The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 297
297 Blade’s Young Front Twin Stars
Zhong Cheng brought the Leeds United players to Manchester on the same day.
Leeds is only 67 kilometers away from Manchester, very close, and can arrive in less than an hour by car, so there is no need to set off a day earlier.
The players from Zhong Cheng and Leeds United naturally arrived in Manchester by bus.
Before the match, the English media were also very concerned about the match. After all, it was a Chinese derby.
There was no grudge between City fans and Leeds United fans. They could even become friends. After all, the enemy of the enemy was a friend.
Manchester City and Leeds United are mortal enemies of Manchester United. The two teams have a common enemy and are naturally allies.
However, before this match, the head coaches of both sides were still a little angry.
Manchester City coach Pierce said directly: “Although Leeds United are promoted, their strength is beyond everyone’s expectations. They are definitely not a weak team, it is very difficult to play!”
Pierce added: “Of course, we will win this game. I am very clear about Madman Loria’s tactics. I have found a way to break through their team and we will definitely win at home.”
Pierce was confident and expressed his determination to win the game.
It could be seen that Pierce still looked down on Leeds United, emphasizing that Leeds United was a promotion!
Zhong Cheng also told reporters before the game, he said: “Yes! Manchester City have a long history. They may have been glorious, but not now. Their strength is only in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League. We are confident that Leeds United will win this game!”
“As for Sun Jihai, he is a player with extraordinary strength, and he can play in many positions. No matter which team he goes to, I believe he has a place!” Zhong Cheng replied to the reporters’ questions.
Media reporters immediately said excitedly, “So, does Leeds United have any plans to introduce Sun Jihai?”
Zhong Cheng chuckled and said, “There are too many powerful and capable players on this planet. So, do you want me to bring every player to our Leeds United?”
The reporters were obviously unhappy with Zhong Cheng’s answer, but they had no choice.
Zhong Cheng also said: “I believe that Sun Jihai can have a good performance in this match, but we are ready, I still think we can win this match!”
When City fans heard this, they scoffed and said, “Madman Loria, can you die without bragging?”
Zhong Cheng ignored these Manchester City fans, he was shocked to set his goal!
Zhong Cheng brought Leeds United to Manchester. He actually saw Manchester United fans wearing red shirts on the streets of Manchester. Of course, they weren’t here to welcome Zhong Cheng and Leeds United. They were causing trouble.
When Ka got the Leeds United bus, Manchester United fans cursed crazily, “Rubbish Leeds, get out of Manchester, you bunch of rubbish, football scum, roll!”
The Manchester United fans had even more vicious words to say. There were even some extreme Manchester United fans who threw stones at the Leeds United bus, smashing the windows of the bus to the point of cracking. This caused the Leeds United players to be extremely worried and angry!
Zhong Cheng’s entire face darkened, and his heart was filled with anger.
You damned Manchester United fans, you all wait. One day, our Leeds United will trample your team under their feet and whip them to their heart’s content!
–Division Line–
Before the match, Sun Jihai also gave interviews to media reporters.
In an interview, Sun Jihai said: “Leeds United is a phenomenal team. Although they are promoted, they have shown great strength and tenacity. They seem to have some magic in the new season. Now their results are very good, and they are a strong opponent for our Manchester City team!”
Sun Jihai did not panic. Leeds United were a formidable opponent for their Manchester City team.
Sun Jihai also said: “Eh, Zhong Cheng? He is a very talented head coach. I have seen his game and his coaching is really perfect. He is a very good head coach and Leeds United has been well coached by him. This is a great danger for our Manchester City team.”
The reporters were overjoyed and asked, “Since you admire Madman Loria so much, will you move to Leeds United and play under him?”
Sun Jihai shook his head slightly and said, “I am doing very well in Manchester City. Manchester City is also a very strong team. Staying here is my best choice. Therefore, I will stay in Manchester City and will not join Leeds United for the time being.”
Media reporters caught Sun Jihai’s language problem and immediately asked, “You said you won’t join Leeds United for the time being, so will you join Leeds United in the future?”
Sun Jihai and Pierce, who were not far away, both had ugly expressions on their faces. Sun Jihai said, “I will stay at Manchester City, that’s all.”
After saying that, Sun Jihai chose to leave.
However, in the sports news on that day, all the major news had become “Sun Jihai wants to join Leeds United” or “Sun Jihai is about to become a Leeds United player”. This made the City fans unhappy, and it also made Sun Jihai’s mood very bad. How did this interview end up like this?
Some Manchester City fans were very unhappy when they heard this and called for Sun Jihai to be cleaned up. They did not need this kind of garbage in the camp to get rid of Sun Jihai.
Sun Jihai was really wronged at this time. Sun Jihai was very unhappy. In the future, he would no longer speak in front of these media reporters. These damned trash reporters!
Sun Jihai had been in a very bad situation recently, but he had a clear conscience.
Moreover, Manchester City’s head coach Pierce seemed to take him seriously and even went to comfort Sun Jihai.
Also, Manchester City coach Pierce told reporters: ‘Sun is a Manchester City player and he is happy to be here. I have talked to him. His heart has always been in Manchester City. Some media reporters have misinterpreted Sun’s words. Sun has never thought of leaving Manchester City. I think reporters should be realistic every day when reporting. Don’t slander the players for a little bit of selfishness. Otherwise, you will receive a subpoena from the court. “Please calm down and don ‘t let someone with ulterior motives take advantage of you.”
It could be seen that Pierce was really optimistic about Sun Jihai and took good care of him.
With Pierce’s words, Manchester City fans were relieved of their suspicions and criticisms of Sun Jihai. Only then did Sun Jihai’s life get better.
Pierce also heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this matter did not expand. Otherwise, their Manchester City team would be affected by these things.
Now that these matters have been dealt with, Pierce and Manchester City are both waiting for this match to arrive.
Pierce looked at Leeds United in the news and thought to himself, “Come on, I can’t wait to win!”
–Division Line–
October 15, 2005, Manchester City Stadium, Manchester, England!
This was Manchester City’s home court, and the silence was turned sky blue. It was filled with Manchester City fans.
The stadium was still large enough to accommodate more than 47,000 people. Right now, this place was truly overcrowded.
Of course, there were also fans who came to support Leeds United away from home, and there were quite a few of them. Perhaps because Manchester is close to Leeds, all the hardliners have come to support their team away.
Leeds United fans were cheering for their team by singing their Leeds team songs loudly. Their songs were very loud, and so many City fans at the scene did not suppress their voices.
The Leeds United fans were really amazing, singing heaven-shaking songs.
Zhong Cheng was leading the Leeds United players to appear on the court. Today, Zhong Cheng was still wearing a white suit. He looked very handsome, like a prince walking out of a comic book. Under the sunlight, his body seemed to be filled with holy light.
The female fans screamed excitedly, “Ah! Roja, you are so handsome, we love you! Roja, I want to have a monkey with you! Roja, look here, my heart is full of you! Roja, come on, my husband is not home tonight! Roja, you are going to marry me today …”
The female fans were really crazy and screaming. There were even some sexy female fans dressed in Manchester City fans shouting loudly, attracting the attention of male fans around them. “Roja, we love you! Roja, I am yours, forever!”
The City male fans’ eyes turned red as they stared fixedly at Zhong Cheng, as if they wanted to kill Zhong Cheng.
Hearing the shouts of the female fans, Zhong Cheng turned around slightly and waved to the female fans in the stands. This caused the female fans on the scene to speak Yingying Yanyu again. The atmosphere in the stands was really overwhelming with excitement.
Then, Zhong Chengshi immediately turned around and put his hands in his pockets, staring sharply at the stadium.
Today, Zhong Cheng unveiled a 4-2-3-1 formation. The starting lineup of Leeds United is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Danny Pew, Vermaelen, Gary Cahill and Sagna
Double waist: Alexander Song and Diaby
Three avantgarde “from left to right”: Dembele, Gourcuff and Milner
Single forward: Huntelaar
This lineup was a semi-main and semi-substitute lineup. Many of the main players in the Leeds RUF had gone to play for the national team and their physical fitness had been exhausted. Therefore, they did not appear in the starting lineup today and instead sat on the substitute bench.
Zhong Cheng had arranged a half-main and half-substitute squad to face Manchester City.
Manchester City’s starting line-up was 4-4-2 today. The starting line-up was as follows:
Goalkeeper: James
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Thatcher, Distin, Dunn and Danny Mills
Four midfielders “from left to right”: Sun Jihai, Reina, Barton and Musampa
Twin strikers: Robbie Fowler and Andy Cole
This was the starting lineup of Manchester City. The starting lineup was quite good. Both strikers were famous Premier League players. Both were famous strikers. Robbie Fowler used to be the king of Liverpool’s striking line-up. He was the favorite of Michael Owen’s fans. He scored goals in Liverpool.
Andy Cole’s former Red Devil King of Front and White’s Twin Fiends of the Black Wind duo had even become synonymous with the Premier League’s era. Even now, their names were still circulating in the football world, and their names were forever engraved on the Premier League’s historical arena.
The two of them were extremely powerful. Although they were a little old, their sabers weren’t old yet. Leeds United had to be careful.
