172 Return to Fermore (Part I)
When George got off the bus, the fans on the periphery were pointing at George and yelling. George walked down with a straight face and without squinting.
Not only are there a lot of fans on the periphery, but there are also more reporters from various media around the bus. Although the media speculated about leaving Burnley at that time, George, the person concerned, has always been tight-lipped about it. And later, after joining Blackburn, he never said anything about Burnley.
This time he finally caught George, and George came to Burnley to play this time. You can't afford to be silent about Burnley's affairs.
If George's grades are not good, then the journalists' interest in George will definitely be greatly reduced. But with Blackburn's results picking up, George is back in one of the most talked-about coaches of the time. In any case, George is currently the youngest coach in the Premier League.
As soon as George got out of the car, the reporter's microphone, camera, and camera were all aimed at George.
The most nervous thing now is the police, not only to stop the emotional fans, but also the excited reporters.
"Wow, so we're so popular? Why didn't you find it before? Pire looked at the crowds of fans and the crowds of journalists.
Pire knew George had coached at Burnley, but he was surprised to hear such boos before he even got out of the car.
"Cut, don't you know that our head is the youngest coach in the Premier League. It's not that the media says that the head is the best homegrown coach in England. "Sagnol's English is the best and the fastest to learn.
The French players at Blackburn Rovers have weird surnames. Gala, has a very bad relationship with others. Or that you can't handle relationships with other people. However, there is no stable starting position, so it is not very impressive.
Makellele, the man is very low-key. In the team, the relationship with everyone is the same. There was neither teaming up with a few other French players, nor was there much fanfare.
Miku's surname is a bit introverted, and because of language problems, he doesn't communicate much with the players. There is some arrogance in Pire's surname. Miku and Piret have a very good relationship, but their relationship with others can only be described as average.
Only Sagnol, although not very good-tempered, is easily impulsive. There will be some over-the-top moves during the game. But Sagnol was like a lubricant in the dressing room. Not only is the relationship with the French players quite good, but even the relationship with some local players is quite good.
Hendry, Duff and Sanior have a good relationship.
Sometimes George thinks that Sagnol likes to play with some surnames. But there is a real potential to be captain, and it would be nice if Sagnol was an English homegrown player.
"Hey, Miro. Tell me what it was like when I was at Burnley. Sagnol turned his head and asked Klose.
Klose sighed as he watched a group of fans outside insulting George. "The head is God in Burnley, and when he is here, everyone likes him and supports him. No one in the team, including the star players, has a place in the hearts of the fans. ”
"Wow, the head is so good at Burnley."
"No wonder there are so many fans."
While the players whispered on the bus, George was dealing with the pesky reporters.
'Coach Levy, what's it like to be back at Burnley?'
"Not bad." George replied to the reporter's words as if he were coping, and the muscles in his face were tense.
Hearing George's answer, the fans on the periphery booed. It was mixed with "You are not welcome at Burnley!" Such a shout.
'Coach Levy, can you tell us why you left Burnley and why you joined Blackburn Rovers.' There are a lot of things in it, everyone is guessing. The party, George, has not spoken, so everything is just hearsay.
Reporters want to hear what George has to say.
"I'm only going to answer questions about the game, and I'm not going to answer any other questions." George was not at all cooperating with the reporter's question.
"Coach Levy, what do you think of Coach Rodel's results at Burnley?"
"Well done."
"Coach Levy ......"
"Alright, my players are going to go in and warm up."
"Coach Levy, we still have a problem......"
"Leave it to sprout."
George finally ended their interview impatiently with a cold face.
Watching George lead the players into the stadium, the reporters behind him all looked at each other. But there are also many reporters who have dealt with George with a smile, which is what they know George. It seems that there will be no good news to follow George in the future.
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When he arrived at Turf Moore Stadium, George was in his locker room and didn't go out at all. Because George knew that as long as he went out, the boos of the fans in the stadium would be given to him. Now George didn't go out, but nestled in his locker room, and could hear the voices outside cursing him.
The reaction of the Burnley fans was expected by George, and they hated themselves for a reason.
However, George sometimes fantasizes about whether Burnley fans will save some face for themselves in terms of his contribution to Burnley. But the idea is beautiful, the reality is cruel.
Soon the players finished their warm-up and returned to the locker room.
George calmed his mind and began to explain today's tactics.
This season's Burnley have gone with two big men, Ballack and Ljungberg. All that was left were the players that George had put together that year. For Burnley, even the current Burnley coach Roder will not know much.
'Burnley's style of play is very simple, they are really counter-attacking defensively. They rely more on the two wings. ”
"But of their two wings, Camoranesi is the most threatening. Giovanni, your job in this game is to keep an eye on him. Anderson, you're going to help Giovanni in this game as well, as long as you look at Camoranesi, half of Burnley's threat is gone. As for Ashley. Chapman, slow and poorly fit, Willy used his body to jam him. Don't let him take the ball and make random movements, his skills are still relatively good. ”
Thinking about dealing with these former disciples, George had an indescribable feeling in his heart. However, George quickly shook his head, and he is now the head coach of Blackburn.
"Claude, your main task in this game is to keep an eye on Robbie at Burnley. Keane. He's fast, he's good at technique, and whenever he wants to get into the box, you cut off his route. If you get into the box, Sammy, he's your job. As for Matthew in midfield. Holland and Neil. Lennon, just think about it a little. Their midfield assault ability and passing ability are poor. ”
"Colin, your main task in this game is to watch the opponent's Kevin. Phillips. Phillips is a striker with a lot of ability to take chances, and Colin is up to you. ”
Burnley's current style of play is very simple, which is to put Matthew in the midfield. Holland and Neil. Lennon two. Once the ball is stolen, it is handed to Camoranesi and Ashley on the wing. Chapman for two. Or a long pass to find Robbie. Keane, and then leaned against Robbie. Keane's individual prowess opens up the situation.
Without a midfielder like Ballack, Burnley's midfield control has dropped several notches. Fortunately, Burnley's defensive system is still in place, and Rodell has not changed it at will. Therefore, Burnley's defense in the Premier League is still very good. Of course, there was a big problem with the offense.
"Damien, your opponent is Daniel. Instead of fighting Daniel, Willy stepped forward to support Damien. Of Burnley's current defenders, Daniel is the strongest. Upson was the least experienced, so the breakthrough was in the ribs of Upson and Daniel. Damien, your mission is to tear through this rib defense. ”
Although the relationship is a little uncomfortable, George is indeed the person who knows Burnley best.
With Ballack in mind, Burnley have barely any attacking ability in the middle. George's Burnley back then, it was really majestic. Not only is the side lane playing tiger and tiger, but even the middle lane is also full of wind and water. Ballack's long-range shots and headers, in particular, are a lethal attack for the average team.
It's a pity that Matthew is now. Holland and Neil. Lennon, neither of the two has such ability.
Coupled with the lack of a wing general like Ljungberg, only relying on Camoranesi on one side, one leg is already lame. If it weren't for a Robbie in front. Keane topped up, and Burnley couldn't afford to play defensive counter-attacks.
"I have only one request for you, Burnley are counter-attacking defences. Just then, we pressed forward. John, Robert, Upson are Burnley's biggest weaknesses. When attacking, concentrate on this point. ”
Upson, the future centre-back that George has reserved for Burnley. With Mitchell's retirement, Upson became the main centre-back. Although Upson himself is very strong, it is a pity that he is too young and inexperienced. And the cooperation with his companions is rusty, which is what George wants to take advantage of.
"Alright, let's play."
When the players came out, George sighed. Until now, George has been able to avoid the Burnley fans.
But now George has to face all this, although George has also been paying attention to Burnley's results for the past six months. But he has been reluctant to talk about Burnley or face Burnley fans.
But today is finally impossible to hide.
What should come will come, and what should be faced still must be faced. George let out a long sigh of relief to make himself feel normal. Then walked out of the locker room.
"Traitor! Judas! ”
The Tivmore Stadium, which had just been normal, suddenly burst into boos. And the boos were getting louder and louder, and the overwhelming boos almost suffocated everyone at Fullmore Stadium. And the protagonist of this boo, George, stopped and looked at the familiar and unfamiliar Fermore Stadium.
(To be continued)