Dad was a Genius - Chapter 68



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My Dad Was a Genius Episode 068

Director Richard has been in charge of the film for two years.

Although he lacks tactical prowess, he has an eye for talent, good reputation, the ability to control coaches and players, and connections, etc.

He had many advantages.

no…….

Let’s just be honest.

In fact, it was because of his financial resources that manager Richard was able to join Wolves.

Richard’s family was an old English noble family, and he was exactly what he had heard of as noble material.

And one of the places that family invested was right here at Wolves.

“Director Richard. Do you know what you did wrong!?”

Nevertheless, the board summoned him.

This is because he unilaterally handed over full authority to a new coach and entrusted the team to him.

“Well, I know that too.”

This was dereliction of duty and a mockery of the Wolves board.

It wouldn’t have been strange if the director had been fired right away.

but,

“We won, didn’t we? Five times, no less.”

“… … .”

There was silence for a moment.

yet,

Clap clap clap!

Everyone was infected by the applause that started from someone and started clapping along.

“As expected from Director Richard!”

“Isn’t he the best in the English league when it comes to people-reading skills?”

“I believed it. Haha!”

It was a truly bizarre scene.

It was a place where the irresponsible manager who handed over all authority to a new coach should be punished, but no one said anything about disciplinary action.

There were two reasons for that.

One is that director Richard did a show and prove.

Wolves were on a five-game winning streak and had even broken their Blackburn away jinx.

Secondly, it was director Richard’s background.

Doesn’t his family have quite a bit of investment in Wolves?

That’s exactly why we brought in director Richard.

money.

In the end, it all comes down to money.

Money is even more important in the sports industry.

Two years ago, Wolves were on the verge of disbandment.

Then, when we brought in Richard as manager, we started to receive investment from his family, and that is what has allowed Wolves to continue on to this day.

So half of the board was on Director Richard’s side.

The other half was not happy with Richard, but they couldn’t find fault with him in this case.

Because Wolves are on a huge winning streak thanks to that Asian coach.

“But, Director. So, are you going to conduct again from now on?”

“Unfortunately, that is not possible.”

“yes?”

“I think you’ve all forgotten, but I made a bet with Coach Cha Sung. I promised that if I lost the bet, I would be given the authority to direct all future games. Cha Sung won, and I have a duty to keep my promise. However, if the board of directors objects, there’s nothing I can do. Should I direct again?”

“that…….”

The board had no answer.

Because if Director Richard were to direct again, it was obvious what would happen next.

Wolves, who are on a five-game winning streak, may lose five in a row again.

“I think the answer is already decided. From now on, Coach Cha Seong will be in charge of all our Wolves games. Oh! Of course, I also have to do the job of a manager, so I will support him and manage and supervise him from behind. What do you think?”

No one refuted Director Richard’s words.

“As expected, this is an excellent choice by the director.”

“We’ll just trust you, Director. Haha.”

The board meeting commotion ended more blandly than expected.

* * *

“… … So, you are now in a situation where you have to lead this team well in the future.”

Director Richard was speaking quite blandly.

“Isn’t it funny how Wolves are a team that can’t even properly hire a manager or coach?”

I wouldn’t say it was funny, but it wasn’t normal either.

A team where everyone is swayed by one person.

Doesn’t this look like a team we’ve seen a lot?

“I have nothing to say. I also used my father’s background to lead the team called Cheonan.”

“Haha. But you didn’t leave any results, did you? You set an unprecedented record in the K-League, right? On the other hand, I have nothing left here. To be honest, I just played managerial game using my family’s money.”

Director Richard took a sip of his whiskey and continued speaking.

“What ambition could there be at an old age? I just felt sorry for Wolves, the team representing Wolverhampton, where my family is based, and was struggling, so I provided financial support because they needed something to entertain themselves.”

It was the Richards family that ran Reckless Finance, one of the top five financial institutions in England.

Of course, with their financial power, it was not difficult for them to emerge as the savior of Wolves, who are in the second division.

This situation occurs more frequently in soccer leagues than you might think.

Some teams change their home grounds because they are unable to receive investment, and there are also people who invest money directly and play the role of manager.

In the end, in the world of soccer, the world of sports, the rich are the best.

If the owner doesn’t like the team, he can change the manager and kick out the players.

But we cannot simply criticize the power they wield at will.

Because the league is run by them.

“Still, the Wolves players and fans will be grateful to the manager. Without him, Wolves could have been disbanded.”

“Haha. Well. If I had continued to lead the team without you, Wolves would have been relegated to the third division. Do you think the fans would still like it then?”

No. Fans voted Richards the worst manager in Wolves history.

Because it would see Wolves relegated to the third tier.

“Originally, I was planning to just do this season and then get out. I was planning on finding a company that would take over the team and selling it for a reasonable price.”

As far as I know, the Richards family got Wolves relegated to the third tier and then sold the club to another company for a pittance.

But that future no longer exists.

That’s why I’m twisting reality.

“Have you changed your mind now?”

“Yes. It changed. My mind changed, and the minds of the people in my family who were trying to sell the team changed along with it. We took down the team that was ranked first in the league and even broke the jinx that had been plaguing Wolves for a long time. And we even recorded an unstoppable five-game winning streak. If you were the buyer, how could you not be blinded?”

But I know.

Ultimately, it is Director Richard who makes all the decisions.

In this situation, if he decides to sell the team, it will be sold, and if he decides to maintain the status quo, that is what will happen.

“You’ve given our Wolves hope. Hope is a dangerous emotion. It makes you expect things you absolutely should not expect. Even I, an old man.”

“That hope is… promotion to the first division, right?”

“That’s right. But realistically, it’s impossible for Wolves to go to the first division.”

That’s exactly what he said.

Even though we’ve won five games in a row, no one thinks we’ll go to the first division.

“But if you do the impossible-.”

I spoke before he could even finish his sentence.

“Please appoint me as a full-time director.”

Director Richard burst into laughter.

“You’re not unaware of the UEFA regulations, are you? You don’t even have a license.”

“I know. I need to have coaching experience in the English league for at least two years to be eligible for a license. And even if I had completed the two years, they wouldn’t give me a license when I have no playing experience in Europe.”

Even for Asian players with experience playing on the European stage, the conditions for obtaining a license are strict.

Even if you pass the license test, there is a very high chance that you will fail the examination.

We often say that we are against racism, but isn’t the European stage ultimately a crucible of racism?

They won’t allow a non-European Asian to become an EPL manager.

I already know this from terrible experience in my past life.

“You know what I mean. Even if you miraculously get Wolves back into the top flight this season, the rules say you can’t be a manager.”

“But isn’t there a way?”

“Wait a minute. You’re not… … .”

Richard looked at me with eyes that asked if I was being serious.

To become a manager in the EPL or other European leagues, you need a P-class license.

But can you direct without a license?

possible.

There is already a precedent for this.

No, that precedent will be set in a few years.

A team called ‘Rheims’ in the French league has appointed a new manager, and surprisingly, it is Will Steele, a coach with no playing experience and not even a P-class license.

However, his tactical skills were so outstanding that Reims put him forward as manager to save the team from relegation.

After that, Will Steele saved the team from relegation with a miraculous record of 6 wins and 6 draws in 12 games.

What is noteworthy here is that he took on the role of director without even a P-class license.

According to the regulations, UEFA imposed a fine of 25,000 euros on Reims for each match, but Reims decided to keep him as manager until the end, saying they could afford this level of fine.

Of course, this is something in the future that hasn’t happened yet.

But the important thing was that one could take on the role of director without a P-class license.

“You’re saying you’ll be the next manager in front of the manager. How presumptuous of you. And do you know how much the fine is for each game if you appoint an unlicensed manager? The EPL is a place with such high pride that the fines are several times higher than in other leagues.”

“You can think of that as my recruitment fee.”

“What, what? Hahahaha!”

The director burst into laughter for a long time.

“As expected, you always have a knack for making people flustered. That’s why I really like you. Thanks to you, my boring life has become more fun.”

There was silence for a moment.

What I wanted was an answer.

“You know it’s a tough proposal… … right? But if you think about it the other way around, it seems like a more difficult goal for Wolves to go to the first division. So I don’t think there’s any need to worry about it.”

That means,

“Okay. If you achieve that impossible goal, what’s the big deal about that small fine? No one on the board will object to your appointment. And I will also actively support and assist you.”

Richard stood up and offered me his hand.

I took that hand.

Although Director Richard is old, the strength and warmth in his hands are reminiscent of his younger days.

“I ask for your continued support. I hope the day will come when I can call you director.”

“Yes. I will definitely get Wolves into the first division and take your job away from me.”

“Haha. I’ve been waiting for you. I really hope you take it away.”

I know it’s a big ask.

But someone like me will never become an EPL manager unless I overdo things, unless I do things that are out of the ordinary, unless I make possible what everyone else says is impossible.

That’s why I had to confront it head on.

To achieve my goals, my dreams.

And my dream of becoming the first Asian manager in the EPL was slowly taking shape. Then, a face suddenly came to mind.

‘Father… …I bet he’s doing well.’

My dream is clear.

I want to meet my father, who transferred to the Bundesliga, on the same team one day and lift the EPL league trophy together.

We are still working hard today to keep that promise to each other.

Jumping over all obstacles.