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Chapter 104: Years in the Premier League

Xiang Nan is a person who loves to learn. After he came to London and decided to come to London, he went from the University of Liege in Belgium to the University of Turin to the University of London within one year——
This guy who has changed three universities in one year has studied Chelsea's team history very carefully——
Uh...actually, it's just a little weird going south, why is Chelsea's home stadium called 'Stamford Bridge'?

With the convenience of the Internet, the information on the Internet tells Xiangnan: the place name Stamford Bridge has important commemorative significance in the history of England. During the reign of King Harold, there was an attack on the Vikings at Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire in 1066. a famous battle.Therefore, in order to commemorate this famous battle, when the stadium was rebuilt in 1904, the new owner of the stadium, HA Mills and his younger brother JT Mills, decided to use the name of Stamford Bridge to name Chelsea's stadium. .

Uh... Well, it seems that Chelsea still has a fighting spirit in his bones, not bad.

However, after Xiangnan arrived at Stamford Bridge, he discussed this issue with the old goalkeeper of the club. The old fan named George swore as a three-generation Chelsea fan and told Xiangnan very firmly:
The current location of Stamford Bridge belongs to the area between Fulham Road and King's Road. In the past, there was a small river called Stamford, er, then, if there is a river, there must be a bridge. Later, a stadium was built here. This The small bridge called Stamford Bridge is the origin of the name of this world-famous stadium...

To be honest, uh... George's explanation really disappointed Xiang Nan...

Uh... I have to say, it seems that some things on the Internet are still not very reliable.

What's more, Xiang Nan seems to have a good relationship with every old man who guards the door, and they can chat together...
Wearing Chelsea's No. 9 jersey, Xiang Nan stepped into the Stamford Bridge Stadium together with Chelsea CEO Kenyon, and there was warm applause from the stands.

About 8000 fans came to the scene today. For a young player who transferred in winter and has not won any professional football honors, this is already a lot of fans. The capacity of the home court is only 42055 spectators.

In short, the atmosphere at the scene made Chelsea CEO Kenyon who accompanied Xiang Nan to attend the meeting very satisfied. This also proved that he has a good vision and won the recognition and love of the fans.

"Andre, you have been welcomed by everyone, congratulations."

However, the smile on the corner of Kenyon's mouth clearly told Xiangnan that in Kenyon's eyes, he had accepted this kind of welcome with a cheerful smile.

"Peter, the fans here are very passionate and lovely, I think I will like it."

Chelsea fans didn't know much about Xiang Nan before. At most, they only recently learned about this young player with the title of 'New Basten'. However, this does not prevent the fans from welcoming Xiang Nan— —
Uh. In a sense, Chelsea fans’ first impression of Xiangnan is that this 18-year-old and 8-month-old young striker was snatched by Chelsea from Manchester United, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. The fans of the army feel very relieved. Chelsea's performance this season is not ideal, and the team has also experienced major changes. Magic Bird was fired, and the performance of the new head coach Grant has not improved much.

Xiangnan was able to choose Stamford Bridge in the end, which satisfied the psychology of Chelsea fans a little. Isn't Manchester United ranked first?Why is Andre unwilling to go to Old Trafford? ! !
Uh... I have to say that the power of Ah Q's spirit is infinite, he transcended national borders and national boundaries, he——
Very practical! !

However, Chelsea fans have obviously forgotten one point, or they have not forgotten this point, which is also something Chelsea is proud of——
Xiang Nan's transfer fee was as high as 2350 million euros, which was also the highest price for this season's winter transfer, and Xiang Nan also unknowingly became the bid king.

Some fans at the scene were already wearing the Chelsea No. 9 jersey with the words 'AND-REA' printed on it. This can also be seen from Chelsea's publicity and work efficiency. He glanced south at Kenyon next to him. He had no doubts at all. If it was a little hotter, the smile on the Chelsea CEO's face would be even brighter.

He waved to the fans in the Nanchao stands, and he was greeted with warm applause. The fans couldn't wait to see the newcomer's performance.

Performance? ! !

Uh...yes, that's right, it's about showing the players' personal skills to the fans. To put it bluntly, it's dribbling, stopping, bouncing, and stopping...

That's it. It seems that every player has this procedure when they join, but this is the first time for Xiang Nan. When he joined Turin, Xiang Nan was not qualified enough for the club to arrange such a big show for him. fans welcome meet and greet.

Uh... It seems that Chelsea fans can have another reason to be happy. This newly joined kid actually gave it to Stamford Bridge for the first time, not bad.

Xiang Nan is a striker. In addition to performing juggling and stopping accidents, of course there is another important thing is to perform shooting! !
volley;

poke;

free kick shot;
header;

Dribbling the ball from the back, pedaling the bike non-stop on an undefended pitch, and then facing an empty goal with no goalkeeper, a very 'spectacular' push...

In short, Xiang Nan performed very seriously, and the fans watched with gusto as they have seen before...

However, in Xiang Nan's mind, he somehow thought of it, and he actually had a sense of awareness of a monkey being watched...

Dozens of reporters who came to the meeting at Stamford Bridge recorded all this with video cameras. In less than half an hour, all of this will appear on the TV screen and be seen by Chelsea fans all over the world! !

The last activity is to kick the 9 balls prepared by the club to different directions of the stands in the south, as a gift for the fans who have grabbed the ball.

Regarding the 9 balls, Xiang Nan asked later if it was because he was wearing the No. 9 jersey? ! !

Uh...God is my witness, no one would dare to choose the No. 99 jersey in this case! !
The ball kicked towards the stands was scrambled by Chelsea fans, and then Xiang Nan signed autographs for several young fans wearing the No. 9 jersey...

Then, today's fan meeting is over. Chelsea fans now have to look forward to seeing Xiang Nan's debut at Chelsea and Stamford Bridge.

When Kenyon left the field with Xiangnan, there was also warm applause from the stands.

"Good job, Andre!!" Kenyon also expressed his satisfaction with Xiang Nan's performance today, and his polite image off the court was highly praised by Kenyon.

"Thank you, Peter. I think what the fans like to see is the madness after I score." Xiang Nan knew that before he really got the fans' approval with his goals and performance, Those applause will soon turn into harsh boos! !
Identify yourself as a football player! !

Be the striker of the team! !
The striker's task is --- to score goals! !
Kenyon didn't say anything to Xiang Nan's answer, but smiled.

Take him into the press conference scene.

After the fan meeting, there was a press conference for the media. This was Xiang Nan's first meeting with the media from London and the Premier League! !
Uh... I have to say that this is a big test for Xiang Nan, and it is still more difficult to handle than the meeting with the fans just now, because the name of Fleet Street is not just for boasting, but the energy of the tabloid reporters in England. Can not be ignored! !
These Fleet Street elites will go out of their way to get everything possible out of your mouth, if they want, they can even reveal that you had sex-loved several times last night!
Uh... I have to say, fortunately, Xiang Nan is still a beginner...

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Accompanying Xiang Nan to attend the press conference was Mr. Kenyon, the CEO of Chelsea. Although Mr. Grant, the head coach of Chelsea, was leading the team to Portsmouth to prepare for the next Premier League match, Kenyon, as the chief executive of Chelsea, Officer, being able to accompany Xiang Nan throughout the whole process also reflects the importance that Chelsea Club attaches to Xiang Nan.

When entering the press conference, Xiang Nan noticed a picture of the latest family portrait of Chelsea's whole team in the corridor of the club. Seeing the Chelsea coach Mr. Grant in the photo, Xiang Nan remembered that he hadn't seen it yet. As for the team coach Grant, this is not a good omen——
After all, the head coach is the final choice to determine the team's lineup and use of personnel. Moreover, Xiangnan also vaguely heard that it was actually Mr. Kenyon, the club's CEO, who strongly advocated the introduction of Chelsea, and the head coach Grant's first choice Anelka of Bolton, the target, was only because after Grant was tricked by Anelka's two older brothers, Claude and Didier, Anelka also joined Juventus, and Grant was helpless Xia also had no choice but to agree to the club's introduction of Xiangnan.

In any case, this is not a good thing. Xiang Nan doesn't want to be a victim of the struggle between the club's top management. He just wants to play football well and realize his football dreams and goals since he was a child. It's a very simple reason.

"Peter, Mr. Grant, how is this man?" Xiang Nan still couldn't help asking Kenyon.

Kenyon was taken aback for a moment, followed Xiang Nan's gaze to see the family photo in the corridor, and smiled thoughtfully. He knew what Xiang Nan was worried about, and he also knew that Xiang Nan must have heard the rumors about his relationship with him. The news of Grant's discord, "Andre, don't worry, he is good, you just need to show your ability."

After a pause, Kenyon said, "It seems that this family portrait will be taken again."

Xiang Nan took another look at the family portrait. The club had several new players including himself. It was time to take the family portrait again, so he didn't say anything and continued walking.

It wasn't until the end of this season that Xiang Nan understood the hidden meaning of Kenyon's seemingly unintentional words at that time. However, these had nothing to do with Xiang Nan, he just wanted to play football well! !

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At the press conference, Xiang Nan became the focus of the reporters on the spot, but he didn't ask the famous Chelsea CEO Kenyon much.

Uh... Maybe because of frequent interviews, I have visual aesthetic fatigue.

Xiang Nan's emergence in Serie A in the past half season has brought Turin into the ranks of Serie A's impact on the Champions League almost by virtue of his personal ability. Although the arrogant English think that Serie A is far behind the Premier League, However, Xiang Nan, the top scorer in the half-time Serie A and the best rookie in the half-time Serie A, showed a strong interest.

Uh... Also, Xiang Nan is still the king of bids in the winter transfer market. Just kidding, but he is a veritable 'big name'...

"Andre, do you see any differences between Serie A and the Premier League?"

A reporter first asked a question that seemed to be asked every time he switched to another league.

Xiang Nan also knows the kind of arrogance in the minds of the English people. The answer they most want to hear is Xiang Nan's appreciation for the Premier League. It is best to say, 'I think the Premier League is already the number one in the world There is still a big gap between Serie A and him in the league, so it would be best.

The English stubbornly believe that after their national team was squeezed out of the 2008 European Cup, as long as it proves that the Premier League is the world's number one league, then England's exit from the European Cup qualifiers can be explained as an accident. The England team is still the world's top team! !
Although Xiang Nan understood what this reporter meant, he didn't intend to say those flattering words. These reporters didn't pay me a salary, so why should I speak according to their ideas? ! !
We have no obligation to satisfy the arrogance of the English! !
"Serie A and the Premier League are two different styles of leagues. Serie A has a slower pace and pays more attention to defense, while the Premier League gives me the impression that the pace is faster, the transition between offense and defense is very fast, and the fighting is more active."

Although Xiang Nan's answer made the reporter not very satisfied, because it was not part of the script he had written, but it was obviously impossible for the chauvinist brother of the big country in England to force Xiang Nan to say those words. I had no choice but to shut up resentfully.

At this time, a new question was raised——
"Andre, which team do you like in the Premier League? I heard that when you were a child, the first jersey you bought was Arsenal's jersey?"

Uh... I have to say, this reporter's intentions are very sinister, 'I heard', the ghost knows if you heard it yourself! !
Xiang Nan looked up at the fat reporter who asked the question, he looked chubby and harmless.

"Mr. reporter, I don't know where you heard this so-called rumor. I even suspect that it was a flash of inspiration when you took a nap just now. My first jersey was from AC Milan. It was for me. I bought it to commemorate my father, who was a die-hard fan of AC Milan. So my first jersey was just out of love for my family, there is nothing you can use to hype it!!"

However, the reporter's previous sentence was simply a fool's question. It was simply a multiple-choice question, so Xiang Nan's answer was also very straightforward, "In the Premier League, of course there are teams I like. Love Chelsea, love the fighting spirit of this team."

There was nothing to criticize about Xiang Nan's answer. Kenyon watched from the side and nodded secretly. This also relieved the Chelsea CEO who was worried that Xiang Nan would not be able to handle the media at the beginning.

'The first step to becoming a truly influential world-class star is to know how to deal with all kinds of difficulties from the media! ! '

Apparently, so far, Xiang Nan has done well! !
Well done! !
"Chelsea now have the former top scorer in Serie A, Milan striker Shevchenko, but obviously he is not having a good time, and his name is Andre like you. Do you think that means you also How about spending time on the bench like him? Are you mentally prepared for this?"

"It is undeniable that Shevchenko has had a bit of trouble. Maybe he hasn't adapted to the Premier League, but he is still one of the top scorers on the planet. As for the name you said, my real name is Xiangnan. Andre is more like It’s an easy-to-pronounce title, just like Kaka’s real name is Ricardo-LZECEOON Dos Santos-LEITE. Besides, according to your idealist logic , if my name is Bush, then the Americans will have to worry.”

There was laughter at the scene, and Xiang Nan's rhetorical question made the reporter blush.

"Excuse me, what is your biggest goal at Chelsea?"

"Obviously, victory, I am willing to help the team to continue to win."

"Your right ankle has been operated twice in half a season. I have reason to doubt whether your sissy body can withstand the impact of a Premier League defender? You know, those are all A big guy like a polar bear!!"

A contemptuous voice came from the last row of the press box. This question made Kenyon, who was silently watching Xiang Nan accept the question, feel dissatisfied. This was obviously to find fault, and it was also the acquisition of Kenyon. doubts.

However, obviously, the question of this fault-finding guy also aroused the great interest of the reporters on the scene. The smell of gunpowder is very strong, 'bitch'?Obviously, the reporter had no intention of saving any face for the Chelsea rookie.

Following the voice of the question, Xiang Nan looked over. A thin reporter leaned on a chair in the last row, looking at Xiang Nan with provocative eyes, not afraid of the anger in Xiang Nan's eyes.

Xiang Nan glanced at the interview sign in front of the reporter. It was a reporter from The Sun.

'It turned out to be the best among scumbags, no wonder! ! '

"My injuries have basically healed. As for the 'twat' you said, I think this word is more appropriate for you, or you are not even as good as a twat. It is an insult to women when used on you. If you still doubt my injury, I don't mind using one goal after another to completely silence a guy with the sun logo printed on his chest. I forgot to tell you, you are leaning on the chair like this , very impolite, I can ask the security guard to take you out."

"I'm a reporter, and I'm a reporter for The Sun, the largest circulation newspaper in England. Aren't you afraid that your hostile attitude will bring you trouble?" The Sun reporter looked at Xiang Nan and said confidently .

"I'm sorry, I will treat friends who are polite. On the contrary, I will not hide my dislike for those who make things difficult. I would like to add another sentence. I don’t have any hobbies, although when I was in Italy, I heard about your newspaper’s notoriety.”

"You are slandering me, I want to protest!!" The face of the Sun newspaper reporter was flushed, like the ass of a monkey running out of the virgin forest of Congo.

Uh... I have to say, that's how it tends to be, the dude at The Sun is smug with a third page of nude girls that gives them a huge circulation, only to be pissed at what people are saying about it.

"Protest is invalid!! This is not a court."

Uh... I have to say that Xiang Nan's cold humor was good, and the reporters on the scene burst into laughter again, which made the guy from the Sun even more annoyed...

Kenyon, who was on the side, saw this, and if it continued, this press conference would become a bickering conference. The Chelsea CEO immediately got up and announced that the press conference was over.

However, Kenyon also secretly nodded to Xiang Nan's quick wit. It is not something ordinary people can do to make the reporter of "The Sun" who has always hurt others angry like that.

In this way, Xiang Nan's meeting with the fans after coming to Chelsea and the first press conference ended like this.

If we talk about the harvest, the biggest harvest is that Xiangnan got a powerful 'Xiangnan Black' who has been against him in the following Premier League years --- "The Sun"! ! !
For the rest of the day, Xiang Nan has to train hard, meet his coach and teammates he is very familiar with, and strive to play games as soon as possible.

On February 2008, 2, in the 10th round of the English Premier League, the Chelsea team will sit at Stamford Bridge Stadium to welcome the challenge of the Red Army Liverpool——
The red and blue battle is staged again! !
In the Premier League, the endless fierce confrontation between red and blue is the eternal theme and melody.

The red camp has giants like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal;
Blue represents only Chelsea at Stamford Bridge who can compete against red. As for Everton, who are also blue, and Manchester City, who are considered to be in the blue camp, it’s okay to be a hero by occasionally robbing a house. A true resistance fighter. Still can't do it.

Now! !
If Xiang Nan can make his Chelsea debut in such a focused 'red and blue battle', it will undoubtedly be the most wonderful...

(End of this chapter)