Blackburn's results have been a bit turbulent during this time, and some of the arguments that have long since disappeared have been revived.

There were also some who criticized George's leadership. Many people said that George didn't know how to rotate the lineup reasonably and used the main lineup to death. So far, it has basically been a main lineup game, which has led to the main team being tired now. Of course, there are also many who believe that it is George's lack of experience in the English top flight that will cause his form to fluctuate in the winter.

One thing that is unanimous in the newspapers anyway is that George is inexperienced in the top flight. The difficulties of the winter break are not taken into account.

In fact, George is also reflecting on this now, and George really did not take into account the difficulties of the winter break. Lack of consideration for the brutality of the top flight.

"Coach Levy, Blackburn Rovers aren't in good shape right now. There seems to be something wrong with your team? "Heading into December, Blackburn Rovers have really dropped a lot of form.

Blackburn have won two wins, two draws and two losses in their last six matches. Compared to the previous six consecutive wins, the form has been repeated. So these reporters want to hear what George, the hard-mouthed coach, will have to say.

"Questions? What's the problem. George shrugged and said unconcernedly: "Didn't you say that Blackburn were a relegation team before?" Two wins, two draws and two losses in six games seem to be enough for relegation. ”

The reporter slandered in his heart, and said that your team was a relegation team. Don't you keep saying that your goal is not relegation? This man is really shameless to speak.

George looked at the reporter with smoke in his nostrils and said with a smile: "Actually, the recent media criticism has also proved from the side that Blackburn is no longer a weak team." ”

"Oh, what do you mean by that?" The reporter immediately asked George very happily.

Because usually when George says a new point of view, it is a sign that there is news in George's mouth.

"Isn't it? If you think about it, if it weren't for everyone's expectations of Blackburn that have changed, how would you think that Blackburn is not in good shape now. Say my team has a problem. George spoke slowly.

"My results in these rounds are actually more than enough to finish in the top 10. But people also think that my team is not in good shape, which means they think my team should get higher results. It's not a good indication that they're positioning my team as a strong team. ”

Hearing George's crooked reasoning, the reporter didn't know what to say. That's why George would say such a big fallacy.

That being said, of course, George knew that there were some difficulties in these days.

On 19 January 1999, Blackburn Rovers faced Chelsea away.

In training, Pire's performance was much better, but it still didn't meet George's requirements. So George rotated once again, putting players in good form in the starting lineup.

Of course, George is a meritocratic coach who doesn't care about anything else.

At Stamford Bridge, George played another most outrageous tactic. The score has been lost so much lately that even a point is very important for George.

Vialli's head hurts when he looks at George, because George is the most shameless coach Vialli has seen in the Premier League. He doesn't care about anyone's eyes, as long as it's for the game, he can put out any tactics.

Although Vialli is a player from Italy. Became famous in Italy and then to the Premier League. But even in Italy, Vialli has never seen such a negative game. Italy has always been known for its chain defence, but after the 80s, Italian coaches have also begun to focus on attack. Especially in the 70s, after the Dutch team's all-attacking and all-defensive tactics swept the world, the impact on world football was absolutely explosive. In Italian football, which originally focused on tactics, many Italian coaches have also begun to introspect.

The current Italian coach is more about playing zone defense and offside tactics, and there has never been a coach who has arranged his troops like George.

It looked like George had no intention of winning the game at all, with all the players cowering in their own half. In this game, George put Blackburn's main full-backs, Pire and Duff, on the bench. Including Miku, Deco.

Instead, in the midfield, Makelele, Hargreaves, David. Dunn, Wilcox, left only Romerdal in front. On the road, George didn't even think about winning, so he played passively.

The game ended in the drowsy of the people.

Blackburn's match against Chelsea was a major event in this round. Blackburn have had a good run over the past two months, while Chelsea currently sit third in the Premier League. The gap between first-place Arsenal and second-place Manchester United is also within four points.

Four points behind Arsenal and two points behind Manchester United. It's fair to say that Chelsea are also a strong contender for the current Premier League title.

As such, the match was a highlight of Sky TV's current broadcast. But the game was so boring that even the two commentators couldn't stop yawning. Not to mention the fans.

But George was smiling all over his face after the game, why? Because although the race was ugly, George got the desired result. One point, one point now is very good for George.

On the other side, Vialli had a cold face, and the game was too aggrieved.

What the hell is this game, except for fouls, it's a pile of people to defend.

Ever since he met George, Vialli has been in a bad mood. Last season, he met George in the League Cup final and was beaten by George's defensive counterattack. After the game, many media accused George of an ugly style of play, but more often said that Vialli lost to George in the lineup.

It was already quite embarrassing for Vialli at the time. Lost to a League One team and lost the Carabao Cup. If it hadn't been for the Cup Winners' Cup, last season would have been a failure.

Vialli was quite happy to beat George at Ewood Park this season. But as Blackburn's results rose, Vialli realised he wasn't beating a real Blackburn Rovers. Now with Blackburn Rovers out of form, Vialli wants to get a happy win at home.

In addition, the competition for the championship is also fierce now, and the home game is very important. Vialli's plan at home is to get the three points.

But in the end, it didn't work out.

Two draws in a row didn't worry George much. After all, there are sixteen rounds left in the league, and two draws are not a big problem.

Now in training, George can clearly feel the improvement in the form of his players. Now the main players have good physical strength because of rotation, as long as the state is guaranteed, then the next games

After the game against Chelsea, Blackburn will have half a month. There is an FA Cup 32 knockout game in between.

George's attitude towards the FA Cup is very clear. Wherever he can go, George won't waste his energy for the FA Cup anyway. There are too many variables in the FA Cup, and Manchester United is in great form this year. So for League Cup qualification, George is not going to put his hopes on the illusory FA Cup.

"George, Bellamy's business is pretty much over. Norwich's side couldn't bear it anymore. ”

"How much do they cost?" When George heard this, he was very happy.

Blackburn's three wingers now have their own characteristics. Pire's good technique and good passing; Duff's dribbling, speed, and in-cutting are all top-notch, while Romedahl is physically tough, has great technique at his feet, and can play left and right.

And Bellamy's characteristic is even more obvious, that is, speed. If Bellamy's speed is placed in later CM and FM games, the value is 20. Even the later Henry, as well as Ovimas and Ryan Giggs in their current prime, cannot compare with Bellamy in terms of speed.

Such a player with distinctive characteristics is very beneficial to enriching the team's style of play.

"Three million pounds." Evan replied simply.

Evan is also very hopeful that the team will have such a distinctive player. But Bellamy's worth is indeed too expensive, £3.8 million. At first, Norwich even bit five million pounds, but Evan did Bellamy's work in private.

Bellamy's attitude is clear, and Norwich has nothing to do. After the final bargain, Bellamy's transfer price was finally fixed at £3.8 million.

Although it is 3.8 million pounds, it is also very expensive.

George nodded. "A little faster. Transfer early, so that you can get in touch with the team in January. ”

"Yes, okay. As long as you agree, there's no big problem. ”

In fact, Richard's side had already taken care of everything, and he was waiting for George to make a decision in the end.

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On January 19, 1999, Blackburn Rovers officially announced the acquisition of Welsh player Clegg from Norwich City for a transfer price of 3.8 million pounds. Bellamy.

This transfer has still attracted a lot of attention. The first is that Bellamy is only 19 years old and is a very young player. And the transfer price is not cheap, 3.8 million pounds. George is not the kind of player who is used to spending big, and the £3.8 million purchase of a 19-year-old player shows that this player is highly regarded by George.

Therefore, everyone is concerned about where this Bellamy is sacred.

However, George did not hold a press conference for Bellamy, and now George does not have the time to fix this.

"Clegg, welcome to Blackburn. I've been waiting for you for a long time. 'George met Bellamy at the training ground.

Bellamy is young, really young at this point. But the arrogance on his face can't be concealed at all. George's first impression of Bellamy was that the kid was definitely an unruly player.

"Hello, Coach Levy."

Bellamy is cool and says hello to George.

"You can call me by my name, or you can call me boss or head."

(To be continued)