Chapter Ninety-Nine: A Request That Can't Be Refused
Ferguson smiled, as if he was looking forward to saying something to Wan Sheng, but everyone knew that he was going to hold Wan Sheng high, and when he couldn't say anything, he naturally lost his face, which was equivalent to helping McGuinness get back on the field - this old man is really not an ordinary protector.
McGuinness and Wansheng have contradictions, regardless of the reason, Ferguson will definitely favor McGuinness.
Wan Sheng knew what Ferguson meant, but he was still calm.
He walked two forwards, stood in the middle of the crowd, looked around, and said, "I do have a little bit of a personal opinion about the Premier League. First of all, this is my personal opinion and does not speak for Derby County FC. β
Everyone watched with interest.
"I think European football in the 21st century has moved towards the era of the pound, and we all know that the Premier League has developed very rapidly in the past two years, has occupied a large part of the European market, and has been able to suppress Serie A to become the world's largest league. I'm not talking about results, I'm not talking about overall gains, and it's because of the revenue drive that football is becoming more and more commercialized, and clubs with assets and capabilities tend to do better. β
Speaking of this, Wan Sheng glanced at Ferguson before continuing, "In the Premier League, Manchester United is very rich, so Manchester United has always achieved good results, but now is the 21st century, the new millennium has passed four years, more and more foreign capital has settled in, so that many teams have the capital to strive for good results, the future Premier League, it is almost impossible for a team to monopolize the championship." β
"This season, Arsenal have a very good record, Manchester United is already relatively weak, I just told Mr Wenger that Arsenal has the best chance of winning the league this season."
"By next season, there will be more teams that can compete, such as "Speaking of which, 10,000 wins." Glancing around, he looked at Abramovich, who was standing in the distance, holding a wine glass and looking at him with interest, "For example, Chelsea, I think Mr. Abramovich's big investment will be very effective, with the support of the pound, they can buy better players, and if they are stronger, they will naturally have a chance to compete for the league title." β
'Personally, I don't think it's going to be Manchester United to win the league this season and it won't be next two seasons'
Wan Sheng's expression was always solemn when he spoke.
It felt like he was speaking his heart, not about anything. But what he said was definitely aimed at Manchester United, which everyone can hear, and the point is that what he said is still very reasonable, and it is difficult to refute the development and competition within English football with the Premier League dominating the European football market.
Hearing these words, Ferguson's face was gloomy, and the old man obviously held back a lot of anger in his heart.
Before he could react, Abramovich in the distance was the first to applaud and walked over. Then Arsene Wenger also applauded, just now Wan Sheng talked about the league competition, but focused on Arsenal and Chelsea, and stomped Manchester United a few times. They all listened very comfortably.
As Ferguson's old rival, Arsene Wenger is very fond of seeing Ferguson deflated, and the two teams have met each other in the past two seasons. Arsenal are actually in an advantageous position, but in terms of public response to the media, because the tone of the conversation is not sharp. Arsene Wenger is always the one who suffers.
Abramovich invested heavily after he bought Chelsea, but he couldn't buy the good players he wanted, and now almost no one is optimistic about Chelsea's prospects, this season's results are much better than last season, but they are much worse than competing for the league title, so when he heard Wan Sheng talk about being optimistic about Chelsea in front of many football elites, the smile on Abramovich's face was very enthusiastic.
"You're saying a good thing, and I'm confident that my team will succeed." Abramovich patted Wan Sheng on the shoulder and said.
He just talked to Wan Sheng, and the other people standing next to him, didn't even make eye contact, in fact, Abramovich was able to participate in this drinking party, in his opinion, he lowered his status, although he is the owner of Chelsea, but he is the world's top 100 richest people, the richest man in Russia, his identity is naturally different from ordinary coaches, he came here just to see, talk to other club owners, I didn't expect to see this scene.
After listening to Wan Sheng's words, he felt refreshed, and he also felt that the trip was in vain.
"You're welcome."
Just as Wan Sheng was about to say something, he was interrupted by a loud laugh, Ferguson stood up with laughter and said to Wan Sheng, "Don't you think what you said is ridiculous?" This season's title is not Manchester United's, it won't be next season, it won't be next season? It's really interesting, it's the first time I've heard such a statement, so young people, I want to ask you, do you mean that the Premier League is going to be more competitive, so apart from Arsenal and Chelsea, there are teams that can compete for the title? β
Wan Sheng smiled and said, "I think so, for example, Liverpool, as a giant in the 80s, if Liverpool gets funds, it will naturally have the opportunity to participate in the championship game, even if it is Liverpool now, the results are not bad, maybe they only need to strengthen some more strength to be able to participate." β
Morris, who was standing next to him, was shocked when he heard Wan Sheng's words, in fact, he thought the same, Liverpool can enter the top four of the league every year, but has not been able to join the competition for the league title, how much is the difference between the top four in the league and the first in the league? We just need to strengthen ourselves.
Maybe it's time for a change of manager?
Morris has long been dissatisfied with the team's head coach Houllier, Liverpool led by Houllier, European competitions are not good, domestic competitions can not join the ranks of the championship, and this old guy still has the power of the team, even this drinking party, he originally planned to come with Houllier, but Houllier did not come because he wanted to prepare for Christmas with his wife, is it more important to prepare Christmas at home than to participate in Husky's drinking party? What's more, this guy doesn't give himself a little face at all, maybe Liverpool wants to go further and needs some changes, and the change should start with the team's manager.
Ferguson went on to ask, "And what about Liverpool?" You're talking about strong teams, except for Chelsea, everyone else is eligible to compete for the title. β
He just wants to suffocate Wansheng to a dead end.
Wan Sheng said nonchalantly, "Other teams? Who knows? In the future, teams that get foreign capital to settle in and have enough capital to form a strong team will have opportunities, but this is not fixed, and I am not the spokesperson of various consortia. I don't know which club they're going to be optimistic about, but if I had to say one more team, maybe I should remind you that Derby County are going to be promoted to the Premier League next season? β
Quite a few people laughed.
It's true that Derby County are deep in the Premier League, but it's a bit funny to go straight into the title race, but everyone can see that Wansheng is a self-deprecating statement, and that is purely to disgust Ferguson.
Of course, they don't know, but Wan Sheng really has this mind.
After some entanglement, Husky, as the master, finally stepped forward to adjust. Perhaps more importantly, it's almost time for the curtain to come to an end, and then it will go on normally, but Ferguson's Manchester United group and Wan Sheng have completely no intersection, and the two sides are completely torn apart.
In Ferguson's eyes, Wan Sheng is not an opponent at all, but today Wan Sheng did make him lose a lot of face.
Wan Sheng didn't have any affection for Ferguson either, and the Scotsman always had a high-minded attitude, which was really annoying.
At the next cocktail party. Wan Sheng had a good conversation with Chelsea chairman Roman Abramovich, and they extended the conversation from football and even to investment, Wan Sheng is not a world predator, but he has a vision for the next decade. Abramovich also felt that the young man in front of him had a unique vision and could always have some insights to make people shine.
In fact, Wan Sheng looked at the Russians in his casual conversation with Abramovich as if he were looking at a wronged man.
He knows that Chelsea sell players 'cheaply' every season. If you can get on good terms with Abramovich, it is still possible to buy a few stars at a low price in the summer transfer.
Those stars don't mix well at Chelsea. But the strength is still first-class strong, and if you can come to Derby County, you will definitely make the team stronger a lot.
What's more, there is no club in Europe like Chelsea that can buy stars cheaply.
After talking to Abramovich for a while, Wan Sheng got to know the owners and managers of some other clubs, most of them are still managers, after all, they are on the same level, and there is nothing to say about the owners of various clubs
After the reception, Wan Sheng returned to the town of Great Derby with the chairman Mr. Ji Smith, on the way Smith kept complaining that Wan Sheng should not offend Ferguson, who is a very influential old guy in English football, but expressed support for his good friend Abramovich.
"That Russian is really rich, he can buy Derby County for a fraction of it"
Ji-Smith envied.
Wan Sheng couldn't help but roll his eyes when he drove the car, Ji Smith is a good man, his principle is that no one can be offended, and he is indecisive in doing things, it is estimated that it is not because Abramovich is rich and rich, as long as he befriends anyone, Ji Smith will be happy, and if he offends anyone, Ji Smith will complain a few words.
It's not about the object at all, it's about Ji-Smith's outlook on life, and it's no wonder that every aspect of the club is managed by Wilcox, and he, the chairman, is completely an office fixture.
But this is satisfactory to Wansheng, the chairman does not interfere in the affairs of the team, he and Wilcox work together, such a working environment is still satisfactory to him.
Wan Sheng persuaded Jie Smith, "Don't worry, Gill, we are back in the Premier League next season." β
Ji-Smith was a little puzzled.
'Back in the Premier League, we're against Manchester United, we don't have to look at their faces, maybe we can win at Old Trafford and we will always have a bad relationship with that Scotsman
Ji-Smith was delighted to hear it, completely ignoring what Wan Sheng said later, what to win at Old Trafford is just a little fantasy, and the point is that Derby County will be back in the Premier League next season.
But he still didn't have the confidence to ask, "Wan Sheng, are you really confident to lead the team back to the Premier League?" Then he whispered, "Although the team is currently at the top of the league, the schedule is only halfway through, maybe the second half of the schedule"
"That's what I'm supposed to care about, Jill, and you just wait for the team to be promoted."
"That's right." Ji-Smith nodded approvingly, "Speaking of which, I'm already looking forward to the new season." β
Wan Sheng whispered weakly, "But you were still worried about this season just now"
Even though there is no winter break in the league, the day before Christmas, the team still has a holiday, and Wansheng also has two days off.
On this day of the holiday, Wan Sheng didn't think about the team's affairs anymore, just stayed in the tavern and decorated with Dali to prepare for tomorrow's Christmas.
Dali wants to invite others to have a Christmas party together, Wansheng also thinks this Jianyì is good, to participate in the Christmas celebration by participating in the party, this is the first time in Wansheng and the two worlds, but before whether it was Wansheng, or 'former Wansheng' was not very cold about Christmas, he cared more about the New Year, that is the festival of the Chinese, Christmas is only spent with his girlfriend, but Wansheng has never had a girlfriend.
Does Darly count?
Wan Sheng didn't know that the relationship between the two had always been very strange, the two occasionally slept together, but he couldn't say the specific relationship, but what he knew was that the two must not have confirmed their relationship now, at least their relationship was not open to the public.
Wan Sheng actually likes Dali very much, he is very relaxed with Dali, Dali is very good at taking care of people, which may have something to do with the fact that she is a few years older than herself, but Wan Sheng feels good all in all.
He even had the idea of getting married.
In any case, he is almost twenty-seven years old, this age is really the age of marriage, and he hopes to have a stable family life, which will also be helpful for a man's career, but he doesn't know how to speak.
Wan Sheng had been thinking about this all morning, but he hadn't thought it through and hadn't made up his mind, it was a major life event after all.
The party went on well, many people in the vicinity, including those who often came to the tavern, and people who were familiar with Wansheng came, the tavern was full, everyone gathered together to drink wine, talk about happy things, and many people were also excited to talk about Derbyshire with Wansheng.
However, Wansheng has been a little absent-minded.
After the party was over, the tavern became deserted again, and the two of them hurriedly cleaned up together and prepared to go back, in front of the door, Wan Sheng saw that Dali was busy, so he hugged her.
"What's wrong?" Darly asked, turning around.
"Dali." Wan Sheng looked at her and asked solemnly, "I have a little idea of getting married." β
"Married? Are you proposing to me? Dali covered her mouth and smiled.
Wan Sheng nodded.
"I refuse." Dali turned around and continued to lock the door, saying, "I don't have any intention of marrying you, I'm not even your girlfriend, Wan Sheng, this joke is not funny." β
Hearing Dali's words, Wan Sheng didn't know what he was thinking.
Wan Sheng couldn't understand why Dali refused, he returned home groggily, lying in bed and thinking about it all the time.
"Could it be that your own way of proposing marriage is too inferior?" It's a bit like you're even getting a diamond ring.
Wan Sheng kept thinking.
But he didn't expect that after Dali took a shower, she pushed open his door and walked in, and he sat on the bed and watched. Dali lifted the quilt, got straight in, hugged him tightly, and said, "Wan Sheng, I repeat, I refuse to marry you." But I want a child with me, can you say yes? β
Wan Sheng frowned incomprehensibly.
He suddenly thought that this was the United Kingdom, and marriage was a very serious matter, but it could not be decided hastily, and it was very common to have children without getting married here.
Dali may have her own reasons for not agreeing to get married, but should she help her sow seeds?
Wan Sheng was thinking calmly.
But when he felt the comfort of his lower body wrapped in small hands, he didn't hesitate. (To be continued......) R1292