The Young Lion

Aldridge roughly understood what Barnett meant by the important things mentioned earlier.

After the dinner was over and everyone parted, Aldridge didn't say anything more. Regardless of Barnett and Blaise's tentative or straightforward inquiries, he said in a cautious tone that he would go home and think about it.

He was well aware of his position in Barnett's heart, once he opened his mouth, it might make Barnett make a quick decision.

On the way back to the villa in the suburbs, Melanie yawned heavily from the exhaustion of the journey. She leaned on the seat and turned her head to stare at Aldrich who was thinking about something while driving.

Your cousin wants to be promoted. What does that have to do with you? Even your elder brother made a special trip to show up. I think it's a big deal.

Aldrich stretched out a hand to pinch her face, sighed softly: It's not as simple as you think, things can't just look at the surface.

Melanie held his palm, put half of her face in his palm, closed her eyes comfortably, and said indifferently, Is it complicated?

Well, my elder brother's idea is very simple. He wants the Hall family to become the top celebrity family in the UK. It can't just be rich. Even if I won the knighthood from the royal family two months ago, this is also considered Nothing, Blaise is a member of our big family, and my elder brother wants to support his development in the political field, maybe it won't be obvious in the short term, but in the long run, my elder brother is really ambitious.

Melanie smiled and said, Blaze is still a mayor at the age of 30. What can he do in the future by himself? By the way, show me your medal.

Uh, it's in the apartment. Another day.

The Knight's Medal was awarded to him by the British royal family in recognition of his achievements in leading the English team in the Champions League. This honor is not equal to football achievements. It’s not that Aldridge will definitely be honored if he wins the Champions League, but the positive impact he has continuously created over the years and the influence he has brought to British society. The team’s winning the Champions League is just an opportunity.

Aldrich was still thinking about his thoughts while driving, no matter if it was a family or a consortium, anyone with strong capital. The field of political contacts cannot be avoided. Barnett deliberately brought Blaize in front of Aldrich today. Is it because Blaize doesn't want to be mayor anymore?

If it is. That's no different from what Melanie said: make a fuss out of a molehill.

To support a small member of parliament to climb up, the lower the level,

It can be piled up by money, but it has reached a certain level. Money is just basic security.

Behind the ballot politics is the money war. Candidates who have more campaign funds behind them can create greater influence and get more votes.

What Barnett wants to invest in is politics, and he specifically pointed out that Blaize is a small member of the Conservative Party. It is obvious that the other party is considering whether to become a behind-the-scenes campaign sponsor of the Conservative Party.

In fact, Barnett doesn't have many choices, because the Labor Party has just come to power, and it is the time of prosperity. At this time, he ran to the door to gain relations with the Labor Party, even if it cost a lot of money. It's just icing on the cake, but investing in the Conservative Party now is different. Of course, there are measures to avoid risks. European betting companies will open the market for political campaigns. As long as they place some bets on their opponents, no matter what the result is, at least the loss will be minimized.

When Aldrich drove home, Melanie was already asleep. He carefully carried her back to the villa, and then they took a shower together, and then went to bed.

An idea kept lingering in his mind.

In the middle of the night, he got out of bed, went to the balcony to smoke a cigarette, and then took out his phone to call Barnett.

The eldest brother had already fallen asleep, and it took a long time to answer the phone, but the voice was normal.

It's so late, there must be something important, let's talk.

If you want to back Blaise to make a difference in politics, go find someone.

Who are you looking for? A big shot in Downing Street?

No, if I remember correctly, he has orthodox royal blood. I don't know how he is doing now, but you can bet on him. This person is named Cameron.

Is Cameron a first name or a last name? What about a full name?

I forgot.

Aldrich, I don't understand, you can't even remember a person's name, but let me gamble on him.

Anyway, he should be a member of the Conservative Party. Well, I'm going to bed, good night.

Aldridge hung up the phone.

He still remembers the name of the future British Prime Minister, but how could he know where this guy is now.

But it is not difficult to find a person with orthodox royal blood in the UK. Although the royal family has only a symbolic meaning, it still needs face. Therefore, Princess Diana’s death has also been accused by conspiracy theories as a black hand of the royal family.

Aldrich stood on the balcony and looked up at the starry sky. The stars are densely covered with stars and the stars are shining brightly. It will be more than ten years before Cameron takes office. However, investing in politics must be a long-term investment. The longer the time, the stronger the alliance barrier. Moreover, before Cameron enters Downing Street, he will inevitably become the leader of the Conservative Party. Big figures like party whips are also powerful. If you don't make mistakes, you will be able to go smoothly.

Just like he discovered football superstars in advance, the development of the family business can also take shortcuts in this way.

Now that he had thought of Cameron, Aldridge took out his mobile phone and sent a text message to Barnett.

Only two lines were written.

Germany, women, Merkel.

america, man, obama

Speaking of leading politicians in Europe and the United States, Aldrich only remembers these three in the future. Cameron is because of his youth, and Merkel is because of being a woman. Needless to say, Obama, the leading brother of the US Empire, has always been ranked among the top three in the global power list. Characters, who doesn't know?

It's not that Aldridge doesn't know people like Blair and Bush. It's useless to know, it's the same with football, everyone knows famous football stars. Do you need to say it?

After calming down, Aldrich returned to the bedroom, but Melanie woke up. She sat on the bed, half of the suspenders of her silk pajamas fell on her elbows, she stared at Aldrich helplessly and asked, Do you miss me? ?”

Aldridge made a standing start, smiled and said, My answer. Here it comes.

After saying that, he rushed two steps and threw himself on the bed. Melanie leaned back and screamed. Then Aldrich was crushed under him

The next day, the team was on holiday for half a day, and Aldridge went shopping with Melanie early in the morning. In fact, neither of them was a shopaholic. Shopping is all about relaxing. There are many parks with beautiful scenery in London. When they are together, they often walk in the park hand in hand like an old couple.

After lunch, Melanie wanted to go back to Liverpool to reunite with her family, while Aldrich had a job. The two spent a long time in the airport waiting hall before parting reluctantly.

While driving to the club, Aldridge received a call from an unknown person.

Hello, Aldrich Hall. Who is this?

Aldrich, how are you doing?

Aldridge heard the voice. He asked with some hesitation: Mr. Bobby Robson?

yes.

Oh, I've been fine recently. I heard that you're going to coach in the Netherlands again. Congratulations.

Bobby Robson returned to Eindhoven, he was regarded as a firefighter, Eindhoven summer player supermarket opened, Zenden, Cocu and other generals were swept away by the European powers, his life should be difficult, but the old coach I have seen all the big winds and waves, and I should be able to live with the situation.

Hehe, I called you because I wanted to ask you something.

Oh, tell me.

Millwall is looking for a first-team manager and an assistant manager, isn't that right?

Yes, two of my assistants left over the summer, and there are vacancies in the coaching position now.

I recommend someone to you, I hope you can agree to use him, this person is a bit young, but I think, with your style, this is not a problem.

A person appeared in Aldrich's mind, and he smiled and said, Is it Mourinho? If he is willing to come to Millwall, he will be hired directly without an interview.

Huh? Jose? No, he has a job in Barcelona, ​​I'm not talking about him.

what?

Aldridge was confused.

Come to Millwall as a coach, Bobby Robson personally recommended him, and said he was young.

Aldridge only thought of Mourinho.

Does Magic Bird like to stay in Barcelona?

Oh, so what's the name of the person you recommended?

Villas-Boas. He was my assistant four years ago, when he was 17 years old. He is 21 years old this year. He didn't come to the Netherlands with me. His dream is to lead the team as a coach. Coach, I think that if he goes to study with you, it will be of great help to him in the future. Of course, he will definitely be able to complete 100% of the work you arrange for him. Regardless of his young age, his understanding of football is far beyond peers.

Aldridge also remembered now, the feeling is Boas.

Mourinho's juniors are all coaches or assistants who initially followed Robson.

Looking at Boas from the perspective of more than ten years later, objectively speaking, it is remarkable.

Although he failed to prove himself in the mainstream league giants and first-tier teams, he is young. Considering his age, it is already remarkable that he can stand as the head coach of the Premier League, and he is still an inexperienced player. Head coach, this is similar to Aldridge.

Boas, um, I know, let him come and come over to be the coach of the first team. We have a lot of young people here, and the atmosphere is very good. At least he doesn't have to worry about the pressure brought by his age.

Hehe, great, I will let him go to Millwall to formally apply for a job.

Aldridge then chatted with Robson for a few more words, then hung up the phone, and soon, he came to the club.

In no hurry to go to the training ground, he first went to the personnel department to inquire about the application information.

Millwall is recruiting talents, and there are many self-recommendations. Even some coaches in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League also want to change jobs, but they will pass the information through the middleman instead of sending the cover letter to the door, otherwise if it is exposed Well, isn't it eating inside and outside?

Aldridge looked through the job resumes one by one, and sure enough he found Villas-Boas in it.

In fact, Boas's cover letter was delivered to the club the day before yesterday, and after two days of waiting for no news, Robson was invited to come forward.

He really wanted to study at Millwall. What Aldridge didn't know was that Boas almost regarded him as an idol.

Yes, the young coach who has never played football is almost the same as Boas. In addition, he has studied football knowledge since he was a child. It is not pie in the sky that Boas can become Robson's assistant at the age of 17. That is at the age of 17 The football knowledge accumulated and worked hard before helped him obtain such an opportunity.

Aldridge took out Boas's resume and gave it to the staff. The person who took the place after Thorop's departure chose Boas. He took down the recruitment information and replied to other applicants.

He started looking at another stack of cover letters, for the position of assistant coach, and Benitez's departure also needed a successor.

Flipping through the pages, Aldridge suddenly stopped. He saw a familiar name, and a name that was no stranger in European football.

Klinsmann! (to be continued...)