Just before David fully digested the fact that he had crossed, an unexpected guest came to the door.
The team's head coach Jocky Scott and a strange young man.
Out of courtesy, David invited the two in and sat on the sofa in the living room. However, David was observant because he really didn't want to see this mediocre team coach.
After years of investment, the team is not inferior to any other English team in the lineup configuration, but the team's performance is still more embarrassing than insufficient, is there no deeper reason?
David has made up his mind. Once he is familiar with the environment, the first thing to do after taking control of the club is to sack this poorly performing coach.
"Mr. President, let me introduce you to you. This gentleman is the Gino Pozzo of the Pozzo family in charge of the Udinese club in Italy. He came to visit you specifically, so he asked me to be a middleman. I think you are all young people and there should be a common language." Scott didn't seem to notice the impatience in David's expression as he introduced the unexpected guest with a smile.
Pozzo family? Is this the legendary Italian family that takes the football industry as a business?
He remembered that in his previous life at its peak, the Pozzo family controlled the three clubs in amongst the top five league clubs. In Italy they owned Udinese Calcio, in La Liga they owned Granada CF and Watford FC in the Premier League. They were also shareholders of several well-known clubs.
However, in view of their low-purchase processing and high-purchase player development strategy, David is more willing to call them "European black shop", second only to FC Porto from Portugal.
What did this guy come to find himself? David is unknown, but still lacks interest.
"Mr. Parvis, please forgive me for being direct. The purpose of visiting you today is to acquire the Notts County FC in your hands. I know that Notts County FC is in a bad
situation. Maybe for you, it's a better choice to exchange the club for cash." Jr. Pozzo didn't seem to want to waste time here and went straight to the topic.
Acquisition of Notts County FC?
If David remembered correctly, the Pozzo family entered the English football industry only after acquiring Watford, where fashion was mixed in the UCL in 2012. How come this world, now there are signs of entering the Pozzo family in England?
Although he doesn't understand why the Pozzo family will take a look at Notts County, he also doesn't know if history has deviated at a certain point, but David will not sell the Notts County FC anyway.
But before David could say something to refuse, the acquisition proposal already made him angry.
Just now sitting on the sofa, it seems that things have nothing to do with his coach Scott suddenly said: "Mr. President, I think Mr. Pozzo's acquisition proposal is a very
a good solution to the bad situation of the club. You know, The club is struggling now and it is only possible to get out of the quagmire by changing a leader and continuing to invest. The Pozzo family controls the Serie A strong team Udinese Calcio and has extensive experience in running football clubs. He is the best person to take over Notts County FC."
David never imagined that Scott will actually stood on the side of the Pozzo family. If he didn't know anything about it, then he really was no different from an idiot.
Picking up the goblet and shaking it gently, the look in Scott's eyes was full of disdain. "I think it's okay, even if the team is in a bad situation, there will always be a day when it will get out of the quagmire and that will not be my reason for selling the club. If your purpose ends today, then I am afraid to disappoint you."
He hates traitors the most and Scott's behavior is undoubtedly provoking his bottom line.
"Actually, it doesn't make sense for you to continue to hold the club like this. Even the media knows that you have no money and there is no way for you to continue to invest in the team. Don't the club consider it for the fans? You're so selfish!" Scott's face also became difficult to look at. Although he didn't tear his face directly, his tone had become indifferent.
David sneered and said sarcastically: "Mr. Scott, please don't forget your identity. You are now the coach of Notts County FC, not the coach of Udinese Calcio. I don't think there is anything wrong with someone who lobbies for an outsider and has qualifications standing in front of me and saying I am selfish."
David's words mercilessly ripped off Scott's hypocritical face, making the old coach very angry. Scott got up and threatened with a bad tone: "I am the coach of Knotts County. I am responsible for the club's performance. Chairman like you is simply not
qualified. If you still want to continue with Notts County, please tell me that I am not accompanied. I choose not to renew the contract. At the same time, I have to tell you that the two core midfielders of the team also have the same view as me as there is no expectation of their future in the club and they will not renew the contract. Without us, Knotts County will wait for relegation next season."
David's expression became grim, like an angry bull and he wished to rush over to Scott to tear him into pieces. Even if the reason told him that the other party's bottom-drawing behavior was actually helpful for building a new team, it was still difficult to suppress the resentment in his heart for the betrayal.
David clenched his teeth and said coldly: "That's great. I can open a bottle of red wine to celebrate at night. I don't think how much help a junk coach like you can bring to the team. So, it is good that you're not renewing the contract before i actually sacked you."
David and Scott were tit-for-tat there and Jr. Pozzo was sitting on the sofa with all his time, as if watching dogs biting dogs.
"Mr. Parvis, if we can't reach an agreement, that's a pity. I'm very interested in Notts County. Why don't you think about the proposal anymore? I came here with sincerity,
maybe you should just accept my offer." Pozzo was actually annoyed by Scott's stupidity and annoyed by David's rejection. God knows if he would rather have the club got bankrupt and not sell them now.
David looked at Gino Pozzo coldly and said calmly: "I don't want to listen to your proposal, even if you pay a high price, I will not sell the club."
"8 Million £. In addition, we will bear the club's debts also. If you agree, the transaction can be carried out immediately." Pozzo seems to have settled on David and said directly.
8 Million £? David sneered.Is this so-called sincerity?
Although David has made up his mind not to sell Notts County FC, he still weighed the value of Notts County. Regardless of debt, the market value of the club is close to 20 Million £. After all, Meadow Lane Stadium belongs to the club. If you get rid of the debt, it will definitely exceed 35 Million £.
Of course, this is measured from the asset value itself. But if you look at the football environment and the recent embarrassing history and condition of Notts County itself, this number will shrink significantly. Although the price given by Gino Pozzo is low, it is still realistic. The Pozzo family had come to pick up the bargain.
He has roughly understood why the Pozzo family is optimistic about Notts County. Because there is no Premier League team in Nottingham County and is destined to become a standout in Nottingham County as long as he acquires a team and succeeds in overtaking with huge impact and attention from the local.
Nottingham Forest is an EFL Division 1 team with a higher value. Even if it can afford it, the Pozzo family is not willing to use all the cash here. Meanwhile Notts County FC is relatively cheaper, not to mention Notts County is still the earliest existing
professional football club with a large number of fans and is the most suitable choice.
"Perhaps you should see a doctor, Mr. Pozzo. My words are very clear. If you continue to bid, I can only blame your hearing problems. Of course, now that medicine is developed, this is not a big problem, is it? "David said scornfully.
The two sides broke up, and before leaving, the gentleman-like Pozzo also swears at each other: "Since you are so stubborn, then wait to go to fucking hell with your Notts County! I will be here in Nottingham county. I will buy a club and will wait here to see you going down like a dog."
David laughed arrogantly at Jr. Pozzo's reaction. That guy, he really wanted it. Purchasing his head coach, digging the corner of the team and coveting his team in secret. But also, like alms, the Pozzo family's approach completely angered David also.
He originally thought he could only wait until Pozzo family acquired Watford ten years later to retaliate fiercely in English football. But now it seems that he doesn't have to wait that long.
Acquired Nottingham's club? Both Nottingham Forest FC and Mansfield Town FC are enemies of the same city. No matter which team the Pozzo family buys, he has no psychological burden to pack up and sell his club.