Chapter 131: An Old Acquaintance at the Drinking Party

That night, Wansheng drank a lot of beer, and when he came home, his head was a little heavy, and he fell asleep directly on the bed, and it was ten o'clock when he woke up again.

It was a rest day, and all the players had a holiday, but Wan Sheng still had to get up, because there was a club celebration reception at noon.

The reception took place at a nice estate on the outskirts of Great Derbyshire.

It was a rented villa for the club's chairman, Pearson, and it is said that if the club was fine, Pearson would have bought the entire estate in the summer so that he could settle in the town of Great Derbyshire for a long time.

When Wansheng tidied up and drove away, there were already many people at the party.

Wan Sheng glanced at it, he didn't know most of the people, but it seemed that they should be Plzeň's friends in the business circle, and some were contract partners and advertising spokespersons of the Derby County Club, and those middle-aged people in straight suits, Wan Sheng could recognize that they were the agents of several star players in the team.

Seeing Wansheng coming to the venue, many people greeted him.

Wansheng has little friendship with most people, but with the results of leading the team this season, he definitely has some influence in the English football circle, those advertising spokespersons and Pearson's friends, of course, are not used to greet, but a football agent or media reporter, or very much want to be familiar with Wansheng, especially football agents, many people know that Wansheng is good at cultivating young players, and they are eager to introduce the signed players.

If this young Chinese takes a fancy to their players, wouldn't it mean that they have one more future star?

Wan Sheng understood what these people were thinking, but he didn't like the atmosphere.

People who are close to themselves are all purposeful, and people who have nothing to do with themselves have no intersection at all, and such a pure way of communicating interests may be reality. But Wansheng still doesn't like it.

After being polite to some people for a while, Wan Sheng took a glass of red wine and walked to the corner alone to sit and watch.

At this time, the reception was about to start, and the protagonist was undoubtedly the club's chairman Pearson, which was also his personal reception for the league championship, and the invited players, agents, reporters, and friends were all known and familiar to Pearson, so before the meeting began, a group of people were surrounding Pearson.

Pearson has just taken over the club. Naturally, he has to talk about something about the team.

"I'm lucky, I just came here and won the league title!"

"But I believe that Derby County FC can do better in the future under my leadership, and I always believe that the league title is just the beginning of success, or rather a fun www.biquge.info......."

"But for Derbyshire, business expansion is also very important. We will not refuse any cooperation ...... that could be a win-win situation"

Pearson said, and a group of people listened.

Pearson addressed it to the reporters who came to the media, and the others were not interested in what he said, and more people would only ask questions that were relevant to their own interests. As for the future of Derby County FC, even if it is said that the big day has not happened.

THEY JUST PASSED THESE 'MANIFESTOS' IN THEIR HEADS.

Soon seeing that the time was almost up, Pearson said sorry. Walking to the middle with a wine glass, he announced to everyone that the celebration had officially begun.

"Ladies! Gentlemen! Sorry to bother, but I have a few more words! ”

Pearson's demeanor was personable. "I'm sure everyone here knows the purpose of today's reception, yes, we're celebrating the league title for Derby County FC!"

"I took over in April, and it's only been a month since I had such a big surprise, I really didn't expect it, but the day before yesterday, we beat Manchester United and did bring the league title back to the club one round earlier!"

"Here, I would like to thank all the fans who have supported the club and all the players who have worked hard for the club for a season!"

As he spoke, Pearson's voice grew louder and louder, "But I must also mention one person, who is the biggest contributor to the club's league title!" ”

'He's only twenty-seven, he's younger than some of the players, but the work he's done for the club, he's contributed to this title, it's definitely something that no one else can replace......

"He is the head coach of the team - Mr. Wan Sheng!"

"We welcome him!"

After Pearson shouted Wansheng's name, he put down his wine glass and clapped vigorously with both hands, and the others also applauded vigorously, and everyone looked at Wansheng who was sitting in the corner.

Wan Sheng didn't expect Pearson to call him.

Due to the failure to negotiate the renewal of the contract with the club, although the two sides did not tear their faces, they both knew that Wansheng would definitely leave at the end of the season, and Wansheng's renewal had already stopped negotiations, and both sides acquiesced to this result, because of this, even if he led the team to win the championship, the new chairman did not need to thank himself like this, because it was completely useless.

If you say these words in the outside world, for example, in front of the fans, at least the fans can be satisfied, after all, Wan Sheng's influence among the fans of Derby County is much higher than that of the club's new management.

But this was a private reception, and the people who came to the party were not pure Derby County fans, so it didn't make any sense at all, but perhaps in the eyes of others, Pearson just wanted to thank him...... Wan Sheng suddenly understood the purpose of the new chairman.

To say that Pearson simply wants to express his gratitude to himself, Wansheng absolutely does not believe it.

It's not that Wan Sheng wants to beat human nature badly, but that Pearson and Sam Rush, since taking over the club, no matter what, they are very 'interested', if you really want to thank him sincerely, you can say it on the phone, or in private, but Pearson did not do this, from the day before yesterday to the championship, to now, Wan Sheng is the first time to hear Pearson thank him, and in front of so many people, in this kind of high-end drinking party.

So Pearson must have some purpose...... In order to make others feel that he is sincere?

This guy just wants to be a favor, so that others think that he is very grateful to Wansheng, and he wants to keep Wansheng to continue to coach the team, and when the season is over, Wansheng will leave again, and many people will think that he is leaving, not what the club has done.

Pearson's purpose is clearly just that.

At the moment when there are many influential bigwigs and media reporters, the effect of this must be quite good, but it is a pity that Wansheng is not muddy.

If this is put on other managers, even if they see through Pearson's thoughts, they are only dissatisfied, and they still need a few polite words from a gentleman on the surface.

But Wan Sheng did not follow Pearson's script.

He stood up with a smile on his face, walked up to Pearson, and said to everyone as if to boost morale, "I'm very happy to lead the team to the league championship!" I've been coaching at Derby County for over two years now and I dare I build this Derby team with my own hands......"

A lot of people nodded their heads.

Wan Sheng continued to say loudly, "I know the team very well, and it is not surprising that I can play now. Next year, next season, my goal is to defend the league title! I believe that by the time the time comes, players such as Raphael and Frank will definitely be more mature, which means that we will hopefully win more rounds of the championship in advance......"

After speaking, Wan Sheng raised his glass and signaled to everyone, and then drank it in one gulp.

Everyone in the reception also applauded, everyone toasted together, and many people talked about Derby County next season, but Plzeň, who was standing behind Wansheng, looked a little bad, he knew very well that Van der Vaart and Ribery would definitely leave next season.

This is also the biggest contradiction between Wansheng and the club!

The club's refusal to give Wansheng the right to transfer has a lot to do with these two transfers, so Wansheng will definitely leave at the end of the season, Pearson originally wanted to pretend to be a 'victim', he needs to express his absolute support for Wansheng, and when Wansheng leaves, that is Wansheng's problem, no wonder other people.

But now Pearson could only smile wryly.

Pearson suddenly found that this guy was not only a headache for opponents in the game, but also much better than those pure football coaches in terms of 'intrigue', and if he mixed in business or politics, he might be able to mix up a good future.

No, he originally had an investment company, and it is said that it has developed very vigorously in the past two years, and the total asset appraisal has already exceeded 10 million pounds.

Thinking of this, Pearson suddenly discovered that as the chairman of the Derby County Club and the spokesperson of the GSE consortium, he was really not as good as the young head coach from China in his career.

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Wan Sheng didn't pay attention to what Pilson was thinking, and sat back directly after speaking, he didn't like the atmosphere here, so he planned to stay a little longer and leave.

A half-bald middle-aged man walked over and sat down in front of him.

Wan Sheng looked up and was stunned for a long time before he recognized that it was Malwood, the youth director of Manchester City Club.

They met twice, the first time was three years ago, when Wan Sheng went to Manchester City to apply for a job, and it was Malwood who was the interviewer, but unfortunately nothing came of it in the end. But Wan Sheng has a good impression of Malwood, who is one of the few people in his job search process who does not 'discriminate' against race and age, and the second time they met was when Derby County and Manchester City played each other, Malwood was the temporary coach of the team, and the two also spoke a few words, but did not have a deep conversation.

Wan Sheng didn't expect to meet Malwood here.

Malwood held his glass and congratulated the Derby County champion, and then asked with concern, "Wan Sheng, I heard that your contract renewal negotiations are not going well?" ”

Wan Sheng nodded.

This is no secret in English football.

"Newcastle United president Mr Sheffield is said to be interested in you?" Malwood said another sentence, which made Wan Sheng's eyes widen in surprise, and he suddenly felt that the half-bald middle-aged man in front of him was extraordinary. (To be continued......)