Romantic on the Field

42.

“A coach from a non-player?”

When it comes to Milo Conrad’s background, nine out of ten people react this way.

That’s also true, because most of the known soccer managers have professional careers.

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Not to mention Zinedine Zidane, who is more famous for his playing days, and Alex Ferguson, who is considered the greatest manager in football history, actually had a pretty successful professional career.

However, there are surprisingly many coaches without professional player experience. Andre Villas-Boas, Gregorio Manzano, and Maurizio Sarri are representative examples. If you get out of the commonly referred to 5 leagues, the number will increase even more.

However, Milo Conrad is a rather unusual case among them.

“You have something to say to me?”

“Yes. Could you tell your colleagues what I have to say?”

In 22 years, at the age of 20, while working a simple part-time job at Dundee FC, he met Charlie Adam, who was at the end of his career.

“Right now there is no player in Dundee who can use Charlie Adam’s kicking power. Even if there is, it is too passive. Both wingers need to penetrate a little more aggressively.”

It was a simple part-time job that had nothing to do with football, but Milo passionately preached his football philosophy to Charlie.

“The central striker also needs to penetrate more aggressively when Adam gets the ball. That way, the opposing defenders follow and the shooting angle opens up.”

“That… what did you say your name was?”

“Milo. Milo Conrad.”

Charlie took a liking to the 20-year-old with his intense eyes. He was scheduled to leave the team soon, but promised to meet again someday and recommended him to receive soccer coaching training.

Afterwards, Milo worked as an amateur league staff member while studying and joined the Scottish League two clubs after graduating, where he spent three years.

He then joined Dundee FC, which belongs to the Scottish Championship, and coached for four years before taking the vacant position as acting manager.

And he wrote history.

[ Dundee FC has no ace. If there is, it is the manager, not the player. ]

[Conrad’s ever-changing tactics, Dundee FC up to Part 1. ]

[‘Conrad Ball’, Dundee FC achieved 3 crowns. ]

It won the Scottish Championship, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup triple crown. Among them, the Scottish Cup was more meaningful as it was won by defeating prominent teams such as Celtic and Rangers.

[The core of ‘Conrad Ball’ lies in ‘liquidity’. ]

[ Milo Conrad’s ‘Conrad Ball’ that hit Scotland ]

An unknown manager with no playing experience swept the Scottish majors. It was only natural, in a way, that attention was drawn to him from all over England beyond Scotland.

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Major media outlets such as BDC, For2Four, and Golcum also published articles about the ‘Conrad Ball’.

‘What is Conrad Ball?’

However, the person in question, Milo Conrad, was very unsympathetic.

When you say ‘Conrad Ball’, you feel like you have a great philosophy, but in fact, it was all about taking necessary measures according to the situation at the time. Although the action produced far too good results.

[ Celtic “I want Conrad.” ]

[ Milo Conrad is mentioned for the vacant Rangers manager position. ]

[Swansea City’s answer to ‘Conrad’s director theory’ is silent. ]

The overly good result sent him a love call from England beyond Scotland.

[ Milo Conrad suddenly decided to resign after putting the team in the first division ]

[ Dundee FC supporters in despair at the shocking news ]

[Reaction to the sale of the club? In response to a reporter’s question, director Conrad said, “Leaving to find romance.” ]

[The ‘romance’ that Conrad said is the English Premier League? ]

Just in time, Milo resigned himself as manager of Dundee FC, and many expected him to go to the English Championship or Premier League side.

However, Milo did not go to either team. After refusing all media interviews, he shut himself up at home. 1 year, 2 years. As time went on, people stopped paying attention to him, and he seemed to be estranged from football.

However, he wasn’t completely estranged from the world of football.

He was still keeping up with football trends, analyzing football matches every day and thinking of new tactics.

‘Why does everyone see football only as a way to make money?’

In fact, the reason he did not hold the manager’s baton again was because there was no team he was interested in.

romance.

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Milo liked this word, which seemed rather vague and old-fashioned.

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No, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that it’s the most important measure in life beyond liking.

The reason why he resigned from Dundee FC, which was promoted by his own hand, was also because there was no romance. I wanted to write a new history with the players who had suffered together, but as soon as the owner was promoted, he sold the club to a private equity fund.

[Stoke City appoints legendary ‘Charlie Adam’ as official manager]

Then Charlie took over as Stoke City manager. For Milo, Charlie was his lifesaver and closest football figure. He naturally had no choice but to be interested in Stoke City.

‘Is this team attractive?’

Passionate supporters, loyal players, owner who doesn’t see the club simply as a means of making money….

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Milo liked Stoke City very much.

In addition, last year, a person who amplified his interest appeared.

Jamie Lee.

In fact, Milo had known this half-Englishman for a long time. Because he was a player who got quite a lot of attention from his youth days.

‘In two or three years, I will become one of the world’s most notable players.’

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Milo evaluated Jamie that way.

And the youth player abandoned the club that had generously supported him and moved to Germany.

yes, well, it can be Milo thought nothing of it. It was uncommon in football. I thought it was a nonsensical story.

But the following year, when the stock skyrocketed, he returned to Stoke City rather than move to a bigger club.

There is only one reason.

for my beloved wife.

‘Really, did you really come here for that one reason?’

This wasn’t the end. He struggled in a dead end team and attracted attention from several teams. Among them was Premier League side Leicester City, but Jamie refused Leicester City’s huge salary and stayed with the team.

The result is, League One championship, and promotion.

It was the result of Jamie alone scoring 41 league goals and grabbing the team by the collar and pulling it up.

‘Yeah. this is it yes, this is it If there is a player like this on the team, the coach and the supporters all go crazy.’

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Milo empathized as if he were the manager himself.

Going to the English Premier League after the Scottish Premier League was the most picturesque. So he thought of taking another year or two off before challenging the Premier League.

However, for Stoke City, I thought that even the championship would not be too bad.

Of course, he had no intention of ousting his benefactor, Charlie, to take over as manager.

However, Charlie kept offering him the head coach position for some reason. It wouldn’t be much of a problem if he was simply the head coach, but for some reason Milo kept thinking that Charlie had other plans.

‘If you leave League One, are you willing to take over as Stoke manager?’

In fact, I even said such meaningful things.

“Which position should I recruit first?”

“For any team, defense comes first. We bring in the central defender first, and then the right winger more when there is room.”

“A central defender? Is there a Mutombo?”

“Mutombo alone can’t stop all 10 opponent field players. What, does the ancestor block the rest of the players?”

“Ah, that’s right. i get it.”

Aside from the go-ahead, Charlie took his advice unconditionally. So, even if I did not take on the role of director, I was able to achieve some degree of vicarious satisfaction, not vicarious satisfaction.

It’s the same now.

“This is a report written by scouts during the transfer window last summer. Check it out.”

As if getting a confirmation from his boss at work, he shared scouting reports and sought advice.

“There will be players that Hannah Choi is keeping an eye on. We need to check those players first.”

After skimming the report, Milo immediately made a diagnosis.

Her report was filled with players who could be recruited from common sense. There were quite a few gemstones among them that even Miles did not know about, and Pietro Mutombo is a prime example.

“Where are you now, Hannah Choi?”

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Milo asked, eyes wide.

“Um, I’m on vacation right now.”

“ah. Come to think of it, the season has just ended. hahahaha. Then I guess I should contact you once the vacation is over.”

I was embarrassed and scratched my head.

“Yeah, it must be so. It’s not just a vacation, it’s a bit hard to contact because I went back to my home country because of childbirth. Ha ha ha ha ha.”

“Oh, will Lee’s Celebration change?”

“Well? Celebration?”

Charlie tilted his head.

“Yes. Didn’t you do a heart celebration for your wife? Now that the baby is born, it can turn into a cradle celebration.”

“ah.”

And at the words that followed, Director Charlie thought to himself.

‘This guy really likes Jamie. More than me.’

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Like it or not, Milo started to chatter with an excited expression.

“These days players don’t have strong egos. Actually, when we watch soccer, ah. Of course, the director and I are of slightly different ages, hahahaha. Anyway, weren’t there many players with strong personalities in the past? There were many players with their own signature moves or celebrations. In that sense, Lee resembles many of my childhood heroes. Of course, the appearance in the stadium is also great. I don’t think it’s called ‘Phantasy Star’ for nothing. ha ha ha.”

“···yes.”

Seeing him different from usual, Charlie replied roughly with a shy expression.

“In that sense, it would be perfect if we had a couple more players who could ease the pressure on Jamie. If one more reliable central defender comes in, Mutombo can be used as a defensive midfielder. If you add the right winger to this, direct promotion to the Premier League would not be completely impossible.”

Whiyu. After a long talk, Milo let out a long breath.

“Should I call you now?”

“Oh, no.”

“Well, I think you can send an internal email rather than a phone call or message. I just send it in advance so that I can see it right away when I return.”

It didn’t sound like a bad idea.

“It would be nice to clarify that he is a central defender who will be paired with Mutombo. She would understand right away.”

Charlie nodded and immediately pulled out his cell phone and sent an email.

“sent.”

“Uh, already?”

“what. I type very fast. Why do you think bald people have slow fingers?”

“No, why is there a bald head here?”

“Poongchungchung like you don’t know.”

“That is a sense of entitlement.”

“Yeah, that’s right. wake up.”

Director Charlie got up from his seat.

“Why, why?”

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Milo asked, flinching.

“Why why? You decided to run FM multiplayer. Wait, I’ll get the laptop from the car.”

“···Oh right.”

As Charlie drives off to get his laptop, Milo is left alone for a while, lost in thought.

‘To be paired with Mutombo, a central defender with a good build-up would be good…’

**

“Kai, Cale. which one is better? Honey decides.”

“My choice is…”

Jamie licked his dry lips.

Woo-woo, woo-woo.

It was just before Jamie opened his mouth again when the cell phone vibrated.

“Hey, I’m on vacation, who are you?”

It was Hannah’s cell phone that vibrated. She grumbled and picked up the cell phone that was on the bedside table.

“Eh?”

After checking the screen, Hannah widened her eyes.

“Are you Director Charlie?”

“yes? Charlie called you while on vacation?”

Jamie’s eyes widened as well.

“No, I sent it to the company email to see it after vacation.”

“But why does it vibrate?”

“I linked it. You know, I’m a workaholic.”

“Yes, I think so. Seeing her eyes shine like that even right after she gave birth.

Then Jamie let out a laugh as if he couldn’t help it.

“Wait, I’ll read some. Well······. If there are any missing players in last year’s report, please let me know. As a central defender.”

After a while, Hannah finished reading the email and showed the phone screen.

“A defender to pair with Mutombo?”

“yes. Well, one mutombo may not be enough in the championship.”

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Mutombo mate. Jamie frowned and thought for a moment.

“ah.”

“yes? Why?”

there was.

‘If Harry is paired with Harry, I think a big and small combination would be fine.’

Right before signing Mutombo, the player I came up with while talking with Hannah about the player to recruit.

“Vincent Herrero.”

“Oh? Who is that?”

Vincent Errero.

A player comparable to Ramos and Pique.

Although he is not tall for a central defender, he covers it with excellent positioning and focus.

With his outstanding build-up and ball guarding skills, he was later selected as one of the FIFA World 11 players.

In a way, I could say that he was a perfect fit for Stoke City. A ‘big and small’ combination with Mutombo, who has excellent physical abilities but lacks build-up ability, would be perfect.

“there is. A candidate for the Spanish first division.”

And above all, at this point, it was important that Stoke City could also try to scout.