Chapter 8

• Chapter Eight
• Meanwhile Rick was running to the opponent box, he looked up and saw the main striker who was fast as a cheetah awaiting ball in the opponent box, he is not surprised at this been possible, as he understand his own body that he is still recovering. Well he made an overhead long pass, the striker got the ball and control it, he got ready to shot, but the center back made an attempt to block, the striker as well did not shot, instead changed to his left and shot with his left, the goalkeeper who does not expect the fake shot as well followed the wrong direction and the ball was smashed to the right corner, it was a clean goal, but the ball hit the post and it bounce into throwing.
• Rick hold his head, even the striker himself hold his fist in anger for the lose. Well the opponent made a throwing and the match resume once again. Anway everyone was already sweating bucket, but none felt the sweat as they were enjoying the time together, each team member played a nice football, they all attacked, defended, tackled, dribbled, even commit fouls and made rough play. But there is more beautiful linkup, nice crosses. Well Rick was also making waves too, even though his Physic was lacking, he made them up in his football stats and physical stats. And after forty five minute the match ended in four goals with both side having two goals.
• They all sat down to rest, but everyone knew this is game over for the day, but they all enjoyed the match session, it was another fantastic session, they sat down to rest before they all disperse away, the referee approached Rick.
• “Hey man, you did a good job there today.”
• “Yeah, everybody all seems to get better, and I am glad I am able to be back in the game.” Rick replied.
• Someone from the opponent said. “You are gonna make wave kids, keep the spirit up, you got raw talent in there.”
• Another from his side also added. “I think you need bigger stage kid, and very soon you are gonna get it, and I will be there to cheer for you when you make the headlines kid.”
• “Well on our side, the time is clearly over, but when you get that moment in the bigger stage, know that you got a fans here who is gonna yell louder than everybody when you made the top headlines in every news.”
• “Well I am gonna be there too, because the first time I see the legends in the game alive once again.”
• Off course the ones Rick played with were men in their late forties, they just play the game just to keep fit, they were good players, if only they were opportune to enter a team in their prime. Anyway Rick understands the guys were just trying to be optimistic about him, well he was looking forward to it, and he believed with his system he is gonna reach that stage. Well everybody all disperse to their various places, Rick walked back to his car and he was shocked to fine someone awaiting him by the car.
• He frowned at first and from afar he said. “Hey I am sorry, do I know from anywhere?”
• The man in suit turn around and he removed his glasees, he was someone in his late fifties, he smiled and extended his hand for handshake. “You did not know me, but I know you Rick Tyler.”
• Rick frowned, but the stranger smiled and he said. “The name is Lucas Gray, I am here to offer you something you cannot reject.”
• Rick finally come closer, but he was still confused, he said. “And that offer will be what?”
• “I am the CEO of Starlight Football Club, and for weeks I have been watching you, you got talent kid, and I wish to have you played in my football club.”
• “Starlight football club.” Rick repeat, off course this is just what he wanted a contract with a football club, but he just did not believed that it will come this soon, well Lucas Gray only smiled and said.
• “You can search about us in the net, and here is my contact nuber, when you make your decision, you call me.”
• Lucas Gray placed his card on the car hood, he smiled once again and walked away towards a Cheverolet jeep, he looked back at Rick, and then he board the car and drove away, Rick picked up the card as he was still not clear of situation of things right now.
• [Is the host not interested in the good news.]
• “I am more than interested, but it is just too sudden, and I never heard about Starlight football Club ever.”
• [Well the internet is there for the Host, make your research and make a bold decision.]
• Rick heaved and he board the car, he start the car and drove away, he said again. “Okay show me my game stats”
• [Ding generating Host game stats…………………………Stats generation complete]
• [Rick Tyler game vs unnamed team
• 33 touches
• 12 touches in the opponent box
• 12/10 passes completed
• 7/5 shots on target
• 12/8 tackles successful
• 3 chances created
• 1 goal and 1 assist
• Ratings:- 8.8]
• Rick read the stats generated by the system and he could not help but shakes his head, he began to wondered what he had to do for the system to at least gave him kudos, even after all those incredible stats, the system still gave him 8.8 ratings, well he start the car and drove back.
• “Seesm I am improving bit by bits” Rick said to the system.
• [The host is improving, but it not enough yet, the host lost much focus in the game, the host can not read the game well yet, and the host is just one position player, and that is very bad for the system, the host should be all round player.]
• “Well whatever, at least I am better than the beginning, moreover I thought you said I am still getting my strength back and not fully healed” Rick said again.
• [Well to some extent the host is very right, but I think that is just an excuse if I may suggest.]
• “Alright fine, I will try to improve, show me my Stats” he said again.
• [Generating host stats……………………… Generation completed]
• [Personal Information
• Name:- Rick Tyler
• Age:- 17 years
• Nationality :- Shire
• Physical Information
• Height :-6’11’’
• Weight:- 70kg/150lbs
• Strength :- 25
• Stamina :- 19
• Endurance :- 15
• Agility :- 12
• Mental Strength :- 105
• Merits Points :- 55
• Personal Statistics
• Status :-Uncontracted
• Salary :- 0$
• Nickname :- none
• Popularity :- under F
• Football Statistics
• Passing :- 35
• Pace :- 20
• Shooting :- 45
• Dribbling :- 25
• Defense :- 35
• Physic :- 18
• Goal Scored :- 0
• Assists :- 0]
• [Daily Quest – Brisk Walking two miles – Completed]
• [Long term Mission – Find out the conspiracy behind Host Parent divorce – Ongoing]
• [Time limited Mission – 9/10 days completed]
• [Jog five city blocks two times
• Climb the stairs up and down for 20 times
• Jumping jacks 50 times
• Fifty push up
• 50 Squats and sit up]
• “And none of my goals are recorded yet” Rick said almost in anger.
• [I told the host that everything about the host will be uploaded when the host signed a contract with a football club, and the reason why I aid you should verify the Starlight Football Club and start from somewhere]
• “Alright I am home already.” Rick drove into the garage and he parked the car, he walked into the house and met his mother making lunch, Rick cannot help but shakes his head, he knew exactly what his mother is doing, off course from behind he embrace his mother and she shares a kiss to her forehead.
• “Mom, I really love you so much.”
• “You are my only son, so if I did not look after you what really is my job, at least your father is there to work and pay the bill, this much I can do to help lighten the mood, he will be at peace knowing I am there looking out for you.” Theresa said all together.
• Rick nods his head, he walked away and he picked up a juice from the fridge first, he took a zip first and he sat down on achair, he voiced out.
• “Mom, ever heard of Starlight football Club” he begin.
• Theresa nods her head, she said “Yeah, it is in the second division of this country league, but I heard that it barely escaped relegation to the third league.”
• Rick finally nods his head as he understand the situation of things, off course in Shire, there are actually four leagues, with Shire league the highest league, the football club in the league were the top dogs in the country, there are smaller football clubs too, and some of them sometimes get promotion to the Shire league. And the reason Rick never knew of Starlight Football Club is because the club was in the second division of Shire Premier League.
• Anyway Theres turn around and frowned she asked. “And why asking about them?”
• Rick already put the juice back in the fridge, he was heading to his room, but he did reply. “Well the CEO scout me out himself and he wanted to offer me a contract.”