After Chu Zhongtian returned home, he kept singing the flowers Stonefield said to him.

"Why can't you be a player and head coach?"

Especially this sentence always lingers in his mind.

If it is unreasonable to say that players serve as head coaches, although Chu Zhongtian is not a rebellious person, he is definitely not a good man who obeys the rules meticulously.

So this reason doesn't make sense.

The only reason why he can't make a decision immediately is that he is considering that he has never had experience as a head coach and has never been a head coach. So he doesn't know if he can keep the team's current momentum and develop well. If he brings the team into the ditch and when Russell comes back, where will his face be put?

Yes, he has worked with many famous coaches. He has never eaten pork and has always seen pig runs. But you have never eaten pork and seen pig runs. Do you know what pork tastes like? If you have worked with the head coach, you know how to be a head coach. This is too easy. All professional players can successfully become an excellent head coach after retirement.

Chu Zhongtian really didn't know whether he could be the head coach well.

Although Stonefield recommended himself and he had a relatively accurate view of people, Chu Zhongtian still had no idea.

After thinking about it for a night, Chu Zhongtian finally decided to accept the invitation.

It’s not because someone who knows the best about the team is an assistant coach for himself, but because Chu Zhongtian decided to challenge him once. He was a person who likes challenges very much. It was a challenge to lead the team to upgrade to Wimbledon Athletics, so it’s nothing to join other challenges in this challenge. I just accept it together. If I can successfully challenge as a player and head coach, that sense of accomplishment will be greater than now.

After following Mourinho for several seasons, he also felt that being a head coach is a very interesting thing. He also had this plan after retirement. Be a head coach.

Just treat this as an internship opportunity... The next day, Chu Zhongtian called Samuelson and said that he was willing to accept the arrangements of the board. When Russell left the team, he served as the acting head coach until Russell came back.

Samuelson didn't expect Chu Zhongtian to accept it-he thought Chu Zhongtian would refuse, just like he almost never attends board meetings and just concentrates on playing football. If he is a head coach, he obviously can't concentrate on playing football. When he received Chu Zhongtian's call, he was mentally prepared and was about to hear Chu Zhongtian reject the invitation, so that he could re-convince Stonefield as the head coach. He was still more inclined to let Stonefield, who knows the team best, serve as the head coach... But since Chu Zhongtian has agreed now, then he can only let him be the head coach... Of course, it is not completely impossible to let Chu Zhongtian be the head coach. At least Wimbledon's fans will be happy to see this scene.

Chu Zhongtian just celebrated his 35th birthday. It is not an exaggeration to be a head coach in today's European football. The head coach is no longer something that only an old man in his fifties can do.

Porto's head coach Boas led the team to the "triple-champion" when he was 33 years old.

The only question is his player status. Will this make many people wonder if Chu Zhongtian really has the time and energy to train the team after becoming the head coach, think about the team's tactics, and study opponents... Can he become a real head coach, rather than a "fake head coach" who has the title of head coach but actually gives the assistant coach the power to take over and have all the work?

※※Russell was not too surprised to learn that it was Chu Zhongtian who became the team's head coach. He just called to congratulate Chu Zhongtian.

"I think it's good for you to be the head coach. Since it was recommended by Alvin, I believe his judgment. Do it well, Chu! When I come back, we will upgrade together!"

After handing over the work, Russell said goodbye to all players during training.

"This is a temporary farewell," he said to the somewhat surprised players. Before that, he and the club's senior management kept their father away from the car tightly, and no one knew, so now the players suddenly knew that the head coach was leaving the team, and were all surprised.

"Because there are some things at home, I need to go back to deal with them, so... well. In the future when I am not here, Chu Lai will be the interim head coach!"

After he finished speaking, a group of players were in an uproar. After knowing that Russell was leaving, everyone knew that a new head coach would definitely be produced. Many people thought it should be assistant coach Alvin Stonefield, but unexpectedly it was Chu Zhongtian, who was also a player... Russell waved to Chu Zhongtian among the players and signaled him to come up.

Then he pushed Chu Zhongtian to all the players: "From today, Chu will be everyone's head coach. I believe everyone is familiar with him, and he is not unfamiliar with you. This is the best result. I hope the team can maintain stability. Let me say a few words, the new head coach."

Chu Zhongtian refused, and said to everyone: "I hope Russell will come back soon. I made an agreement with him to upgrade together. So everyone, we have to work hard on our own during this period. Although Russell is gone, our goal has not changed. We will upgrade!"

He pointed at Alvin Stonefield again: "Thanks to Alvin for his recommendation, you think you have the talent to coach the team, which will make me work harder. I hope that before Russell comes back, this team will be a whole and have a good ranking in the league standings, thank you!"

His "inauguration speech" was not long, very short, and it ended in a few words. This made many players feel confident that Chu Zhongtian could be a good head coach - many head coaches were talking nonsense for a long time, and no one knew what they were going to say, and some people could make everyone understand his thoughts in just one or two sentences.

Chu Zhongtian was concise and did not talk nonsense, which was quite good.

※※※Russell left the team, and the club officially announced the decision on the website. The article revealed the reason why he left the team temporarily - of course there was no detailed explanation, just saying that there was something at his home.

As for what is specific, the universal paparazzi has already dug up.

"Alai Russell's father was in a car accident in the United States and is still in a coma. Russell's departure is obviously related to this..."

What is even more shocking is the fact that Chu Zhongtian succeeded as the team's acting head coach.

"...I was simply shocked! How many identities does Chu have? Now? First, he owns a professional football club in his country, and secondly he is a successful businessman. Even in Wimbledon Athletic Club, he is already a director of the club, an assistant coach of the first team, and then a player. Now on this basis, he will become the team's head coach... I really doubt whether the thirty-five-year-old has such energy?"

"...It's not that players cannot be head coaches. There are many such examples in the football world, especially in low-level leagues. But there is a key point. These players who are head coaches are veterans who rarely play games in the team. They may retire after a season, so even if they are head coaches, it will not affect the team's normal performance. But Chu is different. He is still the core of Wimbledon's Athletics. If he is head coaching, who will do the core of the team? If he is head coaching, who will do the core of the team? The role and performance methods of the head coach and the team's core in the game are different. How should he resolve this contradiction?"

"Wimbledon Athletics really intends to completely squeeze Chu out... He has all the players, directors, and head coaches. So what else do you need to do?"

"To be honest, I am not optimistic about Chu, the new identity of the head coach. Although he is an excellent player, an excellent player does not mean an excellent head coach. Secondly, he will definitely not be able to divide more energy. Being a head coach is very busy. Believe me, Chu. You cannot complete so many identities alone. Although you have been running your own business and playing football in the past. But this time it is completely different..."

"... Actually, I think Wimbledon Athletic Club does this entirely to satisfy the wishes of the fans. In fact, Chu must be a name-based person. The person who really exercises the power of the head coach is the assistant coach Alvin Stonefield. You should know that he is the person who knows the team best in the club..."

Voices emerged after Wimbledon Athletic Club announced the candidate for interim head coach.

Soon Chu Zhongtian had a head-on confrontation with these voices.

At the team's regular press conference every Wednesday, he attended the press conference as the head coach for the first time, and the players he brought were Kevin Clark.

He already knew what problems he would encounter, so he called Kevin Clark over to let the reporters know the team's support for him so that they would not then fabricate some false articles to destroy the atmosphere in the team's internal locker room.

Chu Zhongtian was very calm when he attended a press conference as the head coach for the first time. In fact, it was nothing. He had participated in many press conferences. This time he just changed his title. He was still him. What's the point of making a fuss about?

At the press conference, many reporters raised doubts about his coaching team. He mainly focused on whether he had the energy to do two identities at the same time; if he had no coaching experience, he directly served as the team's head coach; and whether the specific work would be handed over to assistant coach Alvin Stonefield, who was just a few aspects of the name.

But the most thing is to ask him whether he has the confidence to lead the team and whether he has the ability to lead the team to upgrade... For these questions, Chu Zhongtian's answer was as concise as he delivered a speech in front of the players: "Although I was the first time as a head coach, although I have never had this experience before. But as a player, I know a truth - football is played, not by saying it. So I will only answer all my doubts about me with practical actions. I think everyone can judge whether I have the ability to lead the team forward from the results of the actual game."

Kevin Clark expressed support for the new head coach on behalf of the players: "Everyone is happy that Chu was able to be our head coach. We know each other very well and played together for half a season, which helped us work together..."

A reporter asked him if he was worried that Chu Zhongtian had no coaching experience. This was a naked attempt to sow the relationship between Chu Zhongtian and him.

Kevin Clark replied: "Chu has worked with many famous coaches. He used to be a coach when he was at Hoffenheim. He had a very good relationship with Mourinho in Real Madrid. So I think it's not important for him if there is no experience..."

The media refused to give in: "Can you be able to become an excellent head coach by working with famous coaches? Wimbledon's Athletics needs to be upgraded this season. At this critical moment, is it appropriate to put your treasure on a completely inexperienced novice?"

Clark replied: "I didn't make the decision of the club, so you have to ask Mr. Chairman. I think Chu is right about the others, and the results tell everything. Whether he is suitable for coaching, let the results speak."

Seeing that the smell of gunpowder became stronger and stronger, the press officer simply announced in advance that the press conference had ended, which aroused protests from reporters.

Chu Zhongtian stood up to help the press officer to rescue the siege.

"I said it before, let the results speak. So there is no need to rush to criticize me now. When the team's performance is not good, you can criticize me in your own media. If I see articles criticizing me and doubting me tomorrow, then if the team can successfully upgrade after the end of this season, I hope that all the media that criticized me will publish an open letter apologizing to me and the Wimbledon Athletics team in a prominent position. What do you think of my proposal?"

A group of reporters didn't expect Chu Zhongtian would say such words, and they looked at each other.

Chu Zhongtian did not use swear words, and his tone was not fierce, as if he was not angry because of the media's doubts. But they all forgot that Chu Zhongtian is the person who cannot tolerate others underestimating him. If you question his coaching ability, you just look down on him. If you look down on him, he will give you a good look.

"I'll give you time to consider it. If you accept my proposal, you can criticize and attack me in your own media tomorrow. Don't worry, I won't write articles to scold you back and forth. I am accustomed to taking action and speaking with actions."

After saying that, Chu Zhongtian and Kevin Clark left the press conference.

The club's press officer looked at the reporters who had not yet been stunned. Chu Zhongtian's words were really relieved.

But...well, what if the team cannot upgrade...oh, I can't think about this question, absolutely not!

The press officer shook his head vigorously.

※※※"Hahahaha!" Emily placed the newspaper in her hand on the table and smiled happily: "Obviously, they didn't take your words seriously!"

Chu Zhongtian's face was not very good: "Are you really too polite to them..."

In front of them, the newspapers published the events at yesterday's press conference in large sections, and without exception, they criticized Chu Zhongtian, which could be called "bombardment".

Many people directly said that Chu Zhongtian was too arrogant.

"...Don't think that being a player is successful, you can be an equally successful head coach! You should know that in the coaching world, you are nothing!"

"...What I'm writing this article now means that I'm willing to take Chu's bet. We will know the answer in half a season. I think I'm going to win... We are not afraid of newcomers, we are afraid of arrogant newcomers. Under the leadership of such a person, there is no suspense about what achievements this team can achieve..."

"After this season, everyone will find that Russell's departure from the team was a turning point in this season. Wimbledon Athletics was already in an upward stage, but as soon as he left like this, the team's prospects were unpredictable..."

These media completely forget how they derogated the young head coach when Russell was in office. The media is so forgetful.

"Okay, don't pay attention to them. You are right. Talk with your grades. When you can win, no one dares to say anything that is not a word. Think about Mourinho." Emily finished laughing and said to Chu Zhongtian.

It’s a joke to joke about your husband, and you really have to support him. If even his wife doesn’t support her husband, who else can he expect?

In order to increase the credibility of their speech, these media also went to interview some Wimbledon Athletics fans. The fans also had two attitudes about Chu Zhongtian being the head coach. One was happiness and support, and the other was cautious optimism. Regarding this cautious optimism, the media explained that "of course they would not directly oppose Chu as the head coach. After all, Chu still has a high prestige among Wimbledon Athletics fans. If they directly oppose, more people will come out to oppose them..."

At the same time, Chinese media also reported on their respective positions that Wimbledon's temporary coaching change. Chu Zhongtian became the team's head coach, which surprised many Chinese fans and reporters.

This means that Chu Zhongtian’s mission is much heavier than before.

They were all worried whether Chu Zhongtian could handle so many roles.

Anyway, most people are not optimistic about Chu Zhongtian coaching the team. Everyone thinks that Chu Zhongtian can play a very important role as a player. But what will he do as a head coach?

As a player, he has received almost all the honors he can win. He is a well-deserved star. Even just appearing, he can make his opponent frightened. But as a head coach, his resume is blank and he is a completely newcomer. In this cruel and realistic world, such a newcomer is simply too easy to become a stepping stone for others... "A successful player may not necessarily become a successful head coach. We have seen this example many times before. It can even be called the 'law' to some extent. So can Chu Zhongtian break such a law? This time, just like he played on the court, he also shoulders heavy responsibilities. As a player, he has never disappointed us before. As a head coach, will he or not?"

This is what the "World Football" column of China Central Television Sports Channel said in the special program discussing Chu Zhongtian's transformation into a head coach.
Chapter completed!