The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 749
749 Zhong Cheng Was Still a Curse
The current head coach of Middlesbrough is Gareth Southgate.
Gareth Southgate was born in 1970 and is only 37 years old, but he has been the head coach of Middlesbrough for more than a year!
After McClaren left Middlesbrough, Gareth Southgate took over. Gareth Southgate was still a Middlesbrough player at the time and was not retired. He led Middlesbrough as a player and coach.
Gareth Southgate, who made his name as a Middlesbrough midfielder, is a centre-back, albeit not tall and strong enough. But his defense is very solid, he relies on good consciousness to defend.
Moreover, his set-piece and penalty kicks were outstanding, and he was very offensive.
Gareth Southgate is the England national team also is the absolute main force, has the remarkable performance.
Gareth Southgate’s honours were the Carling Cup runner-up for the 2004-2005 season and the UEFA Cup quarter-finals for 2006, and most surprisingly, Gareth Southgate fell in front of Zhong Cheng’s Leeds United in both competitions.
Middlesbrough lost to Leeds United in the Carling Cup final of the 2004-05 season, opening the way for Leeds to become a legend. In the semifinals of the UEFA Cup the following year, Middlesbrough’s enemies were still Leeds United, who eliminated them.
Gareth Southgate should have received more honors, but it was because of Zhong Cheng. Gareth Southgate’s heart was naturally filled with anger. He wanted to kill Leeds United and avenge himself!
In this match, Gareth Southgate had been prepared for a long time. He was very well prepared, but the result was not ideal.
Gareth Southgate went straight to the sidelines and shouted as he waved his hand, “Attack, kill Leeds United!”
Yes, Gareth Southgate is here today for victory!
Looking at Gareth Southgate’s appearance, Zhong Cheng smiled and watched quietly.
Leeds United are not afraid of Middlesbrough coming out because Middlesbrough’s offensive routine is too simple, which is why Middlesbrough will be relegated from the Premier League next season.
Middlesbrough’s offensive method was to attack from the side, and they didn’t fly with both wings. Their attack relied on Tangning’s speed to break through the cross, so it was easy to defend!
Zhong Cheng was very confident in the defensive abilities of his players. If even Middlesbrough were unable to defend against such an attack, what would their Leeds United do?
The Leeds United players are consistent in their defensive footwork and are very oppressive.
Tangning kicked very hard. It was as if they were being restrained. She didn’t know what to do.
It was Tangning who got the football on the side. She was just about to start when she was surrounded by the letting-go players from Leeds United. Without a break, she cut off his passing path. If he hadn’t reacted in time and immediately returned the football, the ball would have been cut off.
Tangning frowned. This was not the first time he had encountered such a situation in this match. His mind had sunk to the bottom. This match looked very, very difficult.
Gareth Southgate, who was standing on the sidelines, naturally saw the problem as well. His eyebrows were tightly knitted.
It was at this moment that Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng swiftly slanted the ball to the side and it flew towards Morrison’s feet.
But just as Morrison caught the ball, the football was cut off by Glenn Johnson, who was pouncing on it.
Glenn Johnson had been paying attention to this point all along. His top scorer cut off the football.
The Middlesbrough people were shocked, their hearts trembling, dangerous!
Sure enough, Glen Johnson immediately rushed to Middlesbrough’s half with the ball. Glen Johnson’s speed was very fast, like a group of galloping horses!
Glen Johnson dribbled the ball very quickly and his assisting ability was very strong. The Middlesbrough man saw it this instant.
Glen Johnson scored a goal against Middlesbrough winger Luke Young and ate Luke Young alive at full speed. Gareth Southgate broke out in cold sweat.
Gareth Southgate could tell that there was still a huge gap between Middlesbrough and Leeds United. Obviously, Leeds United’s fourth consecutive defeat before this season was not the normal level for Leeds United. It seemed like Middlesbrough would have a hard time winning this match.
After passing Luke Young, Glenn Johnson glanced at the box and suddenly passed the ball into Middlesbrough’s box.
Middlesbrough fans’ hearts trembled as they thought it was dangerous!
The Middlesbrough defenders followed closely behind Levandovsky and Edison Cavani. They didn’t expect Glen Johnson to pass the ball behind the two strikers instead of directly passing it to them.
The position behind the two Leeds United strikers was completely empty. Joan Gourcuff rushed forward quickly. Without taking off, he rushed over and smashed into the football. The football flew out quickly and flew into Middlesbrough’s goal.
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Alessandro Schwarzer had no choice, because the ball was too fast.
Leeds United fans immediately screamed with excitement. What else could be said about the game? Leeds United will definitely win this game. Leeds United are going to have two consecutive victories. Since then, Leeds United have emerged from the downturn and are on track.
The Leeds United fans were very excited and happy, singing the Leeds United team song loudly.
Gareth Southgate lowered his head, feeling very uncomfortable!
In terms of strength on the pitch, Middlesbrough and Leeds United were really too different in Russian style. Middlesbrough were unlucky in attracting reinforcements this summer, and there was indeed going to be a problem. Gareth Southgate was very unhappy.
The top management of the team did not give them any transfer fees this season. They could not find any good players in the transfer market. How could Middlesbrough increase their strength?
Looking at the celebrating Leeds United now, Gareth Southgate had no choice.
Gareth Southgate could only make a few minor adjustments to see if there was a miracle in the game?
At this moment, the referee blew the whistle at the end of the first half,
Leeds United are 2-0 ahead of Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough really don’t have a chance.
The reporters on the scene were also shocked. They really didn’t expect Leeds United to rise so quickly. Madman Loria is really strong. Looks like Leeds United are going to start a frenzy. Soon they will be back in the top of the Premier League, right?
However, these media reporters naturally did not want to see Leeds United return to their peak so quickly.
Middlesbrough did not make any adjustments at half-time because they were already in their strongest lineup on the pitch. If none of these players could beat Leeds United, it would not be a good idea to replace them with other players. Gareth Southgate also saw clearly that the players on the Middlesbrough pitch were in excellent condition and the substitutes might not be as good as them.
Now Gareth Southgate will only choose to change players if there are physical problems with the main players on the pitch. Otherwise, he will not change players.
On the other hand, Zhong Cheng’s side would change people, but now was not the time.
Middlesbrough wanted to steal one at the beginning of the second half. Unfortunately, Leeds United’s defense was very tight, especially against Tangning.
Tangning felt that he was playing too awkwardly in this match. He was completely targeted and there was nothing she could do about it.
Just now, Tangning was about to make a breakthrough when Patrick Aver pulled her away from the ball.
Patrick Aver immediately passed the ball to Joan Gourcuff in the middle, Joan Gourcuff in the middle and Eden Azar on the wing after the ball was intercepted. Eden Azar took the ball and put on an extra perimeter. Suddenly, he reversed the direction of the defender and went straight to the inside.
Eden Azar was not nervous at all. He did very well and dared to move.
After passing the defenders, Eden Azar directly fired a heavy cannon at the corner of the restricted area. The football flew towards Middlesbrough’s goal. Unfortunately, the football was saved by Schwarzer.
This ball frightened Schwarzer into a cold sweat. It was really dangerous.
A corner kick. Leeds United got a corner kick.
Leeds United centre-backs Gary Cahill and Ivanovich both rushed into the Middlesbrough box threatening the Middlesbrough goal.
Zhong Cheng watched all of this quietly. Everything was under control.
On the contrary, Gareth Southgate was very nervous and worried. His eyes were fixated on the field, and his heart was very nervous.
At this moment, the referee whistled and the serve whistled.
With a bang, Yoan Gourcuff in the corner sent the ball into Middlesbrough’s box and flew towards the back of the box.
At the back of the box, Gary Cahill and Ivanovich raised their heads high to form a double-ghost goal, causing the Middlesbrough fans’ expressions to change dramatically.
Danger!
Gareth Southgate couldn’t sit still and jumped up from his seat, staring at the flying football.
With a bang, Ivanovich smashed his head into the flying soccer ball. The soccer ball shot towards Middlesbrough’s goal. Gareth Southgate was almost scared to death.
The Middlesbrough fans were delighted when the ball was blocked by Schwarzer in front of the goal. But in the next moment, the Middlesbrough fans’ faces instantly darkened, because the flying football landed directly at the feet of Gary Cahill, who landed on the ground.
Gary Cahill’s second reaction was very quick. He gently waved his leg and fiercely slammed into the football. The football flew into Middlesbrough’s goal like a white light.
Leeds United beat Middlesbrough 3-0.
Gareth Southgate had surrendered, and Middlesbrough were finished for the game.