Wearing glasses, Margery walked through Portsmouth's most exclusive restaurant to the door of room 3802, looking at the Manchester United CEO who was ordering, his brow furrowed, he didn't really want to come, but you can't always say "no" to a gentleman.

David Gill's suit looks a little old, the neckline is a little whitish, there is a small badge on the chest, and the devil is holding a knife and fork, which is the crest of Manchester United. He smiled and talked to the waiter, asking about the specialties here, his eyes bright, as if he could see through everything, like a mirror.

The waitress was obviously fascinated by the British temperament of this old man, and her eyes were full of peach blossoms.

There was luggage at his feet, very ordinary, but the wipe was very clean, and there was no dust on the journey at all, and there was a black gift box tied with a beautiful bow on it.

"Gifts, open them and take a look."

The other cup of tea on the table was still steaming, apparently for Margery. He wasn't ready to take it, but David's calm eyes, his hand was just holding it, and he couldn't see a trace of impatience, calm and patient, in this small place, between square inches.

This is an extremely difficult person to deal with!

Margery finally took the box and opened it in front of him. An ordinary quartz watch, with his name engraved on the back of the watch. The watch did not seem to have a battery, and the time was set to 8:09 p.m. on July 16, 1995. This was the day he was born, and Margery suddenly remembered! It would be a lie to say that it was not moved.

David Gill saw everything in his eyes, took the initiative to stand up, and opened the flip cover of the watch, inside was a miniature family photo, shooting athlete grandfather; road cyclist father; There are also mothers of ordinary housewives.

"Thank you," Margery thanked sincerely.

He continued: "But, David, I can't go to Manchester United, I promised Mr. Manager that he doesn't want to sell me. All I can say is sorry, Manchester United is a great club but I didn't have the dream of joining the big clubs, it was too fast. ”

Margery's decision to make everything clear so as not to be embarrassed on the subject was also out of respect for Manchester United. The fact that the giants who have been in the Premier League for decades would pay so much attention to him is something that Margery did not expect, and no one can easily say no to such a club, he is just a nobody.

While the waiter was serving, David Gill pulled out a thick stack of training schedules and said as he flipped through them, completely unconcerned about the refusal just now.

"The team at Manchester United took a closer look at your game and they found that there was a big hole in your running form, with most of the player's centre of gravity now on the waist and you on the butt. You don't feel like it's going to put a lot of strain on your thighs and ankles in the long run, shortening your athletic career. ”

He's like a nagging old lady who tells the problem in every detail.

"Also, your tackling angle still needs to be worked out, and if you can reduce it by 7 to 9 percentage points, your success rate can go up 30 per cent."

Seeing that Margery was very interested, David smiled and pushed the thick stack of paper and a USB flash drive in front of him, "I've sent you, go back and look at it slowly, I promise he will make you improve." ”

Margery waved his hand and refused, he couldn't ask for these things, and he didn't want to be favored for nothing. David obviously saw through his thoughts, picked up the water on the table and took a sip, "I am looking forward to your joining to give you these, there is no need to refuse, but you must be able to continue to improve." ”

"Lad, I've been at Manchester United for more than 20 years and I've taught you a truth: the devil is in the details. I remember Queiroz's first game in charge of the youth team because it was a very successful season, but it was the only flaw of that season. David began to tell the story, Queiroz was one of Alex Ferguson's most famous assistant coaches, and he was a perennial assistant to the old man.

"The opponent was a local school football team in Liverpool and we lost 1-2. Queiroz has always felt that a big part of the loss was a small mistake made by the club, telling the manager that there could only be 15 places in the squad (11 starters + 4 substitutes), when in reality the rules for the tournament were 16. I knew the referee on duty and he told me that the rules had changed that season, but the club didn't notice the change. I can understand how angry Queiroz is, to know how much of an extra substitute can make a difference in changing the situation on the pitch and even the outcome of the game. ”

'There's nothing wrong with your talent, but the technical details need to be sharpened and both the lab and Alex Ferguson can help you improve.

David Giltu saw the poor dagger, but still talked about the topic of transfers.

These topics have a fatal attraction for the 17-year-old Margery, TEAM; Succeed; Detail; Progressive! David grasped the young man's mind vividly and exquisitely.

The Portsmouth centre-back still retains the last of his sobriety: "I'm only 17 years old and Manchester United may be able to help me improve, but I need to play, to keep playing, that's what young people need most. It's like working under Portsmouth, it's like working under Hydward. ”

"Eat the vegetables first, the fish here are good." David Gill avoided the important and did not take out Ferguson's letter full of promises at once, but beckoned him to eat, and when he was full, he still had a big drama to sing.

After five flavors, he took a pale black pen and a letter that read Alex. Ferguson's dear signed letter was placed in front of Magre.

"The fountain pen is what Ferguis often uses, and he gave it to you."

Margery wrote a sincere letter with a single glance, outlining the current state of Manchester United's search for a young centre-back across England, hoping he could be the successor to Rio Ferdinand. In addition, Phil Jones has a good image of him, and Portsmouth's No. 5 shirt is still in his collection. As for the most concerned playing time, Manchester United will first send him out on loan for half a season, followed by the team's dedicated coach, and then next season he will be Manchester United's fourth pick, a regular substitute, once Vidic and Leo can't play, he will be the main team. These two guys are indeed old, and they are riddled with injuries, and there are definitely not a few opportunities to play. On the loan, Ferguson said in his letter: Portsmouth is the best option.

The food that was put in his mouth to chew paused, he hesitated, this is the best opportunity to go to Manchester United to go to the giants, once it is missed, how many years will it be?

Margery thought quietly, this time with a far greater wavering of resolve than he had had been a few days before, and he grabbed the pen and almost said yes. Hydward's unequivocal voice on the phone flashed in his mind: "I will never sell you unless you want to leave, Margery!" ”

“NO!” The Portsmouth centre-back still refused, and he promised the coach that he would never go back on what he had promised, and Margery would stay.

David Gill played all the cards in his hand, and his face turned a little red, "What a small guy who is not simple," he sighed in his heart.

"Margery, you look at this document, this is a notice from the FA to the club, Portsmouth is facing a financial shortfall of more than 20 million pounds, and you can't get money out."

"At least nine points, at most fifteen points, if you calculate these points, is there any hope for Hydward's team?"

“……”

The old man in England used his strongest killer move! Margery was silent and did not speak.