Dad was a Genius - Chapter 58
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My Dad Was a Genius Episode 058
Pep Guardiola, who led Barcelona to become the strongest team.
And now, the man who leads the team in Munich is a role model for many directors and a source of inspiration.
A man who lifted trophies wherever he went, and finally entered the EPL and achieved a treble with a team called Manchester City.
I, too, have analyzed and learned a lot of his tactics since long ago.
And the possession style football I showed against Seoul today could also be seen as a type of football that Pep Guardiola developed further into his tiki-taka tactic.
Of course, Cheonan changed and refined the tactics from beginning to end to fit the team without 7 starting members, but they maintained the style of gaining as much possession as possible until the end.
Moreover, K-League managers thought I was pathologically obsessed with gegenpressing, so they were completely unprepared for this new tactic.
And the revival of Kim Kwan-jin, who properly showed his potential as a striker.
All of these things came together to lead to a victory over Seoul.
It was a very meaningful victory that showed that Cheonan is still a strong team even without its starting members.
“What do you think? If you were the coach in charge of the game, would you be able to implement tactics like this?”
Coach Lee Min-goo waved his hand.
He said that he thought he would never be able to do something like that.
“It’s okay. I’ll coach you so you can get used to it.”
At those words, Coach Lee Min-goo’s face turned pale.
Because last time you came to me to ask me about tactics and got held up for over 12 hours.
But he never says no until the end.
This is because he also has a passion for directing and a burning passion like a bonfire.
I had no doubt that he would become a good director.
* * *
“… … .”
The interior of Taesan Group’s headquarters is filled with silence.
From the first floor lobby to the top floor, everything was engulfed in silence.
Today, the appearance of Taesan Group headquarters was quite different from usual.
Everyone had taken off their stiff suits for a moment and most were wearing light Cheonan uniforms.
And they huddled together and looked at the TV screen with very serious faces.
Every now and then, I would take a bite of the chicken that the chairman had bought me with his own money.
“Please… … Please… … .”
“No way. We have to win here no matter what.”
Time has already passed and it is now the 90 minutes of extra time.
They put their hands together and prayed earnestly.
Did heaven answer that prayer?
[Kang Dae-ho runs! Kang Dae-ho shoo! Gooooooo-!!]
Kang Dae-ho finally opened the door.
[This time, Cheonan’s Kang Dae-ho finishes the game! Cheonan scores the winning goal in the 90th minute of extra time to win 1-0 against Pohang!!]
Close combat, close combat.
Pohang, which showed an ironclad defense today as well, strongly expressed its will not to concede a single goal against Cheonan.
However, he was unable to stop Cheonan’s problem solver, Kang Dae-ho.
It was a dramatic theatrical performance that exploded in 90 minutes.
Cheonan secured the K-League title regardless of their remaining matches with a home win over Pohang.
“Wowaaaaaaaaaaaa-!!”
“Cheonan! Cheonan is the winner!!”
The company turned into a madhouse of chaos.
Everyone, regardless of gender, hugged each other and cheered, and it felt like watching the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.
“Our Taesan Cheonan is the K-League champion!!”
“We are the best!!”
“Wow!!”
Even if you are not from Cheonan, if you are an employee of Taesan Group, you cannot help but support Cheonan.
It’s not because of someone’s coercion.
Wasn’t Cheonan a place that had been in the lower ranks until now and was on the verge of team disbandment?
However, they overcame such adversity and eventually won the championship, led by Cha Seong-eun.
And that too with overwhelming performance.
There has never been a drama like this.
“My Cheonan~ Oh~ My Cheonan~ Oh~.”
The employees ran around with their arms around each other’s shoulders and sang a cheering song.
It’s not just here.
Sky blue smoke rose all over the streets of Cheonan, and citizens wearing Cheonan uniforms were waving flags and cheering.
Also, the cars kept honking their horns as if they had made a promise to do so, adding to the excitement.
The entire city of Cheonan was a festival ground.
And in the chairman’s office at the top of the Taesan Group,
“Wowaaaaaaaaaaaa-!!”
“Nice! Nice!!”
The executives loosened their ties and shook their hands to celebrate Cheonan’s victory, forgetting that the chairman was sitting behind them.
“Congratulations, Chairman.”
“Today was the day you should have gone to the stadium… … .”
Today, Chairman Cha wanted to go to the stadium more than anyone else, but he couldn’t because it was a very important contract day for the company.
“It’s okay. That guy Seong-eun said that. He said that we’re not going to lift the cup today because we’ve already won the championship. He said that we should come to the next home game. He said that he’ll let us lift the FA Championship trophy then.”
“Wow. That’s the best gift for the chairman.”
It’s the best gift.
right.
Cha Seong, my child whom I would not mind putting in my eye.
The guy kept his promise to definitely bring home the trophy.
At first I thought he was bluffing, but as time went on I became more confident and responded to his belief.
Cheonan, the same Cheonan that came in last last year, was crowned champion of the 2013 K League.
How many times have you expressed your frustration at the report card that says you invested in a sport only to end up in last place?
Cheonan was ridiculed for only investing money and coming in last.
When I finally gave up and was about to dismantle Cheonan, the guy made me dream again.
It was truly a cinematic moment.
Chairman Cha has achieved the long-awaited K-League championship in Cheonan, and his son Cha Seong-eun has now moved up a step.
The guy is still running towards his dream.
Winning the K-League would be just a step up.
‘That day is slowly coming.’
The time to send Cha Seong-eun away from Korea was approaching.
* * *
“… … .”
I was sitting alone in the locker room, where the warmth of the players still lingered.
The days when I would always stand here and give passionate speeches to the players and motivate them pass by.
I was crazy about winning, and so were the players.
We ran like crazy just to win.
And we achieved our dreams just as we wanted.
“Director, they say everything is ready.”
“Oh, yes. I’ll be out soon.”
“yes.”
I got up from my seat and straightened my clothes.
Today is the last day of the K-League.
But for me it was a new beginning.
“The director is coming out.”
As I came out of the locker room, the front desk staff and players who had been waiting in advance clapped and chanted my name.
And the cheers soon spread outside.
As I appeared on the pitch, the crowd greeted me with thunderous cheers.
[Cha Seong-eun! Cha Seong-eun! Cha Seong-eun!]
Today, Cheonan decorated its last K-League match.
After securing the championship in the last Pohang match, they continued to win consecutive games and showed their champion-like form.
“Everyone. Our Cheonan has set a record that has never been achieved before and will never be achieved again! With today’s victory, Cheonan has surpassed 100 points for the first time in K-League history!!”
Even though it was a cold winter, the audience’s enthusiastic cheers made it so that the cold wasn’t felt at all.
103 points.
It’s a record that I can’t believe even when I look at it.
To be honest, there were many crises.
From national team selection to player injuries.
There was so much going on, and there were many days when I couldn’t sleep properly as I had to deal with the ever-evolving tactics of the K-League soccer teams.
And yet I did it.
No. We all did it together.
I was able to achieve my goal thanks to the players who did not become complacent after winning and stayed focused until the end to pursue my dream.
“Director… … !”
“Director!”
The players gathered on the stage.
In front of them were two trophies they had dreamed of.
One is the League Championship and the other is the FA Championship.
Not only did they surpass 100 points, they also won the FA Cup, achieving a double.
I held the trophy with both hands as everyone wanted.
“Ooooooooh-!”
I lifted it with all my might, with rising cheers.
At the same time, fireworks went off everywhere and the crowd cheered as if the stadium was going to burst.
2013 K League Champions, Cheonan.
2013 FA Cup Winner, Cheonan.
This year was the year of Cheonan.
* * *
The K-League, a truly turbulent season with much talk and trouble, has come to an end.
“… … .”
The directors poured their glasses of soju in silence.
All you can hear is the sound of them setting down their glasses.
“In the end… … we ended up getting over 100 points. Hehe.”
It is no exaggeration to say that this year’s K-League season was a shocking one.
“It will be a record that will never be broken. Unless Cha Seong-eun himself tries to break it.”
Even if Cheonan’s victory was almost a certainty from the middle of the season, 100 points? That’s a dream number that even Seoul couldn’t achieve last season, and they achieved it in their first year in office.
It is truly an amazing achievement.
Also, the K-League ended with the highest popularity in its history, proving that soccer can be more popular than baseball.
After all, people like fun and exciting things.
As Cheonan’s attacking football became popular, other teams also changed their tactics to attacking football, and this led to their popularity rising as well.
“We have to admit what we have to admit. As for Cha Seong, that guy sucked up all our points, but the fact that the K-League was able to revive to this extent is all thanks to that guy.”
“That’s right. But what if Cha Seong-eun still remains next year?”
“That’s… … Ahem!”
It is very much appreciated that the level of the K-League has been raised to a higher level and its popularity has reached its peak.
But I have to see that face again next year?
“I suddenly feel indigestion.”
“Ugh. I feel like my stomach is blocked.”
It was a terrifying thought for the club owner and manager.
Cha Seong-eun led the team to a comic-like victory by taking over 100 points.
His directing ability has already been proven to be a talent that should not be left in the country.
It would be extremely cruel for them to be asked to fight that person again next year.
You may say that if you try hard enough, you can overcome it, but… … there are things in this world that cannot be achieved through effort.
In the realm of pure talent, that is.
“That’s why we need to support Cha Seong-eun even more.”
“That’s right. It’s good for players to go overseas, but isn’t it important for coaches to go overseas and make our country’s name known? Next season… … I want to see that guy on the field again, Cha Seong?”
Every word was correct.
If we see Cha Seong-eun again next year, it means we shouldn’t even dream of winning.
So they gathered their glasses and cried out:
“Let’s not support Cha Seong-eun… … but rather, let’s support Cha Seong-eun’s overseas expansion!”
“I’m rooting for you!”
“I hope the first big club manager comes from South Korea!”
They clinked their glasses.
I hope that Cha Seong-eun will become the first manager of a big club in South Korea and bring glory to the nation.
It’s not that I’m afraid of seeing that face again next season.