2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 199

– What is the best example of a director?

― He was originally the manager of Jeonbuk Club, but he was forcibly called up and made the manager of the national team. He was told to be the cannon fodder.

– Is that possible?

– The Football Association is the Football Association.

― If the K-League comes to Qatar, the league will grow in size and broadcasting fees will increase, which will lead to a virtuous cycle of attracting spectators.

– This is really the last chance. We need to change the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

Fans who had been feeling disappointed about the K-League being smaller than the J-League or baseball proved it with their actions.

An electronic sign was hung in the subway demanding that the president of the Football Association resign, and a truck with a protest banner was parked in front of the association building.

The media, which had remained silent in the face of growing public opinion, is slowly raising its head.

“Don’t worry. They are all friendly to us.”

“….”

Chairman Jeong Mong-gyun makes a childish expression in response to the words of his aide Hwang Bo-jin.

He did not like to come to the forefront because he was not good at talking.

“I’ll ask questions according to the script, so if you speak slowly, there won’t be any major problems.”

The press conference room was set up like that.

After making a ceremonial public apology, he held a Q&A session.

– How will you take responsibility for this situation?

“It is entirely my responsibility as the leader. I will take this opportunity to reorganize the association….”

– Does that mean you’re going to resign?

“yes?”

Jeong Mong-gyun paused at the aggressive tone.

This was an unexpected question.

When I looked at Hwang Bo-jin, who was standing next to me, I could clearly see that he was flustered, as if it was something he had not expected.

“Uhhh… But please wait a little longer….”

He moves on to the next question after beating around the bush like that.

But the questions that followed were also unexpected.

– Why did the association officially acknowledge the discord among the players?

“First, before we can clearly understand the circumstances of the incident, we would like to do a fact check….”

― It is known that there were no foreign reporters within the national team at the time. In other words, the article in The Sun was leaked internally. Isn’t this entirely a problem of negligence on the part of the association?

“…We will confirm this through an internal investigation.”

His face turned red in the press conference room, which felt like a public execution ground.

The reporters poured out questions as if they had been waiting for it.

– What about the chairman’s future?

― If the chairman does not resign, will his close associates, such as aide Hwang Bo-jin and technology director Lee Yong-joo, remain in office?

― Qatar mentioned the provisions of the association that reigns over the K-League. How would you describe this…?

“…This is the end of the Q&A.”

He left the place as if he was running away.

“It’s over.”

The confident voice of Chairman Kim Seung-hyun, who was watching TV.

Hyunwoo, who was watching along, was simply surprised.

The media, which had been passive in the past, found an easy solution when the same conglomerate stepped in.

He felt bitter for a moment. He smiled at the satisfactory result.

“But isn’t it still not certain that it’s over?”

“I don’t have the ability to overcome this. Above all, I know the Korean Sports Council well, so they will take action soon.”

Chairman Seung-Hyeon Kim excitedly tells the story of his involvement with the Korea Sports Council when he was serving as the Chairman of the Boxing Association.

Hyunwoo, who had received help, listened to what he had to say.

“Then since I gave you what you wanted, I should get something in return too.”

“Huh? Isn’t that the end of being an advertising model?”

“No. That doesn’t make sense. Are you going to neglect the upcoming football association? I don’t know much about football, but I don’t know much about baseball.”

“Hmm.”

Hyunwoo said what he had been thinking about.

“Mr. Chairman, you’re also very busy with construction work, aren’t you?”

“Yes. I’ll just put my name on it and stay as the president of Pants.”

“The administration of the association itself will not be that difficult.”

The profits from A-matches and uniform sales can be invested in selecting a manager and providing convenience to players.

“The important thing is the process of selecting a director.”

“Is there a way?”

“Please form a power reinforcement committee and elect a supervisory appointment committee chairman.”

This was the system of the Football Association that would appear later, and the system itself was not bad.

A system of mutual checks and balances where the association selects a director after the committee presents a list of promising directors.

‘It’s because it’s become useless. If you use it well, it’s a good method.’

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When Hyunwoo calmly explained this, Chairman Kim Seunghyun smiled with satisfaction.

“Then, is there anyone you have in mind?”

“In order to get rid of the stigma of network football, I think it would be good to have someone who has no influence in the country. In that sense, I think Coach Kim Pan-kwon would be a good fit for the position of the National Team Coach Selection Committee.”

“Kim Pan-kwon?”

“Yes. He is currently the coach of the Hong Kong national team, and I heard that he is very capable.”

“Ahem.”

He listens to Hyunwoo’s advice.

Hyunwoo, who was watching this, felt relieved.

It was unlikely that a case like Chairman Jeong Mong-gyun would occur.

The two spent quite some time together after that.

The Football Association is a hotbed of corruption and old-fashioned administration based on personal connections.

The names of people who got out of here were mainly mentioned.

“But there’s one person missing?”

“Who are you?”

“you.”

“Is that you?”

Hyunwoo blinks while pointing at himself with his finger.

“Yeah, this guy.”

“I won’t be in Korea during the preseason.”

“No. Then you thought you could drag me in and get away safely?”

The chairman’s squinting eyes looked quite fierce.

Even more so for Hyunwoo, who knew what this person did at Cheonggyesan.

“I’m too busy preparing for the season anyway, so I can’t get involved.”

“That doesn’t matter. Just put my name on the torture table.”

“….”

“After all, wasn’t the reason you brought this up to this point to give strength to the next director?”

“That’s right.”

“Whether it’s Kim Pan-kwon or whatever. There will be many restrictions on future activities. However, if I borrow your name, it will be helpful.”

Hyunwoo, who felt his influence anew, nodded heavily.

“By the way, Chairman.”

“huh?”

“Why did you take over Chungbuk Cheongju FC?”

It’s not like Hana Group doesn’t have the money to take over the first division.

When asked why he took over the second division, he hesitated for a moment.

“First of all, our group’s base is in Chungcheong Province….”

“yes.”

Soon the chairman burst into hearty laughter.

“Barnet also started out in the lower leagues?”

“you’re right.”

“That’s what makes a man’s heart beat. A perennial lower league team winning the first division.”

“Ahem.”

“Just wait and see. The day will come when the baseball and soccer teams named after our group will win championships.”

Until this moment, neither of them had expected it.

I never thought Chungbuk Cheongju FC would be stuck in the lower ranks of the first division for years.

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Coach Kim Pan-kwon returned to Korea in a hurry from Hong Kong after receiving a call from the interim football association.

His heart was pounding as he headed to the meeting place.

‘Director Kim Hyun-woo is looking for me!’

Who is director Kim Hyun-woo?

He is the first Asian manager in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

He was the one who achieved the unprecedented record of winning the treble for two consecutive years.

Wasn’t he a great tactician who is said to have most refinedly established modern football?

Since his appearance.

It goes without saying that there was a preference for Korean soccer coaches, including Coach Park Han-seo, in Asian countries.

If a person like that comes looking for you, you have no choice but to come running.

‘Is that rumor true?’

Rumors were spreading in the soccer world that Coach Kim Hyun-woo was in conflict with the association to take over as head coach of the national team.

For coach Kim Hyun-woo, the only title left was realistically winning the World Cup.

What’s even more surprising is that he actually succeeded in blowing up the association’s leadership.

‘If I were offered a coaching position…’

I was confident I could accept it right away.

Who would turn down the opportunity to learn under the best director?

When I arrived at the meeting place, I found Director Kim Hyun-woo drinking black tea.

“Director Kim Hyun-woo.”

“Ah! Director Kim Pan-kwon.”

“It is an honor to meet you.”

“Please speak comfortably. I understand that you are older than me.”

“How can I be the savior of Korean soccer, coach Kim Hyun-woo….”

“Don’t say that.”

Director Kim Hyun-woo, who is taking lessons.

But Kim Pan-kwon was sincere.

Director Kim Hyun-woo not only showed the potential of Korean directors, but also took the lead in dealing with the corruption-ridden leadership of the association.

“The reason I asked you to meet like this is for no other reason….”

The first thought that came to mind after hearing Director Kim Hyun-woo’s explanation was a feeling of regret.

“Weren’t you supposed to be the national team coach?”

“I’m going back to Barnett. There’s still a lot of work to be done.”

“okay….”

The thought that came to me soon was that it would be fun.

‘Please draw a big picture of the national team… .’

As someone who had already led the Hong Kong national team and led long-term projects, it was an offer he could not refuse.

“Can I take on such an important mission?”

“Of course. You have the capabilities to do so.”

“I don’t think the public will look upon me favorably because my career is so insignificant….”

“I will give you strength. After all, what matters in the end is the results.”

“If the director has that much faith in me, I’ll give it a try.”

“Do you have any director candidates in mind?”

“hmm….”

He mentioned the name of a director he had always thought well of.

“Do you know coach Bento?”

In response to his question, Director Kim Hyun-woo simply raised his thumb without saying anything.

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