Coaching legend

Blackburn's new stadium became the subject of media coverage after the game.

Blackburn's new stadium is really too luxurious. In England, it can be compared with Wembley Stadium, Cardiff Millennium Stadium, and Old Trafford Stadium.

Jack Walker Stadium is finally built.

If it were among the giants such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bayern, and Milan, none of them would have such a big reaction. After all, giants should have matching stadiums.

Like Liverpool now, Anfield Stadium is very famous.

But after all, it has a long history. The stadium can't keep up with the situation. No matter from which aspect, it is outdated. Fortunately, Liverpool's performance in recent years has not been good, so it is not very conspicuous. If Liverpool's performance in recent years is the same as when it swept the European football scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s, then the performance and the stadium will not match.

Liverpool's top management has also begun planning to build a new stadium.

But Blackburn?

Although Blackburn has achieved excellent results in the past decade. It can be compared with those European giants. But after all, it has only been ten years. And the city of Blackburn is really not well-known.

If it weren't for the glory of Blackburn Club in recent years, many foreign fans would not know where Blackburn is?

Therefore, for a country bumpkin team like Blackburn, which actually has such a glorious new stadium, many people still say sourly.

But George doesn't have the energy to care about these things.

George is now in Paul's office.

Paul Jack, Williams, and George sat together, and the atmosphere was solemn.

"Paul, just tell the truth. How much is the repayment amount of the club that is about to expire?"

George asked anxiously.

This is what George is most concerned about now.

Although Blackburn has become increasingly tight in the transfer market in the past two years. And because it is just the time for the new and old to take over, Blackburn's performance is not very good. There is no league championship and no Champions League championship.

But George has done almost the same for the replacement of the old and the new in Blackburn.

What George hopes most at this time is stability. It is the stability of Blackburn.

Blackburn can be said to have everything now. With a luxurious stadium of their own and a stable lineup. If anything, there was a glorious history. The achievements of the past ten years have also become Blackburn's glorious history.

Now as long as the club is not in turmoil, George is confident that he will give Blackburn a chance to shine again in the next few years.

As long as this is the case, who says Blackburn can't squeeze into the ranks of European giants in another ten years?

But now there is a funding shortage, which George can't help but pay attention to.

Paul smiled when he saw George's solemn expression.

"George, don't listen to the rumors outside. There is no problem with the club's finances, so you can lead the team to play the game with confidence."

Paul waved his hand indifferently.

Paul was not angry that George interfered with the club's financial issues. He was unwilling to let George be distracted by such things.

"Paul, don't hide it. Just talk about it, and let's discuss a solution together."

Paul glanced at Williams. Williams nodded slowly.

Paul pondered for a moment, and finally nodded.

Williams spoke for Paul. "George, we have a short-term loan for the construction of the stadium. It is a five-year loan, and this is the first year. The club doesn't have much money now, but the amount that is about to expire is 40 million pounds."

"40 million pounds?"

George frowned.

This is definitely not a small amount, but it is not a large amount either. Blackburn can definitely squeeze out 40 million pounds. But Blackburn can't squeeze it out. Because Blackburn has too many loans, it must keep a certain amount of cash to reassure other banks.

So now there is a certain amount of cash in the club, which looks like its own money, but it is actually money that cannot be used.

And George thinks more.

This is a short-term loan. That is to say, Blackburn has to keep paying back for five consecutive years.

George can imagine.

Paul and Williams must want to use the development properties around the stadium to repay this short-term loan. There is also the original Ewood Park, which is the most prosperous area in Blackburn. It is the most expensive place in Blackburn.

Paul and Williams are going to build a building on the original site of Ewood Park. In a few years, this will also be an income.

Unfortunately, the sales of properties around the stadium are not ideal. We have not been able to collect even a little money. And the planned building at Ewood Park has not yet started to be built.

That is why Blackburn is in such a financial difficulty now.

We have to pay back this year, what about next year? We have to pay back next year, and there is still the year after next.

"Paul..."

Paul shook his head when he saw George was about to speak.

"Don't worry, George. It's not a big problem. We can solve it." Paul comforted George.

But George is not a child. Forty million pounds is not four thousand pounds. It can't be solved just by saying it can be solved.

"Paul, you don't have to coax me. If there is really no way, let's sell the players."

George gritted his teeth and finally said it.

George hates selling players for money. But George finally said it. Forty million pounds, it is too difficult for the club to come up with it now. What's the most valuable thing about Blackburn right now?

Apart from the court, he is also the star player on the team.

After years of succession from old to new, Blackburn definitely has a lot of good players. Needless to say, midfielders Alonso, Essien, Kaka, Ribery, Yang Feng, and strikers Miroslav Klose and Didier Drogba. If any of these people is thrown into the transfer market, the starting price is 30 million. Around pounds sterling.

In addition to them, Maicon, Kompany and Baynes, who have grown rapidly in the defense, have now seen their values ​​rise significantly.

Maicon is already the main right back of the Brazilian national team and is very powerful. He is even known as the world's best right back, and his value is constantly rising.

Kompany and Baines are both young now. Kompany is 21 years old and Baynes is only 23 years old, but they are already players worth over 10 million.

What's the fastest way for Blackburn to raise money now?

That is to put players on the transfer market. Among Blackburn's current players, except for Van der Sar, Klose, Drogba, and Lucio who are a bit older, the other players are all world-class stars in their playing years.

"No, absolutely not."

Before Williams could speak, Paul had already stood up. He shook his head very firmly.

"George, I'll leave the team's affairs to you. You don't have to worry about the money. I will definitely find a way. I am currently dealing with my property in the United States, and I can still get the 40 million pounds myself. ”

Seeing Paul's determined expression, George couldn't say anything.

After a few digressions, George left Paul's office.

Looking at George's back, Williams came to Paul's side.

"Paul, George's method is the best. As long as we sell a player, the club will not have any problems. Kaká, Ribery, Yang Feng, their current market prices are more than 40 million pounds. Even if It is not impossible to reach 50 million pounds, and as long as they enter the market, there will definitely be people from those giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​who will be interested in them.”

"This is the best and fastest way. Paul, there is no other way. As long as our economy is better, we can continue to support George."

Williams urged Paul.

Although Blackburn has not had any honors in the past two years, there are still many good players under George's training. Although selling the main core will have some impact on the team's performance, it can get through this difficult time.

Paul stood by the window and kept watching George leave. When he couldn't see George's back, he turned around.

"John, it's all my fault that this situation has arisen. If the stall hadn't been too big, we wouldn't have had to borrow this kind of short-term loan. If it had been ten, fifteen, or twenty-year loans, we wouldn't have had it now." It won’t be that difficult.”

"It's my fault. Blackburn's current lineup was built by George. I can't let George bear the consequences of my mistake or Blackburn."

When Paul said this, he did not have the same vigor as before.

George would be confused if he were here. Because from the first time I met Paul, Paul was extremely ambitious. And every time he is full of confidence and optimistic when encountering any problems. But now Paul is left with regret.

"Paul, but... Forty million pounds, the repayment date, there is not much time left. The club simply cannot come up with the money."

Williams frowned deeply.

If there was a chance, Williams would not suggest selling players.

Because once a club sells players for money. Then an avalanche can easily form, especially affecting the self-confidence of club players.

"John, don't be anxious. Didn't I say it? I'm dealing with my property in the United States now, and I can still come up with 40 million pounds."

Williams took a closer look at Paul.

Although Williams didn't follow Paul before. It was because Paul became the boss of Blackburn Rovers that he followed Paul. Therefore, Williams is not very clear about Paul's specific net worth, but Williams can make a rough guess.

Although Paul started his business in the United States in his early years.

But Paul is definitely not the kind of person who has a net worth of hundreds of millions of pounds in the United States. If he really had that much wealth, Paul's character would have already begun to transform the club long ago. Nor would I be forced to this point by 40 million pounds.

Forty million pounds is certainly most, if not all, of Paul's net worth in the United States.

Williams knew Paul was risking his life.

Williams looked at Paul with complicated eyes. Paul is more courageous and ambitious than Jack Walker. pity……

"John, we must work hard next year. As long as the properties around our stadium can be sold, we will not have difficulty with funds."

Williams nodded vigorously.