The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 786
786 With Me Here, No One Can Score!
Zhong Cheng arrived beside David Moyes and gave him a hug!
The live broadcast lens and countless camera lenses were aimed at the two of them, recording this moment.
Zhong Cheng and David Moyes have a very good relationship and are considered to be the best two Premier League coaches. Zhong Cheng had always remembered the help David Moyes had given him back then!
Zhong Cheng would never forget this gratitude!
Zhong Cheng said sincerely, “Welcome to Elland Road, David!”
David Moyes patted Zhong Cheng on the shoulder and said, “To tell the truth, I really don’t want to come here. You guys are too strong. I really don’t want to fight you!”
Zhong Cheng chuckled and said, “David, you are very modest. Your strength is very formidable! It is already very good for you to be able to make this team like this!”
David Moyes smiled bitterly and said, “Are you mocking me?”
Zhong Cheng shook his head slightly and said, “Of course not, you have really done very well. I believe Everton will have a good season!”
David Moyes chuckled and said, “Thank goodness, I will definitely win this match!”
Zhong Cheng shook his head slightly and said, “You still have a long way to go before you win against Leeds United!”
David Moyes sneered and said, “Is that so? I’ll see you in the game!”
Zhong Cheng nodded slightly and said, “Alright, I’ll see you in the competition.”
After Zhong Cheng finished speaking, he was about to turn around and leave. Who knew that David Moyes would suddenly stop Zhong Cheng and say, “Hey, let’s go now. I still have something to say!”
Zhong Cheng was slightly stunned. Didn’t he usually return to his respective clans after saying those ruthless words?
Zhong Cheng turned his head to look at David Moyes doubtfully. What was this fellow David Moyes up to?
David Moyes looked at Zhong Cheng and said, “Loria, it’s time for you to repay your kindness!”
Zhong Cheng frowned slightly. He was very puzzled in his heart. He immediately said, “What do you mean?”
David Moyes immediately said: “We Everton have taken a fancy to one or two of your Leeds United players to see if you can bear it and give them to us?”
Zhong Cheng frowned slightly and stared at David Moyes.
David Moyes smiled bitterly and said, “What kind of expression is this? Of course I’m not the kind of greedy person. We’re not looking for the main players of your club, we’re just looking at some marginal youngsters!”
Zhong Cheng thought to himself, “How about this!”
However, Zhong Cheng was very optimistic about these youngsters from Leeds United. These youngsters were the future of Leeds United, so he was naturally unwilling to sell them. However, Zhong Cheng still had to consider David Moyes’ words.
After all, David Moyes was very grateful to Leeds United back then!
Zhong Cheng immediately stretched out his hand to signal David Moyes who Everton had taken a fancy to this time?
David Moyes is not being polite either. He said directly, “We hope to bring in young players from your club, Debrone, Yaya Toure and Lucaku from the youth team! These are all the fringes of your club, right?”
Zhong Cheng’s eyes widened as he stared at David Moyes, who was truly shameless, wanting to dig out the future of Leeds United.
David Moyes stared at Zhong Cheng and said, “What kind of expression is that?”
Zhong Cheng smiled bitterly and said, “You really know how to choose. These people are the future of our Leeds alliance. Under normal circumstances, we won’t sell them. How about this, you give me time to think about it!”
David Moyes immediately nodded and said, “Alright, you have to think about me. I hope it will be a good result!”
Zhong Cheng rolled his eyes at David Moyes without saying anything!
–Division Line–
“Hello, spectators and fans. My name is Mark Lawrence!” The game was broadcast live by the BBC and Mark Lawrenson was sitting in the commentator’s seat on the pitch.
“Hello, Leeds United fans. We meet again. I’m Eddie Gray!” This was how Eddie Gray began his opening remarks!
“Today we are going to play the 17th Premier League game of the season against Everton and Leeds United, Leeds United’s home ground!” Mark Lawrence said immediately.
“Leeds United are now fourth in the Premier League and they are doing very well. Although they are still some distance away from the top of the Premier League, their results have been very, very good lately. The league has already won 11 consecutive matches and they are very strong.” Eddie Gray said immediately.
“Leeds United’s opponents Everton have been doing very poorly lately. They are now ninth in the Premier League and their results are a bit embarrassing. However, with David Moyes around, Everton’s performance will definitely not be too bad.” That’s how Mark Lawrenson analyzed it.
“Alright, now that the two teams meet on a narrow path, who can win the final victory? Let’s wait and see!” That’s what Eddie Gray said.
“Now that the players from both sides have come out, let’s introduce the starting lineup for today!” Mark Lawrenson said immediately.
Following is the starting line-up for the visiting Everton team today:
Visiting team: Everton, head coach: David Moyes, formation 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Tim Howard
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Lescott, Jobo, Stubbs and Hilbert
Four midfielders “from left to right”: Pinar, Philip Neville, Arteta and Tim Cahill
Twin strikers: Andy Johnson and Jacob
This is Everton’s starting lineup for today, and there have been some changes to the starting lineup.
The left-back was supposed to be joining Byrnes this season, but Byrnes was injured not long after he spoke, so England international Lescott went to the left-back, but he did well and Byrnes could only sit on the bench and wait for a chance after he recovered from his injury.
Veteran midfielder Castelli did not play and sat on the pen, starting with Pinar. Two Artetas appeared in the middle. Arteta was Everton’s midfield metronome, which was the key to defeating Everton. As long as he was grabbed, Everton’s attack would be restricted.
Andy Johnson and Yakubu, who has been heavily bought this season, are starting in the front line. However, Yakubu is a bit disappointing. His goal count is not very high. Many media fans in Everton believe that he should not be on the starting line-up, but he is still starting in Tainan today.
Home: Leeds United, Coach: Zhong Cheng, Formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Patrick Aver, Pique, Ivanovic and Sagna
Single waist: Sedu Keita
Three avant-garde “Left to Right”: Joan Gourcuff, Luka Modric and Joaquin
Twin strikers: Luca Tony and Edison Cavani
This was the Leeds United starting lineup for this game. This starting lineup was also the strongest lineup that Leeds United could put out at this stage, because there were still quite a few injured lineups for Leeds United this season. Previously, some patients with minor injuries did not recover very well. Leeds United’s Sports Medical Science Laboratory gave advice, hoping that they would be able to fully recover before returning, which would be better for his future career.
Therefore, Zhong Cheng accepted the advice of the experts to let these players continue to recuperate and recover from their injuries.
From this lineup, it could be seen that Zhong Cheng’s intention today was to win this match.
–Division Line–
Du!
With a whistle, the match began.
The first to kick off was the home team, Leeds United. Leeds United launched a very fast attack from the start, passing the ball with two or three legs and sending the ball directly to the front of Everton’s restricted area. It was Edison Cavani who took the ball. Facing Everton defender Stubbs, he directly kicked the ball to the back.
Joanne Gourcuff quickly rushed in from behind Hilbert, surpassing Hilbert. Before the football landed, he swung his leg and shot!
With a bang, the football flew up rapidly and directly into the upper corner of the goal!
“Gurkuff! Gurkuff’s kick exploded!” Eddie Gray suddenly roared madly, his voice extremely loud, shocking the Leeds United fans to the point that they were overjoyed.
With a slap, Howard slapped the football out with one palm!
“Wow! Howard’s reaction was really too fast. He blocked the corner of the goal. Leeds United missed a great opportunity!” Mark Lawrence said.
The Leeds United fans were in a bad mood.
This was a good chance to get off to a fantastic start, but his luck wasn’t very good. Such a violent long-range shot didn’t break through Everton’s goal. It was really a pity, too pity!
Joan Gourcuff shook his head as well. He had thought that the goal would definitely be scored!
Edison Cavani walked over and patted Yoann Gourcuff on the shoulder to comfort him. Then Joan Gourcuff went to the corner, where he served the corner, while Luka Modric stood outside the goal line, waiting quietly for a long shot!
The Everton players were also very nervous. Leeds United were indeed very strong. It was too dangerous to be so fierce from the start.
Corner, Leeds United’s corner.
With the referee’s whistle, Gourcuff immediately ran up to the football in the corner area. Then, he swung the football fiercely and the football flew into the forbidden area, heading straight for the back.
Everton defenders were shocked because the latter point was empty and no one followed suit.
Leeds United’s Luca Tony, Pique and the others rushed frantically to the front, attracting Everton’s defenders and leaving Ivanovic empty at the back.
With a bang, Ivanovich jumped up high and smashed his head towards the football.
The football flew out at top speed and towards the upper corner of the backpost.
“Ivanovic header, Everton are in danger, Leeds United are on the verge of victory!” Eddie Gray, the commentator of the BBC, jumped up excitedly and shouted loudly. His voice was very loud!
The Leeds United fans stood up, stretched their necks, and stared at the football with anticipation in their hearts.
In front of the goal, Howard stared fixedly at the flying football. His legs moved quickly, and then he suddenly flew out. His hands stretched out straight, sealing the upper back corner of the goal!
“With me here, no one will ever think of scoring a goal!” Tim Howard roared!