185 Christmas
Heading into December, Blackburn Rovers have one win and one loss. But everyone knows that Blackburn are in great form right now, beating Liverpool at Anfield if not for bad luck.
Although the media has a lot of doubts about George's use of Makellele. Of course, this also includes the use of Klose.
But now that George's grades are very good, that little doubt has nothing to do with the big picture. All the media want to see how far George's Blackburn can go.
Only George has a head ache right now, damn the English league. The English league is different from other leagues on the continent in that they not only have a lot of competitions, a packed schedule, but also no winter break. If George hadn't given up the Carabao Cup in the first place, Blackburn would have had to play two games a week.
Blackburn's current strength is okay to deal with on the one hand. If you want to attack on two fronts and three lines, you are asking for trouble. Even if it's a one-line attack, it's a big load for Blackburn right now.
By now, George has clearly felt that Blackburn's first-team players are in a state of flux, with the biggest impact being on a few players brought in from France. Including Miku and Pire, their physical strength is already on the yellow light.
Blake are now going to have to rotate so they can survive December and January.
Now several players from France have gradually played the main team. But they all have a winter break in France, and only the English league does not have a winter break. Therefore they need to adapt to the English league.
However, against Villa, George still let the main man play. Including Claude Makelele and Stephen Hendry are back in the main line-up. George will be hoping that Blackburn Rovers can go all out and take Villa in their recent hot form.
But George thinks badly, and the Blackburn players have been in good form lately. But it was a bit tiring, and Pire didn't have the sharp breaks and passes that he had in the previous games. Miku is even more heavy up front.
Fortunately, Blackburn's back line did not perform badly and did not allow Villa to score. Blackburn Rovers got a 0-0 draw.
Although the game is drawn, many people's minds are no longer here at this time. Because it's Christmas soon, all the players are thinking about how to celebrate the holiday.
George looked at the player and shook his head. These players may not know that when they are players in England, Christmas is not a holiday. On the contrary, at Christmas, there are more competitions.
Although it was almost Christmas, Blackburn's training didn't stop. At the end of the day, George greeted the players.
"Don't forget the evening. You can bring your significant other with you. ”
Because Blackburn Rovers still had a league to play on the 26th, there was a Christmas reception at the club on the evening of the 24th.
If it was at the beginning of the season, the club would not have had the heart to have a Christmas reception. At that time, Blackburn's grades were a few points behind, and there was no future in sight. Although the club's top management strongly supported George, they must have been in their hearts.
At that time, I didn't even think about holding a Christmas drinking party.
But with Blackburn's results improving, there was this Christmas drinking party. Because for players who have transferred from abroad, they can't go home and be with people for Christmas, maybe for the first time. So the club especially thought of this cocktail party.
After greeting the players, George drove home.
George felt that his home was a little far away from the club, so he was preparing to change houses. Get a house closer to the club.
The house he lives in now is still the house that Williams temporarily helped George. It's just that after becoming Blackburn, there are too many things to worry about, so I haven't taken care of it. Now that the results are up, George has a lot more time. That's why I have time to think about the house.
With George's current income, buying a house in a place like London is a luxury. But as long as you save money, buying a house in Blackburn is not a rare problem. And with George's work situation, it will be very smooth to get a loan from the bank.
When he got home, George opened the door and walked in. Seeing the clean room, George laughed. "Miranda!"
George was home alone, and the house was always a mess. There was no one else who could help George clean up the house so clean, except Miranda. So I cried out in surprise.
"Brother George, you're back. Tomorrow is Christmas, and I'm going to spend it with my dad. So came a day early. ”
George nodded. "Christmas is supposed to be with Uncle York." Miranda's mother died when she was very young. They were all raised by Old York. "But I can't spend tonight with you."
"Why?" Miranda's eyes widened, and she asked sharply, pouting.
"Lie to you." George pinched Miranda's cheek. "There's a Christmas cocktail party at the club tonight, and you'll come with me then."
"Okay. Pire is so handsome. ”
George was stunned and shook his head. "Miranda, you don't seem to watch the ball much. Do you still know Robert? ”
"Of course, I like to watch football now."
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The Christmas reception held by the club is actually a place for people to relax. Everyone can drink and play as they please, just so that the players who have worked hard for half a season can relax.
It also means to treat them.
After half a season, the Blackburn Rovers players in particular have been on an almost rollercoaster ride this season. When they first came to Blackburn, they both had big ambitions. They wanted to prove their quality in the Premier League, but the next games hit them the hardest.
For a long time they were labeled by the media in their faces, and these people were parallel goods. It wasn't until the recent results that their mood started to improve a lot.
Now they can finally leave everything behind, the hateful media, the damn standings, and play with ease. That includes those players, and of course the Blackburn coaching staff, including George.
"Head, who is this beautiful lady?"
Miranda is dressed very casually today, but the big man of 1.75 meters, slender legs, long brown hair, and bright eyes all make Miranda stand out from the crowd at the cocktail party.
Sagnol stood up obscenely, looked at George and asked.
"Miranda. Hello York. Miranda was not at all inhibited and greeted Sagnor.
"Hey, hello Miranda." Sagnol is a self-cooked. Turning around and seeing Hargreaves, he exclaimed loudly. "Hey, Owen. Are you an adult now? Bring a little female companion so soon. ”
Hearing Sagnol's exclamation, George also looked at Hargreaves. Sure enough, he came to the reception with a little beauty, and George shook his head.
This is how in England, a boy who has not yet reached the age of eighteen openly comes to a drinking party with a little beauty. If in China, although puppy love is also very common, it will not bring a female partner in such a public occasion.
However, Hargreaves is definitely a rare handsome guy in Blackburn's team. Although he is still young, he is recognized as the most handsome guy in the Blackburn team.
Miranda is about the same age as them, so it's easy to play with them.
"George."
"Mr. Williams."
"George, Mr. Chairman is upstairs."
"Mr. Walker has arrived, too." George turned his head and stopped Miranda. "Miranda, you're here. I'm going up for something. ”
Miranda saw John next to George. Williams, nodding lightly at him. Then he said to George, "You go, don't worry about me." ”
George followed Williams upstairs. In fact, George hadn't seen Jack for a long time. Walker. Jack. Walker wasn't in great shape, so he didn't stay in the club for a long time. The club's business is basically in charge of Williams.
George would discuss anything with Williams.
"George, you can just call me by my name." Williams smiled and talked to George as he went upstairs.
"John?"
"Yes, exactly. In the future, there will be more and more opportunities for cooperation between you and me. This makes it a little more convenient for everyone. ”
George nodded. Later, the two were Blackburn's most important decision-makers.
Once on the second floor, George saw Jack. Walker. I haven't seen you for months, Jack. Walker is a lot older again.
"George is here, come, sit down."
"Mr. Walker."
George and Williams both sat next to Walker.
"George, first of all, congratulations on winning the Coach of the Month." Walker raised his glass.
"Thank you."
"George, half a season is over. I'd like to ask if you have any goals for this season. Walker put down his glass and asked George with a smile.
Before and at the beginning of the season, Walker was afraid of putting too much pressure on George. So I didn't talk to George about it, and now the club's results are gradually improving. That's why Walker took the opportunity to ask.
Walker didn't talk to George about it until now, and George was already quite grateful to Jack. Walker too.
In fact, many coaches will discuss this issue with the club's senior management before becoming a new club manager. The club will also set some minimum targets, and if they don't achieve this result, they will let the manager go out of class.
But before George took charge of Blackburn, Walker had never talked about hard work in terms of grades. And gave George the greatest support when he needed it most.
George thought about it for a moment, and of course George had a goal in mind. But it's not good to say too high, and a lot to say too low.
'It's going to be difficult for us to win a title this season, but I'm aiming for the Europa League. I hope next season we Blackburn will be able to qualify for the Europa League. There are big problems with the Champions Cup and my goal is to be able to play in the UEFA Cup next season. ”
(To be continued)