The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 747
747 Best Double Copper
“Yes, our opponents Leeds United are very strong, but they are in a terrible state. They have lost four consecutive games and obviously want to end it as soon as possible, but I believe that will not happen to Reading,” Copper told reporters.
Copper, 51, is also a well-known manager in England.
Copper made a big deal for Reading last season when he led them to the Champions League title with 106 points and upgraded to the Premier League. It broke Leeds United’s Premier League title record and became the first in history.
Even when the previous League One was in the second level, Reading’s score was still number one in the Epic Rank. Copper was the best coach in the Champions League and became a big shot.
Copper led Reading to the top of the Premier League last season, leading them to the eighth place in the Premier League.
The FA awarded Copper the title of best manager of the season, not Alex Ferguson of Manchester United or Zhong Cheng of Leeds United, who won the title in a counter-attack.
This naturally made many Leeds United fans very unconvinced, they all think that last season’s Premier League season’s best coach should be Zhong Cheng!
Many people elsewhere think so, but the FA gave the award to Copper.
To tell the truth, Copper’s results were really good, and it was reasonable for him to win the prize.
The only thing he couldn’t get past was Zhong Cheng!
If Zhong Cheng didn’t win, why would Copper win?
In any case, he is now the Champions League’s Double Season’s Best Head Coach. His fame is very high. He is also a godfather in Reading.
Copper had previously coached the Crystal Palace team, and at that time he had Sun Jihai under his command. Copper is very important to Sun Jihai, this summer, Copper also claimed that their team Reading will be introduced to Sun Jihai.
Reading also made an offer to Manchester City, but Manchester City directly rejected their offer.
This was something Copper felt extremely regretful about.
Copper is very confident against Zhong Cheng, he said: “The current Leeds United’s condition is very bad, although Loria is back. But I believe he will not be able to find his condition so quickly, this match their Leeds United has no chance, the winner must be our Reading team!”
Obviously, Copper was very confident!
Indeed, it wasn’t long before Zhong Cheng took over the team again. Moreover, Zhong Cheng had previously flown to Monaco and Switzerland, so he had no time to take over Leeds United. Now, Leeds United was still led by DiMatteo and Nai Smith.
Although this fellow Zhong Cheng had returned today, the time was too short, and it was impossible for him to change anything!
Therefore, Copper was confident in this match.
Copper added: “Reading have been preparing for this game for a long time and we have a reason to win.”
Reading’s results were not very good either. After four matches, they won one win and drew two losses. They scored four points and were ranked in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League.
This season, Reading are obviously going to relegate.
So, in Copper’s eyes, this match was Reading’s relegation battle. Copper regarded Leeds United as the strongest enemy on the way to relegation. Copper didn’t want Zhong Cheng to continue.
If Zhong Cheng knew Copper’s current thoughts, Zhong Chengzhen would not know whether to laugh or cry!
Our Leeds United goal is to win the championship, not relegation!
However, at this time, the English media all believed that this season’s defending champions Leeds United were going to be relegated. It could be said that Leeds United would not be able to relegate this season and would be directly demoted to the Champions League.
Yes, the reporters really wanted this to happen, because this was the big news!
Even if Leeds United finished third in a row in the Premier League, it wouldn’t be as big a stunt as Leeds’ relegation to the Champions League this season!
Before the match, the coaches of both sides spat at each other, raising the expectation of this match by a lot, attracting the attention of countless media reporters.
And the result of Leeds United’s game is also very concerned, Leeds United will usher in the Premier League opening five consecutive defeats?
Of course, many people thought that this possibility was very, very high!
Leeds United’s current situation was terrible. Even with Zhong Cheng, what could they do? Leeds United are not just going to lose!
Right now, everyone was waiting for this match to arrive!
–Division Line–
September 1, 2007, Reading, Berkshire, England, sunny!
On this day, England’s summer transfer window has been officially closed and there will be no more transfers.
Today, Reading’s home stadium at Madrid was packed!
This was a very small stadium, only able to accommodate 20,000 people!
But today was a day of passion and laughter, with Reading fans wearing their blue and white stripes cheering for their team.
Reading fans are looking forward to this game!
This game will be Reading’s last game. This is a godsend. Reading fans cheered on Reading by singing their team songs loudly.
There weren’t many Leeds United fans on the road today, just less than a thousand. They wore the team’s white shirt to cheer for Leeds United.
These Leeds United fans are all Leeds United’s hardcore fans. They hope that Leeds United’s players can find themselves in this match and rise again.
And Leeds United coach Zhong Cheng is back today, Leeds United fans are full of anticipation for this match!
The Leeds United fans shouted Zhong Cheng’s name one after another. Because this name represented endless hope, everyone was screaming excitedly. Although there were few people, their voices were still floating in the air.
The Leeds United really came for victory this time.
When Zhong Cheng appeared on the pitch, the Leeds United fans from afar were very excited. They all waved their hands and shouted at Zhong Cheng. They seemed to have seen Leeds United win.
Today, Zhong Cheng was discharging a 4-1-3-2 formation, which was different from DiMatteo’s formation. The list was as follows:
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Patrick Aver, Pique, Compani and Bacari Sagna
Single waist: Mohamed Sissoko
Three avant-garde “left to right”: Gareth Bale, Luca Modric and Joaquin
Twin strikers: Luca Toni and Alexander Pato
Yes, Zhong Cheng had a rotation with Leeds United today. Samir Nasri and Edinson Cavani were both on the bench, and they were replaced by youngsters.
When the Reading fans saw Leeds United’s formation, they were all pleasantly surprised. Leeds United were simply digging their own grave. Their Reading team will definitely win this match.
Reading coach Copper slightly raised his eyebrows when he saw this. Zhong Cheng and DiMatteo were different. Zhong Cheng seemed to have done a little roller skating, but in fact, he did have some points.
Copper reminded Reading players to pay attention to Leeds United’s attack on the left!
It was clear that Zhong Cheng was adjusting the Leeds United attack on the left. Although Samir Nasri did well, he was still out of touch with Leeds United.
Now, Zhong Cheng was on Gareth Bale’s team. This guy had been with Leeds United for a season. He was very familiar with Leeds United. Now, Leeds United’s two wings were threatened. Reading was very difficult to defend against.
Sure enough, he was the one who won the Coach of the Season award. Looking at the problem, he saw the crux of the matter.
However, Copper didn’t have much choice right now. Who said that Reading didn’t have the money to bring in too many genius players?
Right now, Reading were a little overstretched in front of Leeds United.
The game had begun for some time, and the interior of the Madrid Stadium was silent.
Reading fans could tell that their team was in big trouble. After Zhong Cheng returned, the strength of the Leeds United team had indeed improved a lot. Their Reading team only had the chance to defend, and Leeds United’s attacks from both sides were too sharp.
Gareth Bale’s strength as a young man was truly beyond everyone’s expectations. His speed made Reading fans feel a lot of pressure.
The Reading players were no longer as relaxed and relaxed as they were before the match. They felt a lot of pressure and worry.
Zhong Cheng sat quietly on the sidelines. It seemed that he had won this match.
In the thirty-fifth minute of the first half of the match, the fierce attack of Laozi I finally had an effect. Winger Gareth Bale suddenly broke through with the ball into Reading’s box. Edinson Cavani jumped to the top of the box and flew into Reading’s goal, 1-0.
All the Reading fans on the scene put their hands on their heads and felt that the match had gone far.
At this moment, Copper was pointing fingers and commanding adjustments on the sidelines, hoping to change the current situation.
However, in the tenth minute of the second half, Luka Modric sent out a beautiful straight shot. Young Alexander Pato went offside and went into Reading’s restricted area. With a heavy kick, he sent the football into Reading’s goal.
By this time, Leeds United had already locked onto victory!
Copper shook his head helplessly. This Madman Loria was truly amazing!
Leeds United’s attack was not over yet. In the fortieth minute of the second half, Leeds United’s center Luca Tony was violated. Joan Gourcuff, who was on the bench, scored a free kick from Reading’s goal, 3-0!
Leeds United bloodbathed Reading 3-0 on the road to their first Premier League win of the season.
The Leeds United fans were instantly happy. They all jumped up and shouted Zhong Cheng’s name crazily. They cheered and celebrated for Zhong Cheng!