The Coaching System

Media Reactions & Board Meeting

Final Meeting with the Squad –

A week after the final, the celebrations had finally settled. The parades, the parties, the city-wide madness—it was all done. Now, it was time to look ahead.

The players sat inside the meeting room at the training ground, some still riding the high of Wembley, others already focused on next season.

Jake stood at the front, arms crossed, scanning the room. He had built this team from nothing, but League One? That was a different beast.

He wasn't here just to survive.

He was here to dominate.

He took a deep breath, then started.

"I won't keep you long," he said. "You've all earned this break. But before you go, we need to talk about next season."

Silence.

"We're in League One now," Jake continued, "which means the competition gets tougher, the expectations get higher, and the work gets harder."

Eyes locked on him, serious now.

"Some of you will leave," Jake said bluntly. "That's just football. Some of you will get new contracts, because I believe you're part of the future. And some of you will have to fight for your place, because new players are coming in."

A murmur in the room, players exchanging glances.

"I want every single one of you to come back ready. Because I'm not here to make up the numbers in League One."

He let that sink in.

"I'm here to win it."

The room went dead silent.

They knew Jake.

He didn't make empty promises.

If he said something, he meant it.

Then, his gaze shifted toward Silva.

"Before I forget," Jake smirked, "Silva—you've been called up for the Brazil Under-21 squad."

Silva's eyes widened. His teammates turned toward him, grinning, slapping his back.

"About time," Collins muttered.

Silva shook his head, speechless.

Jake then turned to Okafor.

"And you," he said, "Nigeria's senior team wants you."

Okafor, usually calm, blinked in shock.

"For real?"

Jake nodded.

A slow smile spread across Okafor's face before the team burst into cheers, clapping and celebrating.

Jake let the moment play out.

This squad had grown together. They deserved this.

But eventually, he held up a hand.

"Enjoy your break," he said, "because when you get back—we go again."

Media Frenzy – 'The Manager Who Changed Bradford's Destiny'

A week had passed since Bradford City's dramatic playoff final victory, yet the world was still talking about Jake Wilson.

Every major football publication had a story on him.

The newspapers were everywhere.

📌 "The Miracle Worker – How Jake Wilson Took Bradford to League One in One Season."

📌 "Tactical Genius or Just Getting Started? The Man Who Revived Bradford."

📌 "From Unknown Coach to the Most Talked-About Name in English Football."

Football shows ran hour-long segments analyzing his tactics, comparing him to some of the best up-and-coming managers in England.

Some called him a visionary. Others said he was a one-season wonder.

"Is he the next big thing?" some pundits debated on live television.

"Can he do it again in League One?" others questioned, skeptical of his long-term success.

A well-known analyst scoffed, shaking his head.

"Let's be realistic. He's done an amazing job, but League One is a different level. More money, more experienced managers, better teams. This won't be easy for him."

Another countered, leaning forward.

"You're underestimating Jake Wilson. Every time people doubted him, he proved them wrong. Why would this be any different?"

Meanwhile, Bradford fans had no doubts.

On Fan Café, the biggest online forum for supporters, the discussions were non-stop.

📌 "Jake Wilson is a legend!"

📌 "Back-to-back promotions next?"

📌 "We need to keep Carter and Silva. Don't sell!"

One fan posted:

"I don't care what happens next season. This man took us from nowhere to League One in ONE YEAR. Give him a statue already!"

Another replied:

"Nah, he's not done yet. He's gonna take us to the Championship next. Just watch."

Every comment, every thread, every discussion had the same energy—hope, belief, and absolute faith in Jake Wilson.

But while the media debated and the fans celebrated, Jake?

He ignored most of it.

Because he wasn't here for headlines.

Board Meeting

The boardroom at Valley Parade was quiet, the air heavy with expectation.

Jake sat across from the club's directors, his arms resting on the table, his expression unreadable.

This was the final meeting before the summer break, and while the celebrations had barely settled, his mind was already on what came next.

The chairman cleared his throat, glancing around before speaking.

"Jake, first off—congratulations. What you've done this season… it's beyond what any of us expected."

A few of the other board members nodded in agreement.

"You've brought this club back to life," the chairman continued, leaning forward slightly. "And we want to reward that."

Jake remained still. His focus didn't waver.

"Meaning?" he asked.

The chairman reached into a folder and slid a document across the table.

"This is your new budget for League One."

Jake picked it up, scanning the figures.

A bigger transfer budget than he had in League Two.

Higher wages available for key players.

The numbers weren't staggering, but they were enough. Enough to build something serious.

He placed the document back down and nodded once.

"I can work with this."

The chairman exhaled slightly, as if he had been expecting a different reaction.

"We expect great things, Jake," he said, offering a small smile.

Jake didn't smile back.

Instead, he tapped a finger against the document.

"I've got a request."

The atmosphere in the room shifted slightly.

The board members exchanged glances.

"Go on," one of them said cautiously.

Jake leaned forward.

"I want a pre-season friendly," he said. "Against Al Nassr."

Silence.

One of the directors frowned.

"The Saudi Pro League team?"

"That's the one."

Another director sat up straighter.

"Why them?"

Jake was already prepared for this question.

"I want my players to experience elite competition. To test themselves against world-class talent."

There was a brief pause as the board considered his words.

Then, one of them spoke again.

"They have players like Cristiano Ronaldo. Do you think it's a bit—ambitious?"

Jake smirked.

"Ambition is why we're here."

The room went quiet.

The chairman exhaled, tapping his fingers against the table as he thought.

Finally, he nodded.

"We'll see what we can do," he said.

Jake stood up, extending his hand.

The chairman shook it firmly.

"Good," Jake said, his voice steady, certain. "Because I'm not planning to stop here."

Final Scene –

The office was silent except for the faint hum of the overhead light. The smell of fresh ink lingered in the air as Jake leaned back in his chair, eyes locked on the tactics board in front of him.

Pinned across the whiteboard were two lists.

One side—his current squad. Some names were circled—the players who had proven themselves, the ones he wanted to keep and build around. Others had a line through them, marking those who would be moving on.

The other side—a list of transfer targets.

A midfield enforcer to handle the physical battles in League One.

A commanding center-back to lead the defense.

A clinical finisher—because in League One, chances would be fewer, and the margin for error was thinner.

Jake picked up a marker, spinning it between his fingers. His mind ran through everything that needed to happen before the season started.

Contracts.

Pre-season friendlies.

Building a squad that could do more than just survive.

That wasn't his style.

Survival? That was for other managers.

Jake Wilson had never come this far just to make up the numbers.

He uncapped the marker, pressed it against the board, and wrote three words in bold, black ink.

LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONS.

Then, he sat back, arms folded, staring at the words.

It wasn't just a goal.

It was a mission.

A silent vow.

This club had been through too much to settle for just being in League One.

If they were here, they were here to win it.

Jake exhaled slowly, tapping the marker against the desk.

The journey wasn't over.

It was just getting started.