Goalkeepers: No. 1 Miller (34, Englishman), No. 22 Yussie Jaskleinen (22, Finn), No. 27 Martin Mims (22, Englishman).

Defenders: No. 2 Grant (33, Englishman), No. 5 Mitchell King (34, Englishman), No. 4 Gary Bryn (23, Irish), No. 3 Daniel Morrison (19, Englishman), No. 17 David Ward (26, Englishman), No. 24 Oman Donaldson (27, Englishman), No. 28 Steve Finnan (21, Irish), No. 33 Matthew Upson (18, Englishman).

Midfielders: Frederick Lungberg No. 7 (20, Swedish), Matthew Holland No. 8 (23, Irish), Ian Coyd No. 6 (29, English), Ashley Chapman No. 11 (20, English), Michael Barack No. 13 (21, German), Neil Rennon No. 19 (26, Irish), Serra Mauro Camoranesi No. 21 (21, Argentine/Italian), Sorkamp No. 42 (32, English).

Forwards: Kevin Phillips No. 12 (24, English), Robbie Keane No. 9 (17, Irish), Kloser No. 15 (19, German), David McGook No. 33 (31, Irish).

This is Burnley's roster of players in the 1997-98 season. From this season, George will change his previous offensive right-leaning problem and prepare to use a tactic of flying wings. Moreover, Burnley has always been the tactic of stabilizing defense and then counterattacking.

But George is ready to change this situation, so he will not put three midfielders like he did in the last two seasons. He began the traditional 4-4-2 recovery, and for this tactic, Lengbery will sacrifice himself a little.

Lyonberg is an all-around player who can be left and right, but the best position is still in the right forward position. But with Camoranesi, George is preparing to let Lyonberg go to the left. Let Lyonberg and Daniel form the left, so Lyonberg can cut inside and shoot.

The bigger move is to liberate Barack, and George is preparing to make Barack a midfielder. According to the situation on the court, when you need to defend, Barack needs to become a midfielder. When attacking, you not only have to control the rhythm of the midfield, but also participate in shooting.

In George's tactics, Barack should become the ruler from his own penalty area to his 30-meter penalty area. Although he is a bit forced to Barack, who is only 21 years old now, George believes that Barack can still be competent in the League One.

These are just tactical changes, but two old players are going to give up their main position this season. They are right-back Grant and goalkeeper Miller, but these two and captain Mitchell King are old men of the team.

Not only is he very influential in the team, but he has a high appeal among the fans. It is also George's job to appease them.

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"Mitchell, Grant, Miller, I want to thank you three first." George invited the three of them to the hotel in York.

These three people have worked with George for a long time and have known each other for seven years. The three people, like traditional English players, like drinking. Therefore, George poured each of them a glass of wine. For these old players, drinking is the happiest thing.

These three of them could abide by many of the regulations that George had formulated. However, they were quite unhappy with George's ban on alcohol.

"Boss, what do you want to thank us?" Mitchell was about to drink, but when he heard George's words, he put down his glass.

"Thank you for supporting me at the beginning. We were able to upgrade from the second division. It would be impossible without the support of the three of you." George introduced eight new players at that time. Although they were all amazing big stars in the future, they were just seventeen or eighteen years old at that time.

Moreover, as the old men of the team, the three of them supported George so that George could spend that time safely.

Mitchell shook his head, put down his glass and asked with a smile: "George, there is a saying that I wanted to ask you very early." Mitchell suddenly called George's name as usual.

"you say."

"I've always been curious, if I had opposed you to clean up the players at that time, would you have put me on the list?" Not only Mitchell, but Grant and Miller next to him were also looking at George.

"Yes." George answered with certainty without hesitation. "But Mitchell, I'm very sure I won't go that way. Because I know you have more feelings for the club than anyone else, you will never do that stupid thing. When I really got to that point, you and I, of course, will ruin it."

"George, please feel good." Mitchell laughed and had a very refreshing drink. "Actually, George, you don't have to thank us. At the end of our career, we can see Burnley's hope. This is the best gift you have brought to us."

"Yes, George. We didn't see the future of the club before, but you brought us hope. What you said at the press conference was so exciting." Miller also echoed Mitchell.

Glenn nodded, and was also very excited. "Yes, George, for your reasons, I might be able to go to the Premier League to see it."

Although George is not a drunkard, his alcohol tolerance is definitely not simple. He drank several glasses with the three of them, but in addition to being a little excited, he was still quite sober.

"Mitchell, Grant, Miller, you all contributed your entire career to the club. But I'll look for you today..." George was helpless about their words. But professional football is so cruel.

"George, you need to say nothing." Mitchell interrupted George and sighed. "George, I understand. You asked us three old guys to give up the main position. We all understand that we have guessed it from the time you asked us to drink."

George looked up at the three of them, and they were sophisticated.

"Sorry, I want to consider Burnley's development. Grant, Miller, you two will have substitutes for Finnan and Jass Cranin. I hope you can understand." George talked to the three very sincerely.

These three people are not only in the present, but also in the future. George talked about the three of them. Burnley has struggled in the low-level league for decades and few such old players have been there. Now these good players who have played football for the team for more than ten years have appeared, and the club should treat them well. This is also a process of cultivating a club culture.

Miller nodded and suddenly laughed. "George, I already knew it when training. You have a good vision, and Jasquelining is much better than me. Even when I was young, I didn't have the strength of him."

"George, thank you for preparing such an occasion today. Don't worry, I won't make trouble. I'm past that age."

Grant next to him didn't speak, but nodded.

"Thank you, I actually wanted to talk to you a long time ago. Have you ever thought about what happened after retirement? If possible, I hope you can stay in the club, either join my coaching staff, or become a club staff." George is very grateful to these three people for their attitude. If they are not convinced, it will be another storm.

It was the first time Grant and Miller heard it, so they looked at each other.

Football players are stars and are loved by them. But that is only for stars. Ordinary players have to consider how to make a living after retirement. Now George even thought of this for them, and of course they were very happy.

"George, it's our honor to stay in the club."

"We'll find time to sign a new contract, a player/coach contract. Of course, if you want to continue to develop, you can learn coaching courses well. If you want to be a scout, you can also do it. Anyway, Burnley is increasing the number of scouts now."

(Today is New Year's Eve, I wish you all a happy New Year.)
Chapter completed!