Chapter 111: What Stays, What Goes
Monday, July 5, 2010
Broadfield Stadium was quiet that morning. Outside the ground, Crawley was starting its day. Buses moved along the roads, delivery trucks came and went, and a dog barked somewhere in the distance.
Niels stood beside the pitch, looking over the training ground. His time as a coach had taught him a few things that stayed with him: be disciplined, keep your balance, think ahead, and make the most of young players.
The transfer window was becoming a problem. Max still hadn't come back, and Levante were pushing to sign him. Parma were also interested in Luka.
Preseason had begun, and the first group of players was already there. Still, Max's absence and Luka's silence were hard to ignore. Niels took a breath and looked across the pitch.
There was work to do. The team needed rebuilding, even if things were far from settled.
