Thorpe Arch training ground, youth team training ground.
George Lee and John Sheridan stood on the sidelines watching the training of the youth team echelon.
"So, it's really good." George Li said to Sheridan while watching Charlotte Black running on the court.
"Yes, you can say you found a treasure." Sheridan replied.
"I didn't believe it at first, even though I knew Sean would never lie."
"If you see it with your own eyes, you can't be wrong."
"Yes, so your suggestion is to let him play at right back."
"Yes, he is fast, tall, and not afraid of confrontation. He can completely turn the right wing into his corridor."
"I heard that we had a good right back in our youth team before, but he later went to Manchester City's youth training?"
"The one you're talking about is called Micah Richards. He just played against us a few days ago and he was really good."
"It's a pity that I didn't keep it."
"She was only 12 years old when she left. Who would know what happened today. Moreover, I think Charlotte's talent is completely superior to Richards."
"Are there any other outstanding young people?" Since George Li is here, he wants to know more about the youth team.
"Yes, yes, but you have to wait a few years. If you are in urgent need, you can go to Lucas."
John Sheridan is in charge of Leeds United's entire youth training system, and Leeds United star Lucas Radebe, who just retired due to injury last year, serves as the team's reserve team coach.
"I just took a look and got to know it better, otherwise I might be poached by others without even knowing it."
"No, as soon as the chairman and manager completed the acquisition, they increased their investment in training the echelon. By the way, is that what you asked for?"
"Yes, although we are not short of money now, we still feel that we should cultivate it ourselves to make it comfortable."
Sheridan also nodded in agreement when he heard what George Li said.
"In that case, I'll introduce you to a few."
"Okay, let me take a look."
"Did you see that black boy who was facing off against Blake?"
"You see, he's very fast and can actually keep up with Blake."
"Danny Rose is the team's left wing player. His speed is his advantage. Our current offense basically relies on these two wings."
"Very good." After George Li looked at it, he pointed at another kid wearing jersey No. 70 and asked, "Where is this one?"
"Fabian Delph likes to ask for the ball. He is very persistent in controlling the ball. He always likes to use the ball to get rid of opposing defensive players."
"In my opinion, that's not a good practice."
After Delph got the ball on the court, he took two steps and made a wonderful pass when the opposing defender came up, passing the ball to Yang Arneson.
Seeing Arneson get the ball, Sheridan said to Lee George.
"As for the Norwegian boy you found, I can't think of any adjectives. I can only say that he was too fast."
I saw Arnesen on the court get the ball, and with one blast, he left the entire opponent's defense behind.
"Yes, me too... Hey, Lucas." Just as Li George was about to put some money on his face, he saw Radebe, the team's reserve team coach, walking towards the two of them.
"Hey, George, John, you two are here."
"Yes, who did you like?" Sheridan knew Radebe's purpose.
Knowing that Radebe came here to select a few young players to participate in reserve team games, although Leeds United increased their investment in the youth team this summer, they terminated a large number of overage players who were not qualified to play in the first team. Reserve players required. In Li's words, for players who cannot play and have no potential to tap, it is better to let them participate in the secondary league instead of staying in the reserve team to retire.
Therefore, Radebe, who has just become the reserve team coach, does not have many players under his command. He often asks Li George to borrow players who cannot play in the first team to participate in reserve team games. And Li George is also happy to do this. After all, it is good to have games to keep the first-team players in shape.
"Just that Arnesen. I heard Derwig say a few times that this little Norwegian guy is pretty awesome."
"Quite knowledgeable."
"How about that Delphi..."
"It goes without saying. Although the reserve team's competition is not as intense as the first team's, they are still adults after all. If they get injured, it will be bad."
"I promise, the substitute will never be the starter, okay?"
"Okay, but I also have a condition. There will be a youth team competition in two days. You ask Peter's son to come and guard the gate for me."
"OK, OK."
George Li listened with a smile as his reserve team coach and youth team coach borrowed and borrowed players as if they were discussing business.
At this time, Radebe turned his head to George Li again.
"George, here you are..."
"Lucas, don't be like this. When I was a player, you took good care of me when I first came to Leeds. Now I must repay you."
"So, how many?"
"Carson, Kilgallen, Milner, Lennon, Derwig and Oscarsson are all available, but Milner and Oscarsson can play half a game at most, so don't get tired."
"You are so generous, but it won't affect your next round of playing Manchester United."
After Leeds United lost 1-2 to Arsenal at home in the first round, it did not affect the team's morale.
In the away game against Crystal Palace on August 21, they defeated their opponent 3-1. Then on the 28th, with Smith's final winner, they defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1, ushering in a two-game winning streak.
Next, Leeds United will face a fierce battle, which is to visit Old Trafford to face the Red Devils Manchester United.
The media has been warming up to this game for several days. In the past few days, George Li will see reporters sprinting around the training ground much more than usual.
First of all, Manchester United and Leeds are old rivals. The contest between the two teams is called the Rose Derby.
The rivalry between Leeds and Manchester United can be traced back to the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that began in the 1400s as the Houses of York and Lancaster fought for the throne of England.
The home jerseys of the two clubs correspond to the rose colors represented by the two dynasties in history. Leeds United's white jersey is similar to the York White Rose; Manchester United's red jersey is like the Lancashire Red Rose.
In addition, the head coaches of the two teams had a mentor-apprentice relationship before, which made this game even more eye-catching.
"Judas Iscariot", this is what some radical Manchester United fans call Lee George, which also makes Leeds United's coaching staff very angry. After all, the members of the team's first-team coaching staff have a long history with Manchester United.
At this time, the training of the youth team was over. George Li saw that some parents had come to wait for their children around the training ground. Of course, there were also some children whose parents did not come, and the club would arrange buses to send them back.
"Coach Li, hello."
The greeting was from Lee's neighbor, Mrs Black, who owned a fish and chip shop.
"Hello, Mr. Black is not here. He is busy in the store."
"Yes, that's right. Thank you coach for giving us the tickets before. My husband said that he is a Leeds United fan now, and he will go to cheer for Leeds home games in the future."
"You are so kind. Thank you very much for the fried fish you gave us that day. My children and I loved it."
"That's not as good as..."
"No, no, I have a coaching staff meeting later, maybe next time."
"Okay, I must come."
"Okay, bye Mrs. Black."
George Li was about to leave after seeing Mrs. Black pick up Charlotte Black.
He suddenly saw his son, Olson, running over from the other side of the training ground, approaching Charlotte Black, and waving to Wallace behind him.
George Li did not call them, but turned and walked towards the office.
That boy Olson should be allowed to eat less fried fish, George Li thought as he walked.
