Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 63 Speed ​​​​lv3 (ask for first order)

November 11, before the home game against Ipswich.

It was expected that Maher and Gary Speed ​​were invited to the interview venue to receive their monthly best trophies.

Needless to say, if a player cannot win the Player of the Month trophy even if he scores 7 goals in a single month, then he is likely to be in the La Liga where Messi and Ronaldo are competing for the championship.

He met two epoch-making players at the wrong time.

As for Gary Speed's Coach of the Month award, there is almost no suspense about it.

Thanks to the players' hot form, Sheffield United had an unbeaten record in five league games last month, with four wins and one draw, which is the level of a championship team.

Although there were some twists and turns in the middle, fortunately we managed to hold on and get a perfect result.

“Thinking back now.”

Gary Speed ​​held the commemorative cup in his hands and said with a smile: "Last month was like a dream, the team suddenly woke up from a deep sleep and performed exceptionally well, showing a level above their ability.

"I just did my best to do my job and I'm really flattered to receive this honor."

Maher stood beside him. He could understand Gary Speed's feelings. After all, this was the first achievement he had made in his coaching career.

It is not easy for a player to transform into a coach.

In addition, Gary Speed ​​seems to have always had mental problems, his spirit is always under high pressure, and life can give him very little positive feedback.

I hope that what he has obtained this time can bring him some happiness and make him more determined to complete his future.

"Mael is here too. I have to ask Mr. Speed."

A famous reporter picked up the microphone and jokingly asked: "If someone said that you achieved this achievement by lying down and that it was fought by Maher, would you be angry or dissatisfied?"

Gary Speed ​​raised his eyebrows and shook his head, following his words: "I don't think I would. It is a blessing for a coach to have such a player."

He turned to look at Maher and said with a smile: "I am still greedily looking forward to Maher giving me a few more achievements. I can win awards without doing anything. Isn't this the greatest pursuit of many people?"

"Hahaha" His jokes brought joy to the scene, and the atmosphere of this interview gradually became interesting.

"Do you have anything to say to Maher?" A reporter handed the microphone to Gary Speed ​​again.

"of course."

Gary Speed ​​nodded, then put on a serious attitude, moving his arms and pretending to warm up, "Don't be too proud, if you feel that there are no opponents in the Championship, I will come back at any time.

“Don’t forget, I am also a registered player of the team and can play for the team at any time.

"If you are not in good condition, I will immediately warm up on the sidelines and then put myself on the court to compete with you."

He flexed his muscles, wanting to show that he was still going strong.

"Haha." This time it was Maher's turn to laugh first. The head coach was really warming up. Just thinking about that scene must be very funny.

The interview ended with laughter. The two took a photo together and walked towards the locker room.

So far, Maher has won 2 Championship Player of the Month awards and 4 Player of the Game awards, and has reaped a lot since coming to this city.

Half an hour later, the 15th round of the Championship kicked off at Bramall Lane Stadium.

Sheffield United's players are united and after a fantastic January last month, they are looking forward to a good start in November.

"The offensive is coming again! They really want to take the lead at the start. This desire to win will greatly improve a team's combat effectiveness. Of course, it may also make the players lose their composure.

"It's Evans! The shot goes into the far corner!!

"One to zero! Lowton's through ball broke through Ipswich's defense, and Evans got a half-solo opportunity and finally scored!"

"."

"Ipswich full-back Macaulay seemed a bit overwhelmed by Maher's intensity. He looked bitter and complained to the central defenders. The player from Northern Ireland was not good at confrontation.

“Mael played very steadily today, and he constantly used his own strengths to counter the opponent’s weaknesses!

"It's a very clever way of playing. His football IQ and all aspects of his quality are improving. We have seen his growth in the past half season."

"."

"Sheffield United got a set-piece on the right side, with Maher and Januhans standing in front of the penalty spot. Who was going to take the penalty?
"It seemed that Montgomery could not hold on any longer, so Speed ​​replaced him with Quinn, who ran to the center of the penalty area. The referee blew the whistle, and Januhans rushed to the penalty spot. It was a fake move!

"It's still Maher who takes the penalty. Look at the quality! He crosses into the penalty area and heads the ball into the goal! It goes in again!! Two to zero!

"Who is it? It's Quinn! This lucky kid received a pass from Maher right after he came on the court and seized the opportunity to score a goal!"

"."

After scoring the goal, Quinn jumped onto the billboard on the sidelines, cheered with the fans, then turned around and jumped down, looking for Maher.

"nice shot!"

He expressed his respect for Maher in the simplest way, and when he felt it was not enough, he added: "You are destined to fly far away, so it would be good if you could take us old people to jump higher before you fly."

Maher didn't know how to respond, so he could only hug him and use actions instead of words.

"Click, click!" Photographers on the sidelines quickly recorded this scene. They captured the smile on Maher's face, which is the expression everyone will make after making a contribution.

This photo was also included in many post-match reports and became Sheffield United's cover photo.

"A 3-3 win over Ipswich! Gary Speed's Sheffield United has won three consecutive games and is ranked third in the standings!" - Sheffield Evening News On November 11, the entire Sheffield United team went to Leicester City for an away game.

When Maher was in the player tunnel, he looked in detail for the members of the Foxes' miracle team, but only saw Andy King, a member of their own youth training team.

Realizing that he was looking at her, Andy King quickly turned around and nodded awkwardly.

Maher also hinted to him that Andy King was only in his early 20s at that time, and he probably couldn't have anticipated what kind of achievements he would be able to achieve in the future.

However, I wonder if the butterfly effect of his time travel will cause some things to change dramatically.

Probably, as can be seen from Gilbert, whose appearance changed the career trajectory of the youth training camp captain.

Without thinking too much, Maher led the caddy into the venue.

Before walking to his own half, he heard Andy King calling him from the side: "I envy your ability and talent, keep going."

"Come on, too."

Maher waved at him. It was normal for people to sympathize with each other in such a tense and exciting competition.

They were all still young this year, full of desire for the future, working hard for their own prospects, and dreaming of soaring into the sky after waking up.

"Andy King! Oh! He used a long shot to open the Sheffield United goal. The home team fans were excited. Facing Sheffield United who were in great form recently, they didn't expect them to score first!
"A young man from Wales, his future is as bright as Maher's. So far this season, he has scored 7 goals!"

"."

"Mael dribbled sideways, his lower body was very stable, and he faked to get away! Dangerous!
"A shot into the far corner!! The ball went in! It's rare for Maher to score in the penalty area. It seems his shooting level has improved again!
"One to one! This goal is very important and it happened before the end of the first half."

"."

"Gallagher! Header!! He ripped off his jersey and celebrated this wonderful goal at the cost of a yellow card!
"This is his fourth goal of the season. Sheffield United is in trouble. With ten minutes left, it will be very difficult to maintain their winning streak."

"."

"Mael passed Davis and came to the baseline, and he was about to go into the penalty area!
"Gilbert at the back post raised his hand to ask for the ball, but the Leicester City players didn't notice him entering the penalty area, and passing the ball was a threat!
"The ball was crossed in! Leicester City failed to intercept it, Gilbert was about to dive for the header!!
"The ball goes in! In the last minute of injury time, Sheffield United equalized the score. Let's celebrate! There is no time to pursue winning streak. Getting one point away from home is also good!"

"Gilbert scored his third goal of the season, and Maher achieved an amazing 3 assists achievement!"

"."

In the camera, Gilbert jumped high, jumped on Maher's back, and waved his right arm excitedly towards the fans in the stands.

It's a bit like the scene where Ronaldinho carried Messi on his back, but their situations are definitely different from those of Ronaldinho and Messi. They are both very young and have no inheritance.

Yes, just the excitement of scoring a goal at the last minute.

"Click, click!" The cameras on the sidelines kept flashing, and photographers captured the two people's celebration scenes from many angles, which became the cover of many Championship match reports.

"Score together! Arsenal's two youngsters won a point for Sheffield. Maher has completed 10 assists this season and still sits firmly at the top of the assist list!" - Editor of London Football News

Just two days after this round, Sheffield United faced Millwall away.

Two consecutive away games, coupled with such a devilish schedule, made the players miserable, extremely tired, and even exposed the risk of injury.

After careful consideration, Gary Speed ​​​​rested six players and re-activated the substitute players who had faded out of sight on weekdays, making a major rotation.

Maher is among those being rested, and this is his second rest this season.

Not surprisingly, he spent time on the court and in the gym, planning the intensity and time of his training according to his physical condition.

On November 11, he watched the team's away game at home with Gilbert.

The substitute lineup performed well, keeping close to Millwall and not giving the opponent too many chances, and of course not creating any good scoring opportunities.

In the end, the game ended in a 0-0 draw, which was an acceptable result.

On the 15th, after completing another set of muscle reaction training, Maher's speed finally saw a huge improvement!

A strange feeling arose in his legs and buttocks, as if they were burning in fire or trapped in an ice cave. It was hard to describe and lasted for more than ten seconds.

[Skill: Burst lv3]

[Proficiency: (1/2000)]

[Effect: After the muscle contraction speed gradually increases, you begin to pursue the muscle's reaction speed and explosive sprinting ability when it changes from static to dynamic, and the speed of the first 30 meters is significantly improved! ]

Another physical attribute breakthrough to level 3!

After the qualitative change, Maher let out a long breath of excitement, put on his sneakers, stepped onto the court, and ran wildly!

"Boom!"

Feeling the studs of his shoes constantly digging into the mud and being lifted up by him to take rapid steps forward, Maher enjoyed it very much and felt extremely happy. He had never felt so light before.

"Huff. Huff!"

Everything around him was rapidly receding. The breeze blowing on his face was so comfortable. He adjusted his breathing and ran for a long time before lying down on the grass to rest.

This kind of improvement that breaks through the original limits of the body can indeed give him a huge sense of satisfaction.

More importantly, Maher is very clear about what kind of player his level 3 speed ability can make him on the wing.

(End of this chapter)