Real support?

Arsene Wenger, who had just won a win, had a hard time accepting the fact that he was right. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Although he is irreplaceable for this club, that doesn't mean he can be trusted 100 per cent. Even strictly speaking, he is just a pawn in the eyes of shareholders, and he concedes because his role is too special, not to agree with his opinion in his heart.

Especially when the club is burdened with huge debts due to building the stadium, there is a lot of water in the support he has received, which is a typical style of one set on the surface and one set behind the scenes. After all, he was a Frenchman, and to the British with a strong sense of tradition, he was not welcome as a foreigner. Even if he has the aura of a famous coach because of the huge changes in the team, it still can't fundamentally change this fact.

It made him feel angry and a little sad.

No one wants to be a pawn with all his heart, and he is not noble enough to give up all personal interests for the sake of feelings, strictly speaking, he has higher requirements for personal reputation and cannot accept the fact that he is being taken advantage of.

But after chewing on what the guy said a few times, he was relieved.

Since they are trying to conquer everything, the shareholders of the club are of course among them, and it would be naïve to assume that the rich people, who are not even professionals, will support them unconditionally!

Only by fighting his way through this thorny predicament, destroying all obstacles with his invincible combat effectiveness, and achieving achievements that can match or even surpass Ferguson, can he have a true aura and supreme appeal. At that point, the finger-pointing guys will be amazed at his influence, and there is only one way to go, except to be convinced.

From now on, face everything with the mentality of a conqueror!

On March 29, 2000, the 30th round of the English Premier League began, and Arsenal came to the White Hart Lane stadium to start a battle with the city's rival Tottenham Hotspur.

As soon as the starting list was released, the spectators were a little disappointed.

Arsene Wenger hid Bergkamp, Pire, Thierry, Jumo and Ashley Cole, sending out a squad of classic cars with an average age of 27.9 years.

The reason for this is simple.

Three days later, Arsenal will take on Juventus in Highbury, and with home and away and the Italian side notoriously difficult to play, the first leg will be crucial. Although the opponent in front of this game is a sworn enemy in the same city, but the importance cannot be compared, if the whole main lineup is sent to a sparkling derby, then the next game has not started, the team is already facing a huge risk!

This is also a true reflection of the team's strategic focus this season.

League titles are not uncommon for Arsenal and the difficulty is not exaggerated, and even if they miss out this season, there are still plenty of opportunities in the future. The Champions League is an important symbol of a team's promotion to the big clubs, and it is an opportunity to cherish for a team that is strong enough to touch the Big Ears Cup.

In addition to this, there is a very important point.

Although Manchester United is currently ahead of Arsenal by 4 points, in the next game, in addition to Barcelona's fierce rivals, Chelsea, Leeds United, Newcastle, these teams with both strength and spirit are waiting for them in the next schedule.

Of course, you have to get past them in the battle for the top spot in Highbury on April 9!

In this way, there is really no need to invest heavily in the game in front of you, saving you from picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons.

At 3:15 p.m., the game started in a lively atmosphere.

With Arsenal's bench team having a consistently poor record, Tottenham fans happily sang jokes mocking their rivals in the city, and all kinds of invective were flooded with them, completely muffling the voices of cheering for the team. This made the game still in the tentative stage, and the stands were already so noisy that they couldn't even hear clearly.

"Damn, these things don't know whether to live or die!"

Ashley Cole on the bench couldn't help it, and after looking back, he cursed.

He was born and raised in England and arrived at the Arsenal Academy at the age of 13. Since then, he has risen all the way up, and before he turns 20, he has become a hot future star in England, and the call for the national team's main left-back at this year's European Championship is very high.

Normal people would become fluttery in this situation, but he has always kept a clear head and helped the team through one difficulty after another with stable performance.

This performance has been unanimously recognized, and the media generally believes that his youthful mentality is more valuable than talent, and it has also become an important part of his worth.

£15 million!

This is the valuation given by Sky Sports, which is a sky-high price for a defender, and it also shows the rising tide of the Premier League transfer market from another aspect.

Arsenal's two bigwigs in charge of player transfers will not ignore the potential risks, and have now put contract extensions and salary increases on the table, just waiting for the parties to sign their statements.

He had planned to sign the matter directly, but his girlfriend Cheryl, who was in a passionate relationship, dissuaded him and introduced him to a professional agent to replace the original Enlightenment coach, and was ready to talk about it after the season.

This made him feel a little uneasy, and he felt ashamed of his teammates around him, as well as Wenger and Pat Rice who had cultivated him all the way in the dugout.

This kind of behavior in front of me is also a manifestation of uneasiness, but no one can see it.

Including You Mo, he didn't see the clues.

"Be honest with them, your voice isn't loud enough."

After hearing what the guy was saying, the bench burst into laughter.

Not being able to play in a derby is not a pleasant thing for them, especially when such a curse rings in their ears, and it is impossible not to be angry. As a player, it's a bit of a low feeling to be angry with the fans, but it's also nice to be able to silence those guys who don't know whether to live or die with your on-field performance.

"yes, but your voice sounds loud enough, why don't you try it?" Ashley Cole smirked, his tone unnatural.

"I'm old, I have to pay attention to protect my voice......" You Mo didn't let him get off the stage, and his voice changed: "It's a pity that David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are not in England, otherwise the two guys just happen to be your targets, and they can compete in their respective fields." ”

"Huh?"

Everyone pricked up their ears at the same time, trying to find something to satisfy their curiosity in this informative statement.

Ashley Cole was also a little surprised, but he was quickly relieved, and replied with a smile: "Yes, they are popular all over Europe, and we haven't conquered England yet." ”

"Yes, we have not yet conquered England."

As soon as the words fell, the curiosity suddenly disappeared without a trace, and everyone sat up straight, watching the game intently.

Only occasionally when I'm free, I will look at the two equally young faces with my spare eyes.

There is a free and easy smile on the young face, which makes people feel like a spring breeze.

......

The competition was quite intense, and the various physical contacts made people sometimes sweat, sometimes excited, and sometimes angry.

This was a fundamental element of the derby, but it made all Arsenal people anxious.

No way, I can't afford to hurt, I can't afford to hurt!

Even if Arsene Wenger hides five main players, more than half of the main players on the field are still at risk of hand-to-hand combat.

Tottenham know this, and have relentlessly inflicted body collisions with the support of the home whistle and have repeatedly benefited from it.

This style of kicking is not on the table, but the effect is surprisingly good.

Football has always been a sport based on physical confrontation, and if there is not much physical difference between the two sides, then skills and tactics will be the key to winning or losing the game. If the gap between the two is too large, or if for some reason one side always loses in the confrontation, the game will be like the senior team vs the youth team, and the difference in technique and tactics will be covered by the brutal physical collision, which will not reflect the true level of the two sides.

Fortunately, there are still tough guys in the Arsenal squad!

Vieira!

The all-round midfielder is typically black and hard, covering a far greater area on the field. This game is his revenge battle, he has a breath in his chest, and his performance on the court is naturally strong.

With him standing in front of the backline, even if Tottenham can take advantage of other confrontations, when they really want to create a threat through their advantage, they will be able to return again and again!

This is the duty of being a captain, and it is also the real test of being a man.

The last time he didn't pass, this time he made a comeback!

Time slipped away quickly in the hustle and bustle, Arsenal still did not dominate, but the goal was as steady as a mountain, and goalkeeper Lehmann was only tested by a few painless long-range shots!

This disappointed the enthusiastic fans, so the invective mixed with boos began to sound aimlessly, giving full vent to their dissatisfaction.

In fact, Arsenal's attack was also blocked, and Wiltord, who had already surpassed Jumo in the scorer list, met his opponent.

Saul Campbell!

The Tottenham captain is not only the leader of the defensive line, but also the anchor of the sea with strong individual combat ability. Although the defensive action is not as impressive as Youmo, the precise positioning, the right timing of the grab, and the obvious physical condition have all caused a headache for Wiltord, who lacks support, and he still can't knock on the door of victory for the team.

As a result, the whole first half looked lively, but the chances created by both sides were only a handful, and the score was like a lock, and at the end of the 45 minutes, there was still no sign of change.

As soon as the whistle blew at the end of halftime, the main players on the bench breathed a sigh of relief and got up to get ready to move their muscles.

You Mo is no exception, but this thing finds an old friend before doing business, and plans to ask something.

For the sake of secrecy, German is used.

"How's it going, how does it feel?"

"Feelings?" Lehmann glanced at him with a disapproving expression, "The fans are too noisy, the referee is too dark, both sides are tossing blindly, and I haven't shot a single shot after working for a long time!" ”

You Mo was full of patience and approached the shoulders of the German, "The captains on both sides are doing well, which one impresses you more?" ”

Lyman looked at the goods with a suspicious expression, frowned, and said, "Of course it's theirs, my own captain already has such strength, what's so strange?" ”

"Oh......" You Mo nodded and continued to ask: "It seems that you also think that the team needs to buy a central defender, so in your opinion, can the captain of Tottenham meet the requirements?" ”

"Huh?" Lehmann's eyes widened with a look of incredulity, "How is it possible, Tottenham will sell us the captain?" ”

Due to surprise, the German's voice was a little loud and others could not understand it, and Wenger, who got up and walked to the dressing room, heard it clearly.

Suddenly frowned, but he didn't look back, still walking forward.

You Mo didn't pay attention to what the head coach was doing, he was still the same.

"There's nothing impossible about transfers, I mean the standard, not necessarily him."

Lehmann breathed a sigh of relief, thought about it, and nodded: "Yes, his air defense and position selection ability are excellent, and his foot skills are completely beyond his teammates, so it's not interesting to continue to stay in a team like Tottenham......."

"Alright, I got it!" You Mo interrupted the topic of being led astray by the Germans, and pushed the other party hard, "Good luck!" ”

Lyman reluctantly took two steps forward and muttered, "God is mysterious all day long, he never cares about his own affairs, and he always only cares about others......"

Fifteen minutes later.

As soon as Arsene Wenger was firmly seated in the manager's position, he instructed his assistant, "Call Mo over, I have something to look for him." ”

Pat Rice didn't suspect it, got up and called Yumo over.

This thing was unconscious, and as soon as he came, he asked in a bluffing manner: "Is there something wrong with me?" ”

Wenger easily resisted the "nonsense" he blurted out, and replaced it with "Of course!" Then he asked in German: "Things need to be kept secret, why did you tell people who shouldn't have been involved in the first place?" ”

"Oh......" Yu Mo replied in a long voice, his expression did not wave, "The core of the defensive line, of course, needs to have good communication and complementarity with the goalkeeper, so I asked Tings for his opinion in advance." ”

"But doing so will make things spread quickly, and maybe before we can go on the offensive, the transfer will be ruined!" Wenger's tone was a little unkind, and his brows were furrowed.

"It's possible." You Mo nodded, and said seriously: "If it is exposed in advance, the difficulty will increase by more than one notch." But I think since it is a thing that makes them feel shameless, wouldn't it be better to feel the pressure of public opinion in advance? ”

"What do you mean?" The anger in Wenger's voice began to rise, and his eyes widened.

You Mo laughed.

"Arsenal have always been a team that attracts fans with a flamboyant style and builds pitches with self-reliance to gain widespread recognition."

'It looks good and I think this team is very different and has a lot of appeal.

"But really?"

"None of this can be an excuse for failure, what we really need to show is that we will not hesitate to put down our dignity for the championship, fight in a way that the upper class looks down on, and would rather bear the blame of public opinion than make up for the missing link of the football team!"

"It's always something we've been lacking, and now it's so easy to show it, so why do it secretly?" (To be continued.) )