The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 082

082 Shot the Bullet at His Old Employer
Sunderland’s attack was not rash and their defence was firm and patient.

Therefore, from the start of the match, Leeds United did not get any good chances.

Of course, Sunderland did not get a good chance. Leeds United’s fierce and oppressive defense also gave them a lot of pressure. The pressure to catch and pass the ball was much greater than usual.

This match looked extremely dull!

Bradley Wilson and the others in the press gallery were about to fall asleep!

Bradley Wilson was very upset. Could it be that Mick McCarthy, you’re here today to take away a point? What a good opportunity is this? Don’t you want to get three points?

Mick McCarthy really didn’t want to get three points?

Of course not!

Coming to Leeds, Mick McCarthy’s only goal is to win, three points!

However, Mick McCarthy was very patient. There was still a long time to play. There was no need to be anxious. He only needed one or two chances for this match. What they wanted was a high success rate.

At this moment, it shouldn’t be their Sunderland who were in a hurry, but Leeds United who were fighting at home.

Although Leeds United also defended their counter-attack at home, everyone can see that Leeds United are aiming for three points. The thing that worries us the most is Madman Roja when we play like this at Sunderland.

Mick McCarthy sat peacefully on the coaching bench. He was very calm.

“Dog shit! Xie Te!” Bradley Wilson shouted in displeasure when he saw Mick McCarthy’s old god.

–Division Line–

Zhong Cheng crossed his chest and stared at the stadium, silent.

Brandan Rogers walked up and said, “Boss, we seem to be in trouble!”

Zhong Cheng immediately turned around and walked towards the coaching bench. Because this coaching area could only be commanded by one person, Zhong Cheng would not give the referee any excuse.

Returning to his seat, Zhong Cheng nodded at Rogers and said, “The white-haired old man opposite us is not simple. They are just being more patient with us!”

Rogers nodded his head, “This old man really has some skills, so what should we do next?”

Zhong Cheng said, “I want to see how long this old man can endure.”

Even so, Zhong Cheng was still thinking about what to do next. If it really doesn’t work, do you want to drink Sunderland to start the battle?

Or, to get the first draw of the season?

Suddenly, Zhong Cheng thought of something and immediately said to Rogers beside him, “Pass it on and hit Stephen Caldwell on the head when counterattacking!”

Stephen Caldwell is Sunderland’s starting centre-back today, the 183cm Scottish international. His height has indeed become his weakness, but his speed is good and he has turned around well.

Rogers nodded his head and immediately turned around and walked out, shouting towards the field.

–Division Line–

Half an hour had passed, and the score on the field was still zero-zero.

Although Sunderland managed to control the situation and keep the football under their feet, they created far too few threatening offensives, even shooting four-legged shots, three of which were long-range shots.

The fans at the scene were about to doze off.

At this moment, Sunderland suddenly accelerated, and Argentine midfielder Julio Alca suddenly threw a very precise straight shot behind Boumsong.

Julio Alca was introduced by Sunderland in 2000 after beating Newcastle United and Leeds United for £ 2. 5m. At the time, Julio Alca was an Argentine youth player who represented Argentina at the U20 World Cup.

However, he played left-back at the time and was later transformed into a left midfielder by Sunderland coach Peter Reed. Mick McCarthy trusted him and valued him very much. Last season, he was included in the PFA’s lineup of the year, and his strength was extraordinary.

The Argentine midfielder is quick and skilled, and this pass reflects his football skills.

Michael Bridges, who was at the front, turned around and moved forward in a timely manner. The two crossers were very tacit and had a very good chance.

“Ah! Nice cross. Leeds United’s defensive line has been pierced. Michael Bridges is in. Is he trying to kill the old owner?” Mark Lawrence, the commentator for the BBC, suddenly cried out in alarm.

Michael Bridges started his career at Sunderland but moved to Leeds United in 1999, scoring 19 goals in his first season at the club.

But Michael Bridges has been injured year-round since the second season. He has made a pitiful number of appearances and is a famous glass man. From 2000 onwards, the fella has averaged less than six appearances a season, but he has been a trap for Leeds United.

Michael Bridges, who was on loan to Newcastle United and Bolton last season, made only six appearances at Newcastle United because of injuries and was unplayed at Bolton. Eventually, he was loaned to Sunderland by Leeds United, where he was well-behaved.

Michael Bridges has returned to Sunderland this summer with few appearances and a rare start today.

This was a very good opportunity for him to start.

The sleepy fans at the scene also woke up from their shock. They all raised their heads and stared at the stadium. In an instant, they were completely asleep.

In the press gallery, Bradley Wilson jumped up and said, “Goal!”

Michael Bridges slanted like a cheetah towards Boumsong and caught up to the football. Facing Scott Carson, who was blocking the corner, he swung his leg and fiercely slammed into the football.

With a bang, the football flew straight into the corner of the goal against the turf.

Scott Carson made a mistake, he thought Michael Bridges was going to shoot from the far corner. The football flew into the corner of the post at high speed.

–Division Line–

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“Michael Bridges! It’s him! He killed the old owner! He sent the football into the goal of his old club Leeds United. No one expected him to score. He’s not a regular at Sunderland. He scored once in a blue moon today. Is he here to kill the old owner?” Mark Lawrenson was shocked.

At the scene, the Sunderland fans were also a little shocked, they did not expect Michael Bridges to give them such a big surprise. All of them applauded enthusiastically, their palms almost swollen.

On the sidelines, Mick McCarthy jumped off the bench and applauded excitedly, “Nice! Nice work! Perfect!”

Bradley Wilson jumped up from the press gallery excitedly like a three-year-old child. “Madman Roja, I’ll see how you die this time, hahaha! Madman Roja, you’re doomed, you’re doomed!”

–Division Line–

Zhong Cheng raised his eyebrows and thought to himself, “Sure enough, something happened!”

The patience of the Leeds youngsters has been tempered this time by the lack of pressure on Julio Arca from Milner on the right. Perhaps, at that moment, Milner thought that Julio Alca would pass the ball like before.

Milner’s lack of oppression gave Julio Alca space to pass the ball, and this negligence gave the Sunderlanders a chance.

Julio Alca gave a very beautiful pass.

Boumsong was quick enough at centre-back, but he turned slowly and was caught by Bridges.

Zhong Cheng sighed. This was youth.

Lagging behind, this Leeds United game will be even more difficult to play!

Zhong Cheng slowly walked out and walked to the side of the field. At this moment, the young players of Leeds United seemed to be a little dumbfounded. They didn’t know what to do next. They all turned to look at Zhong Cheng.

Zhong Cheng immediately stretched out his hands and pushed down, signaling for his players to calm down. Don’t be anxious, just play according to the previous tactical requirements!

Looking at Zhong Cheng’s movements, although the Leeds United players were a bit puzzled, they still followed Zhong Cheng’s instructions and continued to stabilize their defenses.

After this concession, the young players of Leeds United were obviously more serious and cautious. They were meticulous in the execution of their tactics, and their oppressiveness was getting stronger and stronger. Their defenses were very stable.

Looks like he really needs to learn a lesson!

Zhong Cheng nodded slightly. He hoped that this group of youngsters would realize their problems through this concession. They would not make similar mistakes in future matches.

–Division Line–

Sunderland, who have the lead, are even more relaxed as they keep the football under their feet and pass it back and forth. Although the pressure on Leeds United has increased, they still firmly control the football under their feet. The only drawback is that they are getting farther and farther away from the goal of Leeds United.

However, Sunderland coach Mick McCarthy is very satisfied with this.

One-zero was enough to ensure that Sunderland won this match. Now was the time to control the tempo and not give their opponents a chance to retaliate.

Mick McCarthy has studied that Leeds United’s offensive power is not very strong. Just intercept their counterattack.

Mick McCarthy couldn’t help but look at Leeds United’s No. 7 player on the frontcourt, Ribery. This guy was a fast player, so he had to pay attention to his defense when counterattacking. Mick McCarthy had studied it thoroughly. Ribery had participated in almost every counterattack from Leeds United. This guy was the absolute core of Leeds United’s counterattack tactics.

Mick McCarthy immediately came to the sidelines and gestured for Sunderland players to pay attention to defending against Hundred Years Old Berry.

However, Leeds United’s counterattack did not go to Ribery, but to Huntelaar, the striker in front of them. Huntelaar always went to Stephen Caldwell. Almost all of them were high up in the sky. Mick McCarthy was shocked. He knew what Leeds United was thinking.

Mick McCarthy immediately signaled for Caldwell to pay attention to the defenses above and behind him and not give Leeds a chance. Mick McCarthy was indeed a formidable fellow. Leeds United had just found a chance when Mick McCarthy intercepted him.

In the first half, Leeds United didn’t have many chances to counter-attack. They only had one chance to threaten Sunderland’s goal, but they didn’t grasp it.

At the end of the first half, Leeds United were 1-0 behind.