Football: Starting with managing Manchester United

"First of all, I must say that Manchester United has never been a team lacking in heritage or foundation, even if their performance is fluctuating temporarily."

"The team has core players like Wayne, Rio, and Michael, as well as young players like Januzaj, which gives us the confidence to make quick adjustments."

"The current problem is still the compatibility of the tactical system and the disruption of the team's rhythm."

"Perhaps David was too eager to achieve results, so his tactical adjustments were very radical, completely overturning the previous rhythm."

"The players have been passively adapting. It's not that they lack ability, but they're playing awkwardly. The attacking link-up in the front is broken, and the defensive coordination in the back is gone."

"Even the fluctuations in the form of individual players, when magnified, can affect the confidence of the entire team."

Zhang Yang found the answer in the two sets of memories.

Woodward and other executives nodded in satisfaction.

Zhang Yang then continued, "As long as we bring the tactics back to what the players are familiar with, clarify everyone's position and role, and restore everyone's confidence in winning, the club will soon be back to where it should be."

"I spent a long time at the club, and I also learned from Sir Alex Ferguson. I understand these players and the way Manchester United plays."

Zhang Yang stopped there.

He believes that Giggs has short legs, Allardy refuses to take over, and that Manchester United will most likely be handed over to him as a mess.

So as long as you achieve results.

Are you still worried that temporary coaches won't be able to become permanent?

"Zhang, you're right. Let's discuss it and we'll let you know as soon as possible."

Woodward did not announce the results on the spot.

Again.

He is a businessman.

Manchester United's management has differing opinions on the selection of a head coach.

Like the Woodward and Glazer families, they focused on short-term results and business stability, ensuring that no major crises occurred during their tenure.

Sir Alex Ferguson, on the other hand, hopes that the interim manager can continue Manchester United's tradition.

So when Zhang Yang returned to the youth team training ground.

They had already reached a consensus.

Soon, a temporary head coach contract was sent to Zhang Yang's email, which he opened and carefully reviewed.

This is a short-term, temporary coaching agreement, not a full-time, long-term contract.

normal.

Moreover, the contract is only for a little over a month, which is until the end of the Premier League season.

Responsible for the team's tactical planning, starting lineup selection, on-field command, and daily training arrangements for the remainder of the Premier League season, with direct decision-making power over first-team player rotation and youth academy player promotion.

Represent the club at pre-match press conferences, post-match interviews, and other official media events to maintain the club's brand image.

These are his duties and rights.

Zhang Yang scrolled down to see more, revealing a monthly salary of £75,000, plus ranking bonuses, winning streak bonuses, Champions League qualification bonuses, and more.

They are all average or even on the low side.

The most important thing is the renewal terms.

If Manchester United finishes in the top six of the Premier League, the contract will be automatically renewed.

The penalty for breach of contract was quite substantial.

It seems they don't have high hopes for themselves.

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On the morning of April 15, 2014, a news item on Manchester United's official website shocked the entire English football world.

Manchester United have officially confirmed the appointment of U21 head coach Zhang Yang as the club's interim head coach until the end of the season.

The Sun: Who is the biggest beneficiary of Giggs' broken legs?

The Guardian: Moyes' tenure at Manchester United has ended in failure, and Chinese coach Zhang Yang has become the interim manager. Will he be able to save Manchester United or leave in disgrace?

Sky Sports: Is Zhang Yang, who has never coached in a top league, trustworthy?

Chinese fans were also shocked.

Fewer and fewer Chinese players are playing abroad, and their performance has been declining in recent years.

Unexpectedly, Chinese coaches have entered top clubs first.

However, when they thought of Dong Fangzhuo, they all became pessimistic.

Dongqiudi: Manchester United appoints Zhang Yang as interim head coach; Chinese people are back in Manchester!

Public opinion was in complete chaos.

Some mocked, some cheered.

Some lamented, "Manchester United's doom has come," while others exclaimed, "Chinese coaches are amazing!" and still others urged Zhang Yang to buy more Chinese players.

Zhang Yang isn't that free.

He needs to get the coaching staff on board before the players return from their vacation.

The bright sunlight streamed through the window and shone warmly on Zhang Yang's face.

He wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth.

I just had a dream that he managed Manchester United for many years and replicated Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils dynasty.

Manchester United are even planning to erect a statue in his honor.

Looking out the window at the blue sky and white clouds, the weather in Manchester is lovely.

Wearing the sports uniform that the club issued to him when he was in the youth team, he vainly looked at himself in the mirror.

I'm about the same as I used to be.

He went downstairs and drove his red Ford Fiesta.

The chassis tuning is good, but it's a bit stiff, especially when going over bumps.

I turned on the radio while the light was red.

"Manchester United has gone mad, hiring a manager with no playing experience and purely academic background. This doesn't fit Manchester United's history!"

"Even though his performance in the youth teams was decent, you have to remember, this is the English Premier League!"

"Manchester United still have five league games to play. If they can get enough points, they still have a chance to break into the Champions League zone!"

"In the end, they entrusted their fate to a young man!"

The exaggerated British tunes on the radio were unpleasant to listen to, so Zhang Yang turned off the radio and continued driving.

Twenty minutes later he arrived at the Carrington training ground.

The road leading to the base is lined with lush oak trees and western red cedar trees, which are said to be able to block PM2.5.

"protest!"

Several fans were holding up a banner at the entrance that read: OUT!

The front was covered with black spray paint, but judging from the exposed letters, it should be Moyes's name.

Is this a case of someone who wouldn't even make a new banner for himself?

Zhang Yang ignored them. The parking system recognized his license plate, and after the gear lever rose, he drove straight in.

He was very familiar with the Carrington training ground.

Although the position is different now, following the old habits should work, right?

He instinctively walked toward his original office and saw Warren Joyce near the door.

He joked, "Hey Zhang, your office is over there. Hopefully you don't come back, or I'll have to go down there again."

Thank you for your blessings.

Zhang Yang shrugged.

Yesterday, he sent an email to the coaching staff and glanced down at the watch on his left wrist.

I arrived at the office at 8:15.

Moyes's things have been cleared away.

Zhang Yang stood in front of the wall of honor, which contained only the Premier League U21 Best Coach award and a few other awards of little value.

Standing here, he felt a strong urge.

Zhang Yang wasn't so immature as to say it out loud; he kept it to himself and continued to move towards his goal.

That's fine.

He arrived at the tactical meeting room on time at 8:30.

Several people were already seated inside.

Strength and conditioning coach Tony Stradwick, assistant coach Phil Neville, tactical analyst Steve Lund...

The men Moyes brought followed him.

That's all that's left.

When he was promoted to the first team, he also brought his team with him.

For example, his assistant coach Chris Woods, with whom he has a good working relationship.

"Let's talk about the team's situation first."

Zhang Yang looked at Chris Woods.

In this room.

Only Chris Woods shares his interests.