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Chapter 85 Closing

"no!"

Boya's voice was not loud, but his tone was firm and he didn't even leave any room for negotiation, which made Lin Sen a little helpless.≧

It has been a month since Cambridge United won the championship in the League Championship, and a month has not been long or short, but many things have happened, such as allowing Cambridge United to squeeze out Chesfield and become the second place in the league rankings, and directly determine a promotional place. For example, with Cambridge United only one round left in the league, they still have the opportunity to counterattack Sheffield United, which has led most of the season.

For Cambridge United fans, the upcoming season has been a fantastic season as their team achieved a fantastic feat: upgraded triple jumps. It was a successful season for Tang Hua and his men, but the season is not over yet, and they still have a goal to chase. For Lin Sen, this season is actually over.

Whether or not she can reverse Sheffield United in the last round to win the championship is not that important for Linson. The most important thing is that Cambridge United has been upgraded, which is enough.

From the club's perspective, advancing to the Championship means that the club's income will be greatly increased, sponsorship fees, advertising fees, TV broadcast revenue... all income will be qualitatively improved. Although these incomes are still a drop in the bucket compared to the big cake in the Premier League, it is already a leap for Cambridge United, which has just been promoted from the League One.

However, it is a good thing to upgrade, but there is no free dinner in the world. Coming from the English League One to the Championship means Cambridge United has returned to the attention of mainstream English media, but at the same time, there is also the pressure that follows. From a competitive perspective alone, although the English League is only a second-tier league in England, it has actually approached the standards of the top leagues in some European countries in many aspects.

Therefore, when he was on the professional track, it was naturally impossible to still ride a bicycle. At least, you would keep up with all kinds of configurations. It is precisely because of this that Lin Sen had the idea of ​​increasing the transfer budget for Tang Hua in the new season. What he didn't expect was that before he finished speaking, he was directly rejected by Boya, the actual "Caimbridge Union Secretary of Finance".

"Can you still expect Tang to conquer the world with these children?" Lin Sen spread his hands and said with a wry smile.

However, Boya seemed indifferent to Lin Sen's words, and she said lightly, "Of course I know this is not fair to Tang. But have you ever thought about other things? Or do you really think of you as a super rich man?"

Lin Sen's face suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

He is not unaware of other things Boya mentioned. From the League One to the Championship, competitive pressure is one aspect, but it is definitely not all. If you are not a good person, you don’t know how expensive it is. In the eyes of fans, upgrading means that the team’s income is higher, so you should introduce more high-level players in the transfer market. But for the club, the most urgent thing is not to sign a player, but to "upgrade" in other aspects.

For example, Abe Stadium needs to be expanded. In theory, the actual capacity of Abe Stadium, which can accommodate nearly 9,000 fans, is only less than 7,000. Last season, with Cambridge United's outstanding performance, Abe Stadium has experienced several overwhelming challenges. In the new season's English Championship, the attendance rate of fans will inevitably increase. After reaching an agreement with the Cambridge Municipal Government on "redemption" of Abe Stadium. The expansion of Abe Stadium was originally in the club's plan, but now it seems particularly urgent.

In this matter, Dave Dogan has met Paul Gary several times. The expansion of Abbe Stadium will be launched this summer, which requires real money.

For example, the treatment of players and staff. Perhaps no one expected that Cambridge United could be upgraded. Although most Cambridge United players and staff currently do not have the rigid clause of upgrading and salary increase in the contracts of most Cambridge United players and staff, it does not mean that they don’t have to consider it. No one will reject the higher salary they earn, let alone the legitimate reason. The English League One has the salary standard for the English League One, and the English League naturally also needs the salary standard for the English League One. This has nothing to do with loyalty or not, and everyone needs to support their families.

Therefore, the team's salary budget will inevitably be "upgraded", which also requires real money.

...

There are also the team's training facilities upgrades, youth training facilities upgrades, etc., which require the club to provide a clear plan, and each plan is directly related to money.

Of course, the transfer budget is also an indispensable part, but obviously in Boya's view, Lin Sen's investment in this part is undoubtedly a "willful" attempt. As she said, Lin Sen is not a super rich man. With his wealth, he may have more energy to acquire a League One club, but this is not spending money indiscriminately. What's more, Cambridge United is about to become a Championship team, so it is even more impossible to "overdraw" in any aspect.

"Or what, how much more?" Lin Sen said with a smile.

Seeing Lin Sen's appearance, Boya couldn't help but laugh and cry, "Did everyone who has been a football coach look like this?"

"You don't know how you don't have money to spend as a head coach." Lin Sen also smiled bitterly.

"... Actually, it's not impossible." Seeing that Lin Sen's words were not like fakes, Boya thought for a while and said, "I will have a meeting with the bank next week. If it goes well, maybe Tang will have a little more hands this summer."

"Five million?" Lin Sen said happily.

"Impossible." Boya once again extinguished the hope in Lin Sen's heart without mercy.

"How much is that?" Lin Sen frowned.

“Two million at most.”

"Three million?"

"no!"

...

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Of course, Tang Hua couldn't know that the season was not over yet. Lin Sen had already started bargaining like buying vegetables in the vegetable market for him and his wife, just to get more transfer budgets for him in the summer.

At this time, he was all focused on the last round of the season.

The current overall situation in League One has been determined. In addition to the championship and relegation teams, the upgraded teams and the teams that play in the upgraded playoffs have been confirmed. Sheffield United and Cambridge United have become teams that directly advance. Among the three to six, Chesfield, third place, four points away from Cambridge United, is no longer possible to advance directly. Sixth place, Berry, also leads Cruy, who is seventh place, and also ensures his qualification to participate in the playoffs.

In the last round of the league, Cambridge United's opponent was fourth place Blackpool.

For Blackpool, this season's regular season has no desire for them. They are already qualified for the playoffs and are five points behind third place Chesfield and it is impossible to improve their overall pick. According to the three-to-six and four-to-five rules of the playoffs, even if they lose in this game against Cambridge United, their opponent will still be Bradford.

However, it is obvious that Blackpool's head coach Hepia doesn't think so.

The conversation with Carl Robinson still seemed to be surrounded by his ears. Although in the face of reality, Hypia had to admit that Carl Robinson's optimism for Cambridge United was really aimless, but this did not change Hypia's attitude towards Cambridge United. He knew that Cambridge United was eager to win a victory in this game, but no one wanted his team to achieve a double-killed season by the same team.

The game was played in a rainy day. But the bad weather did not affect the enthusiasm of home fans. This is the curtain call of Abbe Stadium this season, and no Cambridge United fans are willing to miss this scene. What's more, after this game, they may even witness Cambridge United becoming the league champion.

Although, it takes some luck. And it also requires some luck Sheffield United lacks.

Perhaps due to the rainy day, the first half of the game made frequent mistakes. Most of the time, the fans in the stands seemed to see only the two teams focusing on destruction, and the score remained motionless from zero to zero. The only thing worth comforting is that in another arena, Sheffield United, who played away, failed to knock on Rochdale's door.

The second half of the game changed sides and the rain was even heavier. However, the referee believed that it was not enough to have to suspend the game. As a result, the performance of the two teams was still affected, and mistakes became the main theme again. Just when the head coaches of both sides frowned on the sidelines, the set-piece became the key to breaking the game deadlock.

In the 68th minute, in the obvious waterlogging field, George, whose personal skills were greatly affected, almost rolled and crawled to win a corner kick for Cambridge United. It was through this corner kick that a header from Stam knocked on Blackpool's goal, and the 1-0 score finally made the cheers in the sky above the stands of Abbe Stadium finally overwhelmed the sound of rain.

However, the cheers from Cambridge United fans did not last long. It was also a set piece, Blackpool gave Cambridge United a backhand blow.

Meers won a free kick twenty meters in front of the goal. The angle of the ball sent by Wardworth was not very tricky, and it could even be said to be very positive. However, in the rain, not only did the ball slip even more smoothly. Cambridge United goalkeeper Norris missed the ball out of his arms when he saved the ball. Meers, who had just won a free kick for Blackpool, easily pushed the ball to score.

In just less than five minutes, the scores changed again and again. The only thing that remains unchanged is that the game is still a draw, and this has become the end of the game.

When the referee blew the whistle to the end of the game, applause still sounded in the stands at Abe Stadium.

Since Sheffield United finally defeated Rochdale by 2-0, Cambridge United failed to reverse the championship at the last minute, but in any case, it was already a perfect season for Cambridge United fans.

"Congratulations." After the game, Hypia came to Tang Hua and stretched out her hand.

The win of Sheffield United means that even if Cambridge United wins, they still cannot win the championship. Perhaps this cannot make Cambridge United disappointed with losing the championship, but it is somewhat of a comforting excuse. Of course, Hypia's congratulations on the surface are congratulations to Tang Hua for leading the team to successfully upgrade, although there is a bit of gloating in it.

"Thank you." Tang Hua also stretched out his hand.

He was naturally a little disappointed when he failed to win the championship, but he didn't want to blame the other party. However, after thanking him, Tang Hua added, "Good luck."
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