King’s Landing in Nottingham

Chapter 236: Initiation of Retreat

For Notts County, this is destined to be a season worth remembering. They have tasted the taste of victory in the English Football League and the FA Cup.

Before the start of the season, various bookmakers had high hopes for them, and in the end Notts County ranked first in the league as they wished, and Wei Xun also relied on the "strong support" of the bookmakers to save a lot of money. Of funds.

At the final moments of the "Indulgence, Youth" theme gala, Wei Xun announced some good news for the Notts County Club. Three new sponsorship contracts will bring the club more than 10 million pounds in advertising revenue next season. The naming rights of Meadow Lane Stadium have also been auctioned for a high price of 18 million pounds for two years, and the Magpie Group is no longer alone behind Notts County.

Last season, the club’s merchandise also achieved sales of more than 8.7 million, of which overseas markets provided sales of more than 2.8 million, but Wei Xun didn’t think China would make more than 2.8 million. What is too big a proportion.

For no other reason, Notts County is less famous, and pirated jerseys are cheaper.

In the jersey sales part that players are more concerned about, the top scorer of the League of Nations, Dario Hubner’s jersey is the best seller, followed by Harvey Alonso, Lichsteiner and Ribe Li and Iniesta followed closely. Their five-man jersey sales were the most popular in the team, while Notts County sold a total of 20,000 jerseys last season.

Wei Xun felt that if he didn't send so many jerseys and cheering uniforms, the number might be even higher, but Wei Xun originally didn't expect to make money from jerseys. They were all produced by Magpie Sports, so they could not lose money. Compared with the jerseys of those big brands, the cost of the Magpies jerseys is almost negligible.

After a two-day break, after completing the last training of the season and determining the start time of preparations, the players are on vacation one after another. The players who have already settled at the base also travel with their families. A tired season. Finally ushered in the end.

However, the coaches can’t rest yet. Notts County has successfully upgraded. Next season’s lineup needs to be strengthened in a targeted manner. Where are they going to be, whether there are suitable candidates, whether the negotiations are not smooth, and whether there are alternatives, etc., etc. Those who make tactics need to consider them one by one.

While having lunch at the No. 1 restaurant in Notts County, the team’s veteran goalkeeper Sasha Petrovich came to the seat next to Wei Xun with an empty plate and sat down. It seemed that there was something to say, Wei Xun. Instructed Sasha to wait, "Petrovic, wait a minute, I can finish eating soon..."

After eating the food on the plate three times, taking a sip of ice lemonade, Wei Xun stacked Sasha's empty plate with his own, and sent it to the tableware collection point, and then took it to Sasha at the beverage window. With a glass of orange juice, the two walked out of the first restaurant side by side, eating and talking.

"Petrovic, how about it, is there any good goalkeeper Miaozi in the Youth Academy who would like to recommend to me?"

Sasha shook his head. It seemed that what he was going to talk to Wei Xun was not about the young players of the Shuguang Youth Academy.

In addition to the small players, what else will Sasha say to himself?

Eyelids jumped quickly. This was an ominous premonition. Wei Xun took a sip of lemonade, which was shocked. "Petrovic, how do I feel that you are going to give me a big fire fight?"

With a wry smile, the expression on Sasha's face made Wei Xun's breathing a little short, and he couldn't help but secretly said, "It's really not a bad thing, right?"

"Wei, don't be nervous..."

"Damn, can I not be nervous? Brother! Without you as comforting others..."

Sasha slowed down and patted Wei Xun on the back, his tone a little heavy:

"Wei, I'm very happy to join Notts County in the final stage of my career. I thought for a long time before making this decision. I think I should retire. This is my last season. It feels not bad!"

"Hehe", Sasha smiled, and Wei Xun could hear it. This was a joy from the heart.

When Wei Xun dug Sasha from Serbia, he was just a firefighter. He also wanted to be a goalkeeper coach after he retired. After all, Sasha did go in the original history. Elche is the goalkeeper coach.

There are some things, no matter how careful you are, when it really comes, you will find that there are no vaccinations for any shit, and no psychological preparation is reliable.

Wei Xun was sad, he was the last to see parting.

"Have you figured it out? Just tell me to retire. Think of me as a hotel. Come and leave if you want. If you don't want to play, you won't play. Do I agree?!"

When he said this, the counseling Chairman Wei Xun was obviously crying. Not only could he not solve the problem, he also successfully attracted the attention of others in the corridor. The office simply arrived, and Wei Xun cried as soon as the door was closed. .

"How old is it, how can I be like a child. I'm thirty-seven. I originally came back from Shandong, China, and I was already retired. But you just came here, if it wasn't for you to be a For the sake of the Chinese, I really won't come."

Sasha glanced at Wei Xun intently, and continued, "At that time, I won the double crown in your China, but somehow introduced a policy, but you succeeded in continuing the fate between me and the Chinese people. Come on, come to Notts County, I'm actually paying off my debts."

"Before coming to you, I was selected for the national team once and won eight championships. In Notts County, we won six more championships. I also put on the national team shirt again and received two. Apprentice. When I was on the Taishan team, my teammates always told me that people should learn to be content, but I'm telling you now that I'm content."

Wei Xun knew that Sasha was telling the truth. If it weren’t for his begging for someone to join him, people would really not come, because Sasha’s experience in China was pretty good. The Chinese people at that time , Too simple.

Just talking about love, Wei Xun would definitely not allow Sasha to retire, but Sasha knew in his heart, so he took out the medical report and injury status form issued by the Notts County Medical Center.

The long history of injuries and the slightly warning words on the physical examination report shocked Wei Xun.

Sasha is old and tired. His body may really not be able to withstand the burden of 38 Premier League games. The most frightening thing is that Notts County next season will not only play in the league but also participate in the league. Cup, FA Cup, European League, the proper four-line battle, if you include Notts County’s repertoire "Magpie Cup" Charity Invitational, and the Community Shield Cup that only needs to play one game, then the players of Notts County At the end of a season, there may be fifty to seventy high-intensity matches.

This is too difficult for a 37-year-old veteran!

There are many technical players in Notts County, and their own confrontation ability is somewhat insufficient. Coupled with the intensive schedule, if they are not careful, they are very likely to be injured.

"Don't worry, Wei, my wife and children have taken them over, and they have all settled in the residential area along the river. What are you worried about?"

Seeing that Wei Xun seemed to be moved by himself, Sasha quickly added his last bargaining chip. He silently silenced Wei Xun's head and said with a smile:

"Okay, okay, I just retired, and I didn't leave completely. I left the green field, but I didn't leave Notts County, don't you want me to be the goalkeeper coach with Colin? This is not with you. Your wish?"

"Hey", Wei Xun smiled embarrassedly, "Petrovic, you are an undocumented job, but I dare to use you..."

"You, get cheap and sell well, okay, you can rest, thank you for your orange juice!" Sasha made a toast to Wei Xun and left contentedly.

This was the result he expected, and Wei Xun would definitely agree to him, but sooner or later. Pellizzoli, Benjamin Foster, and Aaron from the Youth Academy are all very good. There are many good seedlings in other youth teams at all levels. It is time to fully hand over the important task of guarding the Notts County goal. Give it to them.