38.
The day after the Portsmouth match, Jamie returned to training.
“come.”
“who?”
“lee. lee.”
Coincidentally, the return day was the day of public training.
There were a lot of reporters there because of that, and Jamie had to interview them before entering the training ground.
It wasn’t a pre-arranged interview, so he could ask for forgiveness and leave, but he didn’t hesitate because he liked attention.
“Can I take a photo by any chance?”
“of course.”
Ahahahaha. Reporters burst into laughter at Jamie’s cheerful reply.
“This is Kevin Baker from Golcum. After the match against Manchester City, interest in Lee has spread across England, isn’t it burdensome?”
“I am just grateful. However, the performance of the team is more important than interest in me.”
“After going through that, aren’t your personal grades too good?”
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“This is Gordon Scott of English Football. Stoke City have been doing well lately. They are 13 points behind Huddersfield, who are currently in first place. Do you still think you have a chance of winning?”
“of course.”
“You are playing in a different position than you were in Augsburg. There are times when he comes out as a third-line midfielder, or even as a side midfielder. Any complaints about this?”
“I don’t care where I play as long as I can add to the team.”
In the middle of the interview, my mouth itched, but this time I didn’t say anything nonsense and gave only standard answers with a humble attitude.
Before returning to the past, he lived his own way and made many remarks that crossed the line, but he had surprisingly few anti-fans.
‘You can’t just say cheeky things every day.’
‘Sometimes I have to show my normal side.’
All of this was possible because of the above know-how.
“Who is this?”
“The hero of the miracle has arrived.”
After a while, as I entered the training ground after the interview, the players greeted me jokingly.
“I heard you caught a cold, but you seem to be feeling better?”
“Don’t be sarcastic, Jack. Did Lee get sick because he wanted to be sick? If it wasn’t for Lee, I wouldn’t have won.”
“right. Watch your words, Jack.”
“No… I was just joking. i like lee too Lee, you know?”
It was a greeting that was in sharp contrast to the ambiguous reaction on the first day of the transfer.
“Did you rest well, the hero of the miracle?”
“···Yes.”
Director Charlie, who appeared soon after, also gave a joking greeting.
“Now, since the protagonist of the miracle has arrived, shall we begin soon?”
Upon his appearance, the players hurriedly lined up.
“Following the Manchester City match, we also won the Portsmouth match. Everyone worked hard.”
Coach Charlie looked around at the team with his characteristic calm expression and said.
“As you all know, the day after the game, I just do simple recovery exercises. I played against Portsmouth yesterday, so I plan to do the same today. instead······.”
instead? Jamie calmly waited for the next words, and met director Charlie’s eyes.
“However, there is one exception.”
“…”
Jamie was silent at the words that followed, and several players laughed.
“There are a lot of reporters here, so let’s finish quickly. Oh, don’t forget to sign autographs and take pictures for fans in the middle. more.”
The final against Manchester City, against Portsmouth, second in the league. It was after two tough matches in a row. So, director Charlie added a closing remark and finished his speech concisely, then went back to his seat.
Recovery training includes stretching, low-intensity aerobic exercise, cryotherapy, ice massage, and chiopractic.
Among them, stretching and low-intensity aerobic exercise were open training schedules.
“Jamie! Look here!”
“Lee, Lee!”
It was literally an uneventful training schedule, but fans eagerly chanted and cheered on the players, especially Jamie.
Stretching and aerobic exercise were short-lived, and after that, the team approached the fans and signed autographs.
We played a series of important matches in a short period of time. The fatigue was bound to be considerable. However, the faces of the team were not bright. At least in Stoke City, it seemed that there was no player who did not know the importance of fans.
Afterwards, the team moved from place to place and digested the rest of the schedule, including cryotherapy, ice massage, and chiopractic.
“Well, good job. hurry go home dissolution!”
“thank you for your effort.”
“Ooh, I’ll go home and go to sleep right away.”
At Coach Nick’s order to disperse, some breathed a sigh of relief, while others smiled as if it was finally over. The details were different, but they all greeted each other brightly and disbanded.
“lee. Come this way.”
Except for Jamie.
‘I want to go home and chat with Hannah…’
I thought so, but I couldn’t help it. He followed Coach Nick in silence.
Coach Nick arrived at the power analysis room. Inside, power analysts, manager Charlie, and other coaches were already waiting for him.
‘Wow, that’s very burdensome. Why did you turn off the lights again?’
The atmosphere was unusual. I wondered why they were creating such a mood, but for now, I didn’t say anything and sat in the seat coach Nick guided me to.
“lee. Whats up?”
As soon as we sat down, director Charlie asked.
“it’s okay.”
“Um, yes? Good luck.”
Director Charlie smiled.
“Then, can I continue to play as a third line or side midfielder in the future?”
“···Yes?”
hahahaha. Kim Tae-wan, a power analyst sitting across from him, burst into laughter. Others also laughed at this.
“I’m kidding, Lee. In the meantime, I had a lot of trouble playing in a place that was not my original position.”
Coach Nick continued Coach Charlie’s words, and soon the screen on the wall of the power analysis room turned on.
“Lee, it’s your performance in each position. To be precise, it is detailed stats by location. Kim?”
When Nick called, Kim Tae-wan stood up.
“As you can see, Lee scored the most offensive points while staying close to the penalty box. However, it can be said that it is a very natural phenomenon. It would be the same for Mutombo and Harris.”
People smiled at Kim Tae-wan’s explanation.
“But when Lee played as a striker, it was exactly the false nine. Anyway, let’s look at his stats when he played in a higher position. On the contrary, they scored fewer attack points than when they started with three lines. Of course, we have to consider the characteristics of the Pulse Nine, which has to perform various tasks other than scoring goals, but the number of breakthrough attempts and successes, and the number of important pass attempts and success rates are also very low.”
widely. When Kim Tae-wan pressed the remote control button, the screen changed.
“Let’s make a little more intuitive comparison. These are attack-related stats excluding goals and assists when playing as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or striker. How is it? Is the difference stark?”
It was as described.
Breakthrough attempt, breakout success, important pass, decisive chance, shot on target… All of them were overwhelmingly high when they played as attacking midfielders.
“If you just look at the numbers like this, it won’t come to you, so let’s check it out with a video.”
Kim Tae-wan operated the remote control once more, and immediately the screen changed and the video started playing.
It was a detailed analysis of Jamie’s performance in seconds, and the quality of the video was considerable.
“In other words, considering all of this, Lee’s second line, not the third line, is the most suitable position.”
After a few minutes, Kim Tae-wan said the conclusion and sat down again.
‘No, is this a problem to go this far?’
Jamie couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
In the first place, the second line midfielder was his original position. It wasn’t something to explain until I showed you such good quality data.
“So our conclusion is this, Lee.”
widely. The light in the power analysis room turned on.
“Starting from the next game against Cambridge United, Jamie Lee will play as a second midfielder.”
Director Charlie said with a spleen look.
Jamie almost burst out laughing at that grim expression, but fortunately, director Charlie added an additional explanation and was able to avoid being rude.
“Mutombo has been credited with making this choice.”
“ah.”
Jamie immediately understood what he was talking about.
“It wasn’t that we wanted to use you as a third line. I just needed a player to hold the center in Stoke City’s third line, and there was only you to fill that role.”
But, now it’s different.
With Mutombo holding the center of defense, Harry and Ralph could freely move around the field.
Of course, compared to when Jamie played in the 3rd line, the weight would drop a lot, but if the opponent was in the 3rd division, that was enough.
“You’ve worked hard, Lee. I think I said this before Manchester City…”
Director Charlie seemed determined to put an end to this boring briefing.
“Now run amok to your heart’s content.”
**
Stoke City home stadium ‘Bet 777 Stadium’.
It had only been a few days, but for some reason, Jamie was overcome with the feeling that he had come after a very long time.
[We will be with you, we will be with you. ]
[We will always be together. ]
[ city! city! ]
thump, thump, thump.
However, when I heard the cheering song from the supporters, my heart raced as if I had just returned to the match against Manchester City.
“Lee is also impressive.”
“······Well?”
Then, someone called from behind.
“Mutombo.”
“Mutombo is thrilled to see the supporters.”
“I can just say that I was impressed. In this case, you should speak in the past tense.”
“Mutombo was impressed.”
“Well done.”
“…Mutombo is good at it.”
“yes.”
Afterwards, they warmed up while listening to the cheering song, and soon the match time approached.
“Mutombo.”
Jamie pondered for a moment, then called Mutombo to go to his seat.
“…?”
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Mutombo turned his head with a puzzled expression.
“thanks.”
I haven’t accomplished anything great yet, but I wouldn’t have come this far without Mutombo. When I thought about that, I fell into sentimentality for no reason, and I ate a big heart and said thank you.
“Thanks to you, Mutombo.”
Above all, Mutombo’s credit was the biggest factor in his ability to return to his original position.
“A bad word.”
“…At times like this, I say ‘special words’.”
Beep-big.
After a while, the match started.
It’s been a while since I started as a second-line midfielder.
‘Isn’t this why he scored five goals alone in the first half?’
So Jamie was very excited.
‘Release the seal.’
It’s funny, but that expression came to mind.
“Leave the side! Stop it from Kion!”
“No, I’m not asking you to run…!”
But, is it because of accumulated fatigue?
Stoke City were pushed back by giving Cambridge United the right to attack at the start of the match.
And at the center was Kion Walcott.
‘I think I was pretty restless last time too.’
Jamie looked at his back.
Right now Jamie was just below the half line and had little direct contact with him.
‘Should I go down and retrieve the ball?’
After thinking for a moment, he shook his head internally.
‘Let’s trust the team members.’
As long as he was running in the second line, there was only one mindset he had to have.
I believe in my teammates.
“Mutombo, Nice!”
Indeed, after about 10 minutes, the team members showed up to live up to expectations.
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Mutombo, who noticed Keon Walcott’s shot-painting move, took the ball out and passed it directly to Harry in front.
‘Five.’
Harry started running.
‘great.’
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Now it was Jamie’s turn to live up to expectations.
As an attacking midfielder, the expectations placed on the team’s ace were simple.
to create decisive opportunities.
or solving it yourself.
“Harry!”
Reaching the penalty box, Jamie raised his hand. Harry relayed it to him without hesitation, and as soon as Jamie received it, he immediately connected it with a shot.
The ball flew low and fast into the right corner of the goal.
The goalkeeper couldn’t even fly and could only stare blankly.
“eee-YeeeA!”
Jamie raised his arm, and at the same time the crowd rose in unison.
**
[ eee-YeeeA! ]
[GOOOOOAL! ]
[ goal! Goal again! Jamie Lee scores three goals in the first half alone! ]
[Jamie Lee achieves another hat trick! That’s really great! ]
Afterwards, Jamie smashed the opposing team by scoring three goals in the first half only, and was replaced in the second half due to lack of physical strength.
[“I finally found my original position. This is Lee’s original class.” ]
[Coach Charlie Adam expressed satisfaction at the press conference after the game]
On this day, Jamie was naturally selected as MOM (Man of the match). Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the press conference.
“This is Kevin Baker from Golcum. The main character of today’s game is undoubtedly Jamie Lee. Can you tell me why he was absent?”
It wasn’t a follow up. A smile was on the face of the reporter who asked the question, and all the reporters around him were laughing.
“Ah, that makes me sad too. But it doesn’t matter. He has more important things than press conferences.”
“…More important than a press conference?”
However, the smile disappeared at Director Charlie’s answer.
‘It’s more important than a press conference. Did something big happen?’
Because it naturally raised such a question.
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Meanwhile, at the same time.
Jamie was at the gynecologist with Hannah.
“Yes? What now?”
“You should prepare soon.”
“preparation······?”
The obstetrician and gynecologist said with a nervous expression instead of his usual friendly smile.
“It seems that the delivery schedule will be moved forward.”
