GEM TALENT

The players stood still on the bright green grass, and they waited to hear what massive news Coach Lincoln was about to share with the entire squad.

The cool, refreshing morning breeze blew across the open field, and the wise manager looked around at the confused faces of his young, energetic players, he could not find out through their facial expression if they heard the news.

Coach Lincoln took a deep, calming breath to gather his active thoughts, and then he said in a serious, commanding voice,

"I am sure that you all must have seen the shocking, unexpected news about Kyle late last night."

As soon as the respected manager said those exact words, there came a loud, noticeable murmur among the players who were standing in the large circle.

Some older, experienced players shook their heads with sad, disappointed expressions, while the younger, less experienced boys looked at each other with wide, confused eyes.

Eric, the brand new boy who had just joined the amazing team this week, was standing close to William, and he looked lost because he did not know anyone's name yet.

Eric tapped William on his strong shoulder, and he asked who Kyle was and why his name was so important to the football group today.

William leaned closer to his new teammate, and told him that Kyle is a talented Blackpool player too, he joined from Inter Milan football club last summer, and he was part of their massive success last season.

William explained that Kyle was always a non-chalant guy and someone who believed that no one can tell him what to do. He also chose personal awards than club awards, he always want to stand out in every scenario.

William also added that, Kyle has been, one of the strongest opposition he had met so far. William also continued that, he tried to make friends with him, but Kyle rejected the proposal and decided to stay alone. He said that, he did not know what Kyle did.

The loud murmuring continued to grow as the worried players whispered their personal thoughts to one another, and the peaceful morning atmosphere turned into a noisy, busy debate, some of the elders were very furious with the attitude of Kyle, they all said that Kyle was very unfaithful to the club, that he loves himself only and not the club, meanwhile Coach Lincoln was still standing in the circle. William did not hear those people murmuring very well, he was trying to get the full gist.

However, Coach Lincoln's strong and commanding words interrupted their busy discussion, and the strict manager raised his right hand to demand absolute silence from the energetic squad.

The players stopped their talking, and they focused their absolute attention back on the wise, experienced manager. Coach Lincoln looked at William and Eric, and he said in a calm, soft tone,

'I sensed from the loud whispers that some of you do not know anything about the unexpected Kyle story yet."

He paused for a brief, silent second to let the heavy silence settle over the vast training pitch, and then he continued to explain the massive, complicated situation.

He crossed his strong arms over his broad chest, and he said with a loud voice,

"Kyle forced a quick, unexpected late-night transfer to Newcastle United yesterday night, right before the strict transfer window closed."

The shocked players who did not know anything about it before were surprised that Kyle did that, and they gasped in pure disbelief. William was shocked too, because he thought Kyle was still with the club, that he does not want to come to training, However, even though William was shocked by the sudden timing of the massive move, he was not surprised with that final, personal decision at all.

As William stood on the soft green grass, he remembered a private, serious conversation he once had with his energetic so called opposition a few short months ago in the mall.

William remembered that Kyle once proudly said that he is more determined to make his own personal name established in the massive football world than dying for just one specific team.

Kyle dreamed of playing for a massive, rich club that could offer him greater fame and a massive salary, so William understood that his ambitious friend just followed his own personal dreams.

And, he could remember that Kyle had received a lot of suspension, match ban, because of his attitude to Coach and his staffs, and even his teammates.

William sighed, knowing that the fast-paced game of football was always filled with tough, emotional personal choices like this one. Coach Lincoln saw the mixed, emotional reactions showing on the youthful faces of his loyal players, and he wanted to make sure they knew that the massive club tried everything possible to keep him, because he is also a very good player,but he refused and even forced it, by writing transfer letter to the Club.

The wise, respected manager uncrossed his strong arms, and he spoke in a softer but serious, professional tone. Coach Lincoln said,

"Mr. Clement, the hardworking club director, and I tried to talk to him inside the quiet private office yesterday afternoon. We wanted to advise him like a good son, and we wanted to make sure he gets the best possible, bright future for his young football career."

The caring coach explained to the silent players that they explained to Kyle how he would fit into the new, advanced Premier League tactics during this tough, demanding new season.

They promised him massive, consistent playing time and a wonderful chance to grow with the beloved coastal team, but Kyle refused to listen to their wise advice.

Coach Lincoln shook his head with a trace of professional disappointment, and he added,

"Despite all our best efforts, he demanded a quick transfer yesterday night, and this happened right after William's successful return announcement was shared with the happy fans."

Hearing this specific detail made William feel a strange, mixed emotion inside his beating heart, but he also knew that in the massive, busy football world, young players come and go all the time.

The dedicated club director and the wise manager did their absolute best to protect the happy Blackpool family, but they could not force a young player to stay if his ambitious heart was committed to leaving for another big city.

Coach Lincoln took a few confident steps forward into the middle of the large circle, and his experienced face changed from disappointed to determined. He wanted to lift the heavy mood of his amazing players, and he needed to remind them of their crucial mission for the upcoming, tough football year.

"Kyle is a Newcastle player right now, and we must move on from him without any regrets, and in fact, he had open a bigger spot for the midfielders to compete more, Kyle is now an enemy on the pitch now, so we are player like a wounded lion," the manager declared to his listening players.

"We as a united, strong squad, we will work with what we have right here on this beautiful, green pitch." The wise manager pointed his firm finger at the soft grass, and he looked straight into the bright eyes of his attentive, ready players. Coach Lincoln said with pride,

"We have gotten the difficult qualification we wanted to play in the tough Premier League, which was beautiful. Now, our biggest aim is to remain in the massive league,also show them that we can go to Europe next season, also try and win domestic cups like FA cup and Carabao cup, and we must also be a dangerous threat to all the other big teams we face. I believe that we can do it, because we are strong together."

William was feeling active, energetic, and alive after hearing those powerful, inspiring words coming from his beloved manager. His young, beating heart was filled with pure passion, and he made up his mind to achieve the unbelievable this season, especially proving Chelsea wrong for letting him out of the club, he want to will against them, he wants to show them that they lost a very important player.

He wanted to prove all of them wrong, and even the angry critics, fans, reporter and interviewers that doubted his magical football talent. He was ready to show the entire world what he could do.

"Everyone gather at the back of the big post, we are starting from there today and we will jog around this pitch." Coach Lincoln instructed.

Just as William smiled with absolute readiness, Lincoln called William on the pitch and said, "Boy, I hope you are ready for the premier league?

"Yes sir, I'm ready" William replied bravely and left.

Coach Lincoln's shiny silver whistle sounded loud and sharp across the open training field. That loud, familiar sound signaled the beginning of the tough morning training session, leaving everyone wondering what brutal challenges the demanding manager had prepared for them today.