Chapter 102: Dutch Days
Monday, May 31, 2010
Niels woke up to his last morning in Genoa with the cliffs of Boccadasse still on his mind.
The sound of the Ligurian Sea and the glow of last night's fiery sunset lingered as he packed his bags.
On the way to the airport, he read warm messages from his players, their words staying with him as he boarded his flight to Amsterdam.
The plane's quiet hum and the blur of clouds outside kept Niels company as he left Italy, heading to Utrecht, his final stop before returning to Crawley's muddy pitches.
The new season was coming, with transfers, fixtures, and the tough grind of League One ahead.
But for now, Niels took a moment to reflect, inspired by Thiago's beach video, Max's Spanish sunset, Luka's Croatian field, and Matteo's warning.
Crawley wasn't just a club to him, it was a story of resilience and belief.
And this time, he was ready to write its next chapter with his players, not just for them.
