Chapter 32 A Good Player Doesn't Equal a Good Coach
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"Why can't you be a player and a manager?"
Especially this sentence has always lingered in his mind.
If it is unreasonable for a player to be the head coach at the same time, although Chu Zhongtian is not a deviant, he is definitely not a good gentleman who strictly abides by the rules.
So this reason doesn't make sense.
The only reason why he can't make a decision right away is that he is thinking that he has never been a manager, he has never been a manager, so he doesn't know if he can keep the current momentum and develop well once he becomes the head coach of the team. In case he brings the team to the ditch, and when Russell comes back and finds that the team is on the verge of relegation, where will he put his face?
Yes, he has cooperated with many famous marshals, and he has never eaten pork and has always seen a pig run, but if you have never eaten pork and seen a pig run, do you know what pork tastes like? It's so easy to know how to be a manager if you've worked with a manager, and all professional players can become a good manager after retiring.
Chu Zhongtian really didn't know if he could do a good job as a head coach.
Although Stonefield recommended himself, he had a more accurate vision of people, but Chu Zhongtian still had no score in his heart.
After thinking about it for a night, Chu Zhongtian finally decided to accept the invitation.
Not because there is someone who knows the team best to be his assistant coach, but because Chu Zhongtian decided to challenge once. He is a person who likes challenges, and coming to Wimbledon to lead the team to promotion is a challenge, so it is okay to add other challenges in this challenge, and just accept it as well. If I can succeed as a player and manager, I will feel a greater sense of accomplishment than I do now.
After a few seasons with Jose Mourinho, he also found it interesting to be a manager, and he has plans to do so after retiring. Be a head coach.
Think of it as an internship...... The next day, Chu Zhongtian called Samuelson and said that he was willing to accept the board of directors' arrangement to serve as acting head coach when Russell left the team until Russell returned.
Samuelson didn't expect Chu Zhongtian to accept it - he thought Chu Zhongtian would refuse, just like he almost never attended board meetings, just focused on playing football. As a manager, he obviously won't be able to concentrate on playing. He was mentally prepared to hear Chu Zhongtian refuse the offer when he received the call, so that he could re-convince Stonefield to be the head coach - he still preferred to let Stonefield, who knew the team best, be the head coach...... But now that Chu Zhongtian has agreed, then there is only one way to let him be the head coach...... Of course, it is not completely impossible to let Chu Zhongtian be the head coach, at least Wimbledon fans must be happy to see this scene.
Chu Zhongtian has just celebrated his thirty-fifth birthday, and being a head coach at this age is not an exaggeration in today's European football world, and a head coach is no longer something that only an old man in his fifties can do.
Porto coach Villas-Boas led the team to the "treble" at the age of 33.
The only question is his status as a player, which will make many people wonder if Chu Zhongtian really has the time and energy to train the team, think about the team's tactics, and study the opponent after becoming the head coach...... Can he be a real head coach instead of a "fake head coach" who holds the title of head coach but actually gives the assistant coach the power to do all the work?
ā»ā»ā» Russell finally learned that it was Chu Zhongtian who became the head coach of the team, he was not too surprised, but just called to congratulate Chu Zhongtian.
"I think it's not bad for you to be the head coach, since it was recommended by Alvin, then I trust his judgment. Well done, Chu! When I get back, we'll level up together! ā
After handing over the work, Russell said goodbye to all the players in training.
"It's a temporary goodbye." He said to the surprised players. Before that, he and the club's hierarchy had kept their father's departure so tight that no one knew about it, so now the players were surprised to find out that the manager was leaving.
"Because there are some things at home that I need to go back to deal with, so ...... Well. In the future, during my absence, Chu Lai will be the interim head coach! ā
After he finished speaking, there was an uproar among the players, and after knowing that Russell was leaving, everyone knew that there would definitely be a new head coach, and many people thought that it should be assistant coach Alvin. Stonefield, but he didn't expect it to be Chu Zhongtian, who is also a player...... Russell beckoned to Chu Zhongtian, one of the players, and motioned for him to come up.
Then he pushed Chu Zhongtian to all the players: "From today onwards, Chu will be everyone's head coach." I'm sure everyone is no stranger to him, and he's no stranger to you, and that's the best outcome. I hope the team can be consistent. Say a few words, new manager. ā
Chu Zhongtian did not shirk, he said to everyone: "I hope Russell will come back soon, and I have agreed with him to upgrade together." So everyone, it's up to us to work hard during this time. Russell is gone, but our goals remain the same. Or upgrade! ā
He pointed to Alwyn again. Stonefield: "Thanks to Elwin's recommendation, it will make me work harder to be considered by you to have the talent to coach the team." I hope that before Russell comes back, this team is still a whole and has a good position in the league standings, thank you! ā
His "inaugural address" was not long, very short, and ended in a few sentences. This made many players have confidence that Chu Zhongtian can be a good head coach - there are many head coaches Rory who has been talking nonsense for a long time, and everyone doesn't know what they are going to say, while some people can make everyone understand his thoughts with only one or two sentences.
Chu Zhongtian's words are concise and to the point, no nonsense, which is very good.
Russell left the team, and the club officially announced the decision on its website, revealing the reasons for his temporary departure - without elaborating on it, of course, only that there was something going on at home.
As for what the specific thing is, the almighty paparazzi have dug it up.
"Alai. Russell's father was in a car accident in the United States and is still unconscious, and Russell's death is clearly related to this......"
What is even more shocking is the fact that Chu Zhongtian succeeded as the acting head coach of the team.
āā¦ā¦ I was simply shocked! How many identities does Chu have, now? First of all, he owns a professional football club in his home country, and secondly, he is a successful businessman. Even at Wimbledon, he was already a director of the club, an assistant coach in the first team, and then a player. Now, on that basis, he will be the head coach of the team again...... I really doubt that the thirty-five-year-old has such energy? ā
āā¦ā¦ It's not that a player can't be a manager, there are a lot of examples of that in the football world, especially in the lower leagues. But there is a key point, these players who are also managers are veterans who rarely play in the team, and they may retire at the end of a season, so that even if they are managers, they will not affect the normal performance of the team. But Chu is different, he is still the core of Wimbledon, if he becomes the manager, who will be the core of the team. If he goes to be the core, who will be the head coach? The role and the way the manager and the core of the team play the game are different. How is he going to resolve this contradiction? ā
"Wimbledon is really planning to squeeze Chu out completely...... The players, the directors, the manager, he's got it all, so what else does he need to do? ā
"To be honest, I'm not optimistic about Chu's new role as a head coach at all. Although he is a good player, a good player does not equal a good manager. Secondly, he definitely can't devote more energy, being a manager is very busy, believe me, Chu. You can't do so much work on one person. Even though you've been running your own business and playing football in the past. But this time it's completely different......"
āā¦ā¦ Actually, I think Wimbledon Athletic Club is doing this completely to satisfy the wishes of the fans, in fact, Chu must be a nominal person, and the person who really exercises the power of the head coach is the assistant coach Alwin. Stonefield, you know, he's the guy who knows the team best at the club......"
A variety of voices have emerged after Wimbledon Athletic announced the replacement of an interim head coach.
Soon, Chu Zhongtian had a head-to-head confrontation with these voices.
He attended the team's regular press conference every Wednesday for the first time as head coach, and the player he brought with him was Kevin Bush. Clarke.
He already knew what problems he was going to run into by then, so he put Kevin. Clark called over to let reporters know about the team's support for him, lest they then make up some nonsense to spoil the atmosphere in the team's locker room.
Participating in a press conference as a head coach for the first time, Chu Zhongtian was very calm. Actually, it's nothing, he has participated in a lot of press conferences, this time it's just a different title, he's still him, what's all the fuss?
At the press conference, numerous journalists raised doubts about his coaching of the team. mainly focuses on whether he has the energy to do two identities at the same time; It is appropriate to be the head coach of the team without any coaching experience; And whether the specific work is still handed over to assistant coach Alvin. Stonefield, he's just a nominal of these aspects.
However, the most important question is whether he has the confidence to lead the team well and whether he has the ability to lead the team to promotion...... In response to these questions, Chu Zhongtian's answer was as concise as his speech in front of the players: "Although it is my first time as a manager, although I have never had this experience before. But as a player, I know one thing ā football is played, not spoken. Therefore, all your questions about me, I will and can only answer them with practical actions. I think you can tell from the actual results of the game whether I have what it takes to lead the team forward. ā
Kevin. Clarke expressed his support for the new head coach on behalf of the players: "Everyone is very happy to have Chu as our head coach. We know each other very well and have played together for half a season, which helps us to work together......"
A reporter asked him if he was worried that Chu Zhongtian had no coaching experience. This is **naked, to provoke the relationship between Chu Zhongtian and him.
Kevin. Clarke replied: "Chu has worked with a lot of big coaches, he was a coach at Hoffenheim and he had a very good relationship with Mourinho at Real Madrid. So I don't think experience is important to him......"
The media did not hesitate: "Can you work with a famous coach to ensure that you become a good manager?" Wimbledon are going to be promoted this season, so is it appropriate to put the treasure on a completely inexperienced rookie at this critical time? ā
Clark replied: "I didn't make the club's decision, so you have to ask Mr. President." For the rest, I think Chu is very right, and the results speak for themselves. Whether he's fit to coach or not, let the results speak. ā
Seeing that the smell of gunpowder was getting stronger, the press officer simply announced in advance that the press conference was over, causing protests from reporters.
Chu Zhongtian stood up to help the press officer out of the siege.
"I've said it before, let the results do the talking. So there's no need to rush to hack me right now. When the team is not doing well, you can criticize me in your own media. If tomorrow I see an article criticizing me and doubting me, then if the team is promoted after the end of the season, I hope that all the media that have criticized me will publish an open letter apologizing to myself and to Wimbledon Athletic in a prominent place. What do you think of my proposal? ā
A group of reporters didn't think that Chu Zhongtian would say such a thing, and they looked at each other.
Chu Zhongtian didn't use swear words, and his tone of voice was not intense, as if he was not angry because of the media's doubts. But they all forgot that Chu Zhongtian was the most intolerant figure who could not tolerate others to look down on him. If you question his coaching ability, you look down on him, and if you look down on him, he will give you a good look.
"I'll give you time to think about it, if you accept my proposal, tomorrow you can criticize and attack me in your own media, rest assured that I won't write articles to scold back and forth, I'm used to using my hands and not my mouth, and I speak with actions."
After speaking, Chu Zhongtian and Kevin. Clark left the press conference.
And the club's press officer looked at the reporters who had not yet been stunned with some joy, Chu Zhongtian's words were really relieved.
But...... Well, what if the team can't be promoted...... Oops, this question can't be thought about, absolutely not thought about!
The press officer shook his head vigorously.
ā»ā»ā» "Hahahaha! Emily put the newspaper on the table and smiled, "Obviously, none of them took your words seriously!" ā
Chu Zhongtian's face was not very good-looking: "Is it really too polite to them......
In front of them, the newspapers published the events of yesterday's press conference with large headlines one after another, and without exception they were criticizing Chu Zhongtian, which could be called "bombardment."
Many people directly said that Chu Zhongtian was too blind to see no one.
āā¦ā¦ Don't think that just because you're successful as a player is just as successful as a manager! You know that in the world of coaching, you are nothing! ā
āā¦ā¦ What I am writing this article now means is that I am willing to take Chu's bet, and we will know the answer in half a season. I feel like I'm going to win...... We are not afraid of rookie rookies, we are afraid of arrogant rookie rookies. Under the leadership of such a person, there is no suspense about what this team can achieve......"
"At the end of the season, everyone will see that Russell's departure was the turning point of the season. Wimbledon Athletic was already on the rise, but once he left, the team's prospects were hard to predict......"
The media have completely forgotten how they disparaged the young head coach when Russell was in charge. The media is so forgetful.
"Okay, don't pay attention to them, you're right, talk with results, when you can win, you can smoke them to death, and no one dares to say a word. Think of Jose Mourinho. Emily finished laughing and said to Chu Zhongtian.
Laughing at her husband is a joke, and you really have to support it. If even the wife no longer supports her husband, who can he count on?
In order to increase the credibility of their words, these media also ran to interview some Wimbledon fans. Fans also have two attitudes towards Chu Zhongtian as head coach, one is happy and supportive, and the other is cautious optimism - for this cautious optimism, the explanation given by the media is "Of course they will not directly oppose Chu as head coach, after all, Chu's prestige among Wimbledon fans is still very high, if they directly oppose it, more people will come out to oppose them......"
At the same time, the Chinese media also reported the temporary change of coach at Wimbledon in their respective positions, and Chu Zhongtian became the team's head coach, which surprised many Chinese fans and reporters.
This means that Chu Zhongtian's task is much heavier than before.
They were all worried about whether Chu Zhongtian would be able to cope with so many characters.
Anyway, in short, the vast majority of people are not optimistic about Chu Zhongtian coaching the team, and everyone thinks that Chu Zhongtian can play a very important role as a player. But what does he do as a manager?
As a player he has won almost all the accolades he can take, he is a well-deserved and star, and even just after he played, he can make opponents fearful. But as a manager, his resume is blank, he is a complete newcomer, and in this cruel and realistic world, it is simply too easy for a newcomer to become a stepping stone for others...... "A successful player does not necessarily become a successful manager, and we have seen this example many times before. It can even be called a 'law' to some extent, so can Chu Zhongtian break such a law? This time, just like he did on the pitch, he had a lot of responsibility. He's never let us down as a player before, and this time as a manager, will he or won't? ā
This is what China Central Television Sports Channel's "World Football" column said at the end of a special program discussing Chu Zhongtian's transformation into a head coach.
(To be continued)