.

"Okay, excitement is good. I really feel sad for Birmingham. Why do we have to face Burnley every important moment? I still say that if Birmingham wants to be promoted, they have to ask us Burnley." In fact, George doesn't care who the opponent is.

I didn't expect Birmingham to be so unlucky. At the important moment of the season-end promotion play-offs, they always meet George and Burnley. George can't do anything about this. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame Birmingham for their bad luck.

"Yes, if Birmingham wants to be promoted, they have to ask us Burnley." The Burnley players all said in unison.

George raised his hand to quiet everyone down.

"I have only one request for Birmingham. Keep our own rhythm. Birmingham is no match for us. After winning this game, we will go to the Premier League together and stop playing with teams of Birmingham's level. We will go to the Premier League to compete with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal!" George is also tired of struggling in the lower leagues. It is more fun to play against famous coaches like Ferguson and Wenger.

"Yes! Yes! We are going to the Premier League!"

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