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Chapter 118 Leeds United in the new season

Li Rui only found out that Albertini joined Leeds United on the second day. What made him feel funny was that he only found out about the news when he heard Wallace mention it. Although he was a little depressed The news is blocked, but Li Rui is still very happy. He has been admired for Albertini for a long time. The hero of the Milan dynasty, the "metronome" of AC Milan, can join. Anyway, it is also for the strength of the team. Great improvement.

Of course, in the eyes of fans Wallace, Albertini's joining has another reason to be happy. This shows that the team's management still hopes to make a breakthrough in the new season, and is not willing to relegation I don't know if it's because of the region, but Leeds United fans have a strong self-confidence. Although last season, Leeds United barely relegated in the last round of the league, but when it comes to the new season, there are actually many fans Still have a lot of confidence.

"Leeds will surprise everyone."

After the news that Albertini came to Elland Road was made public, the "Yorkshire Post" was also very confident in encouraging the team.

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Perhaps, that’s it, only Leeds United fans have such confidence in this team. After Albertini joined the team, Leeds United coach Eddie Gray was interviewed by the Yorkshire Post. It is claimed that the team's signings this summer are also over. In this summer's transfer, Leeds United introduced a total of 6 players and transferred 3 players.

In a sense, Mr. Eddie Gray must be a head coach who satisfies the team owner. Until now, in this summer, Leeds United’s transfer funds of 750 million pounds have not been paid. Use, you know, these 6 players are all free transfers. Of course, Leeds United also suffered a lot from the introduction of Albertini. Leeds United offered Albertini a weekly salary of 3 pounds. It has exceeded the bottom line of Leeds United boss Stubbs' previous estimate. However, Eddie Gray emphasized the team's need for Albertini and said that Albertini will be the team to achieve good results. After the key, the boss, Stubbs, also gritted his teeth and agreed.

Albertini's weekly salary of 3 pounds is the well-deserved first salary in Leeds United. Of course, other players may have a little opinion, but there is no way, Albertini's strength and reputation are there. Leeds United is now at a time when they are in the middle of nowhere. In the team, there is no superstar who can really provoke the leader.

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Of course, in view of Leeds United's zero investment in the transfer market this summer, the team's prospects in the new season are also not optimistic by some experts. The "Manchester Guardian" even directly regards Leeds United as the number one relegation in the new season The big favorite, considering the relationship between Manchester United and Leeds United's sworn enemies, although this statement is open to debate, it is clear that in the eyes of most media and so-called experts, Leeds United should consider more in the new season. At the end of the season, stay in the Super League.

The "Sun", which likes to hype the most, also came to join in the fun, and named Leeds United owner Stubbs as the owner of the most stingy super team this summer, er, of course, from which point of view, Stubbs Booth's zero investment this summer is a certainty, but considering that the new owner of Leeds United invested a large amount of money before and after the acquisition of the team, and invested about 6000 million pounds before and after, this statement is true. It is unfair.

However, soon after Mr. Stubbs became the owner of Leeds United, the first real signing of money was born.

On August 2004, 8, the official website of Leeds United announced that the team had reached an agreement with the Arsenal Club. Last season, the 9-year-old Jermaine Pennant was loaned to Leeds United from Arsenal for 21 million. The value of sterling is officially transferred to Leeds United. In the next four seasons, the 650-year-old England national team player who came out of the small town of Nottingham will appear at Elland Road Stadium.

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On August 2004, 8, less than a week before the first league game of the new season, Leeds United's official website announced the team's family portrait list for the new season, which also marked Eddie Gray's dedication to the team The transformation of the team has been declared completed for the time being. If necessary, we can only wait until the winter transfer market to make adjustments.

For the fans of Leeds United, it is quite gratifying. Although the team introduced all free agents in the transfer market this summer, and was ridiculed by the English media as a "waste material concentration camp", Albertini's Joining still makes Leeds United fans very happy, which makes the proud Leeds United fans seem to have found their former glory. Of course, more importantly, after Leeds United sold Matteo, Robinson and Viduka. In the case of being reduced to a star supermarket, due to the new owner Stubbs taking over and the inflow of funds, no players will be sold off, which also preserves some vitality for the revival of Leeds United.

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In the position of the goalkeeper, the main goalkeeper is highly praised by the English media. After Robinson, Leeds United contributed to the England national team's new goalkeeper Scott Carson (Scott Carson). Carson was finally able to stay at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds United rejected a £150 million offer from Chelsea, and with this 19-year-old, he had just staged his own Premier League match against Middlesbrough in January 2004. The young goalkeeper, who made his debut, renewed his contract for 2 years.

The team's original third goalkeeper, Ailavi, became the second goalkeeper after Robinson left. However, Ailavi's occasional low-level mistakes when facing high-altitude balls made Eddie Gray really uncomfortable. Don't worry, but now, cheap and easy-to-use goalkeepers are really hard to find, and the head coach of Leeds United has no choice but to make do with it. He wants to bring in Van der Sar, who is worth a free price, but the Dutchman Obviously he doesn't like a small club like Leeds United.

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On the defensive line, the right back is Gary Kelly, a veteran who has played for Leeds United for nearly 10 years. This Irish player is a good guy in the team and a big brother in the dressing room. Opponents don't feel friendly towards this so-called Premier League traditional right-back at all.

At the right back position, Caldwell, a Scottish player from the Newcastle youth academy, is a suitable substitute. In the summer transfer market, Sunderland was very close to Caldwell. At the last moment, Eddie Gray finally persuaded Caldwell to stay in the team because he failed to find a suitable replacement in the transfer market.

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In the position of central defender, one of the main positions is Michael Dubury, a native England player who has played in the team for 5 years. The other central defender, South African veteran, Radebe should occupy a main position.

In addition, the former Leeds United captain Mateo who has left the team last season's substitute, Kil Gallon, is still very capable. This big man with a height of 190cm has a strong physique and is a traditional England central defender. Of course, he It also faces the competition of the two central defenders Paul Butler and Clarke Carlisle (Clarke Carlisle) that Leeds United introduced for free this summer.

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In the position of left back, the Irish player Ian Hart should be the unshakable main force. In this summer, the Irishman was also tempted by the Levante team from La Liga, but finally chose to stay at the Elland Road Stadium; In this position, the teenager Pennant, who performed well last season, can also make a guest appearance. In addition, Clarke Carlisle (Clarke Carlisle) also played as a left back for a season in the lower leagues.

Leeds United's defense line, compared with last season, left the veteran and team captain Mateo, as well as England's Robinson, seems to have been weakened a lot, but considering Carson's goalkeeper position The performance is worth looking forward to, and in the central defender position, Leeds United's bench depth is still sufficient. In addition, the two central defenders Paul Butler (Paul Butler) and Clarke Carlisle (Clarke Carlisle). At least it seems that it should be possible to be a suitable substitute. Therefore, Leeds United's defense line has not declined significantly compared to last season.

What's more, the weakness of Leeds United's defense last season has a lot to do with the team's heavy debts and panic. After all, when players need to think about their future, if they want to play football with peace of mind, they still have to worry about it. It is unlikely, so Leeds United's defense this season is still worth looking forward to.

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In terms of midfield, Leeds United can be said to be full of talents. The Irish player Stephen McPhail from the Leeds United youth training camp, the young player Frazier Richardson who is quickly becoming famous, James Milner, and Alan Lennon , is the new favorite at Elland Road Stadium and is considered to be the hope of Leeds United's revival.

In addition, Blackburn's native English player Jason Wilcox (Jason Wilcox) and Cameroonian player Salomon Olembe (Salomon Olembe) are also strong, especially the Cameroonian's impact in the frontcourt is very strong. Strong, relatively fast, and has a long-range shot, which is why Eddie Gray insisted on keeping the Cameroonian when he faced Blackburn's offer of 450 million pounds this summer.

In addition, in the second half of last season, the young player Neil Gilckney, who was promoted from the youth team to the first team, was also favored by the head coach of Leeds United, Eddie Gray. The sudden stop and change of direction in the dribbling provided Leeds United with new weapons for breakthroughs on the wing.

Former England international Barmby and Pennant, who has just transferred from Arsenal to Elland Road, also provide Eddie Gray with more options in the midfield. Among them, last season at Leeds United During the loan period, Pennant has made Eddie Gray realize his value through his own performance. Now, this Nottingham boy, all he has to do is to prove that the 650 million euros Leeds United spent on him is beyond words worth it.

You know, Pennant is the only player that Leeds United has spent a transfer fee to bring in this summer. With the title of the 'king of bids' in the summer transfer market of Leeds United, there is a little bit of pressure and motivation.

In addition, in the midfield, the joining of the midfielder Albertini, who has the reputation of a midfield 'metronome', is also considered to be the key to whether Leeds United can get rid of the fate of fighting for relegation in the new season.

The midfield is also where Leeds United fans are most proud. Therefore, although the media is not optimistic about the future of the team, Leeds United fans still have a lot of confidence in the team. It is precisely because of the strength of Leeds United. Leeds United's midfield support, especially Aaron Lennon, Fraser Richardson, and Milner produced by the Leeds United Youth Academy, have been placed too much hope by Leeds United fans. Leeds United fans believe that , the white rose that got rid of the debt crisis will usher in a new bloom.

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Compared with the defense and midfield, the local Leeds media and Leeds United fans are most worried about Leeds United's striker. I believe this is also a major reason why the English media is pessimistic about Leeds United's performance in the new season.

The English media did not think that Leeds United had found a successor to the Australian center forward after letting Viduka go. Although Alan Smith stayed at Elland Road in the end, he only relied on Alan Smith alone in the front line On the charge, Leeds United's offensive ability is not favored by the outside world.

What I want to say is that the signings of Leeds United's '4' strikers in the new season have been directly ignored by the media... Listen to what the "Daily Mirror" said——
"Michael Ricketts, who was dropped by Eriksen after just one game: Jermaine Wright, an amateur player who averaged a goal every 30 games; Julian Joachim (JulianJoachim), who almost has to fight with injuries again this season: We really can't see what Mr. Eddie Gray has done this summer. Maybe, he really thinks he has the ability to turn waste into treasure It's magic... er, yes, there is also a Chinese, it is said that he performed well in Frankfurt last season, but this is the Premier League..."

In the end, the "Daily Mirror" concluded that, 'If poor Alan Smith had to find a strike partner, Michael Ricketts (Michael Ricketts) seemed to be barely one. '

If you think about it with your ass, you know that the reason why the English media made this choice is that Michael Ricketts was once selected for Eriksson's national team, although it was only once, and it was the only time... …As for Li Rui, no one seems to remember it. Although Li Rui scored a Cruyff-style goal in the warm-up match between Leeds United and Charlton, in the eyes of the English media, the match was not a match. What can be seen in a non-serious warm-up match?
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"I can't do it anymore, I'm tired." Neil Gilckney dropped his beat, carried a bottle of mineral water, walked to the sidelines, sat down on a chair, and gulped for water.

Li Rui glanced at this old man with disdain, and pushed his sunglasses. Li Rui didn't have much interest in playing tennis, so he didn't play. Ni, he was beaten into disgrace by Richardson in two or three strokes, this guy smiled very proudly, and he was glad that he didn't make a fool of himself, man, it is important to have self-knowledge.

Richardson looked dull, and said that he didn't play well, and this guy is not a good bird, a boring bastard, Li Rui immediately gave Richardson a definition.

"Okay, just play for a while." Of course Richardson didn't know what Li Rui was thinking, and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a dry towel. Tennis, sprained..."

Listening to Richardson's muttering, Li Rui and Neil Gilckney both nodded in agreement. You know, this kind of thing that is unlucky and injured because of ordinary trivial things is too much, Li Rui I clearly remember that when I was in Frankfurt, a teammate of the team, because of a whim, planned to show the children in the kitchen, but accidentally slipped and fell, and was absent from the game for more than 2 months. You know, Because playing tennis injuries is much higher than slipping and falling in the kitchen, the risk factor is much higher.

The three guys are lying on the deck chairs, enjoying the refreshing wind of Leeds Castle. This tennis court is near the Leeds Castle. It is not very modern, but there is a Leeds Castle next to it. It seems that the artistic conception is not good. It’s the same, but, in Li Rui’s view, this castle is more about the legend of vampires. He remembered a cartoon he watched when he was a child, when he was in China. In that cartoon, there was such a count Vampires seem to be very loving...Of course I don't remember the details.

Li Rui and Neil Gilckney are good friends. It is not surprising that they are together. Richardson will appear here, but also from Li Rui's trial training at Leeds United. In the game, the match between Li Rui and Richardson made Richardson suffer. After that, Gilckney stayed in Leeds United and scored a close. Li Rui and Richardson also passed Gilckney has made friends. It should be said that in the current Leeds United team, Richardson is the one who, besides Gilckney, recognizes Li Rui's strength.

Chatting and talking about the new season, this is also a professional habit.

"I'm going to fuck a guy hard on Manchester United's PY." Richardson yelled while holding the mineral water bottle, with a hideous look on his face, as if Manchester United greeted his female relatives.

"Haha, it would be wonderful to score against Manchester United, haha." Neil Gilckney rubbed his belly excitedly.

"That's right, scoring a goal at Old Trafford!" Richardson said, his eyes were full of excitement. This kind of light is very familiar to Li Rui, and he himself often appears. This is the desire for battle. Obviously, this buddy is already a little impatient.

Li Rui was a little dizzy, he thought about it, it seems that Leeds United's first game of the new season is the home game against Crystal Palace, and then they will challenge Manchester United away in the second round of the league.

After Li Rui uttered his doubts, both Richardson and Gilckney looked at Li Rui as if they were looking at aliens, and then Gilckney sighed, as if to say, you Is it a Leeds United player?
From Richardson's narration that he could go to the gate of the British Museum to tell a story, it became clear in Li Rui's mind that the somewhat vague enmity between Leeds United and Manchester United could go back hundreds of years ...

White roses...red roses...war!
"War?" When Li Rui uttered the word, Richardson nodded affirmatively, "Yes, it's war, remember buddy, even the derby is far less popular than this game, if you can Goal at Old Trafford and I bet the fans will be singing your praises at the end of the season."

Obviously, what Richardson wants to tell Li Rui is, buddy, if you perform well in this game against Manchester United, it will be the fastest chance to win the love of the fans and the trust of the coach! ! !

As he spoke, Richardson smacked his lips, looking very excited and fascinated.

Li Rui saw the same expression on Gilckney's side, and he understood a bit. After he joined Leeds United, he was loaned out. However, Gilckney has been in Leeds United for a year. It seems that this is a Leeds The first thing United players have to learn is that when facing Manchester United, they must use all their strength and go all out!
Li Rui took off his sunglasses, the sun was still a bit strong, looking at the ancient castle not far away, Li Rui's thoughts had already flown to the upcoming game, he couldn't wait...

"Can I understand that even if we lose the first round of the league match against Crystal Palace, as long as we can give Manchester United a good look at Old Trafford, it is acceptable." Li Rui asked a question that he watched after many years Come on silly question.

"That's right!" Richardson nodded vigorously.

"Yes." There was a longing look in Jirkney's eyes...

The two answered as a matter of course. Although this sounds a bit unbelievable, it is precisely this that expresses the difference of this game.

A gust of wind blew, blowing his cheeks, rolling the longing and desire in Li Rui's heart, and it became more and more messy. He knew that only the game, only the madness, and only the goal, would let himself vent...

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Attachment: Leeds United 2004-2005 season player list:

Goalkeepers: Scott Carson; Elavi

Defender: Gary Kelly; Caldwell; Michael Duberry; Radebe; Kilgalron; Paul Butler; Clarke Carlisle; Ian Hart;

Midfielders: Stephen McPhail; Frazier Richardson; Milner; Alan Lennon; Jason Wilcox; Salomon Olembe; Mby; Pennant; Neil Gilckney; Albertini;

Forwards: Alan Smith; Michael Ricketts; Jermaine Wright; Julian Joachim; Li Rui
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PS: The second volume is over, Li Rui’s years in the Premier League have begun, a new starting point, everything starts from scratch, different stories, the same is the passion of the green field, the blood factor, permeating the air, madness from Start with your feet...

After thinking about it for a while, I still posted a big chapter, three chapters combined into one chapter. This chapter, introducing players and so on, is a bit boring. One big chapter is enough, so it should be better.

Tomorrow's chapter is the third volume, please continue to support, thank you.

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