"The first time I saw you, you had a cup of Long Island Iced Tea in front of you, and I was like, Oh, the typical girl likes alcohol. It wasn't until much later, when I knew your mom lived on Long Island, that I realized that maybe that's one of the reasons you love it. And when I say much later, I'm talking about the second time we drank at Dark Horse Cross, the night I lost to you for the first time. ”

“…… Actually, I didn't find out about this coincidence until you mentioned this. ”

"Is it just a coincidence?"

"Yes, I rarely think of her. ”

"I believe in you. Do you like my Long Island Iced Tea?"

"It could have been a little thicker, but yes, it's great, I love it. ”

"I'm happy to serve you a pint every day when we're on holiday. ”

"When beer is drunk? Then I don't think we're going to spend the whole holiday in sobriety. ”

"Isn't that what vacations should be, and I think it's good to be back in the same way I was when I was twenty once in a while, after all, after a long season...... Damn, I really hate admitting this, but I feel like I'm aging faster than the average person. I needed a wonderful holiday, much needed. By the way, you agreed to go on vacation with me?"

"Sorry, Nick, I don't think vacation is a top priority for me after the season. ”

“…… I think so. I've got something to tell you when the season is over. ”

"Coincidentally, I have something to tell you as well. ”

"Regardless of the outcome of 'that game'?"

"Regardless of the outcome. ”

The morning Nicholas left London was sunny and windy, as May should be.

He would always think of her saying that she had something to tell him, and it made him uneasy, but he would also recall the way she said it, and from the details of her expression, speed, phrasing, and tone of voice, it was not difficult to analyze that what she was about to say was not necessarily something very bad—the only thing that was certain was something important.

The thing he was going to tell her was just as important.

And until then, only one thing matters.

League Champions.

****

The referee for law enforcement is Michael Oliver. He blew the whistle that had begun in the first half.

At the same moment, the two clasped hands were released, and the managers of both teams walked to the dugout.

Today's QPR wore the red third jersey and they kicked off first.

The red away team had quickly put the ball in motion in an attempt to penetrate the Blue Toffees' position.

Nicholas stared at the situation on the field and had to say that the start on the QPR side was a bit unexpected for him.

They look like a back three, or even a back five, which may indicate that Christine wants to be more defensive. (See the author's words for details)

But—

She played four attackers – Thorin Mitulescu is essentially a midfielder, and there are three strikers in front of him, Campbell, Leon Ferreira and Phil Warren...... Although Campbell can play as a wing-back. One look at the book ·1kans book hu·

This is unreasonable, and it is not in line with her usual thinking.

He needs to watch carefully.

This time, he can't afford to lose control again – and, unlike the previous one, he already knows Phil Warren as a player very well.

No more surprises.

We just need a draw.

First and foremost, of course, to win. The Spaniard's eyes continued to be glued to the pitch.

****

"What kind of formation is this?" was a lot of discussion in Sky Sports' live broadcast room.

"It doesn't look like a back three......

"QPR seems to be, let John O'Connor play at the back?"

"No, don't you see he's defending at right-back?"

'The last time Everton attacked, I remember John O'Connor at centre-back!'

"Is this the solution that Kristen Lue came up with in the past week to solve the problem of Ian's absence......"

****

Nicholas's eyes narrowed, and after two rounds of offense and defense, he already knew what Christine wanted to do.

Ian Parker is the axis of QPR's entire midfield. The Scots not only organized the whole team's defense, but were also responsible for the attack.

This red-haired boy is very familiar to Nicholas. In the past, when he brought the QPR, he knew that Ian was very smart and hardworking, and after a few years, it is clear that smart and hardworking are no longer enough to describe the captain of the QPR. Ian Parker is a whole other person in terms of confidence and maturity.

Christine will definitely have a headache for his absence.

However, the current QPR has adopted a different way of defending.

John O'Connor is a very versatile player, playing mainly at right wing-back and right wing-back so far in his career, but can also play at midfield and right centre-back. In this game, Christine put him on the right side of the defense, allowing him to constantly switch between midfielder, right back and right central defender - while Mario Fernandez is also a player who can play multiple positions, and Joel Campbell on this side is also very active in the back, and the three fully ensure that there is always enough defensive strength at the back.

It's a stroke of genius, but it's impossible to be so proficient in a week.

Unless......

Nicholas noticed that almost every change of QPR defender was in the direction of the centre-back who was dragging behind. The Yorkshire kid, who he remembered as very shy, had been giving out loud commands during the game, shouting to his teammates and adjusting the positions of several players at the back in time.

In the absence of one Defender, she discovered the potential of another Defender Commander in time!

QPR's complex defensive changes are all under Glenn's control. His instructions are concise and powerful, his eyes are attentive and constantly observant. That made the impossible possible, with Everton completely unable to form a shot from inside the box in the first 15 minutes of the game.

Her understanding of defense is already at a master's level, Nicholas thought to himself.

I had to find a solution.

The shouts at Goodison Park shook the sky.

Nicholas found it difficult to find the perfect solution for a while.

She's improving, and I'm there, of course, but she seems to be faster than me.

****

"Well done for the first 15 minutes. Tim tilted his head and said to the manager next to him, "It's time for us to move on to the next step." ”

"Yes, Tim. Lu Ling nodded firmly, "We have to do this." ”

She got up from the dugout and walked to the sidelines, and after standing for a while, she made a gesture to the players on the field.

It was then that Glenn Mitchell cut off a forward pass from Everton Brahimi.

The offensive was immediately launched.

John, who had been focusing on defense, suddenly strode forward from the middle.

Mario, on the right, also rushed up at high speed.

With two team-mates in front of him, Costa Rican Joel Campbell detoured from the right flank to get Glenn's pass while drawing on Everton defender Murray's defence.

Rojas couldn't help, he was pinned down by Phil.

The right side of the entire QPR is like a beast that has suddenly awakened, moving forward with a sweeping momentum......

Campbell handed the ball to Mitulescu in the middle and the Romanian slotted it straight to Leon in front.

Leon was clever and had already reached Vanderberg's back. Taking advantage of the cover of his teammate on the right flank, Leon turned around......

Rojas had no choice but to throw Phil away, and at the same time let his teammate Jimenez next to him come to see Phil and go up to grab Leon himself.

Rojas's speed was terrifying, but still a step slower. The QPR's overall right flank suddenly moved forward, leaving Everton's entire defensive system seriously unbalanced.

Leon got the ball and sent it to the left just before Rojas got on the go......

This is the real killer move of QPR.

Yu Zixiang, who was wearing the captain's armband in this field, sprinted up from the left side at a very high speed.

QPR's sudden attack down the right flank has brought almost all of the Everton defence to one side.

And Ousmane Dembele on the left often does not return to defense, and Yu Zixiang of QPR rushed up directly, and the door of the defense zone on Everton's side was open!

In the first 15 minutes, the QPR machine-like precision defence withstood the pressure of Everton, just waiting for such an explosive moment.

Zixiang got the ball and stepped into the corner of the penalty area in one step.

Jimenez's side is already in trouble, will he continue to keep an eye on Phil, or will he go up to grab Yu Zixiang?

Rojas chased again with superhuman speed, but the space on the pitch was too large to be easily juggled.

Jimenez hesitated and made the wrong choice, he chose to grab Zixiang.

If he doesn't hesitate, maybe there's a chance.

But he had already wasted half a second of his time because of hesitation, so he should choose to stay rather than go up.

As a result, Yu Zixiang easily passed him and entered the forbidden area.

QPR's left-back, the captain of the field, fired a heavy shot at the gate guarded by Renato. It's the far angle.

Renato "Spider-Man" kept his composure, and he made a hard save on the ball, which he tucked towards the far baseline.

With such a fast skill, Lu Ling closed his lips tightly, clenched his fists, and countless cursed words had popped out of his heart.

That's when she saw it......

The ball flew towards the baseline, and Leon had already rushed up at some point.

The ball is still fast and almost on the bottom line, can Leon break through from this angle?

Leon threw his entire body into the air......

He didn't shoot, but hooked the ball back into the six-yard box with a volley before it went out of the bottom line!

That's where Phil is!

Leon's extreme pass allowed the ball to get just right in front of Phil...... Rojas and Jimenez have already pounced together......

Phil leaps out and leaps to the top!

It was the opener!!

Phil jumped up from the ground in less than half a second, taking off his jersey as he ran.

Lu Ling saw this scene while jumping up on the sidelines, closed his eyes, "**"

When replaying the QPR coach's expression in slow motion, the commentator teased her, saying that she looked like the goal had been blown away.

It was a beautiful goal in the truest sense of the word, with QPR leading 1-0 away.

Phil received a yellow card. Not only that, but he still made a ll celebration and continued to show his support for the manager.

Lu Ling walked back to the coach's seat and took a sip of water, Alice sat in the back row, half-got up and high-fived her, and made a joke, "That kid, it's really worried that everyone doesn't think he's an admirer!"

'Oh shit, yes, he can get into trouble just by scoring goals, I don't know if I want him to score or not. George, who had always spoken little, answered with a blank face.

Lu Ling threw the water bottle to the ground, fucking that wasn't what she had to think about right now, she glanced at the home team's sideline, the back figure with his hands in his pockets, unmoving.

****

"Nick, I know you don't want to talk about 'that fight,' and I don't want to, but I want to tell you that every time I play against you, I find it interesting — . ”

"Interesting?"

"Yes. ”

"I felt exactly the same thing, and besides, I wanted to add a very. ”

"Good. I guess it won't be boring this time. ”

"Oh, of course not. Babe, this time, either you kill my championship dream, or I finish yours. However, I want me to finish with just a league championship and nothing else. ”

****

Lu Ling walked back to the sideline, and today, the trophy of the Premier League champion is on the scene-

The man over there still had a chance to step on her and win the championship a round early.

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