The FA has charged Kristen Luke on Tuesday morning for inappropriate remarks about the referee made after the game against Manchester United, and she needs to respond by Thursday, after which she will face a one-match suspension.

And this morning, in addition to this news, there is also a piece of news about Kristen Lu that has attracted huge attention.

Kristen Lue will become the official head coach of QPR

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- Sky Sports

Other media have also followed suit, and most of them have already revealed that Lu is about to sign a formal contract with QPR, which will last until the end of the season, and as long as he is not relegated, he can get a one-year extension clause.

At the noon press conference, Lu Ling confirmed the news with a smile when facing the media.

'The contract negotiations are not fully concluded at the moment but I think I can say that and I am very grateful that the club has given me the opportunity to become a permanent manager. It was the most important moment of my career for me. I'm not going to lower my standards, the QPR hasn't reached its full potential at the moment and we're dreaming of getting more. ”

A reporter from The Guardian asked, "May I ask Christine, you said that the team has not fully reached its potential, so in the January transfer market, will you bring in reinforcements to strengthen the squad, or will you continue to develop young players in the team?"

Lu Ling continued to smile and said: "There are a lot of outstanding young players in the QPR squad at the moment, you are right, I will continue to trust them and give them opportunities. I'm happy with the squad at the moment, but if we have the chance, we'll look at reinforcements as well. ”

The Post then asked how the FA's penalty would be responded.

Lu Ling put away his smile and shrugged his shoulders: "I have nothing to say." ”

She really wasn't prepared to respond, as Nick had done. If nothing else, the game she is suspended for will be Boxing Day. It was a bad result, but she didn't feel she was wrong about what she said in her post-match press conference.

After that, the question turned to the game against Sunderland on Wednesday night.

The Black Cats are still teetering on the brink of the relegation zone this season with two other promoted teams. Lu Ling is familiar with Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce and has seen him many times in FA meetings. But the relationship is so-so. She didn't say much about Big Sam, who was in dire straits.

At the end of the press conference, a Sky Sports reporter asked about Patrick's face injury.

QPR's head coach doesn't seem to like the issue.

She looked over and it was Chloe.

Lu Ling met her gaze, and the beautiful reporter smiled slightly, her eyes full of exploration. Lu Ling glanced at her quietly, cleared his throat, and said, "I talked to Patrick. To be sure, he didn't clash with the players at Manchester United, he didn't clash with his team-mates, and there was a good atmosphere in the dressing room. ”

"Well, the wound on his face ......," Chloe asked.

Lu Ling interrupted her, "This is something that has nothing to do with the game, I don't think there is any need for everyone to dwell on this matter." Patrick is a good player, but he's also only a nineteen-year-old boy. Instead of focusing on these meaningless things, it is better to pay more attention to the young player's performance on the field. Thank you. She touched her nose as she spoke, smiling at Chloe.

Then she stood up and left the press conference.

When she returned to her office, she was stopped by a club employee. She was about to ask what was the matter, when a gentleman came up to her with a large bouquet of roses.

The club employee shrugged his shoulders, smiled a little teasingly, and asked, "Did you send it from Mr. Flores?"

Lu Ling smiled politely, she didn't know.

She signed for the flowers, and didn't say a word, like Nick would do. She got her phone from Zixiang before the training session began, and except for a missed call, Nick didn't reply to messages or voice messages.

The call had come shortly after she had left Pai Duì the previous night. She regretted not getting that call. Maybe not only regret, but also some regret.

Lu Ling walked into the office with a flower. Sent a message to Nick.

[Thank you, I like it very much.] 】

Nick still didn't reply to the message and didn't call again.

And the whole day was talking about the beautiful bouquet of roses that the head coach received. Later, the matter also took to social media.

****

The QPR against Black Cats Sunderland on Wednesday night was a bit slow, perhaps because everyone was still in the festive atmosphere of the duì two days ago, and it didn't completely ease up.

Sunderland opted to defend at their home stadium of light, but that didn't surprise Lu Ling. It's just that there is no Patrick, and the team's offensive ability has been affected a lot. Moreover, Ian was also injured in the game against Manchester United, although it was not a major injury, but Lu Ling did not plan to risk it and did not put him in the squad. In this case, the defense will also be affected to a certain extent.

Sunderland veteran Defoe had a chance on the line, but the shot was saved by Robert. Other than that, there are few opportunities for both teams.

In the second half, Lu Ling brought on striker Conor Washington, who had been out for a long time due to injury. The 24-year-old Connor is a Northern Ireland international with incredible speed, and he and John are team-mates in the national team, but have been recovering from injuries since the European Championships. Connor and Vargas formed the double striker. She wants the two fast forwards to be flexible up front and create opportunities for the back bench.

However, Connor doesn't seem to be fully recovered, and he doesn't have a very good understanding with Vargas, so the effect is not obvious.

Lu Ling was then replaced by tall striker Sebastian Poulter, the German has not been given a chance to play for a long time, but he still has a good attitude and constantly strives for headers.

Opportunities are finally starting to appear.

In the 79th minute, Sebastian headed in a free-kick in front of goal, which was saved by goalkeeper Mannone before Vargas came on alert and fired into the net from close range.

The score of 1:0 remained until the final whistle.

This is Lu Ling's tenth game in charge of QPR, and her record is 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, which is quite good. QPR moved up one place to 10th place, their first time in the top half of the table this season.

The first 17 rounds are over, and there are currently nine teams in front of the QPR, with the top four being Manchester City with 38 points, Everton with 38 points, Manchester United with 36 points, and Chelsea with 35 points. The teams behind include Arsenal with 32 points, Tottenham Hotspur with 32, Liverpool with 30, West Ham with 30 and Leicester with 25. The QPR is currently 23 points.

Lu Ling is satisfied with this ranking.

QPR was still at the bottom of the pack when she took over in mid-October, and two months into the top half of the bracket would have been more than satisfying if it weren't for her greater ambitions. This is an impressive record.

Lu Ling hasn't mentioned her true ambitions to anyone, including Pat and Nick.

She needs chips, otherwise, her ambitions are just a joke.

In the winter transfer market, she has to use her brains more. Although she told the media that she was happy with the current lineup, in fact, this lineup is not enough to reach higher goals.

Lu Ling, the scouting department and Rice drew up a list of players that she had seen and even studied herself.

Among them, she is most optimistic about the two is a center forward and a central defender.

The center forward is a Uruguayan named Leonardo Ferreira, of Italian descent, of mixed race. The 18-year-old striker, who played for Uruguayan giants Penarol, scored 18 goals in 25 appearances in a one-and-a-half-season in the home league. The 1.83m-tall striker, nicknamed "The Lion", comes from his name and reflects his extremely fierce style on the pitch. At present, Lu Ling knows that many giants are interested in bringing him in, but Bielsa has a good relationship with Leonardo Ferreira's agent and has taken the initiative to introduce the player to her, so QPR is very hopeful to sign him in January.

The selection of central defenders is a bit of a headache. She now has two candidates.

One is 19-year-old English centre-back Glenn Mitchell, who has risen to prominence in Championship side Brighton this season, and he has gradually established himself in Brighton this season. The trouble is, Rice has already asked what it means, Brighton are asking for £20 million, a nineteen-year-old Championship defender!

The other option will not be so expensive because he has not played much in his own club. But this person is more troublesome.

He is twenty-year-old Mason Holgate who plays for Everton.

Lu Ling looked at the bouquet, it had begun to wither, but it would take at least a few days to completely wither. There was a slight smell of rotting plants in the office, and it should probably be thrown away.

After that message on Tuesday, until today, Saturday, they didn't have any contact.

Did he receive a gift from her?

She was stunned, she could ask Les to call and ask Nick, business was over. But she was still a little hesitant.

There was two knocks on the door, and she turned her head, it was Pat. He went back to Harrington today to train even though he won't be able to play for the next two games.

He stood by the door, already bathed and changed. The pretty boy lifted his chin and asked, "Tina, what are your plans for tomorrow?"

Tomorrow is Christmas. It's also Nick's birthday.

Lu Ling shook his head, "No, nothing." ”

Patrick glanced at the bouquet, which he had seen on Twitter on Tuesday. He just didn't expect her to throw it yet.

"Then tomorrow night at my house. Like last year. He said and blinked, "Oh, when I say my home, I mean where I live now." ”

That's really convenient. Lu Ling thought. She agreed.

Patrick had just turned around when she called him again.

Lu Ling glanced at the bouquet, "If you don't mind, throw it away for me." Thank you. ”

Patrick was surprised, he looked over, but she was already bowing her head and going back to work. He didn't know if they had reconciled, but he could tell that she was in a normal mood.

"Your favorite flower, isn't it a daffodil?"

"Yes, but it's weird to send daffodils. Lu Ling raised his eyes, "I also like roses." ”

Patrick's mind flickered over the scarlet narcissus on her lower abdomen, and her mouth felt a little dry.

"Will you forget my Christmas present this year?" he asked as he walked out.

"No, I promise. She looked up and smiled at him.

Patrick laughed too.

Christmas has always been his favorite holiday. Every year since the age of seven, he looked forward to her Christmas gifts. This expectation has never changed.

"Can't wait to know. He said.

Then, he walked out of her office with a dimmed rose.

****

On Christmas morning, it snowed heavily in London. It's the first white Christmas after several warm winters.

There was no one on the street, and it was just after four o'clock, and it was already dark.

Christmas songs were playing in the car, and the heating was on sufficiently.

There was only a training session in the morning today and the players were back at noon. By the afternoon, there was barely a single figure in the whole of Harrington. When Lu Ling got off work at three o'clock, he felt that he was the last person to leave Harrington.

She took out her phone and looked at it again, anyway, it was Christmas, it was his birthday, and she had to call him. But she's dragged on from waking up to now.

Does Nick spend his thirty-fifth birthday at Finch Farm?

She was a little distracted and almost collided with an oncoming car. She slammed on the brakes and quickly glanced back.

The occupants rolled down the windows. It looks like a couple of teenagers.

"Hey pretty lady, sorry! Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

They roared in the car and galloped away.

"Merry Christmas. Lu Ling also muttered a sentence in his mouth, and then turned back and said, "Don't be afraid, it's okay, it's okay." ”

When she got home, it was almost five o'clock. She had already received a call from Pat, and Anna's voice from Pat, who was urging her.

Lu Ling parked the car, then got out of the car and picked up the little creature in the back seat.

She looked so small and cold, Lu Ling hurriedly wrapped the blanket tighter. She went to open the trunk again, which contained gifts for the rest of the Amber family and a bottle of champagne.

In this way, it seems that it is impossible to take it.

She was hesitating when someone suddenly grabbed her from behind.

"You're so slow. The hot breath was all sprinkled on her somewhat cold neck.

For a moment, she wished it was Nick. But she knows it can't be, he's in Liverpool and tomorrow there's a game.

"Pat. Lu Ling turned around and stuffed the small animal in his hand into the boy's arms.

Patrick saw a pair of pitiful, bright eyes.

This is a pit bull that may have just been weaned.

Patrick loves dogs.

In fact, he had one as a child, but was later sent to the farm by Jack. When he was older, he realized that "sent to the farm" meant that he had actually died. He was sad for a while. Once, Tina offered to give him a puppy, but he refused.

After many years, he is already an adult, and this time, she didn't ask him again, and sent it directly.

"Do you like it?" Lu Ling asked. She just noticed that he was wearing a Christmas sweater from the club, and she couldn't help but laugh.

Patrick had been teasing the little pit bull in his arms, and when he heard her laughter, he raised his head, "What's wrong?"

"It's okay, just send your sweater ......"

"You said you liked me last year to wear it. He said as he handed the puppy to her and was about to take it off.

This scene is familiar.

"Don't take it off, I do. "It's just a little silly. Lu Ling hugged the little pit bull and turned to walk towards Pat's house, "Can you help me with the gift in the trunk?" Oh, and the bottle of champagne." ”

Patrick chased after him with his things.

"Tina, do you like Pony?"

Lu Ling turned around, "Pony?" She was about to ask him why he was asking such a strange question, when she saw a hint of anticipation in the boy's blue eyes. Oh, she's got it.

She tilted her head and raised an eyebrow, "I guess I'd like it." ”

The corners of his mouth curled.

"Where?" she asked again.

"At Wimbledon, we can go over after dinner. ”

"Today?" Lu Ling thought for a moment, "Let's do it another day." What color?"

"Black. I think you'll like it. ”

"Definitely. "When I was a little girl, my mom would take me to the horse farm in Hyde Park for horseback riding...... I didn't expect that one day I would have my own horse. She didn't realize it was the first time she had mentioned her mom in a long time.

"Now you have. Patrick said softly.

They had reached the door.

The door opened, and it was Anna.

The Christmas atmosphere in Amber's house has always been good, and Lu Ling knows that he doesn't need to worry.

****

The laughter never stopped. Lucy's cooking skills have always been good, but Lu Ling has never liked Christmas dinners. Of course, she still had a lot of fun. She took out her phone and glanced at it, it was almost nine o'clock.

After they finished dessert, Lucy brought coffee again. Jack teased his wife, and Anna pouted with a smile, "Oh please, don't disgust us." ”

Lu Ling sat on the sofa and smiled softly. Amber's house has always been full of happiness.

Pat sat beside him with a little pit bull in his arms.

"This little girl has to have a name. He said as he teased the puppy.

"Please, don't call Christine or Tina. Lu Ling hurriedly answered.

"And what is your building?" Patrick turned his head to look at Tina.

She had a little jam on her cheek, and he reached out to help her wipe it, and after wiping it off, he couldn't help but touch her face twice, and she dodged it, muttering "don't do that".

Anna sat on the other side of the couch and saw this scene, and she pouted, and she raised her eyes to meet her mother's gaze. After the mother and daughter looked at each other, they were a little helpless.

They all know that Christine has a boyfriend, and they all know that her boyfriend is the manager of Everton. Throughout the second half of the year, these things were boiling in the media, and it was difficult to think about it. And Pat gets drawn into this relationship from time to time.

But no one knows the real situation, Anna and Lucy have both tried Pat, and he is reluctant to say a word, and there is nothing they can do.

"I don't have an idea. ”

"It's better to call Christina. ”

"Oh, please!"

"Just kidding. Patrick smirked, "How about calling Zoe (Zoe)?"

"Sounds good. Hey, Zoe, my pretty girl. ”

"Seriously, Tina, she's not pretty. And, actually, a little ugly. ”

"Hey—"

The two of them were teasing the dog on the couch. Anna couldn't help but stand up, "Christine, do you have two minutes? I'd like to talk to you." ”

Lu Ling was stunned for a moment, and Anna smiled at her.

"Of course. She touched Zoe again before she stood up.

"Aren't you just talking about your boyfriends?" Patrick looked up, "Oh, Anna, it's okay to talk about it here, I'm not interested in hearing it." ”

Anna didn't say anything and walked out. Lu Ling thought that Anna just wanted to say something casually, but she didn't expect that she really had something to say and didn't want Pat to hear.

Anna closed the door, neither of them was wearing a coat, and it was still snowing outside.

It's a little cold.

Lu Ling hugged her arms and watched Anna light a cigarette, she hesitated for a moment and stretched out her hand.

"Christine, I remember you didn't smoke. Anna said this but handed her a cigarette and helped her light the fire. Because of the strong wind, Lu Ling was not very good at it, so he ordered it several times before ordering it.

The two smoked for a while, but did not speak.

Lu Ling coughed several times, the last time she smoked was when she was in college, when she was drinking too much and playing with a group of fox friends.

"I guess your boyfriend punched Pat in the face. Finally, Anna said.

Lu Ling flicked the cigarette ash and nodded.

"I'm sure that guy did something he shouldn't have done. Seeing that she was silent, Anna continued, "Do you have feelings for him?"

"Who?" Lu Ling looked at Anna blankly.

"Pate, of course. I know you like that Spaniard. ”

Lu Ling took a puff of cigarette and immediately spit it out.

"I don't think so. She replied.

"Really?" Anna was running out of cigarettes.

"To me, he's a good friend. ”

"Yes, you've always been good friends. Anna laughed, "I'm good friends with you, too." But, sorry, Christine, he's my brother. If you're not prepared to give him any chance, you should at least stay away from him......"

The door opened suddenly.

"Anna, what the are you talking about!"

Lu Ling felt the mobile phone in her jeans pocket vibrate, and she took it out and took a look.

The next second, she pinched her cigarette.

"Sorry, I had to answer the call. She hesitated, then added, "Pat, Anna is right. ”