The day's daily training has basically ended, and the Leeds United players were led by fitness coach Colin McGee to do some relaxation training.
Gary McAllister has also returned to his office, but he is not planning to leave work directly because he has not yet found a house in Leeds and is living in a dormitory at Leeds United's Thorpe Arch training ground.
He returned to his seat, made himself a cup of coffee, then came to the edge of his seat and sat down.
"Gary, I'm leaving first." Nigel Martin, who was sitting next to McAllister, greeted him proactively.
The two were teammates for a period of time during the 1996/97 season at Leeds United, so George Lee specifically arranged McAllister's position next to Martin.
"Okay, Gary, are you leaving too?" After McAllister said goodbye to Martin, he saw Gary Kelly on the other side also leaving, and hurriedly said hello.
There are currently three people in this office, two of whom are named "Gary." I don't know if Gary Speed comes over, Martin will definitely have a headache.
After the two people left, McAllister turned on the computer and started writing an email.
"Gary, I heard that you were injured again, and the injury was more serious. I think your playing career is over. But you don't have to be too sad, because what I want to tell you is that being a coach is also very meaningful. One thing. It’s been two weeks since I came to Leeds United, and these two weeks of coaching at Leeds United have completely overturned my understanding of my previous job.”
"George is indeed an excellent coach. Everything he does as a head coach is really completely different from what I have done before. I will tell you what I have seen and heard in the past two weeks so that you can There is an advance preparation, and I also suggest that you read some coaching books first, so that you will not look out of place when you come to the team after the season."
After McAllister thought for a moment, he deleted the next sentence. I am not Speed's parent, so it seems a bit rude to let others read like this.
It's just that he really feels that being a coach at the current Leeds United is indeed a very interesting thing. But there is also a certain amount of pressure. After all, Leeds United is now a strong team, and everything about it will be noticed.
If he had not been a head coach for a period of time, McAllister felt that he might not be able to keep up with the fast-paced model of Leeds United's coaching staff.
All divisions of labor have been clearly divided. Defense, offense, tactics, and physical fitness are almost all assigned to dedicated personnel, and one after another is closely linked. All outdoor trainings have data scientists on hand to record various data to ensure that every data is the most real-time and can provide first-hand information to the Leeds United coaching staff.
While McAllister was still thinking about it, someone knocked on the office door.
"Please come in."
"Hello, Coach McAllister, Coach McGee asked me to bring your training report. He needs to take a look at it during physical training." Leeds United captain Alan Smith asked after entering the office.
"Okay." McAllister found what Smith needed in the files nearby and handed it to him.
It's just that Smith just took the thing and didn't leave immediately.
Seeing Smith stunned, McAllister asked Smith: "What's wrong, captain?"
"Oh, it's nothing." Smith immediately came back to his senses and said, "It's just that seeing your bald head, coach, reminds me of two former teammates, who are also bald."
"It's Mills and Graveson." McAllister also knew who Smith was talking about.
"Yes, in the past, every time Bie Fang and I had a conflict, they would rush over to help immediately. Now that they have left, I think of them when I see your bald head."
"Don't worry, next time you are knocked down on the court, I will rush to help as soon as possible." McAllister joked to Smith. He knew that if he ran from the field to the field, not only would he Being punished will also have a bad impact on the team.
"Then it's settled." After Smith said that, he turned and left.
After seeing Smith leave, McAllister returned to his computer and continued writing emails to Speed.
"Although the team hasn't lost recently, we were tied by Newcastle in the last round. Newcastle's annoying forward scored a goal and actually came to our coaching bench. George almost Go up and fight him."
McAllister couldn't help laughing when he thought of how George Li was going crazy during the game two days ago. Then, after realizing that he was a little lost his temper, he quickly turned around and looked around to make sure that no one was there before continuing to laugh.
"All the players in the team are working hard, even the injured ones. Although I have only been here for two weeks, I have completely fallen in love with this team. It makes me feel more united than we did then. Still have to work hard.”
As he wrote, the Leeds United players flashed through his mind one by one until Smith appeared in his mind.
"That boy Alan Smith is indeed a good captain. He has retained all the fine traditions of Leeds United. I believe you will like this boy after you come here."
After McAllister wrote this, he went back and looked at what he had written. It was indeed not like an email, but more like talking to Speed on the phone about his parents.
Taking a sip of coffee, he thought about his experiences in the past two weeks and was very satisfied with his current life.
Seeing that there was nothing left to write, I clicked and sent the email.
^^^
One day later, when all Leeds United players finished training, Smith took the initiative to find McAllister who was about to leave after taking a shower.
"Coach, it's Christmas soon. Do you need to bring your family to the Christmas party?"
"Christmas party?"
"Yes, this event happens every year. Everyone on the team brings their families to the party. There are also many lucky fans, and our chairman will give various awards. In short, it is very interesting."
McAllister thought for a moment. His wife had passed away and his children were studying elsewhere. Although they would be back at Christmas, it would be even more lively if he could bring them to this party.
However, he thought again. Can we call on David Batty and Gary Speed?
In particular, although Speed is still a Bolton player, he is no longer planning to play again due to injury, but is planning to wait until the end of the season before retiring.
Speed will then report to Leeds United.
If possible, McAllister really wants Speed to come and experience the atmosphere of the Leeds United team now.
However, whether this idea can work depends on the consent of Speed and George Li.
Obviously, Smith in front of him cannot make a decision, and George Lee still needs to make the final decision.
