Chapter 33: Master of Tactics

“yes!yes!yes!”

The first to react was Simon Grayson and Green Snowing on the sidelines, the two of them excitedly raised their hands together and cheered with emotion, they implemented new tactics in this game, and they didn't know what kind of effect they could achieve, but now after seeing Wang Tiezhu's goal, they no longer have any pressure on them, at least this back front has received the effect.

“goal！！！！！！！！！！！！ ――――l！！！！！！！ The ball is in! The ball is in! The ball is in! Shaq, who appeared in the midfield position in this game, scored a goal with a long-range shot, which is already his third goal of the season, and Shaq has been in very good form in the last two games, he has shown offensive ability outside of defense, three goals in two games, this goal efficiency even exceeds that of the strikers! Shaq, an amazing genius! He's a genius! A talented player who can do anything! This young man is sure to be the pride of our Leeds! Certain! ”

After the goal, Wang Tiezhu was stunned and was knocked to the ground by Beccio who caught up behind him, and then there were players from Leeds United one after another......

This game may be destined to be a continuation of Barnsley's tragic fate this season, they have completely become a supporting role, Wang Tiezhu's performance is just a microcosm, in fact, Leeds' players in this game The best performance is not him, but ...... Everyone on the team.

Wang Tiezhu's contribution to the whole game was only this goal and 5 tackles, 5 headers, and 3 shots on goal, but the captain Jonny Hausen ran 12.9 kilometers and completely beat the firepower of Leeds United's right side, and Snodgrass also received a wonderful pass from Ben Parker who assisted in the 46th minute of the game, and turned and volleyed to score the team's second goal, which was also a goal that sealed the victory for Leeds United.

In addition, 34-year-old veteran Michael Brown of midfield playmaker has 67 passes, four tackles and three headers, and Ben Parker has 54 passes and two crosses, with Connolrie's nine tackles leading the two teams' tackles.

It can be said that in the face of Barnsley, who are at the bottom of the table, Leeds United has achieved an overwhelming advantage in the overall surname!

Unfortunately, as if cursed, in the 77th minute of the game, Barnsley's black winger Ricardo Watts pierced the Leeds United goal with a long-range shot, and the final score of the game was still fixed at 2:1, which was also Wang Tiezhu's sixth 2:1 in six games for Leeds United!

But...... Who cares!?

After the game, there was a cheer in the Elland Road stadium, and every Leeds United fan cheered for the team's back-to-back victory, which was the seventh consecutive win in the English Championship recently achieved by Leeds United, and the haze of 1 draw and 3 defeats at the beginning of the season was completely wiped out with this wave of seven consecutive wins.

At the end of this game, Leeds United are still in fourth place in the table, but they are only two points away from Portsmouth and Middlesbrough in first and second place, and Nottingham Forest in third place is also the same number of points only in goal difference.

At the press conference after the game, the reporters were most concerned about Wang Tiezhu who appeared in the forward position in this game, and the questions asked were naturally aimed at Wang Tiezhu, Simon Grayson smiled in the face of many reporters: "Shaq's position in this game is a little earlier, just because our opponent today is Barnsley, I believe that his blocking ability and impact will put pressure on the opponent in front, and it turns out that my guess is correct, and we have achieved a reasonable victory...... Well, of course, I won't rule out the possibility of using Shaq as a midfielder in the future, but his priority is to help our team's defence. ”

Simon Grayson and reporters said what he said is of course not the truth, after a few games of observation, he believes that Wang Tiezhu can indeed help his own defensive system, but only to help, the team's defensive ability is too poor, the strength of the players on the back line is relatively mediocre, even if there is one more Wang Tiezhu in front to provide protection, it is only to ensure that his team concedes fewer goals than the opponent, really to ensure that the team continues to move forward, or to find breakthroughs from other aspects.

Wang Tiezhu's forward midfield this time is just a more obvious example of Simon Grayson's tactical change this time.

In fact, Ben Parker's liberation and Jonny Hausen's pull-up are also the focus of Simon Grayson's tactical changes, but they can't achieve such an obvious role as the front midfielder in the short term, but over time, the firepower of the two of them on the wing will provide Leeds United with continuous forward momentum, and then it will be the time for the "Young Guards" to completely suppress all the English champions with attack.

When Leeds United rush to the top team, Wang Tiezhu, Jonny Hausen and Ben Parker, the three stars produced by Leeds United themselves, will be the backbone of the team, they will be the cornerstone of the team's rebuild, and they will write a legend for the "Young Guard" under the leadership of Simon Grayson.

The above is the fundamental purpose of Simon Grayson's tactical reform again!

Simon Grayson's visionary vision will certainly not be known to the outside world, but that does not prevent reporters from singing praises about him, especially after his success in using Wang Tiezhu to play in the back to strengthen the team's defensive ability and midfield hardness, and after only five weeks of success, the coach who led the team to a seven-game winning streak was labeled a "master tactician".

Regardless, Simon Grayson and Leeds United are now at full strength preparing for the 12th round of the English Championship just three days away, as they travel to the Aston Gat Stadium to play Bristol City.

Leeds United is now fourth in the standings with a seven-game winning streak, and in fifth place is Bristol City, and the difference between them and Leeds United is only one point.

Bristol City boss Keith Mirren did want to lead his parent club to victory at home, and he was well prepared for it, but compared to Simon Grayson, who is three years his junior, he really lacks some courage and courage.

Simon Grayson said in an impassioned voice during the tactical meeting with his team: "Boys, we've won seven in a row, we've got the most consecutive wins this season, do you want to keep winning?" ”

Fools don't want to win!

The Leeds United players immediately shouted in unison: "Yes! ”

Simon Grayson continued to fan the flames: "Do you want to finish first or second, rush straight to the ranks of the super team, get a higher salary bonus, and play against stronger opponents!? ”

"Think-"

Simon Grayson nodded with satisfaction: "If you want to, let's start with this away game against Bristol City, everyone knows it's going to be tough for us, but I think we've got the quality to win this game, and we're not only going to win, but we're going to have to play with the unstoppable momentum of our 'Young Guards'!" What do you think...... How do we do that? ”

Captain Jonny Hausen immediately stepped forward and shouted: "Attack! We crush them with our attacks! ”

"Yes, attack!"

"Ha, crushing the opponent with offense to win away from home, this is definitely the most imposing way to win!"

"Boss, let's play them at Aston Gat Stadium!"

The players were talking about it so hotly, Wang Tiezhu couldn't help but say the question in his heart: "Guys, if you play against the attack, our defense ...... What to do? ”

Belch!

Ice!

Wang Tiezhu's words made all the players of Leeds United shut their mouths: Yes, it is indeed very cool and exciting to play against the opponent away from home, but what about the team's defense? Do we score two goals and then let the opponent score three, four?

Simon Grayson smiled and nodded to Wang Tiezhu: "Shaq, the defensive task of this game has just fallen to you!" ”

Yes!?

Wang Tiezhu was stunned for a moment, and then nodded thoughtfully, he felt that he still understood the intention of the head coach, it was nothing more than to let himself return to his old business and continue to play in the back, as long as he played with his life, he still had the ability to provide protection for the back line.

Other players also think the same, they think that Wang Tiezhu's defensive ability is absolutely not to say, although there is still a lack of experience, but his personal ability and potential can be seen by everyone, this kid is definitely worthy of the fans to give him the title of "genius back".

However, head coach Simon Grayson suddenly smiled at this time: "Hehe, Shaq, do you think I want you to play at the back?" No, no, no, you're wrong! Your position will also be the forward midfielder! ”

What the!?

Simon Grayson's words shocked everyone, a player who plays in the front midfield should take on the team's defensive duties!?

What an international joke!

But head coach Simon Grayson didn't seem to be joking, and eloquently said what he had in mind: "Shaq, your interception ability and running ability are very good, and I don't exaggerate to say that you are already the best in our team in this regard!" ”

Simon Grayson's words are agreed by everyone, a room full of people nodded one after another, they don't care about the old and the young, they have never seen a player who can run like Wang Tiezhu and grab so much, and this kid is really desperate, many times other people are worried about the injured ball, Wang Tiezhu is able to snatch it alive, this kid's style of play is not just as simple as bravery.

"Shaq, what I want from you in this game is that when we attack, you still just run into the opponent's penalty area, and when you get the ball, you can shoot directly, and you don't have to think about passing the ball or anything. However, once the opponent has the ball, I ask you to give me a chance to grab it, with your blocking ability, even if you can't cut off their ball directly, you can definitely force them to pass the ball in a hurry, thus affecting the quality of their attack, so that our guard line can easily complete the task of defense! Got it? ”

After hearing Simon Grayson say this, Wang Tiezhu and a group of Leeds United players finally understood what their manager was playing.

After giving the players a moment to understand, Simon Grayson smiled conceitedly, and the corners of his mouth turned up: "You know, the main goalkeeper of the Bristol City team is David James, he used to be the best goalkeeper in England, but you also have to know that he is forty-one years old this year, he is an old guy who is older than many of your fathers, so you can shoot me whenever you get the opportunity in the game, maybe he will perform very well at the beginning, But you have to believe that after we've shot a dozen times in a row, you're going to have a much better chance of scoring with every shot you have than you think. ”

After hearing Simon Grayson's words, the eyes of the Leeds United players lit up, and David James, the former England number one goalkeeper who was far away in Bristol, was training on the training ground at this time, and suddenly felt a numb back spine for no reason, and involuntarily tightened his clothes: I am about to play against Leeds United, I won't catch a cold at this time, right?

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