The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 290

290 Every Head Coach Is a Backstabber

“The results of the UEFA Cup group matches have been announced. Leeds United are on the verge of elimination!” -The Sun

“Falling into the Death Group, the future of Leeds United’s UEFA Cup is dark!” -Manchester Evening News

“Leeds United is deeply trapped in the Death Group. Their future is bleak!” -London Evening Standard

“Leeds United is in the Death Group, Madman Loria sighs!” -Liverpool Echo

“The group exit will be eliminated. Leeds United are going all out in the Premier League!” -The Mirror

“The UEFA Cup group is out, the future of the top three is bleak!” -The Times

“UEFA Cup group announced, Middlesbrough signed, Leeds Bolton’s future is bleak!” -The Guardian

“Being trapped in the death squad, Leeds United coach admits that advancement is difficult!” -Yorkshire Post

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The English media were all reporting on this matter. Obviously, the English media were not optimistic about Leeds United because their team was really too strong. This could be considered a group of death.

CSKA Moscow, Marseille and Helenfen are all very strong in this group, and their chances of advancing are even higher. Leeds United is also relatively low in the odds of an European bookmaker offering them a chance of advancing.

Obviously, everyone was optimistic about the other three teams!

The English media also analyzed the three teams in the Premier League. Middlesbrough’s group was too easy. That group did not have any strong opponents at all. Middlesbrough could be said to stand out from the crowd.

Middlesbrough have not performed well in the Premier League this season, but their strength is there, especially the two forward awards of Hassel Baink and Viduka.

Therefore, in the eyes of the English media, Middlesbrough’s promotion is certain.

Middlesbrough coach Sam Allardyce explained to reporters after the draw. “Obviously, our group is very easy. It’s not a big problem for us. As long as nothing unexpected happens, our Middlesbrough will definitely advance to the next round,” he said.

Allardyce was extremely confident, even a little arrogant. He held it high and didn’t put anyone in his eyes.

Suddenly, a reporter asked, “What do you think of the future of Bolton and Leeds?”

Allardyce frowned slightly and said, “Bolton’s team seems to be very strong, but Bolton’s strength is still very strong. There shouldn’t be any problem for them to advance. As for Leeds United … hehe!”

The reporters were stunned. What happened to Leeds United? Why did he just chuckle? Hehe, what do you mean?

Allardyce reluctantly asked: “Is there any need to talk about Leeds United? It’s their luck to be able to make it to this point. There’s still hope? Haha! They should think about how to relegate themselves. The UEFA Cup is not something they can do!”

What Allardyce did caused the Leeds United fans to curse madly, making the Leeds United fans very angry. However, it was acknowledged by many people. Many media reporters believed that Allardyce was right. Leeds United had been relying on luck until now. Why did they want to continue relying on luck?

Many famous football players in England also supported Allardyce’s remarks, claiming that Allardyce was right, that Leeds United had completed their mission and that the next step was to return home.

These celebrities also supported Allardyce. In an instant, the whole of England was not optimistic about Leeds United. They all thought that Leeds United was doomed.

When Zhong Cheng received the news, his eyes were cold and he sneered, “Allardyce? Take care of yourself first, trash!”

Zhong Cheng remembered Allardyce and was prepared to give him a critical strike!

–Division Line–

Many media reporters came to interview Zhong Cheng, but Zhong Cheng ignored them.

After returning to England, Zhong Cheng went straight into the league. In the last round, their Leeds United had just emerged from the embarrassment of successive defeats. Now, they needed to win to accumulate confidence. Zhong Cheng attached great importance to this match.

Now many media are watching this match, they are all staring at Leeds United.

Many people believe that Leeds United’s victory in the last round was luck and could not change their fate of degradation and relegation. Now many people are cheering for Sunderland.

Sunderland and Leeds United are both promotion teams. Last season, Sunderland were second in the Champions League and performed well. However, Sunderland’s result this season was very bad. So far, their record was one win, one draw and five losses. They were ranked second from bottom in the league with four points. It was very embarrassing.

Mick McCarthy is in a very awkward situation now. It is said that Sunderland executives are not satisfied with him and are ready to fire Mick McCarthy for a new coach.

Now there are rumours that former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane will succeed Mick McCarthy as head coach of Sunderland.

There is also a rumor that Mick McCarthy still has a few rounds to play. But in these rounds, Mick McCarthy has to lead Sunderland to more points.

This game against Leeds United is very important, Mick McCarthy said before the game: “I said Roja’s relationship is good, but this game we will go all out, we must win this game.”

This game was too important for Mick McCarthy, who naturally hoped to get three points.

On Zhong Cheng’s side, he also said before the game, “I know Mick’s situation. I don’t think Sunderland are completely Mick’s reason for being like this. Actually, Sunderland also have a reason. They didn’t give Mick any transfer fee this season. How do you want him to play in the Premier League?”

Zhong said: “The Premier League is different from the Champions League. Sunderland’s lineup last season is really not good in the Premier League. Mick has no big problem and the responsibility lies with the Sunderland management. As for this match, Leeds United will not give up. We will go all out!”

Leeds United were the best of the three promotion teams last season, but they were still under attack from a lot of media reporters at the time, which meant that Leeds United were not popular.

This game was a away game, and the atmosphere at Sunderland’s home was very good. The scene was full of people. Although the team’s results are not very good, but they are still cheering for the team, hoping that the team can win at home.

Now Sunderland really need to win, Sunderland attack with all their might.

However, in the 15th minute of the first half, Huntelaar, who had recently recovered from his injuries, received a cross from Winger Ribery in the penalty area. The middle of the penalty area headed straight into the goal, giving Leeds United a 1-0 lead.

Mick McCarthy shook his head from the sidelines. He could tell that the gap between Sunderland and Leeds United was getting bigger and bigger. No wonder Leeds United were doing so well here.

Just as Mick McCarthy was in a daze, Leeds United’s Gourcuff scored another 2-0 goal from Sunderland with a brilliant direct free-kick.

Leeds United easily led Sunderland 2-0 in the first half.

The second half of the game had just begun when the Sunderland striker scored a goal in the penalty area, giving Sunderland fans hope of equalising. The Sunderland fans immediately cheered excitedly and cheered for the team.

However, in the twenty-sixth minute of the second half, Leeds United centre-back Pique made a corner kick from Gourcuff on the streets of the forbidden area and headed home from behind, extending the score to three-to-one.

The goal was also the final in the game as Leeds United beat Sunderland 3-1 away.

After the match, Zhong Cheng immediately walked towards Mick McCarthy and extended his right hand to Mick McCarthy. “I’m so sorry, Mick! I’ve caused you trouble!”

Mick McCarthy grabbed Zhong Cheng’s right hand and shook his head slightly. “There’s no problem. That’s what my situation is like!”

Zhong Cheng frowned slightly and said, “Did you really go that far?”

Mick McCarthy sighed and said, “The higher-ups are really unhappy with me. Although they haven’t spoken to me yet, I know they’re already looking for a replacement for me!”

Hearing this, Zhong Cheng sighed and nodded!

Zhong Cheng said, “It’s not easy, it’s not easy! Don’t be discouraged, there’s still time and opportunity!”

Mick McCarthy smiled and said, “I’m fine. Congratulations on winning! Go celebrate with your players. I still have things to do. I have to go!”

Zhong Chengshi nodded his head and said, “Alright, you go get busy! Come on!”

Mick McCarthy smiled and said, “Come on!”

After saying that, Mick McCarthy turned around and left. Seeing Mick McCarthy turn around and leave, Zhong Cheng’s heart was filled with helplessness and sympathy.

Think back to last season’s game against Mick McCarthy. At that time, Mick McCarthy was a very talented man. His team was very strong and was chasing after him. He even overtook Ipswich and Wigan at the last minute to get the second place in the league.

To be honest, Sunderland were too stable in the final stages of last season’s Champions League and put a lot of pressure on him.

Mick McCarthy is a very talented coach. Unfortunately, Sunderland did not give him enough support this season and Mick McCarthy had to face the fate of being fired.

This is the disadvantage of the head coach. Sometimes, it’s not that your coaching skills are not good, but there are many, many reasons that limit your performance and limit your strength. Afterwards, you have to bear all the blame for the team’s poor results.

The head coach is always the kind of person who is not easy to be noticed, but always comes out to take the blame!

The head coach was the Back Pot Man!

Fortunately, he didn’t have to be like Mick McCarthy, who had the final say on the team. This was Zhong Cheng’s greatest advantage over the other head coaches.

Chelsea continued to improve after the eighth Premier League game, with eight consecutive wins and 24 points at the top of the table. The second-placed Charlton team finally lost again, but their points were still 18 points, ranking second in the league.

Ranked third was Red Manchester United, who scored 17 points. It was two points higher than Leeds United’s 15 points. Leeds United are now fourth and are in the Champions League qualifying zone.

After this match ended, many people were shocked. Leeds United were really haunted. Why did they keep winning? Why?

Leeds United’s performance has made many English media aware that Leeds United are not easy to blackmail and many media outlets are now changing their minds.