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Not to mention that George was busy with other transfers, after George bombarded the FA's labor certification system, it can be said to have caused an uproar in English football.
The first to stand up was the FA officials who were criticised by George. "I think Coach Levy, as a manager, should focus more on the pitch than criticise the work of the FA. Labor certification is to ensure the quality of foreign players in the English league. His presence is essential. ”
"Coach Levy's accusations are baseless and completely a vent."
Of course, the criticism of the FA officials was not the end, and immediately after the FA officials, a large number of so-called England legends jumped out to accuse George. Of course, at this time, the hardest working is of course Mark, who has a grudge against George. Laurenson.
"Labor certification can not only ensure the quality of foreign players in the English league, but also effectively protect the growth of local players in England. If the English league is all foreign players, how can English players grow? ”
"Coach Levy's so-called special genius clause is a completely ridiculous suggestion. Because once the English league is full of foreign aid, it will be a devastating blow to English football. Look at Blackburn Rovers under Coach Levy, there are several English players. ”
"What would English football be like if all the Premier League clubs were as unfocused as Blackburn Rovers were to focus on homegrown players? What would the England national team look like? ”
"Even to protect English football, the existence of labour certification is essential. I don't think Coach Levy should always think about some crooked ways, and it would be more appropriate to put more thoughts on the football field. ”
Mark. Laurentian is like a man who has taken the moral high ground. Accusing George of ignoring the development of England's homegrown players and blindly considering the interests of his own club.
The accusations of England FA officials against George are tolerable, after all, the FA is synonymous with conservatism. It's almost impossible to get them to make a change. Unless it's under a lot of pressure, or it's a big stimulus. Otherwise, in terms of their efficiency, they don't know if it is the year of the monkey to change a policy.
The accusations of those England celebrities that George can also be tolerated, after all, they are all very old. It's understandable that the mind is stubborn and can't keep up with the football situation.
But Mark. Laurenson's accusations, but George scoffed. You bastard, it's all about refuting yourself. And dressed himself as a moral saint, as if he was persuading George, in fact, he was just accusing George of his own identity.
George immediately refuted Mark in the Blackburn Evening News. Laurenson.
"Some people say that it is for the protection of the growth of English players, for the development of English football. But he is an Irishman, if he really cares so much about the development of English football, he is worried that foreign aid will delay the growth of English local players. What is it to play in England if you don't play in Ireland? ”
"Back then, you occupied the position of the main central defender of the Reds and Liverpool, and I don't know how many English homegrown players were delayed. I made a name for myself in Liverpool, but now I stand up and accuse me of righteousness. I don't know what right this person has to accuse me, so why not reflect on how many English players he has influenced. ”
This kind of person is a typical example of the so-called bitch building an archway. If he is really that noble, he should not play in any other country, so as not to hinder the development of young players from other countries. ”
George kind of hurt Mark hard. Laurenson. Mark. Laurenson's peak was at Liverpool, when Liverpool was at its peak. And Mark. Laurentian was the main centre-back at Liverpool, and Alain. Hansen is a partner.
It's a pity that Mark. Laurentian was not from England, he chose Ireland.
So when Mark. When Laurentian accused George of ignoring the development of English football, George treated others the way he did them. Sarcastic Mark. Laurentian also occupied the main position of Liverpool at the beginning, which indirectly delayed the growth of English players.
George's words were fatal, making Mark. Laurentian was furious.
But it's true that Mark. Although Laurentian is a Liverpool legend, he is not English. Many coaches and celebrities in England can accuse George of ignoring the development of England's homegrown players. Because they were all English, they were qualified to blame George.
But Mark. No matter how famous Laurenson is in English football, he is only an Irishman, an outsider.
George just grabbed this and sarcastically mocked Mark. Laurenson.
Of course, not everyone disagrees with George's views, and there are many coaches who support George.
"I think if the goal of the Premier League is to be the best league in the world, then Coach Levy's proposal is very appropriate. In the final analysis, the development of football is still a competition for talents, and talented players are not available. If English clubs don't do it for those talented players, then clubs from other leagues will do too. ”
"If it goes on over time, then English clubs will fall further and further behind continental clubs in terms of young player reserves. If so, how can English clubs compete with them. ”
"It's about making sure that England's homegrown players don't fall behind the continental league. Then I think the advice made by Coach Levy is very much in line with the current situation. ”
The first to stand up for George was Arsene Wenger.
It's not that George and Wenger have a personal relationship. In fact, George and Wenger almost did not have any personal contact except for the game. On the contrary, George has a better relationship with Ferguson and Redknapp. Sometimes I even call and chat.
Arsene Wenger supports George solely because he also empathizes. Arsene Wenger is a French coach with a very wide network in France. Most of his players were brought in from France, and there are many good players in Ligue 1. But it's not just French players, it's more players from Africa.
Although many African players can have a French green card, it is difficult for young players to have this. There are also a lot of good players among them, and Wenger also has a lot of fancies. It's a pity that the labor certification is in front of us, and these players can't be brought in.
So when he heard George's proposal, Wenger immediately stood up for George.
Of course, Arsene Wenger is not the only one who supports George, but the managers of other clubs also support George.
Of course, the most active supporters of George are the clubs in the middle and lower reaches. Even some club presidents have come out to support George.
Of course, George knows that talented players in South America and Africa are too cheap to value. It can even be said that it is cheaper to train a player than a club.
Since the Boseman Act was introduced, the living conditions of small clubs have deteriorated. Cultivating a player was poached by a big club before he could grow up. And when it was poached, it was also very cheap.
Those European giants are not only poaching players from small leagues, but also players from small clubs in the same league. Those little clubs can only think of some other tricks.
If, as George said, there are those talented players who bypass the labor certification. Then the small club can be a human trafficker, and after training those players, they will be sold. This is also a way to make money.
Therefore, they also responded positively to George's proposal.
However, the combined influence of these people is still not big enough, and the FA still has no answer except for George, the nephew of the FA official at the beginning.
"George ......" Richard was a little hesitant after making the call.
George smiled wryly. "Is there a transfer problem with Henry?"
George asked Richard to contact Juventus for the sake of the future gun king Thierry Henry. Thierry Henry joined Juventus six months ago with poor results. It was labeled as a parallel trade by Juventus fans, but fortunately Henry was famous enough.
There are still some teams interested in him, but George knows how terrifying Henry is in the future. If 2002 is Ronaldo's era, then in the first decade of the 21st century, the most imposing striker is none other than Henry.
So George still made an offer to Juventus, and it would be a good choice if he could bring in Henry.
It's a pity that as soon as you hear Richard's tone, you know that there is something wrong with Henry's transfer. The biggest possibility is that Wenger has intervened in Henry's transfer, and Henry must be willing to follow his mentor Wenger. At Monaco, it was Wenger who promoted Thierry Henry.
"Yes, George. Thierry Henry would rather go to Arsenal than we Blackburn. ”
"Arsenal?" George pouted, even without Wenger, it is estimated that Henry will not choose Blackburn. But George wasn't willing to give in so easily. "Richard, you raise the offer. Then get in touch with the Arsenal delegation. ”
This season's summer transfer has really not been smooth, and the players George wants have problems of one kind or another.
Now George finally understands that in the past, George brought in all the unfamous calves. So there aren't many clubs and George grabbing people, and this year won't be the case. But as Blackburn's results improved, so did George's vision.
And there are more and more contenders for those players, and Blackburn Rovers are at a disadvantage in the competition with these strong teams.
Unless Blackburn's results can be improved very highly, there will be more and more such things in the future.
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"Hello, Coach Levy. I'm Asena. Wenger. Just when George was angry, the office phone rang.
George laughed when he received a call from Arsene Wenger. That's the call George was waiting for.
"Hello Coach Arsene Wenger. Why are you going to call me? George replied with a smile on his face.
Arsene Wenger cursed George in his heart, and now Blackburn has intervened in Thierry Henry's transfer. Although Arsenal is a big club, it is a giant club in England. But when it comes to the transfer fee at the manager's disposal, Arsene Wenger doesn't necessarily surpass George.
Therefore, Wenger is more anxious now, and it is imperative for Henry Wenger. But Blackburn Rovers are now raising the price, and Juventus are waiting to see who will pay more.
"Coach Levy, what do you think about Henry?"
(To be continued)