Born to be a coach [soccer]

Anton had always wondered how the Queen knew that he was the new head coach of Sunderland.Last night he only signed the email with the fairly common name "Anton".But after thinking about it, he immediately figured it out: that game!

"Green Life" is the world's most cutting-edge holographic real-life football simulator, which is not yet open to the market.You can tell by the length of the player list: the emulator can only accommodate up to 26 players at the same time.Anton's family is inextricably linked to the game company behind "Green Life", so he was invited to have a player-only account.

It is said that the game company has all the basic identity information of all players.If the queen asks the game company for information about him for the purpose of greeting, it is indeed possible to obtain his name and occupation.But it can be judged that Anton will come to work at "Bright Academy" early this morning... It seems that the queen is very clear about what the club's football manager is busy with every day.

Anton has also heard that the Queen has very strict requirements for replying letters. Heraldry must be on the letterhead, the Queen's title must be sent by the Royal Mail, and so on.This also explains why there was no response to the mail sent by Anton through the simulator last night, but a paper mail was delivered here early this morning.

At this time, Anton and the club CEO Martin Bain just entered the hall of Guangming Academy.Anton casually explained to Martin: "Her Majesty sent an email, in which she wished the Sunderland club all wishes come true."

Martin opened his mouth wide enough to swallow a duck egg.He knew that Anton had some background, but he never expected it to be this kind of background. On the first day Anton came to coach, even Her Majesty the Queen would write a letter of congratulations in person? !

Thinking of the Queen's message, the CEO was on the verge of tears: "Whatever you want, what you want... It would be great if we could really return to the Premier League this year!"

The competition in the British Championship is very fierce. 24 teams fight each other one by one, and only three teams can break through the encirclement and advance to the top.Most teams will continue to sink in the Championship.

But what they should consider now is whether they should relegation in the British Championship first?

When Martin looked up, he saw that many people had already gathered in the hall.Today is the first day of the new head coach's tenure, and many players and team staff gathered in the hall.At this moment, they were looking up and down at the young people around Martin, and each of them was probably thinking: Too young, not like it!

Indeed, Anton stood next to Martin, not at all like the head coach of an English football club.He was too young and too handsome.At this moment, he was wearing a coat in his arms. He was wearing a crisp light gray suit and glasses. He looked very elegant. He looked about 26 or seven years old.If he wasn't standing in the hall of Guangming Academy right now, others might think he was a young and promising scholar.

Seeing that the hall was well packed, Martin simply took this opportunity to introduce Anton.

"Everyone, this is the club's new head coach, Anton." Martin said, "He received a letter from Her Majesty the Queen today congratulating him on his appointment. Her Majesty also wishes our Sunderland club good luck in the new year." , can get what you want.”

Now there was a sound of breathing in the hall, and then everyone applauded together, and the way they looked at Anton was different.

Anton found it a little funny: the Queen's letter was just a response to his greeting, and it was passed on to the club by the way, but it was said in Martin's mouth, as if the Queen was a Sunderland fan.But it is undeniable that the repercussions of these words among the players and staff are very good - the passing of 2009 is too bad, and everyone hopes to get rid of bad luck and rebuild their strengths in the new year.The queen's blessing is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for everyone.

Then the people in the hall came up one by one to meet Anton.First up was Russell Black, the club's assistant coach.When the assistant coach and Anton stood together, people had the illusion that this middle-aged British man in his forties, with a slightly shy belly and a Mediterranean Sea on his head, was more like a head coach.

It is said that after learning that Anton "airborne" became the head coach, the assistant coach complained quite a bit.But at the moment when the two met and greeted each other, Russell showed no grievances, which shows that his professionalism is quite good.

Martin sighed in relief.

Next are the physical coaches, goalkeeper coaches, field managers, team doctors and other staff hired by the club.After meeting the staff, it's the turn of the first-team players.

Anton had already done his homework before coming here, and he was familiar with the statistics and indicators of all the players in the first team. Now he just matched the photos he had seen with the real people in front of him one by one.

"Nice to meet you!" Anton shook hands with the players one by one, while paying attention to the players he paid the most attention to.

The first was naturally the captain, Lorik Garner, from Albania, who had arrived from Marseille the previous season and was a very experienced midfielder.

The second is the team's leading shooter, Darren Vincent, who holds an England account book and was transferred from Tottenham. He is recognized as the number one offensive player in the team.

But what Anton pays most attention to is a 19-year-old teenager named Jordan Henderson, who is a native of Sunderland and produced by Sunderland's own youth training.

After confirming that he would go to Sunderland to coach, Anton immediately analyzed the data of the current Sunderland players, and also simulated several times in "Life in the Green".Although the team's performance was mediocre, Anton was very interested in the hidden attributes of this young man.Especially last season, not long after Henderson made his team debut, Sunderland was relegated.Many Premier League teams offered an olive branch to this promising rookie and proposed a transfer offer.But Henderson finally chose to stay in Sunderland, his hometown.

For players, physical fitness, sense of position, and golf quotient are all very important, but mental attributes are something that can be met but not sought after.

So Anton paid more attention to Henderson, and wanted to see if his performance was consistent with that of the simulator.

After Anton visited the entire Guangming Academy staff, the players of the first team have followed the physical coach to carry out basic physical fitness, strength, speed and ball handling.In the afternoon, the players will conduct offensive and defensive training under the leadership of assistant coach Russell, followed by pre-match preparations and mobilization meetings for the upcoming games.

In winter, there is little sunlight, and it gets dark after four o'clock in the afternoon.The players had returned from training, changed into their non-training jackets, and gathered in the conference room.Anton will be here to give them a pre-match mobilization before tomorrow's home game against Derby County.

During the period from Christmas to January, the English league schedule is known as the "devil's schedule".The game is extremely intensive. Sunderland just lost away to Sheffield Wednesday on Boxing Day (December 12), and tomorrow they will play against Derby County at home.Then on January 26, the FA Cup will be played again.The tough schedule, coupled with the regrettable loss of the previous game, made the players feel a little bit unmotivated.

"Everyone! I went to the Stadium of Light yesterday. I met some fans there and they asked me a question. I don't know the answer, so I'm here to ask you." Anton said.

Facing this handsome young coach, the players were a little at a loss for this opening statement.

"The fans asked how long it had been since they had seen a victory at the Stadium of Light." Anton looked calm.

The players all lowered their heads, and some simply covered their faces with their hands.This is a great shame for professional players.In the end, there was only Captain Garner alone, unable to hide from Anton's eyes, and finally replied in a low voice: "Nine months and seven days."

Since winning the last victory in March last season, Sunderland has fallen into a cycle of invincibility at home, either tied or lost, and the team's state has also declined irresistibly.This situation has not improved at all after being dropped into the British Championship.The fans are eagerly looking forward to a victory, and they are already dying.

"I'm not here to blame you. Blaming each other for what has happened is what stupid people do!" Anton continued, "I'm here to lead you to solve the problem."

"Can any of you tell me why your stadium is called the Stadium of Light?" Anton asked.

"City Lights!" Henderson replied.He is a local and knows the history of the club like the back of his hand.Football is the light in the hearts of the people of this city, just like the safety lights used by miners when they are underground, and the lighthouses that sailors see on the vast sea.Football can bring hope and light to the people of this city - that's why their stadium is called the "Light" stadium.

"So, fans, please let me ask you, when will you be able to bring them a victory." Anton raised his voice.

At this time, Captain Garner raised his head, looked at Anton, hesitantly said, "Tomorrow..."

"Yes, it's tomorrow!" Anton replied categorically, "After making the fans wait for nine months and seven days, you will bring them a long-lost victory, a game that will let them see hope and light." Victory. Please don't let this shame of the weak perpetuate if you all think you are men."

Small clusters of flames appeared in the eyes of these players.They no longer thought about the failures of the past, raised their heads together, and stared at Anton.

"Coach, tomorrow we must... definitely be able to..." Garner stood up with his head and said loudly.The other players also stood up and responded in unison.

Anton smiled: his goal has been achieved, there is no need to put pressure on the players.Before deploying tactics, he still has a small "carrot" to throw to these players.

"Then it's a deal, win the game tomorrow, how about I treat everyone to McDonald's?" Anton threw out his "carrot" in a relaxed and cheerful tone.

"McDonald's?" The players exchanged glances in surprise, "Boss, it's a deal!" The meeting room was filled with joy.

Anton thought to himself: It seems that no matter in Denmark or England, the idea of ​​eating McDonald's is really a tried and tested method!

The author has something to say: The Golden Arches can be regarded as a stalk.

Professional players from big clubs rarely have the opportunity to eat out during the season.Most of the teams are equipped with nutritionists and professional chefs to take care of their diets. Foods like fried chicken, burgers and pizza are not conducive to the players to maintain a balanced diet, and most professional players will stay away from them.But because I couldn't eat it, I was very greedy.

When Claudio Ranieri took office last year to lead the Premier League's relegation team Fulham, he promised that if the team wins, he will treat him to McDonald's, and he also said that it may not be tempting enough to treat him to pizza.Anton's presence here is just the wisdom of the teacher.

By the way, there will be an update tomorrow, and the start day will be updated!If there is no accident, it should be updated at [-] o'clock in the evening, and it will be updated at [-] o'clock in the evening.

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard! ^_^