Chapter 76: Changing the way of kicking and living
"...I know it's not easy. After all, you started out as an attacking midfielder. But it turns out that this road won't work. Some outside media think that frequent loan spells have worn away your aura, but I think you are in those positions."
Not everything is gained from the loan experience. Because those experiences of playing on loan to teams with different styles allow you to adapt to different tactical styles. At the same time, your diligence and tenacity are the qualities I value most. I think this is what makes you a great player.
An important factor in defensive midfield. So, think about it carefully, Jay, from the organizational midfielder you originally played to a defensive midfielder, I think that will be very beneficial to your future career."
Jay Adams thought back to what head coach Tony Clark said to him.
He remembered that he was completely shocked by the head coach's words, so much so that he didn't know how to answer the head coach. He could only say: "I have to think about it..."
Fortunately, head coach Clark did not press too hard, but said that he should really think about it. Anyway, the specific position to play will have to wait until the physical training phase is over. Now he still has time to think clearly.
But until now, Adams doesn't know what to think about it.
As a player who has been an organizing midfielder since his debut, Jay Adams has been trained since he was a child to be an organizing midfielder. He never thought of becoming a defensive midfielder.
The two are completely different.
Based on the training he has received, he does not think he can play well as a defensive midfielder.
He didn't understand what Tony Clark meant by saying this to him at first.
He originally thought that when he came to Leeds City, he would be a substitute for Peter Williams. He has also decided to accept his fate and be a substitute for a player six years younger than him.
Now I know that he is not actually here to play as a substitute.
Logically speaking, he should be happy not to be a substitute, but the current situation makes him not sure whether he should be happy or not.
Depending on what the head coach wants, he can actually accept this arrangement, or he can refuse. He just wants to play his best position. The team will not force him to accept the arrangement.
If you don’t accept this arrangement...
Adams figured he wouldn't stand a chance on this team.
Perhaps after one season, Leeds City will find a way to get rid of him, either on loan or outright transfer.
To be honest, he was tired of this wandering, gypsy-like life.
In the ten years since he started playing in the first team at London Bridge, including Leeds City, he has played for a total of seven teams. If you include the more than a year he missed due to injury.
, changing places almost every year.
Some people say that this kind of wandering without knowing where to stop next is a kind of romance, and it is also the surprise of life.
But Adams did not want such romance and surprise at all.
But if he accepts the coach's advice, it means his complete failure. He will never be able to stand out and succeed in the organizational midfielder, a position where everyone had high hopes for him.
It means that the efforts he and London Bridge have made in the past ten years are meaningless. They have done ten years of useless work.
This is also unacceptable to him...
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“Tony, do you think Adams will accept your suggestion?” Assistant coach Sam Landill is very concerned about the team’s new signings.
Because the team's lineup has undergone a major overhaul this season, the club has sold many players and introduced many new players.
If these new players are not integrated well enough with the team, it will cause the team's performance to be unstable, which may ultimately lead to the direct failure of Tony Clark's ambitious plan.
In addition to Ismail Kamara, Jay Adams is also an important part of Clark's plan.
"I don't know, Sam. Fortunately, we still have Vieira. If Adams really doesn't want to, there is no other way but to let Vieira continue to play the main role." Clark spread his hands.
"Well...it is really difficult for Adams to make this decision. After all, everyone...including himself thinks that he should be an organizing midfielder. His physical condition is not very good and he plays defense.
As for the midfielder... he's a little thinner." Randhir nodded.
"But on the other hand, he has experience in organizing midfielders, so he knows very well how a team should play if it wants to organize an offense. This allows him to be more targeted and predictable when defending," Clark said,
"Physically, although he is not as strong as Vieira, his running ability is better, his physical fitness is good, and his willpower is tenacious. It is also an indispensable ability for an excellent defensive midfielder."
"You have a point, Tony, but he still has to be willing to do it."
"Of course, if he doesn't want to, then let Vieira continue to play. But... I still hope that he can transform into a defensive midfielder. I think he has huge potential in this area. It can also improve our midfield and backfield.
The defensive intensity..."
As the head coach, Tony Clark is also a little helpless.
Although he knows that some things are good for the players themselves, if the players are unwilling to accept it, he can't do anything about it. He is not a world-famous coach yet, and he can't make the players do what he wants with just a word of his own.
From the effect.
Adams may have doubts about his own words, doubts about his ability and experience, and worries that he is deceiving him or talking nonsense...
There is no way around it. Tony Clark's reputation in his career is not outstanding, and he has not achieved anything outstanding since he became a coach. Leading Leeds City to avoid relegation in the Premier League last season was his most glorious experience.
It is really difficult to make a player as knowledgeable and experienced as Jay Adams believe what he said by just talking so empty-handed.
In a sense, Adams is already an old man, so naturally he is not as easy to fool as young people.
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Jay Adams met Ben Grist on the team.
He was happy because he and Grist had both played at the Hudders three seasons before he was loaned to the Hudders for a season by London Bridge, where they were teammates at the time.
Hoods was still in the Championship at that time and had not been promoted to the Premier League.
Grist is also Hudes’ main central defender.
“It’s nice to meet you, Jay.” Grist also looked very happy, “I didn’t expect that we could meet again in Leeds City.”
“Yes, Ben Hoods has been relegated, but you are still a Premier League player. This is something worth celebrating.”
Grist smiled honestly: "But to be honest, Jay, I don't know why I can still stay in the Premier League. You know, Hudes' performance last season... we conceded the most goals in the entire league.
As a member of the team's defense, I don't think I have the qualifications to be interested in Leeds City."
He did not get carried away because he avoided the fate of being relegated following Hudes.
“You were not the main player in Hudes last season, and the team conceding so many goals has nothing to do with you.” Adams encouraged him. “You arrived at the team before me, how do you feel?”
He wanted to get some information from his acquaintance Grist to help him make a decision.
Ever since he heard what the head coach said, he has always cared about it. But he has been unable to make a decision in his heart. He wants to see more and listen more before making a decision. Anyway, the head coach said there is no rush.
"Feelings? I don't feel anything. I have been training alone during this period, and my boss made a special training plan for me..." Grist said.
"what's the plan?"
“He asked me to lose weight first.”
Adams raised his head slightly and looked at Grist. He was very strong.
He believes that this is Grist's asset as a central defender. He has such a strong body that he is not easy to mess with at first glance, and his frontal defensive ability is extremely good.
About this, he saw this when he was playing football in Hudders.
In the British Championship, many forwards were miserable when facing Grist. The first point in the penalty area was always snatched by Grist. Someone hit Grist with all his strength, and it was like this.
As if he had hit a stone wall, Grist remained motionless, and the one who hit him fell to the ground due to the reaction force.
"Why lose weight?" Adams thought about Clark's advice to him. He felt that this coach always seemed to like to do the opposite...
"The boss said I was too heavy, as if I was always playing with a ten kilogram lead weight on my back. This not only limited my performance, but also increased the burden on my knees and ankles. So he wanted me to play in the league
Before you start, lose ten kilograms of weight."
"Ten kilograms..." Adams was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes fell on Grist's right knee. There was a long scar there, like a centipede lying on the knee, which was shocking.
Jay Adams thought about it, not only did he suffer serious injuries, but the former Hoods teammate in front of him also suffered very serious injuries.
During the season when he was loaned to Hudders, Grist was the team's main central defender. However, at the end of the season, he was tackled to the ground by an opponent during the game, causing a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament.
He missed the entire next season when the team would reach the top spot.
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After returning from injury, he completely lost his main position in the team and became a substitute.
Noticing Adams' gaze, Greste also lowered his head and stared at his right knee: "The boss also said that my body before the injury was strong enough to bear my weight. But after the injury, it couldn't. The strength of the knee became weaker. If I
If you don’t lose weight, your knees may get injured repeatedly... I think he is right, people need to make some changes. Being strong used to be my label, but now it has become a burden to me. So since I came here
After coming here, whether it’s diet or training, I will strictly follow the plan assigned to me by the coaching staff..."
At this point, he raised his head again and smiled at Adams: "I have successfully lost two kilograms of weight. I don't know if it is an illusion, but I feel that my body is indeed lighter..."
Seeing Grist's honest smile, Adams smiled and shook his head: "It's only two kilograms, how can there be such an obvious change. But the boss is right. If you can successfully lose ten kilograms, it will really help you a lot.
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Hearing what the talented player Adams said, the smile on Grist's face became even brighter: "That's great! To be honest, I was a little worried about coming to Leeds City at first. I don't know why Leeds City wanted to
I, I don’t know what kind of performance I can perform in Leeds City, but now I feel much more at ease..."
Adams patted his tight back: "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Grist nodded and said: "Then why did you come to Leeds City, Jay? Did the boss also promise you something? Can he help you regain the feeling you had before?"
Grist knew Adams' predicament. When Adams went to play for Hoods, it was just to regain his form. In the end, he failed. In the second half of the season, he could hardly even play a game at Hoods.
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Hearing Grist's question, Adams was silent for a moment, and then said: "He asked me to switch to the defensive midfielder."
“Is he an organizational midfielder?”
“No, defensive midfielder.”
Grist's eyes widened: "This..."
Adams patted Grist again, said calmly and with a smile: "I have agreed."
“But Jay, you are obviously more suitable for organizing the midfielder...”
"What is more suitable for a person who has not made a name for himself in this position for ten years?" Adams shook his head, "You are right, Ben. I decided to change the position and the way of playing, and also change the way of living."
Patting Grist again, Adams said goodbye to him and walked to the coach's office.
Grist turned to look at his back, scratching his head in confusion.