Chapter Five: Not a Charity Home

The System rated his potential A-. His sale value could reach £250,000. Their next match was against promotion rivals. Lin pushed forward a termination agreement. “One month's compensation. Effective today.” “You're mad.” “Rejection is not a pass. We give second chances, not endless excuses.” Danny was the first to enforce the decision, sending two late youngsters to run. “The owner finally proved,” he said, “that he isn't strict only with people worth nothing.” Lin and Oscar created Greyport's first transparent performance code: attendance, match responsibilities, rehabilitation and community work; clear renewal standards and a right of appeal. A player could fail, but never discover why in a template email.