Burnley's opponents today are Swindon FC from Wiltshire, in the southwest of England. Swindon FC's history is nothing compared to Burnley's, having yet to make an appearance in the English top flight. The only honour is the League Cup.

However, as things stand, Swindon is in a far better position than Burnley. Although they were relegated from the English First Division last season, they have not lost their strength and are still the favourites for promotion to the Second Division this season. Far more attention than Burnley, who have changed coaches and most of the players.

Although it is a strong team, it is not without its shortcomings. Otherwise, it is impossible to be relegated in the end, and the biggest problem is the same attack as Burnley. After poaching Neil Lennon and Danny Murphy, George was very happy with the defensive midfield. In particular, there is also a runaway Ballack in the middle of the tandem, for Swindon's attacking George is confident to defend.

For this game, George fielded his best lineup - goalkeeper Miller, defenders are Grant, Mitchell King, Gary Brin and Daniel Morrison, midfielders are Karel Poborsky, Michael Ballack, Danny Murphy, Neil Lennon, forwards Darren Hackby and Richard Broady.

Watching Burnley's wave after wave of attacks, Steve McMahan smiled at the corner of his mouth. Turning to his assistant coach, he said: "I heard that the head coach of the Burnley team is twenty-seven years old this year, and he is really a young coach, so he can't hold his breath." It's trying to show in front of your fans, it's too immature. ”

"Steve, you have to understand him. Young people? "Steve McMahan is not young, he is fifty-one years old. He has been coaching in the lower leagues, from the first division to the second division, and even the third division when he debuted. Experienced, George, who became the head coach at the age of twenty-seven, looked down on him.

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Barry Kilby, dressed in a suit and tie, arrived in the box to watch the game. Next to him is Burnley's new chief operating officer, Keller Varga. Unlike Keller Varga, Barry Kilby is a native of Lancashire. So when watching the game, I don't like to wear a suit and tie.

There is no way around it, though, as all English stadiums have a rule: anyone who enters a box to watch a game must wear a tie. It's a dead rule. Even if the president of the United States comes. All have to be complied with.

But Kilby can only do that, having just become chairman of Burnley FC, and at the club's most crucial moments, the home games must be watched live. Burnley Club has a large number of directors, although Kilby has the largest stake. But also be careful about what they think.

Sitting next to him was the president of the Swindon Club, Simon Iverson. Iverson is very proud, although their club has just been relegated, but Iverson still has a sense of confidence against Burnley.

So when they first met, Iverson laughed at Kilby. It would be ridiculous to think that Burnley chose a 27-year-old as manager. To save a little bit of money, to make such a ridiculous decision.

Faced with this, Kirbi smiled. But in my heart, it is quite a nest, and the two clubs can be said to be difficult brothers. All relegated from the First Division, what is there to be proud of.

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The game played for more than 20 minutes and Burnley's attack had no effect. Against Swindon's bucket defence, Burnley couldn't do anything about it. Poboski's speed and technical superiority were not at all on display, with almost nine of Swindon's men defending in the 30-metre zone.

This is not at all right from what George thought before the game, Swindon should be considered a strong team in the second division. Playing such a shameless tactic was really an eye-opener for George.

George has been standing on the sidelines of the pitch since the start of the game, going back and forth and never being able to sit down.

"Michael, Michael." Out of the blue, George came to the sideline and yelled at Barak. No one expected George's voice to be so loud, and in the shouts of tens of thousands of people, George's voice turned out to be clear.

Barak's tall body came to George's side, and George grabbed Barak. "Michael, don't pass the ball in a small area in midfield. I make full use of the width of the field and transfer the ball by a mid-length pass constantly. Also, your position is too deep, boldly step forward when you have the opportunity, even if you have the slightest chance, don't hesitate to show your long-range shooting skills. Tell Karel that there is only one word, a resolute breakthrough. George danced hand and foot and told Barak to be resolute.

Breaking down dense defence is a headache for any of the top teams in the world, but there is also a very effective way to do it, which is to shoot from distance. Some of the biggest defence teams don't even give away long-range shots, but Swindon are only a second-division team. The defense hasn't reached that level yet.

"Pressed on, Carell. Breakthrough, where are your usual skills? George kept motioning for the team to press forward.

It didn't take long for Burnley to abandon the practice of reversing the ball in midfield and then looking for opportunities. Most of the ball was delivered to Pobowski, who had the best technique at Burnley, even in the Second Division and the First Division. As soon as Poboski got the ball, Swindon's midfielders and left-backs all looked at Poboski nervously.

Although the opening session was only half an hour, they fully saw Pobosky's technique and speed. Therefore, both of them stabilized their positions and did not dare to kick easily. Poboski looked laid-back, with no passes or passes. At this point, Grant stepped in from the back to pick up Poboski and distract the Swindon left-back.

At that moment, Poborski suddenly took the ball and sped away from the gap between Swindon midfielder and left-back. By the time the two reacted, Poboski had already thrown the two of them three meters away, and Swindon's defense was completely shattered.

The Swindon centre-back rushed over to defend Poboski, an experienced centre-back. Knowing that his speed can't match Poboski, he has always stuck the position of the penalty area, and does not let Poboski go in and have a direct chance to shoot. At this time, the effect of George's usual training came out, and Richard Brody quickly pressed down and immediately made Swindon's backline take many steps back. It also attracts the attention of all defenders.

Poborski didn't cross, but crossed the ball, which flew towards the edge of the penalty area. A tall figure strode forward. When George saw the figure, he shouted nervously. "Shoot, shoot!"

In that position, there were no players defending Ballack. Barak did not hesitate, and directly bombarded it with a heavy artillery. The ball was so fast that the Swindon goalkeeper didn't react at all.

"Pretty!!" George breathed a sigh of relief and shook his fist the sidelines. Behind George, there was a huge cheer. The cheers of 10,000 people shook the entire stadium.

Ballack, who scored at this time, shook off all the players. Spreading his hands and shouting, he ran straight to George's front and hugged him. "Head, thank you." Ballack is deeply grateful to George, the young coach who took him from the amateur league to the professional league.

It's just that Barak is not good at expressing this feeling. George was hugged by the one-meter-nine Barak bear and felt like his whole body was going to fall apart. "Ahem, Michael, I'd appreciate it even more if you put me down."

"Sorry, head." Barak was a little at a loss.

George patted Barak on the shoulder and smiled, "If you want to thank me, behave well." ”

"Carl, this game is won." After scoring a goal, George was already confident of winning the game, with two fast horses, Darren Hakby and Karel Poboski, and as long as Swindon dared to attack, they would die ugly.

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At the moment when Ballack scored, Kilby shouted regardless of whether he was in the box or the chairman of Swindon next to him. Then he hugged Kyle Varga next to him and cheered loudly. Simon Iverson, who was next to him, blushed and despised Barry Kilby as a hillbilly. The owner of a small town team with only 80,000 people is indeed a hillbilly.