McAllister is not the only member that George Lee wants to invite to join the coaching staff. In addition to him, George Lee is inviting someone else today.
And Helen also left first after staying with her for a while. He also took advantage of the recent less stressful course period to return to Leeds to visit his family and boyfriend. She will return to Birmingham tonight.
After getting up to see Helen off, Li George continued to discuss football topics with McAllister. Li George was also very happy to win McAllister before the second candidate came.
"Gary, hello, Coach Li."
At this time, the second person invited by George Li also came to them and greeted them warmly.
The person who came was wearing a Bolton training jacket and stood aside with his hands in his pockets.
"Hey, Gary." McAllister stood up and quickly hugged the visitor. The visitor's name also seemed to be "Gary."
Gary Speed, this midfielder who also played for Leeds United, is the second person invited by George Lee today. When Leeds United played Manchester United away from home, Li George asked Brian Kidd to recommend a new coach. Kidd did not recommend Li Qiao at that time.
So afterward, Li Qiao said he could only find assistants to expand the size of his coaching staff. The first thing he thought of was David Batty, who played for him for half a season when he first arrived. This Leeds United local midfielder had a period of stable performance when George Lee became the acting head coach, that is, in the second half of the 03/04 season. It can be said that he made a great contribution to Leeds United's relegation. contribute.
After that season, due to the replacement of the team, Batty chose to retire. This time, George Li invited Barty to come out again, but he was rejected. Barty said he no longer wants to work in football. He said the way he most wants to help Leeds United now is to cheer on the scene as a fan rather than leading players at the training ground.
However, Batty recommended two other people to George Li. They were both players who had played for Leeds United before and were his former teammates. One is Gary McAllister, who used to be the head coach, and the other is Gary Speed, who is still an active player but has thoughts of retiring.
Batty also took the initiative to help Li Qiao make an appointment with two former teammates, especially since Speed was going to represent Bolton in Yorkshire to participate in the FA Cup match against Sheffield United, so he chose a match the next day. Meet in Leeds. But Batty was also quite bad. He didn't tell his two former teammates about each other's existence, so he was preparing to give them a surprise.
Speed and McAllister hugged and then sat down. The two first reminisced about old times.
Not long after, David Batty also rushed over. He lives not far from here, and he came a little late because he was thinking about his own prank.
After arriving, he was also complained by the other two people.
"Our midfield quartet was only missing Gordon," McAllister said.
"He is in Scotland, otherwise I would definitely invite him over and have a gathering." Batty said, he was the initiator of this meeting.
"Next time there is an opportunity, for example, will we meet Celtic in the Champions League, right?" Speed said.
"I hope so." Barty said. He was thinking about how to bring the topic to today's business, so he continued, "What do you think of the proposal I gave you two before?"
Before coming, Batty had greeted two former teammates. The head coach of Leeds United wanted to add a few assistants. If possible, could he consider it?
It's obvious that McAllister and Speed have some ideas, otherwise they wouldn't come here to meet George Li.
"I have just talked with Coach Li and have agreed to join the Leeds United coaching staff." McAllister said first.
Now that one has been decided, the question is thrown to Speed.
Speed thought for a while, looked at George Li and asked: "Bolton and Leeds United have played against each other many times in recent years. I can feel that you are becoming stronger and stronger, and as far as I know, Leeds United have played against each other many times. United's coaching staff is already at saturation. The number and quality of the coaching staff are unique in the Premier League, and can even be said to be among the best in Europe. Why continue to expand?"
“Because I think the team is not strong enough yet, what I need is a team that can play dominant games throughout Europe. Such a team cannot be built just by introducing high-quality players. The coaching staff is also an important part of the team, and I also need a strong and large coaching team.”
"Then why not go find those already famous football coaches?" After Speed finished speaking, he noticed that the bald man next to him was looking at him strangely, and he immediately changed his words, "Gary, that's not what I meant. Although Coach Li It is not an exaggeration to say that you are the youngest head coach in England, but you are not that many years younger. You started your head coaching career in 2002, which is only two years longer than Coach Li."
Knowing Speed's doubts, George Li continued to answer his questions and said: "Compared to those older coaches, I prefer some slightly younger coaches. Maybe this way we will have some common topics. I am I prefer to be the kind of person who innovates in tactics, so I also hope that my colleagues can keep up with my ideas. Just like I like to introduce young players, they are more malleable and can adapt to my tactical requirements. Instead of me formulating tactics based on their characteristics.”
Batty listened with great interest. If he had not made up his mind not to work in football, he would definitely have chosen to join the coaching staff of Leeds United.
"Although our current Leeds United tactics are relatively advanced, I think we can be stronger and more dominant." George Lee continued to talk about his tactical ideas, "Leeds United now needs A little progress..."
In fact, the sun had already set, and the dessert shop had turned on the lights outside, but the four people sitting outside didn't notice.
It wasn't until a gust of cold wind came out that the four of them couldn't help but shiver, and then they realized that the sun had set.
George Li took out his mobile phone and looked at the time. It was indeed evening. And there is a message on the phone, sent by Helen.
"I've already left for Birmingham. How's your talk going?"
George Li did not reply. He was waiting for Spie's final reply.
He looked up at Speed again, and the other party also looked at George Li.
After looking at each other, Speed sighed and said: "It seems that I have to reject Sheffield United. Originally, the other team's head coach asked me if I could consider joining through a rent-to-buy option during the winter transfer period. Sheffield United. I originally thought about playing for one or two more seasons before retiring, but now you have convinced me that I also need some improvement, but not as a player."
"Then you are welcome to join..."
"Wait until I finish speaking, George." Speed had already changed his title to George Li, "I don't want to leave any regrets. After this season is over, I will officially retire. Can you wait a few more months for me? "
"No problem." George Li took the lead in extending his right hand. This will be his second handshake today.
Two handshakes would bring Leeds United two new managers.
