Mr_Raiden

For ten years, Ethan Carter was cursed.

No matter which club he coached, he never won a single match. The world called him “The Cursed Coach.” Fans ridiculed him. Players disrespected him. The media destroyed him.

But on one fateful night, his Bundesliga team—the weakest in the league—was leading 1-0 against a footballing giant.

Ninety minutes. One last chance. The biggest upset of the season.

The final whistle blew.

Victory.

His first-ever win. The curse was broken.

And then… his heart stopped.

When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in Germany anymore.

He was in a run-down office with peeling wallpaper and a broken desk. His hands were thinner. His face was different.

A small nameplate sat in front of him:

 Jake Wilson – Head Coach, Bradford FC (Fifth-Tier League) 

Before he could even process what had happened, a glowing screen appeared before his eyes.

[Ding! The Coaching System Has Activated!]

Now, armed with a system that grants real-time tactical analysis, scouting reports, player growth insights, and legendary tactics, Ethan—now Jake—has a second chance.

From a forgotten, unknown club to the top of world football—can he use the system to become the greatest coach in history?

He was once the most mocked coach in the world.

Now, he will become unstoppable.

Because this time… he refuses to lose.




Disclaimer

The Coaching System is a work of fiction. All characters, teams, events, and organizations depicted in this story are purely fictional or used fictitiously. While the novel is inspired by real-world football mechanics, tactics, and leagues, it does not represent any real-life football clubs, managers, or players.

The Coaching System

February 3 – Bradford City vs. Gillingham (Home) [Win 2-1]

The atmosphere at Valley Parade was electric. The fans knew how crucial every game was now—Bradford sat second in the table, but the margin was razor-thin. A single misstep could push them into the playoff spots.

This was also a special match. It marked Kang Min-jae's debut.

The South Korean center-back had joined in January, and now was the moment to prove why Jake had fought so hard to sign him.

From the opening whistle, Min-jae made an immediate impact. His presence in the backline was commanding, barking orders, winning headers, stepping into tackles. Within the first 10 minutes, he had already bullied Gillingham's striker off the ball twice.

Lukas Novak opened the scoring in the 24th minute, finishing off a cutback from Jamie Collins. But Gillingham responded before halftime with a scrappy goal after a defensive mix-up between Taylor and Barnes.

February & March: Fighting for Promotion