The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 807
807 Attack a Shield with a Spear
December 29, 2007, Little Snow, Leeds, England!
Yes, it was still snowing in Leeds when the match came to an end. However, the snow was not heavy, and it was intermittent. This will not delay the game, but it will also have a great impact on the game.
Before the game, the Elland Road Stadium had already been swept snow once.
However, there wasn’t much snow in the Elland Road Stadium right now, but it would still be slippery. Moreover, the snow was not going to fall at the moment, and it was also quite troublesome.
Today’s weather was bad, but it still couldn’t stop the enthusiasm of the fans.
Today is a very large number of fans rushed into the Elland Road Stadium, Elland Road Stadium filled to the brim. It was not just Leeds United fans, there were also many Manchester United fans who could tell that they were very concerned about this match.
The Leeds United fans wore white shirts, as if the arena was covered with snow, making them blend in with the environment, shocking.
Manchester United fans wear red shirts and occupy a small spectator stands. However, their enthusiasm was very high. They roared loudly and cheered enthusiastically, waiting for the victory of the competition.
Manchester United fans were very excited today. They pulled up a lot of banners with the words “Congratulations to Manchester United for reaching the top of the Premier League” and “Leeds United”.
Obviously, Manchester United fans are prepared to come.
Manchester United fans were screaming with excitement, cheering wildly, singing their team songs as they cheered for Manchester United. Today they are here at Elland Road Stadium to beat Leeds United.
Of course, Manchester United fans will also be crazy to attack Zhong Cheng, put pressure on Zhong Cheng. Some even shouted loudly to persuade Franck Ribery to leave Leeds United and join Manchester United.
The Manchester United man was really screaming and screaming as if he was treating this place like an Old Trafford stadium.
However, it is clear that the Leeds United fans are still in control of this place, making the voices of the Manchester United fans so quiet that many people can no longer hear them clearly.
Leeds United fans cheered Leeds United on by singing their team songs. They believed Leeds United could win their home game over the damned Manchester United team!
At this moment, the Leeds United fans were excited because the players on both sides had already walked out of the players’ passageway and entered the stadium.
“Hello, spectators and fans. This is BBC Sports. I am the familiar Mark Lawrenson!” BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson said.
“Hello, everyone. I am Eddie Gray, the one you are familiar with. Yes, that’s Eddie Gray who looks after Leeds United. I think Leeds United will definitely win this match!” Eddie Gray said.
Mark Lawrenson chuckled and said, “Today is the 20th Premier League game of the season. Leeds United, who are now second in the Premier League, play Manchester United, who are now top of the Premier League. This is the Premier League’s Heavenly King’s Mountain game this season!”
“It must have been a wonderful game. We are all waiting for the start of the game. I, well, the players from both sides have come out of the tunnel and the game is about to start. Now let’s introduce the starting lineup of both sides for today!” Mark Lawrenson saw the situation on the scene and said directly.
The starting lineup for today is as follows:
Guest: Manchester United, Head Coach: Alex Ferguson, Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Van der Sar
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Pascal Zimbonda, Vidić, Ferdinand and Neville
Four midfielders “from left to right”: Cristiano Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick and Nani
Twin strikers: Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez
Yes, this is the starting lineup for Manchester United today,
Pascal Zimbonda is in the starting lineup at the back. The French player has played for Leeds United and he has done well at Leeds United, attracting intense competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. Now they have joined Manchester United as part of the squad and are said to be steadying their left-back position.
He was rested from injury in the last few games and is finally back on the starting line-up today.
Before the match, the reporters could tell that this was the match between Pascal Qimbonda and his old club. Who knew what kind of performance Qimbonda would have today?
Manchester United’s midfield has also changed, with veteran Ryan Giggs missing from the starting line-up and replaced by Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo’s junior brother Nani, whom they brought in last summer.
Nani Zhong Cheng is also quite optimistic, he was almost introduced in the summer, but Manchester United stole the last, Manchester United spent 21 million pounds to buy Nani, all thanks to Zhong Cheng.
Originally Manchester United only needed 17.7 million pounds to buy Nani, Zhong Cheng was successful in raising the price, causing Manchester United to suffer a huge loss.
At the front, Carlos Tevez started today. Clearly, Alex Ferguson wanted to use Leeds United players to kill Leeds United.
Carlos Tevez, who played for Leeds United last season, started out badly under fire from media reporters. But Zhong Cheng supported Carlos Tevez, and in the end, Carlos Tevez performed well.
But at the end of the season, Carlos Tevez chose to leave Leeds United, claiming he was heading back to South America and was not used to staying in England. However, news of Carlos Tevez’s move to Manchester United came only a few days later.
At that time, the Leeds United fans were very angry, this damned white-eyed wolf, this guy who couldn’t support himself!
It doesn’t matter to Zhong Cheng. Everyone has his own choices. We don’t support him, but we respect his choices!
Clearly, Alex Ferguson wanted to use Carlos Tevez to pierce Zhong Cheng’s heart!
Upon hearing the starting line-up, Leeds United fans immediately booed Carlos Tevez crazily. This guy was a traitor, a super traitor!
Carlos Tevez’s complexion was also very ugly, and his face was ashen.
At this point, Eddie Gray began to introduce the starting lineup of Leeds United for the game. The list was as follows:
Home: Leeds United, Coach: Zhong Cheng, Formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Patrick Evra, Pique, Compani and Bacari Sagna
Single waist: Sedu Keita
Three avant-garde “Left to Right”: Joan Gourcuff, Luca Modric and Joaquin
Twin strikers: Luca Toni and Edinson Cavani
This is the starting lineup for Leeds United today, and there have been some changes.
The biggest change came naturally from the defensive line, with the name Compani appearing at centre-back. Yes, Compani, who hadn’t appeared in the Leeds United starting line-up for a long time, has finally appeared in the starting line-up. He has recovered from his injury, returned to the Leeds United starting line-up, and is back in partnership with Pique at centre-back.
This was definitely a good thing for Leeds United. This was the strongest central defensive team in Leeds United now. With this line of defense, Leeds United’s goal would not be easily broken.
Mohamed Sissoko, who is on the back line, has yet to recover from his injury, starting with Sedu Keita and sitting on the bench with Yaya Toure.
There was a change in the three men at the vanguard, and that was Joan Gourcuff on the left. Frank Ribery was still not on the 18-man list for Leeds United, and Frank Ribery was sitting in the stands.
The matter with Frank Ribery was still going on, but they had settled it privately, and Frank Ribery had paid a sum of money to settle it. But it was a stain on Frank Ribery’s body, probably never to be washed away in this lifetime.
Fortunately, his influence had been reduced to a minimum.
Leeds United fans believe Franck Ribery will be back soon.
At this moment, the players on both sides were standing on the field, preparing for the start of the match.
On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng, dressed in a white suit and wearing a white trench coat, slowly walked towards the coaching seat of the visiting team. He was like a big shot. If coupled with the “heroic” background music, this was simply going to be heaven!
Zhong Cheng came to Alex Ferguson and said, “Welcome to Elland Road, Sir!”
Alex Ferguson held Zhong Cheng’s right hand and said, “When we take three points away, you won’t welcome me anymore, Loria!”
Zhong Cheng chuckled and said, “Sir, you really underestimate our Leeds United team. The victory in this match must belong to our Leeds United team!”
Alex Ferguson shrugged his shoulders and said noncommittally, “Then we’ll see!”
Zhong Cheng grinned slightly and smiled evilly. Then, he turned around and walked towards his coaching seat.
A great battle was imminent!
Du!
The referee of this match, Webb, blew the official whistle of the start of the match!
The fans on both sides immediately became excited and cheered madly. They cheered for their teams. Their voices were very loud, filling the Elland Road Stadium.
At this moment, the stadium suddenly surged with wind and clouds!
Manchester United launched a quick attack. Cristiano Ronaldo caught the ball from the side and suddenly pulled the ball in a different direction. He instantly activated the berserk mode on the side and broke through Leeds United’s winger defense with a series of high-speed breakthroughs, arriving at the edge of Leeds United’s restricted area.
The Leeds United fans took a deep breath and were extremely nervous and worried.
Leeds United winger Antonio Sagna immediately blocked Cristiano Ronaldo’s path and prevented Cristiano Ronaldo from easily sneaking into the box.
But at this moment, Cristiano Ronaldo’s feet were suddenly dazzled by juggling gestures, madly confusing Sagna, whose forehead was covered in cold sweat.
At this moment, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly descended and swept the football towards the restricted area of Leeds United with a swift kick.
“Crossing. Cristiano Ronaldo crosses. Danger. Rooney and Carlos knock. Danger!” Eddie Gray screamed in horror!