Chapter 57: The bayonet is red

In the last decade of Arthur's previous life, the Premier League had the highest revenues in the world and was at the forefront of industry protection regulations. www.biquge.info Under the rules of financial fair play, the club's expenses must be equal to the income, and even if the investor has money, it is impossible for the investor to spend huge losses willfully and finally inject money into the club to fill the deficit, for example, Leicester may be subject to an investigation because its Thai owner is suspected of allowing the club to get more than 10 million pounds of sponsorship from a leather bag company, which is actually a disguised capital injection.

The Championship has strict restrictions on each club losing two pounds, with the latest rule being that only £8 million is allowed in a single season. The Fox, who were still in the Championship in 2012-13, ran a deficit of £34 million, but soon secured an annual £11 million sponsorship from a company to weather the crisis, avoiding a multi-million pound penalty from the league committee and surpassing it in 2013-14. However, a recent investigation has revealed that the sponsor may be a leather bag company.

Moreover, even if Leicester win the Premier League, the players will not receive a single cent in bonus - except for the relegation prize that has long been locked. Leicester had not expected such a good 2015/16 season the year before, with no bonus clause in the player's contract to win the title or qualify for the Champions League. According to Premier League regulations, it is impossible for the Leicester owner to give bonuses to players even if he wants to, because such a mid-course change of labor contract is suspected of throwing money at irregular competition.

The team's Thai owner, Vichai, is also helpless because the FA has ruled that the team cannot give bonuses outside of the pre-season contract during the season. However, he decided to bleed himself to compensate the team, and if he didn't let him pay the money, then I would send a Mercedes Benz.

However, at that time, the financial system of the Premier League had already been basically perfected, and in 2002, there were no specific written regulations for Arthur to offer sky-high bonuses at the end of the season, so he could arbitrarily open huge bonuses and give his soldiers the last encouragement in his own way!

With Arthur's money opening, Blackburn Rovers won the 36th round of the Premier League this season, and Middlesbrough, who are in the middle of the table, are almost helpless.

Blackburn Rovers took control of the game after the break, as Ibrahimovic burst into the box and fired wide of the right-hand post, followed by Benayoun in front of the box.

Blackburn took the lead in the seventh minute when Benayoun broke through the middle and Alonso crossed from the left of the box for an unguarded Duff to slot home from 10 yards. Jose Mourinho also celebrated excitedly on the sidelines, gliding on his knees.

Blackburn Rovers doubled their lead in the 18th minute when Frank Lampard's free-kick into the box was headed into the net from 10 yards by the unmarked Cambiaso, making it 2-0.

Alonso and Frank Lampard crossed the ball quickly and Benayoun crossed from the left side of the box, but Lampard's first-time shot from 12 yards was deflected wide by the Middlesbrough goalkeeper.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Alonso's free-kick from the right was disallowed when Frank Lampard's chest blocked the ball in an offside position. Frank Lampard's free-kick cross was then cleared and Ibrahimovic curled a shot into the near corner from the edge of the box on the left and into the side-netting.

Middlesbrough pulled one back in the 58th minute, they suddenly crossed from the left on the counter-attack, Friedel made a mistake, Stam also missed the ball in return, and the Myburgh striker was close to heading before Carvalho, 1-2.

The closer score also made Mourinho even more nervous, and although he still seemed to be standing calmly on the sidelines, he subconsciously clenched his fists.

In the 66th minute, Frank Lampard crossed and Ibrahimovic fired a powerful shot into the side-netting from 12 yards on the left side of the box.

Blackburn missed a chance in the 84th minute, substitute Gyuli combined with Ibrahimovic and pushed a shot from 12 yards on the right side of the penalty area was barely saved by the onrushing Middlesbrough goalkeeper, and Gyuli's pass from a tight angle on the right side of the box was cleared by the opposing defender in time.

In stoppage time, Duff's shot from the left side of the box hit the near post. In the 92nd minute, Benayoun made a direct pass, and Duff shook the goalkeeper on the left side of the penalty area and pushed it into the net at almost zero angle, 3:1, and finally announced that he had completely won the game!

Today's Blackburn Rovers are refreshing, especially in the first half, a series of Blackburn-style dazzling small combinations, and once pressed Middlesbrough United to the point that they couldn't even pass the half, for which many well-known British media celebrities have expressed their admiration for this new Blackburn and its founder Mourinho.

Former England striker Alan Shearer, who played for Blackburn, lamented on Twitter: "Blackburn not only look incredibly sharp on the pitch, but their efficiency on the ball and the efficiency of counter-attacking the ball are simply unforgettable, I wish them a perfect result." ”

Henry Winter, a football correspondent for The Times, said: "2-0! A masterful performance. Intense oppression without mercy, endless interspersed with movements, shifting shapes. The perfect interpretation of team football. ”

Simon Stone, a football commentator for the BBC, said: "I think it's probably because Mourinho said it last week; Even if it's my own style of play and system, I want to eat through its weaknesses. ’”

After Blackburn Rovers hit another set of edges in the 33rd minute, Manchester Evening News reporter Stewart couldn't help but exclaim: "How did he do it? A striking fit. ”

After scoring three points in this round, Blackburn couldn't kick in the breath, because in this round of games, title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal both won 2-0, and the pressure continued.

Mourinho attended a press conference after the 31st round of the league four days later, but he left the venue after answering only three questions. The reason for answering only three is that the FA rules that the coach must answer at least three questions after the game, and Mourinho also "strictly" complies with the rules.

Speaking at his press conference, Jose Mourinho did not hide his satisfaction with his team's victory, knowing that it is very difficult for any visiting team to play at St James' Park.

'It's a game that is played at a frantic pace, it doesn't fit the schedule at this stage, but we already know the ingredients on the menu: high pressing. We also know that they can cause us a lot of problems when it comes to planning goals. ”

Mourinho also said he had "seen a fantastic goal" but that "Blackburn had made a lot of mistakes at the beginning". On the form of the players, Mourinho said: "All the players are in shape and the team has the rhythm to be the leader again. The team is doing well and everyone is very motivated. ”

Commenting on the game, Mourinho said: "We were in control of the game in the second half and created a lot of chances that could have helped us seal the win. However, the result still strengthened our confidence because it was very difficult to play Newcastle at St James' Park. Of course I want to be able to control the game better, but it also depends on how the opponent plays. We read the game very well, played seriously and left no stone unturned on the pitch. These 3 points are genuine. ”

Although Blackburn won the game, but in the ugly "utilitarian" football, Arthur and Mourinho did not care about picking bones in these outside eggs.

The league games between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle are played in the rain. In the opening five minutes, Ibrahimovic crossed diagonally from the middle, Gyuli sent a low cross from the left side of the penalty area, and Lampard pushed into the empty goal, but Gyuli was blown offside and the goal was invalidated.

Blackburn Rovers almost conceded in the 12th minute! Friedel panicked before the opposition could get in front of him, and passed the ball to Alan Shearer, who burst into the right side of the box and pushed the shot from 12 yards in front of goal that was blocked by Friedel's chin.

The goal also upset Liverpool and Arsenal fans after the game, as they thought Alan Shearer had countless ways to shoot the ball into the back of the net this time, only to kick it in Friedel's face.

Blackburn take the lead in the 21st minute! Gyuli split the ball, Lampard sent in a precise cross from the left corner of the penalty area, and Alonso headed it into the top left corner from 7 meters in front of the goal, 1:0.

Just before half-time, Ibrahimovic broke down the middle to attract the defenders and shoveled a cross before Lampard fired a left-footed shot into the side-netting from 10 yards out on the left side of the box.

After the start of the second half, Blackburn began a thorough defensive counterattack, with eight players nesting in their own half of the defense, and in the face of such a tight defence, Newcastle, who had already sealed the qualification for next season's UEFA Cup, also had no desire, and finally let Blackburn take the key three points away.

Regardless of whether the team's all-out retreat in the second half looked good or not, Arthur only valued the three points in hand.

Four days later, Blackburn Rovers welcomed their opponent in the 37th round of the Premier League, "Toffee" Everton.

Both sides started at a slow pace. Blackburn took the lead in the ninth minute, Duff crossed diagonally, Benayoun was knocked down by an Everton defender near the penalty spot, and took the penalty kick to deceive the goalkeeper to shoot, 1-0.

Blackburn Rovers continued to dominate the game when Frank Lampard's cross from the left side of the box slid past and Bennar's perpetual effort was saved by the Everton goalkeeper.

Blackburn Rovers extended the score in the 40th minute, Finnan counter-attacked, Benayoun crossed from the right, and Ibrahimovic crossed the goal line from a distance point from almost zero angle, 2:0.

Blackburn booked the win in stoppage time when Duff's cross from the left was headed into the net by Frank Lampard in front of the six-yard box to make it 3-0. And this score is also the final score of the whole game.

With only the last two rounds left in the league, the top three places in the league standings are still Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal, with 77 points, 76 points and 75 points respectively.