Godfather Of Champions

Although the team’s day for training in the Netherlands has not yet arrived, the head coach Tony Dunn has taken his assistant coach Tang Xian to the tulip country.

This is not going to travel. If you want to travel to Dunn, you will not go with Tang. It is a place full of imagination...

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Van der Vaart was at home with his beautiful wife Sylvia, but he received a call from his agent Soren Leby.

Although the ringtone from the mobile phone is Van der Vaart's favorite music, it sounds particularly harsh at such inappropriate times.

Sylvia rolled her eyes while lying on the bed. She could clearly feel that her husband's body had changed. This shouldn't be what he wanted to happen...

"Uh..." Van der Vaart was a little embarrassed. He glanced at his wife apologetically, got up from her, and took the phone on the bedside table.

"Sauron, do you know what time it is?" He answered the phone badly, and looked up at the small alarm clock on the bedside table.

11:30 in the evening.

"I'm so sorry, Raphael. But I think I should tell you the news." Of course, Sauron Leby, the agent who knew him, knew that he disturbed Van der Vaart's good deeds, but **** like this can be done every night as long as he wants to. , What he is going to tell Van der Vaart now is not something that can happen every day.

After knowing that it was about his future, Van der Vaart couldn't care less about being angry. He bowed his head and gave Sylvia a kiss, then got up and left the bed and walked naked to the living room.

"Well, tell me, Sauron."

"Thirty minutes ago I received a call from the head coach of Nottingham Forest."

"Nottingham Forest?" Van der Vaart read the somewhat slurred name, "Which team is the runner-up of the European Champions Cup?"

"Yes, they asked me something about you, and I can see that they are very interested in you, Raphael."

Van der Vaart fell silent.

At this time, his wife Sylvia came out of the bedroom already dressed and put on a coat for Van der Vaart.

Van der Vaart looked back at his sweet wife and took her hand.

"Raphael, you promised Bilind a season ago, and staying at Ajax for another year. Now you have fulfilled this promise. There are many clubs out there that want you to join, and Nottingham Forest is one of them. "

"Yes, I know all those invitations, but... some invitations I don't like."

"Of course I understand this. The head coach of Nottingham Forest and I talked on the phone for 30 minutes before deciding to call you. If it is a club that does not meet your requirements, it will be filtered here. ."

"Thirty minutes?" Van der Vaart suddenly became interested in the head coach of Nottingham Forest.

Soren Le Beer is a well-known agent in the Netherlands. He is usually very busy. It is rare to be able to talk to a head coach for the first time for 30 minutes on the phone.

"Well, we talked a lot about you. He asked me to answer, or I asked him to answer. From my instinct, I think he is a very sincere person..."

"Then what do you think I should do?"

"He hopes to meet you in Amsterdam and have a good chat."

"Well, I promised."

After finishing the conversation with the agent, Sylvia approached: "Which club is this time?"

"England, Nottingham Forest. They were runners-up in the UEFA Champions League last season and lost to Barcelona in the final." Van der Vaart explained to his wife.

"Are you going to meet their head coach?"

"Ok."

"What will be the result?" Sylvia leaned his face on Van der Vaart's shoulder.

"It's hard to say..." Van der Vaart turned his face to his wife. "Shall we continue?"

Sylvia jumped away from Van der Vaart: "You are coming back!"

In laughter, Van der Vaart picked up his sweet wife and walked into the bedroom.

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While Van der Vaart continued to be gentle with his wife, Sauron Le Beer dialed Tony Dunn.

"He agreed, Mr. Dunn. We can meet and talk."

"This is really the best news I've heard." Dun En laughed, and he was relieved. At first, I worried that Van der Vaart would not meet him so easily.

"You know, Mr. Dunn. As Raphael's agent, I hope his future is guaranteed, and there are still many clubs pursuing him, including big clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich."

"I understand. If he is in doubt, he can call his teammate Van der Sar of the Dutch national team and listen to what he says about my team." Dunn is very confident about this.

He wants to buy Van der Vaart, of course, not with the style of those rich men, he has his own judgment and ideas. Before he came, he had made a tactical plan with Tang if Van der Vaart successfully joined the team.

When he buys a player, he doesn't care about the player's worth or nationality, character, private life and other factors that have nothing to do with the game. The first thing he looks for is whether he is what the team needs. As long as it is needed by the team, he will also buy it if it is expensive.

This has something to do with his personal consumption concept. He is such a person in life, whether it is before or after crossing. One dollar is too expensive for things you don't like, and you will be willing to pay more for things you like.

"I hope it really does what you said, Mr. Dunn. Let's get in touch tomorrow, it's getting late, and you just arrived in Holland..."

"Aha, isn't the Dutch nightlife just starting now?" Dunn asked.

Le Beer on the other end of the phone laughed: "The red light district is not as beautiful as the legend. If you want to go, Mr. Dunn, be careful."

"Uh...I just asked casually." Tang En also knew it was not the time to ask Liu for flowers.

The Red Light District of Amsterdam is a famous gathering place for *** in the world, but at the same time, behind those **** and attractive "window girls", there are also many evils breeding. There is a gray area secretly controlled by the underworld forces. Drug trafficking and human smuggling are rampant, and petty theft is more commonplace.

After hanging up the phone, Dunn clapped his hands to Tang and said, "Good news, Van der Vaart agreed to meet us."

"The bad news is, have you gone to the red light district that you have long admired?" Tang continued.

Dunn coughed twice: "I'm not that interested in performing **** in the street..."

"It doesn't matter, it's covered by a curtain."

"You are very familiar..." Tang En glared at Tang.

Unexpectedly, he shrugged: "Google is very powerful. Seriously, you put the training camp here, and be careful of the **** boys in the team."

It turned out that it was from this perspective that he went to the Internet to search for information about the Amsterdam Red Light District. This attention to detail is the main reason why Dunn values ​​him.

Dunn pondered for a while, and then said: "Well...I will introduce relevant regulations. But now let's consider Van der Vaart first, come on, let's sort out the persuasion strategy after the meeting..."

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"Want me to introduce you to the team you are going to see soon?" On the way from the training ground to where Dunn was staying, the agent Soren Le Beer sat in the passenger seat and confronted the driver. Defatt said.

"I know they made it to the Champions League final this season, which is a bit unexpected. Do they have any other stories?"

Not everyone knows the red forest that once dominated European football. Van der Vaart did not care about the development of English football before. He did not know that the history of Nottingham Forest was normal.

"Well...Yes, and it's a brilliant past that surprised you." Lebil looked down at the information on his lap. "Two consecutive European Champions Cup winners, this is their pinnacle."

Van der Vaart, who was driving, turned his head and glanced at his agent, really surprised.

"78-79, 79-80, two consecutive seasons. In addition, before Arsenal in 2004, they were the holder of the record for the longest consecutive unbeaten games in England's top league, and they also created in those two seasons- Forty-two games."

"But I have never heard of their names before..."

"It's normal. After the start of the Premier League, they fell quickly and then fell into the second level of England. They didn't come back until... the last four years. After that, they won the 04-05 season as a promoted horse. Fourth place in the English Premier League, qualified for the 05-06 Champions League qualifier, and then... as you can see, they reached the Champions League final last season and almost won Barcelona." Bill turned over the above information, "I think it's useless to say that these are the past, and no one knows the future. I will introduce you to this one that almost copied the greatest coach in their club history, Brian Crow. My husband’s legendary young coach."

Van der Vaart quickly searched in his mind, and soon an image popped out: "The head coach who gave the silver medal he just received to the side caddie at the award ceremony?"

Hearing this description, Le Beer laughed: "Yes. It seems that his image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people."

"I was very impressed. He was the first person I saw to do this."

"What do you think of him doing this?"

"It's hard to say..." Van der Vaart was silent for a while, "I don't know what to say."

"He is such a person." Le Beer continued, "Some people like to hate people, and they are very extreme. He is known in England as a coach who can equal Mourinho. Of course, I mean Temper." At this point, Lebil picked up a thick pile of materials on his thigh and shook van der Vaart.

"Listen, the thick one can't make a clattering sound."

"What is this?" Van der Vaart glanced while driving.

"Some information about this character coach is only a part... his character, his remarks, his coaching performance, tactical style, personal preferences, and some interesting gossip anecdotes-thanks to the British developed The media, this is just what I just collected. I think it’s more difficult to describe him on the road. I will pick some key points. First of all, most people believe that this head coach is an extreme A person who is good at adjusting the atmosphere of the locker room and is good at getting along with his own players. Under his management, there is no confirmed scandal in the locker room of Nottingham Forest. Secondly, most people think that Tony Dunn is a comparison. The head coach who values ​​defense..."

Upon hearing this, Van der Vaart frowned.

Le Beer saw: "I'm talking about people's opinions, not for me or you. What kind of person and coach he is, you need to observe it yourself...here." He pointed out On the front corner, there is a small hotel.

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The two parties did not meet in a restaurant or coffee shop or bar, but in the hotel where Dunn stayed. Before things are done, Dunn hopes to keep a low profile. After all, there are many clubs in Europe who want this midfielder.

The broker Le Beer acts as the interpreter between the two parties.

When Van der Vaart saw Tang standing next to Dunn, he was a little surprised, an oriental face.

Dunn obviously knew what the other party was surprised. He generously introduced them: "My assistant coach, Chinese, Tang. A very competent coach."

Regardless of whether this Tang is really as good as Dunn said, using a Chinese as an assistant coach, it is estimated that no second one can be found in Europe...have not started the formal talks, Van der Vaart has already deeply understood To the unusual place of this head coach.

In order not to make the meeting atmosphere too dull, the agent Soren Lebil began with a joke: "Mr. Dunn, have you been to the canal red light district yesterday?"

Dunn grinned hoarsely: "I followed your suggestion, Mr. Le Beer. Yesterday, Tang and I were honest children in the hotel. And...Raphael is our purpose in coming to Holland, he More important than everything.” The conversation naturally shifted to the topic.

Dunn is very grateful to this agent, which is the most highly rated among the many large and small agents he has contacted.

So everyone looked at Van der Vaart.

"I also listened to Sauron's introduction. He said that you are a very sincere person, so I decided to meet."

"Ha, that's what he said... what do you think of me?"

"Um...very young. Younger than the one in the Champions League final."

"Don't talk about the past..." Dunn winked at Van der Vaart, "You talked about the Champions League, that is our goal for the new season."

"Reach to the final again?" Van der Vaart asked curiously.

"No, this time we want to win the championship trophy." Dunn replied quite confidently.

Van der Vaart looked into his eyes, his eyes firm, not at all joking.

"It's a terrific... goal." For a while, facing such a confident coach, he didn't know what to say.

"Nottingham Forest is not a team that is satisfied only by being able to participate in the Champions League every season. I'm not talking big, my players have that strength, I have no doubt. Van der Sar and you belong to the national team. Teammate, haven't you heard him talk about us during the World Cup?"

During the World Cup, there were indeed teammates who were very interested in Van der Sar being able to participate in the Champions League final again, so they asked some things about that team, but the person who inquired about this was not Van der Vaart, he did not pay attention. Unexpectedly, there will be an intersection with this team.

The meeting fell into a short silence, and Dunn signaled to Tang, who took out a stack of paper from the briefcase and handed it to the two opposite people.

"I have in-depth knowledge of your professional experience and playing style, Rafael. This is my tactics about you that I have developed in conjunction with the current situation of the team. I don't like to speak big words and rhetoric, the real thing is Fundamentally. I appreciate your ability and I very much hope that you can join us, but I believe that Tony Dunn is not the only person who said these things to you. Therefore, I also want to let you know our sincerity... …" He pointed to the pile of paper.

Van der Vaart picked it up, and he found that it turned out to be Dutch. This is a detail, but it can explain some problems. He raised his eyes to look at the smiling Dun En, then lowered his head to continue watching.

It is indeed a very detailed tactical manual. It lists a variety of tactical combinations for Van der Vaart's personal characteristics and preferences, combined with the staffing of Nottingham Forest. In general, in Dunn's plan, Van der Vaart is a midfielder, but he is closer to the penalty zone. Unlike the parallel 442, his role is between the midfielder and the shadow forward.

In the tactics, Dunn gave Van der Vaart full freedom. He can organize the attack in the midfield or score a long shot after a forward jump. At the same time, unlike Koeman, Van der Vaart is also required to focus on defense.

"Most of my players are professional and versatile, so our tactics are more flexible... I believe you must have heard some comments about me, among which I will definitely mention that I am a defensive coach." In Van der Vaart When he looked down, Dunn continued, "I admit this. I care about defense because that is the basis of all victory. But I think the job of defense does not require you to do it. We have the best in Europe. A defensive midfielder, with him, offensive players can score goals without worry."

Dunn is talking about George Wood, he has this confidence-Wood is the best, now and in the future.

To be honest, there are two points in this detailed tactics book that impressed Van der Vaart. One is the "shadow striker". Van der Vaart was a striker when he debuted. Later, as the team needed, his position slowly retreated. He was even placed in the position of a defensive midfielder by coach Koeman. Let him take responsibility for defense. These are not what Van der Vaart likes. Although he is basically fixed in midfield now, he still likes the feeling of shooting. He has a very good long-range shot ability and good set-pieces. He is not a waste. Such a talent.

Another point is that there is no need to consider defensive work, so he can devote himself to the offense. He also likes this. Most talented offensive players will not like the head coach to let them defend. They will think that they are overkilled, or used completely wrong. After wasting their physical strength in the back defense, how can they come forward when the team needs to attack? If someone defends full-time, and they can attack unscrupulously... this is indeed a very attractive prospect.

Seeing Van der Vaart staring at what was in his hand, his agent Soren Lebuir leaned over and asked in Dutch: "Is there any problem, Raphael?"

"Hmm... This is the first time I have seen such a detailed tactical commitment during an interview with me... I am a little bit unbelievable."

Seeing two people chatting in Dutch, Dunn knew that they must be discussing this, so he stopped talking. Tang Ze got up and poured out the two glasses of cold water in front of Le Beer and Van der Vaart and replaced them with two glasses of hot water.

"I didn't expect them to prepare so well... No, I should have thought of it, after talking to me for thirty minutes on the phone. You see, I was right, this head coach is very special."

Van der Far nodded his head: "It's really special. The team that has just been promoted to the Premier League for two seasons wants to win the Champions League this season. Sauron, do you say he is writing a bad check or is he arrogant?"

Le Beer shook his head: "I can't say that, at least they reached the Champions League final last season. This is not fake."

"Nottingham Forest..." Van der Vaart murmured this slightly slurred name, "This is the most substantial invitation I have ever seen. What he said is correct, it is a real thing. However, I think I am Still need to think about it."

"Of course, this is related to your future decision, and I don't want you to make a sloppy decision."

The two discussed the results and told Dunn the results-Nottingham Forest was very sincere and the conditions were very attractive, but Van der Vaart still needs to seriously consider this matter, so now he can't give Dunn any reply.

Dunn understood this and couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry. He didn't expect Van der Vaart to agree to it right away. After all, there are other club invitations waiting for the Ajax captain.

Anyway, he has expressed enough sincerity and made all the conditions, the so-called doing everything in his life, is safe. He has done everything, and now all he has to do is to wait for the fate with peace of mind.

The right to choose is in Van der Vaart's hands, not on his side.

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On the way back, Soren Le Beer told Van der Vaart that in July, the Forest team will be invited to the Netherlands to participate in the Amsterdam Invitational, and maybe he can take a closer look at the team.

Van der Vaart's answer was: "If you want to leave Ajax and go to a new team, it will be a bit late to make a decision at that time..."

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Upstairs in the hotel, seeing Van der Vaart's car driving away through the window of the room, Dunn tilted his head and said: "We did everything we could, and there was nothing left to do. Hope it won't be a trip for nothing... "

"The good news is..." Tang took the notebook in his hand, "Bayern Munich's offer will definitely be rejected, because they used to look down on Van der Vaart, and the Dutch keep it in mind. Juventus, as a former suitor, is now paying attention. Second, it is not attractive to Van der Vaart. Real Madrid’s real goal is Kaka, and the interest in Van der Vaart is the self-hype of the Spanish media. Arsenal bought Rosicky and will not buy Van der Vaart. Another suitor- Hamburg, I believe it is not as competitive as we are."

After listening to Tang's analysis, Dunn stood at the door, looking at the car that had disappeared on the corner of the street without speaking. (To be continued, if you want to know what's going on, please visit WWW.QIDIAN.COM, there are more chapters, authors are supported, and genuine reading is supported!)

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