Chapter 3 Gambling
Although Van Gaal's golden age has passed and Ajax is shaking under the impact of the Boseman Act, Michael Van Prager is ambitious to reform the club and lead Ajax to a new round of revival.
Ye Qiu was also full of respect for this Ajax Chairman, who is equally respectful in Dutch football and European football, and is one of the founders of the wealthy G14, at least he is fair.
"I would like to ask Mr. Chairman, what was the purpose of hiring us into the Ajax youth training camp two months ago?"
Van Prager was not unhappy with Ye Qiu's name and questioning. He was not a person who likes to put on airs, so Leo Benhack could call him Michael and talk about friendship with friends. When he heard this, he smiled slightly, "Of course, it is necessary to reform!"
"Yes, then I'll ask Mr. Chairman again, what is reform?" Ye Qiu continued to ask without waiting for Van Prag to think deeply.
Van Prag could not answer this time, because it was said that reform was needed, but in fact, no one had a routine. It can even be said that the reforms in the football world are basically without rules and routines, and are promoted by a certain will, either as the head coach, or as the technical director, etc.
"Ajax has been a palace of youth training for decades, but I would like to ask Mr. Chairman, why did the players who came from Cruyff to Rijkald to Van Basten, and then to Borgkamp, and later Cruyvit and others, never break through, or even achieve the achievements of their predecessors?"
This is actually a common doubt among many Ajax people, that is, Michels and Cruyff, who laid the foundation of the Ajax youth training system, helped Ajax reach the peak of history. But after that, did Ajax's youth training worse and worse?
"I agree very much with Mr. Leo Benhack's words just now. He was very right. Ajax's youth training is so outstanding, so there must be some reasonable and advanced aspects of him. But over the years, the players we have trained have been worse than the previous generation. Can it be said that there are also unreasonable things in our youth training system?"
Ye Qiu's words were very organized and he pushed forward step by step. No one could give a rebuttal. On the contrary, many people heard it and couldn't help but nod. This was actually not a secret. Van Prag said that he wanted to reform, but in fact it was because he saw this.
However, the Michelle Group and Cruyff's status in Ajax and Dutch football was sacred. No one could shake it and would not say it out, but they could not stop them from thinking like this in their hearts.
That is their style can no longer keep up with the pace of the times!
"What do you want to say?" Van Prager looked at the young Chinese in front of him, looking pretty handsome, with the handsomeness of an oriental, but his speech was loud and sound and without lack of backbone. He was indeed a young man who was easily favored by people.
"What I want to say is that reform is to try, to take risks, to change the bad things in the club system that cannot keep up with the times, to retain the traditions that are inherited in the club system, as well as advanced youth training concepts and elements, and to combine the two hatchbacks to ensure the improvement and progress of the Ajax system!"
"And I have discussed with head coach Mr. Waters about how to reform. We all feel that it is impossible to carry out earth-shaking reforms all at once, so we must first try locally. As a pilot, if it succeeds, then generalize it. If it fails, the loss is not great, and it can be recovered!"
When Waters heard this, he was stunned. When did he discuss it with Ye Qiu?
But when he thought about it again, Van Prager was touched by Ye Qiu, and his tone was obviously softened at this time, and he had long been tied to the same boat with Ye Qiu, so he naturally wanted to build momentum for him.
"Yes, Michael and Ye Qiu are from the Cologne Sports Academy. They have very unique football insights and some of his youth training ideas. I think we should pay attention to it. This is also the reason why I invited him to Ajax in the first place!"
Facts have proved that people can take credit for things, and are born with them.
Van Prager nodded, which immediately made Westhoff scream in his heart.
"Then tell me, what do you think about the reform of the youth training system?" Sure enough, Van Prag asked.
Ye Qiu took advantage of the nodding and thought about it, "I think there are many problems. First of all, our youth training pays too much attention to the indoctrination of formation and tactical levels, and ignores the construction of technical levels. You must know that before the player's age is 12, the construction of basic technical skills is very critical, which is enough to affect the player's life."
When Westhoff heard this, he immediately sneered, "What do you mean is that our youth training is fundamentally wrong? According to you, how were Cruyff, Van Basten, Borgkamp and others trained? If we only practice technology, how can our Ajax system be consistent?"
Ye Qiu didn't care. Now that the initiative was in his hands, he didn't need to be angry at Westhoff's questioning, it weakened his position in the minds of other neutrals, so he smiled and nodded.
"You're half right. In the past, the tactical formation was loose and the division of labor was relatively simple. At that time, our Ajax-based overall football was able to achieve the best results. And don't forget the success of Michels and Cruyff. Their teams have super geniuses like Cruyff, Rijkaard and Van Basten."
"Even when it was the Van Gaal era, our team also had a group of top stars such as Cruivet, Ovemas and Litmanin. We can even say that on the basis of having such a group of players, no matter what tactics you use, as long as you can combine the players into a whole and give full play to the players' strength advantages, we can win!"
"But," Ye Qiu emphasized one point, "that is based on the player's personal strength!"
Ye Qiu's words shocked many people present because they had thought about the problem of deteriorating youth training, but they rarely thought from this direction. After all, their perspective cannot be like Ye Qiu. He has more knowledge and vision than everyone present, so he naturally looks at the problem deeper.
"So what I mean is that we must not only pay attention to personal technical training, but also maintain the unity of the Ajax system. We should appropriately strengthen the basic skills and technical training of low-age players and strengthen the technical strengthening of each youth training age. As for the tactical level, we can start indoctrination from around 14 and 15 years old, and then start strengthening from A-age and Ajax second team."
This is something that countless youth training systems have been doing later. Ye Qiu saw some online in his previous life, and combined with some of the situations he has learned so far, he has expressed a general framework and prototype.
But even if it is just a prototype, it is enough for many people present to see a clear idea.
Of course, there are exceptions for those who have ulterior motives.
"You said it simply. If you really want to do what you said, then De Tok Most will definitely turn a lot of things. It's easy to say that success is good, but what if it fails? You pat your butt and leave, but the bitter fruits are to be borne by the club and the fans!" Westhoff continued to sarcastically. This time he could not attack Ye Qiu professionally, so he made a fuss about the unpredictable future.
Ye Qiu laughed even more, "Mr. Westhoff, what you are talking about is indeed Mr. Waters' concerns. I have discussed this with him. He also said that he is responsible for Ajax fans, management and players, so he believes that large-scale promotion should not be carried out for the time being, but he also feels that if he cannot keep up with the times, Ajax will sooner or later be eliminated by the mainstream Europeans. Therefore, the advice he gave me is to first use the E1 team I led as a pilot and try the results."
Waters was a little broken at this time. When did he say these words?
But it is obvious that admitting that Ye Qiu's words only have benefits and no harm to him, and that he can also get a title of righteousness and considerate of the club. Therefore, he nodded and admitted, "Yes, Michael, I'm very interested in his ideas, but I'm also worried, so I think I'll try it first."
As soon as these words were said, Ye Qiu's every move before became legitimized!
Van Prag also kept nodding, "You handled this matter very well, putting the club first, it's great!"
Waters was so happy after hearing this.
"Mr. Chairman, although Mr. Waters is the head coach of the first team, he came from DeTok Most. He is very concerned about the progress of the youth training camp, so we agreed before. First, take the E1 team as a pilot to see the effect. If it is appropriate, then gradually promote and explore, and strive to do a step-by-step basis!"
"What a step-by-step approach, well said!" Van Prager praised.
These days, the reformists all acted as if they wanted to revolution and were afraid of bloodshed and sacrificed. Ye Qiu was the one who took every step of the way, so the blind man could see that Van Prager had now fully supported Ye Qiu and became a reformist.
"It's said that it's invincible in the world, what can it be done? What's the effect?" Seeing that suppressing Ye Qiu was not good, Westhoff secretly prepared to plant another mine for Ye Qiu, and it would be best to limit his attempts for a time.
As soon as Westhoff said this, everyone immediately looked at Ye Qiu again.
"I think it's hard to comment on this matter. Otherwise, let Ye Qiu and Hans choose two equally powerful teams in the youth training camp, and they are responsible for leading and training, each training for two months. At that time, play a few games to see who will perform better. What do you think?"
Leo Benhack, who had not spoken, continued Westhoff's words and said.
As soon as these words were said, everyone present was upset, thinking that this was too unfair to Ye Qiu.
You know, Westhoff is also the No. 1 famous figure in the Netherlands. He, a fledgling boy, actually wants to challenge him. Isn’t this a tiger’s tooth extraction?
But this was said from Leo Benhack's mouth, and everyone felt or dared not refute it, including Waters.
"Boy, I'm afraid you don't have the courage!" Westhoff also had a gloomy face and sneered, "But it's boring to compare like this. We have to bet. Whoever loses will get out of Ajax, how about it?"
This time the whole audience was in an uproar again.
"Hey, Hans, there is no need to bet as big as a bet!" Van Prager stopped him. He was interested in this very talked Ye Qiu now, because many of Ye Qiu's remarks made his mind, which was originally very chaotic, suddenly become clear, and many things became clear.
"I dare not?" Westhoff sneered. He clearly wanted to overwhelm Ye Qiu with his momentum.
Ye Qiu also laughed and said proudly: "Okay, bet, let's bet. We will be limited to two months. Whoever loses will be resigned!"
"Okay!" Westhoff also agreed.
Both of them agreed, and even the club chairman Van Prague had no way to stop him, so he could only make a default.
This youth training session ends in this bet.
Westhoff followed Leo Benhack away, and Van Prag also said a few words to Ye Qiu and left, leaving Waters.
"You are really careless. Although I don't like Hans, I have to admit that you are not as good as him in coaching players. You can bet on this game with him, how lucky you are!" Waters was very grateful to Ye Qiu for fighting for him just now, but he was worried about his future.
"Don't worry, I've never fought a war that I've been unable to seize. Besides, I'm pulling all the energy of Westhoff now, so it's convenient for you to accept DeTok Most!" Ye Qiu said with a smile.
Waters was stunned and immediately understood. He misunderstood that Ye Qiu had deliberately made a bet with Westhoff with his future in order to help him take over DeTok Most. He was very grateful, "Don't worry, help me, I will remember that if you lose, I will also talk to you in front of Michael. You don't have to worry about leaving the team!"
"At worst, I'll let you go to the first team to serve as an assistant coach!"
Ye Qiu smiled after hearing this, forgot it. In his memory, Waters seemed to have not finished this season. This guy is still too young and is too obsessed with power struggles, which will cause him to be distracted in coaching the first team. Moreover, Ajax's player strength now does not have any advantage even among traditional Dutch teams.
Sometimes, many things are destined!
Although Ye Qiu advised Waters to focus on the first team's leadership, Waters didn't seem to care much. The three consecutive wins in the league and the two big wins made him a little fluttering. This is definitely a taboo for a head coach.
But he couldn't listen to Ye Qiu's words, and Ye Qiu had no choice but to let him go.
The most important thing now is to make some achievements first, so that even if he really leaves Ajax in the future, he will have the ability to gain a foothold in other European clubs and live with this ability.
After seeing Waters off, Ye Qiu returned to the coach's dormitory of the Youth Team Training Building.
It is said to be a dormitory, but it is actually a lounge. Because DeTok Most has no dormitory, the coach and the players have to live outside, so some lounges were arranged so that the coach and some players who live farther away could rest in the training camp at noon.
Ye Qiu has a room that belongs to him. As soon as he walks in, he locks up, goes to bed, and closes his eyes.
In his mind, his thoughts immediately jumped out of a message.
The Godfather's Development System is being started, please wait...
While waiting, Ye Qiu felt very happy.
Now the whole world thinks that he will definitely lose compared to Westhoff, but he has very strong confidence because he has the system brought by this time travel. Although he only activated the trial level in this system, it is enough to kill Westhoff.
Chapter completed!