116. Farewell Dinner
Wen Sheng felt reassured after the matter of the coaching certificate was resolved.
Hodgson was also the star of the night. After all, he was the Premier League's Coach of the Year. No matter how good Wen Sheng was, he never beat Chris Hughton. Hughton was the Championship's Coach of the Year. Wen Sheng also voted for his opponent on his behalf.
A sacred vote.
Southgate and Wen Sheng were left chatting. Southgate is also a head coach, but he is not as awesome as Wen Sheng.
In 2006, he worked for Middlesbrough as a player and coach. This year, Southgate relegated Middlesbrough. He may not be the heaviest responsible, but he must bear the blame.
So at the end of this season, he was dismissed as coach by Middlesbrough. He once dreamed of returning to Crystal Palace. After all, Wen Sheng was only the interim head coach, but now he was watching Wen Sheng lead the team to win the FA Cup.
Champion, Southgate knew that there was nothing he could do.
He is indeed just wishful thinking. Although he is a famous star of the team, his weight cannot compare with Wen Sheng's status in the hearts of the fans. What's more, saying that he is deeply rooted in Croydon is not a description of him, it is almost a description of Wen Sheng.
If Hodgson competes with Wen Sheng for the Crystal Palace coach position, he should be able to overwhelm Wen Sheng, but how can Hodgson return to Crystal Palace, at least not now.
Wen Sheng didn't know what Southgate was thinking. He wanted to invite Southgate to his team, but then he thought about it. Southgate is a former head coach and he must not be willing to condescend. He also
Just think about it.
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The parade on May 31st was held in the afternoon. It can be said that the whole city of Croydon turned out. It is undeniable that not everyone is a Crystal Palace fan, but the excitement of these people is not much different from that in China.
Wen Sheng and the others were sitting on the open-top bus, moving at almost a snail's pace. The players were excitedly showing off the FA Cup trophy.
The lively day passed like this. In the evening, Wen Sheng invited the whole team to have dinner. He was rich.
FA Cup and promotion bonuses, although Parish mentioned a total amount, are actually divided into two parts, one is to reward the coaching staff, and the other is to reward the players.
The head coach Wen Sheng and the three captains were consulted on the distribution plan. Wen Sheng then received the most rewards, much more than the players.
Therefore, it is not a problem to invite everyone to a meal. In fact, there is no need to invite everyone, but Wen Sheng, as the soul of a Chinese, still pays attention to a "easy to get together and easy to go"!
It can be said that Wen Sheng's dinner today was prepared for many players who are about to leave. Previously, for the sake of unity and harmony before the war, we could not say anything about breaking up. But now that the war is over, Wen Sheng does not want to hide anything from anyone.
I have to say what I have to say to give everyone a mental preparation.
He knows that many stupid boys are still immersed in the fantasy that I can go to the Premier League, but it is time to burst their fantasy.
This is professional football!
Bringing these stupid boys to play in the Premier League, let alone Wen Sheng, he won't have confidence even if Ferguson comes.
Of course, we can't say it at the beginning. After everyone has eaten and drank, Wen Sheng picked up the red wine glass and made a summary.
"First of all, I am very grateful for this time. I am very happy to work with you! I am very proud to achieve incredible achievements with you! Thank you everyone!"
The players seemed to have a premonition that something was about to happen, and they all waited quietly for the next step.
"Our team was established after I took over the team. Relegation was the first hill we set, and we successfully climbed it. The FA Cup and promotion were the second hill we set, and we also succeeded.
We have reached the top! Today is both the end and the beginning. We will have new goals next season, and there will be higher mountains waiting for us to conquer, but not everyone can keep up with our team.
, some people will stay and some people will leave! Do you understand what I mean?!"
The good mood of having dinner together suddenly disappeared. Everyone was a little bored, especially the young players, who had not appeared a few times at all.
They had always been uneasy, but now they were simply given a real hammer by Wen Sheng.
"I like to communicate with you directly, I don't like to deceive!" Wen Sheng also doesn't like this feeling of separation, but I really have to say that it takes courage to speak face to face, at least he has the courage.
"I also hope that some of you can understand my decision. I will always be proud to have worked with you!"
It was a happy meal, but the ending was not so happy. The old people actually didn't care. They were used to seeing farewells, but the young guys felt quite uncomfortable.
Wen Sheng was also a little depressed. Lawrence pulled him and asked him to have a few more drinks. Wen Sheng agreed casually. Maybe it would be good to get drunk. When he wakes up tomorrow, it will be a new day.
Several members of the coaching staff accompanied him to the bar.
"Daniel, you don't need to be so sentimental! Many people could have predicted that this day would happen!" Deli and Wen Sheng clinked the bottles and drank the entire bottle of beer.
"I know, I understand! But thinking about being together for so long, it's still a little uncomfortable!" Wen Sheng drank a bottle of wine without ceremony and placed the bottle heavily on the table.
"You still have a lot of things to do?! I can't tolerate your sadness! By the way, what does your contract say? Are there any changes?!" Matt comforted.
"Oh, yes! It's still up in the air whether I will continue to work here, and I'm going to say this to everyone today?!" Thinking of Contract Wen Sheng, he felt that tonight's dinner was actually a bit funny.
"I've heard Parrish's promise at least ten times, and I don't think there are any changes!" Dery laughed.
"Yeah, I've heard it several times too!" Joey also chimed in.
"Okay! Of course my own wish is to stay, but it depends on how far Pini and Parrish have discussed it. I have my own conditions for staying! You all know it!" As a member of his own team, Wen
Sheng didn't hide anything from the four of them. He had already discussed his conditions with several of his partners.
Then it depends on how Zahavi and Parish talk about it. They all understand it in Delhi, but this is the progress?!
"I don't know either! If there is any news, Pini will definitely inform me! He has always wanted to wait until after the finals to start negotiations, and now I guess he will hurry up!" Wen Sheng said about the current situation.
After finishing speaking, the five of them took a few sips of wine.
"Matt, what are your plans?!" Wen Sheng suddenly asked.
"I?!"
"I mean, what are your thoughts now? If I am still the head coach next season, you have two options. One is to be a player-coach, and the second is to retire and become a full-time coach directly!" Wen Sheng explained.
"Matt, you can think about it carefully!" Hawking suggested, "Don't rush to a conclusion!"
"No, it's nothing to think about!" Lawrence shook his head, "Actually, I've thought about it the past few days. Back injury is a long-standing problem of mine. I injured my thigh again in yesterday's game. If I continue like this, I will become a cripple.
Forget it! Forget it, I’d better retire!”
"If you don't dislike my working ability, I will continue to stay!" Lawrence smiled and patted Wen Sheng on the shoulder.
"This old guy is so shameless, just say it clearly if you want to stay!" Wen Sheng scolded with a smile, and then said seriously: "It would be great if you could help me full-time! I feel that it is a pleasure to work with you! You guys also
You have helped me a lot! If it weren’t for you, it would be hard for me to imagine where I am today!”
"This sounds interesting to me! I think we still deserve it!" Hawking looked at the several guys and laughed.
"It's just a pain for me, but he actually has a girlfriend! I don't even have time to fall in love, and all the girls run away!" Joey felt aggrieved.
Several people burst into laughter. It was very hard working with Wen Sheng, and everyone worked a lot of overtime.
"Qiao, don't complain! You also know that the team will definitely be expanded next season. You can have two more helpers, and it will never be as hard as now!" Wen Sheng comforted, he felt that he was really a little sorry.
Chapter completed!