Ch 9 : A Chat With Scholes!

Raw in MTLNovel : "The Red Devils Successor"

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"Alex, are they gone?" Ferguson's wife, Cathy Ferguson, came downstairs. "Why didn't you talk more?"

"People are old and tired, and also they are busy." Ferguson looked at the direction outside the manor. It was summer. Although it was not early, it was not too dark, and he could still see far away.

"Is there a sense of accomplishment when you see them everywhere?" Cathy said softly.

"Yeah, these days I always think of the days when I won the Triple Crown in 1999. How young were these children at that time. Now they have actually retired and I have retired. Time really flow so fast. "

Cathy smiled: "You were Mr. Ferguson when you came and Sir Ferguson when you left. You have already earn so much."

"Supposedly, I should be content, but I still feel a little heartache when I see that child."

"You mean Tiger?"

"Yes." Ferguson nodded. "He is the best player in the '92 Class, if not for that damned injury, I'm sure he will out perform both Giggs and Beckham."

"But he has taken over your position now, which is also good." Cathy comforted her husband, "Have you taught him some coaching experience just now?"

"No, I didn't say anything. I told him to hold the league trophy for me and take the Champions League Trophy back."

Kathy was puzzled: "Why? I thought you called them today. One of the purposes is for Tiger?"

Ferguson looked out of the door of the manor, and at this time it gradually darkened: "Cathy, my thoughts have never been hidden from you. Yes, I called them today, indeed for Tiger. But I am not going to talk to him about my Coaching experience. Many people think that I am old and confused, and it is so easy to recommend Tiger to take over as Manchester United's coach. But I know for 16 years that Tiger has done very well in the youth team. He not only works hard, but also he has the talent for it. He has integrated his football talents into training young players and tactical arrangements. It is because of him that the youth team have continued to produced talents. The most important point is that he is an ambitious man, I see it clearly that day. After many considerations, I recommend him to take my place. "

Ferguson took a sip of water at this time, and continued with interest: "I called everyone today, not to teach Tiger how to coach the team. I believe that over time, he will do better than me. I deliberately call Tiger and the others today because I had prepared a gift and wanted to surprise him. And I believe he should have received the gift now. "

"Oh, a gift? Why didn't I see it?"

"My gift is not an object, but a person. Do you remember when I called Paul a few days ago?"

Kathy suddenly understood: "Did you let Paul ..."

Ferguson nodded: "Yes. Paul has no future plans for the time being. My vision is good for both Tiger and Paul."

Kathy exhaled deeply: "Your gift fr Tiger is really good ..."

"Thank you, Paul, what a great gift you have."

Tiger King turned a leather notebook in his hand, strong and light, the inner page has the blessings of all his '92 Class' teammates to Tiger King.

Scholes said as he drove: "It's good that the Captain likes it."

Tiger King was sitting in Scholes's car and was returning to Manchester. Along the way, Scholes handed Tiger King a notebook, saying it was a gift to congratulate him on becoming the Manchester United head coach.

"These messages were written by all of you?"

"Yes, while we're outside, I asked David and the others to write them." Scholes said, "You know, in the future, there are fewer and fewer opportunities for us to get together."

Tiger King suddenly remembered one thing: "I remember you are going to make a film of class '92 this summer?"

"Yes, just next month, we can have another party again," Scholes said happily. "Captain, go with us. The film of class '92 should not have a captain yet."

Tiger King smiled and shook his head: "They are filming you, Manchester United who later became the big star in class '92, instead of me who retired at the age of 18, I still don't go for fun."

Although Tiger King said this with a smile, Scholes still felt a little sad: "Captain ..."

Seeing Scholes like this, Tiger King comforted him: "Paul, everything is over, I no longer think about it, Success and Failure are apart of a man's journey. And you see me now, actually became the head coach of the club, this is also something I never thought of. "

"I believe you can do it, Captain." Scholes said firmly, "Your football talent is the strongest among us. I believe you will be able to continue the spirit of the Sire and continue to lead Manchester United to her next glory! "

"Thank you, I hope so too." Tiger King turned his head and looked out the window, the night fell, and he couldn't see too far away, but the lights were bright and the vicinity was clear.

Scholes suddenly said: "Captain, I have something to discuss with you."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Tiger King turned to look at Scholes.

Scholes still driving very seriously, quiet and steady, he said slowly: "Captain, you have just started, do you lack a coach?"

Hearing this sentence, Tiger King suddenly trembled from the co-pilot position. If he was not restrained by a seat belt, he should have hit his head: "Paul, do you intend to ..."

Scholes nodded: "I have just retired shortly and have no plans for the future. I want to return to Manchester United as a coach for a period of time to accumulate experience and see if I am suitable for this business."

"That's great, Paul!" Tiger King overjoyed. "If you were there to help me, the team will definitely be more powerful!"

There's a reason Tiger King's excitement. Scholes has been with Manchester United for more than 20 years and just retired half a month ago. His understanding of the team and his knowledge of the players are much better than Tiger King. If he is assisted by him the team's integration will be much faster and he can do more things with lesser effort. And Scholes is a rare world-class midfielder in football today. If he can guide the midfield players, he believe it will also be of great help.

So when he heard Scholes' words, Tiger King was so excited: "It's great! This is the best news I have heard since taking office, and I announce that the best signing this summer is you!"

Seeing that Tiger King is so happy, Scholes also showed a smile, he thought to himself: 'Sir, I will keep your entrustment to my heart, and I must help the captain overcome the thorns and continue the red glory of Manchester United!!'