Chapter 111 Invitation
Chapter 111 Invitation
The match day for Burton Albion against Fulham is the 19th.
A stranger wearing sunglasses arrived in the small town.
He looked around and finally fixed his gaze on a middle-aged blond man with a beer belly.
"Hello, how do I get to Burton Albion Football Club?"
"Burton? I know that place very well. Are you going to watch the game, out of town?"
"Today's match is against Fulham."
"If you'd like to wear a Burtons jersey and cheer for the team, I can give you a free ticket..."
Watching the middle-aged man ramble on and on, he suddenly smiled and nodded.
"Of course, if there's a free game waiting for me, I will."
Why do you have extra tickets?
"That's the privilege of the fan club president, buddy."
......
The match has been underway for three minutes.
They finally arrived at their designated spot.
"Hey Will, new face?"
"Have you brought any new players to our fan club this time?"
Dr. Strange was also there. Seeing that Will had someone following behind him, he asked with some excitement.
"Not yet, but it's only a matter of time!"
Will seemed to know the man in sunglasses quite well, patting him on the shoulder and saying with certainty.
"No fan can resist our team's superstar!"
"Superstar?"
"Where did this superstar come from...?"
"Shut up, Strange!"
"They will all be!"
The man in sunglasses didn't say anything as he listened to Will and Strange bickering.
He is more accustomed to focusing entirely on the game once it starts.
“Murphy...Quinn...Enzo..."
Looking at Burton's starting lineup, he softly read out the players' names, seemingly quite familiar with the team.
However, he paused for a moment when he saw the goalkeeper's position.
It wasn't Joe Hart there, but the veteran goalkeeper, Biwat.
"Uh."
Do you know why Hart didn't play?
“Hart? He’ll be playing in the next game.” Will lowered his voice and whispered in the sunglasses man’s ear.
"According to inside sources, it's because of that butterfingers mistake from last time."
"He's been practicing lately, and I heard he's getting coaching from the legendary Lehmann!"
"Also, old Biwatt is retiring at the end of this season."
"He needs to make more of an impact in the last few games."
“Oh…” the man in sunglasses said, indicating his understanding.
"Stop talking, look!"
"Murphy's brilliant one-on-one chance!"
Strange tugged at Will, who was just putting on a solo run on the field.
"Break in! Murphy!"
"In!"
"One to zero!"
The fans in the stadium started cheering, especially Will, who climbed all the way up to his chair.
"Murphy, that's awesome!"
"Don't forget Quinn, his through balls were pretty good too..."
"Yes, they are indeed all great young men." The man in sunglasses suddenly became curious and asked.
"I heard they were all promoted by that Chinese coach?"
Is there anything special about him?
"It looks quite ordinary..."
“He’s anything but ordinary!” Will immediately became serious upon hearing the man in sunglasses say that.
"friend."
"I even think he's the only one here who can be called a 'miracle'!"
"Everything has changed since he came!"
"Oh?" Hearing this, the man in sunglasses became a little interested.
"How so? Is it because he led the team to safety from relegation, or because he's about to give Burton promotion?"
"These are all factors, but the most important point is that he is unlike any of his predecessors!"
As Will finished speaking, he suddenly raised his head, looking quite proud.
"That means he's truly integrated into this community!"
“We would all like to see him stay here, for three years, five years, many years!”
"Even the team president thinks so."
"Of course, aside from the fact that he's not a very good drinker..."
As soon as Will finished speaking, Dr. Strange exposed his lie once again.
"Come on, you're always drinking beer, but I've never seen you last a few minutes longer than him..."
"Oh right, I haven't asked this new friend's name yet."
"Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself."
"My name is Lyman."
Jens Lehman.
"Okay, another Lyman..."
"Wait, what Lyman?"
......
The match ended with Burton Athletic winning 1-0.
Shortly after the fans left, Li Yanqing received Lehmann, who had come from the Emirates Stadium.
"Jens!"
"I'm so happy to see you!"
"Thank you for your guidance to Hart last time, it was very helpful."
"You should have told me you were coming sooner, or the professor should have messaged me to tell me you were watching the game..."
“No need to be so polite, Lee,” Lyman smiled and continued.
"I came to check on things and brought you something over."
"Send things?"
Yes, you can take a look.
It was a letter. After Li Yanqing opened it, he found it was a simple invitation.
Wenger's retirement ceremony?
"Is the professor retiring?"
"Arsenal have been performing quite well lately, haven't they?"
"You've made it into the top four."
Li Yanqing has been following the Premier League matches and knows the current situation.
Arsenal fought back in the final stretch and successfully secured a European qualification spot.
"Yes, everyone worked really hard in the last period of time."
"But he has already made his decision."
"No one could persuade him to stop."
Lehmann also expressed some regret, noting that the Premier League has always been lacking something since Sir Alex Ferguson retired five years ago.
"understood."
"I'll be there."
Li Yanqing nodded, but quickly looked puzzled.
"However, this is probably not worth you making the trip yourself, is it?"
"Just send me a message, and I'll definitely go."
“Haha, yes.” Lyman admitted that Li Yanqing was right.
"I'm afraid I'll leave Arsenal after the professor retires."
"Although the new coaching team has not been finalized yet, I also want to change my environment."
"The professor suggested I come and check out Burton."
"If you'd be willing to take me in..."
"What?" Li Yanqing's eyes widened, somewhat incredulous.
Jens Lehmann wants to come to Burton Albion as an assistant coach?
They're short-staffed here, and Lyman's professionalism is beyond question.
Even if he's not good at other things, he'd definitely be a top-notch goalkeeping coach.
"Of course!"
"anytime!"
"I would welcome you, Jens!"
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