Tyrant of green giants, signed Guardiola at the beginning

Martin O'Neill returned to the Premier League after many years and coached Aston Villa with a good record.

Aston Villa currently ranks in the second tier of the upper reaches of the standings, ranking close to Liverpool.

His pragmatic defensive counterattack style has made his team a force that cannot be underestimated in the Premier League.

I thought I could continue to focus on seizing counterattack opportunities at Elland Road today to try to defeat the sluggish Leeds United.

But Martin O'Neal showed a bit of helplessness after the game started.

He turned to look at Shen Hao. The man was calm and composed, as if there was no pressure or sense of urgency from the dangers.

Level with Arsenal on points, Manchester United are hot on their heels, ready to overtake and take the top spot at the top of the table.

Can Leeds United not desperately grab 3 points at home?

Martin O'Neal felt a little incredible.

However, Leeds United on the field did play defensive counterattack tactics seriously.

As a result, both they and Aston Villa were stingy in investing troops in positional warfare attacks.

It cannot be said that two or three players are too naive if they want to shake the opponent's defense line of seven or eight people, but it is definitely difficult to reach the sky.

Ma Kai and Lopez have a large range of movement. Even if they can run into space to complete the response, it is difficult to develop further when facing the opponent's tight defense.

The same goes for Aston Villa.

Despite having high center John Carew, the quality of Ashley Young's crosses is not high because the offensive environment is not ideal.

Attacking Leeds United's two lines of defense head-on, even the substitute lineup cannot easily break through.

If Ashley Young had that kind of ability, he would no longer be at Aston Villa.

Due to the stability of the defensive line, the two teams gradually increased their speed in a tacit understanding.

Whenever one party creates a dangerous situation, the other party will take the initiative to slow down, control the rhythm, and stabilize the situation.

Back and forth, they pulled each other and beat each other until they were evenly matched.

Neither of them can do anything to their opponents.

Being wary of each other on the court, both head coaches made on-the-spot adjustments without changing their own technical and tactical systems.

Shen Hao signaled to the team and focused on using long-range shots as a threat.

Martin O'Neal made the team bomb more frequently.

Leeds United eager for precision guidance, Aston Villa launched an aerial assault.

Fans from both sides watched attentively and paid close attention to every attack and defense.

They always feel that when these two teams clash, a goal may be scored in an instant.

But after the first half of the game, the two teams still had no results.

Shen Hao returned to the locker room to redeploy his style of play for the second half.

The focus on long-range shooting will not change, but the methods and coordination to create long-range shooting opportunities need to be designed.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

There is no essential change in the playing styles of the two teams.

Aston Villa is still dropping bombs in the air, and Leeds United are also firing from a distance.

As the game approached the 65th minute, Aston Villa's cross from the wing never created a threat. This time, when Thiago Silva made a clearance at the back point, he headed the ball beyond the baseline.

Aston Villa's corner kick from Ashley Young flew into the penalty area.

The curve ball is beautiful, and among English players, Ashley Young is outstanding in terms of footwork.

And the characteristic is the arc of the right foot.

Not comparable to Beckham, but still good enough.

Leeds United and Aston Villa players in the middle of the penalty area were jumping to compete for the top, but no one was able to touch the ball.

The football flew to the back point, and Luke Moore, who came on as a substitute, almost passively used the inertia of his forward body to knock the ball into the near corner of the goal!

Aston Villa fans immediately cheered!

What a surprise, what a surprise!

Martin O'Neill also immediately clapped, pacing back and forth and pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose.

He knows that under the current situation of today's contest, it is definitely not a dream for Aston Villa to take away a victory from Elland Road!

the reason is simple.

Leeds United have no one available.

They only have these players starting on the field.

Aston Villa fans celebrated wildly.

Leeds United fans looked worried.

It seems they are not having much luck either.

Aston Villa has never been able to pose a decent threat.

But he scored with a set piece.

Shen Hao clapped on the sidelines to boost the team's morale.

Now that he has let the main team go back to rest, he will not be too obsessed with the results.

Wouldn’t it be contradictory to be anxious to get angry?

Martin O'Neill quickly made substitution adjustments and made substitutions step by step.

Apart from replacing Rivaldo with Rui Costa, Leeds United has no room for adjustment.

Leeds United continued to try long-range shots, and Aston Villa also began to counterattack.

Shen Hao gave instructions to the defense line.

Use tactical fouls to stifle your opponent's counterattack threat.

It doesn't matter if the player takes a card.

Carlisle, Rakitic, Kilgallon, Thiago Silva, in less than 20 minutes, Leeds United received four yellow cards!

Martin O'Neill was a little worried.

He always felt that the team was just close to winning the game.

However, Leeds United's tactical fouls frequently stifled Aston Villa's counterattacks.

Fortunately, after Aston Villa's defense was strengthened, many Leeds United players took turns trying long shots but failed to threaten.

Seeing that the game had passed 85 minutes, Leeds United's frontcourt offensive seemed to be trying to take a long shot again.

But Baynes chose to give up at the last moment and instead passed the ball diagonally back to Rui Costa, who took the initiative to respond. After the latter stopped the ball, he changed the direction of the ball and shook it out of the line and immediately released the ball.

Makai connected at the penalty area line. The connection between him and Lopez has been cut off, and Aston Villa's defensive circle is about to shrink in place.

Ma Kai did not control the ball and turn around, but calmly observed the situation, and then he passed the ball back diagonally at a short distance.

Everyone turned their attention and saw a figure unexpectedly reaching the edge of the restricted area.

Rakitic!

The Croatian youngster took advantage of the situation and entered the penalty area, then drew his bow and arrow.

The football shot out like an arrow from the string.

The next second, the Elland Road stadium was shaken!

The football flew into the lower left corner of the goal and Leeds United successfully equalized the score!

Martin O'Neill couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh.

A group of long-established old guys have been sealed off, but a little-known little guy pops up!

Leeds United, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!

Shen Hao laughed heartily.

Rakitic raised his right fist and ran to the sidelines without staying too long. He circled half a circle and then retreated.

The game is not over yet, Leeds United may not be unable to win!

They certainly weren't content with a draw.

"Rakitic scored a golden goal! This goal was so crucial, Leeds United equalized the score!"

"While his senior brother Modric has begun to shine, Rakitic has also emerged. It is foreseeable that in another two years, after Leeds United's midfielder has completed further updates, then this pair of Croatian midfielders will Star will be the backbone of Leeds United!"

"I think as early as next season, Rakitic will play a more important role in the team. Why, Davis, Ze Roberto, Jamie Redknapp and so on? It’s time for the market to take a back seat.”

Aston Villa's generals looked disappointed.

They also know that it will be extremely difficult to get back the lost ball.

Martin O'Neill gestured to calm the team's mentality.

The live broadcast footage captured Shen Hao making a downward movement with both hands at the same time.

The two coaches seemed to have a clear understanding of each other and asked the team to stabilize their defense first.

If this was Leeds United's main team, Shen Hao would fight to win no matter what.

But since he has already paid a lot of yellow cards in the backcourt, and Aston Villa still retains two fast horses, Ashley Young and Agbonlahor, he is not motivated.

Relatively speaking, Rakitic's goal is not easy.

It is better to hold on to the tie first.

On the contrary, if Aston Villa is not satisfied with a draw, Leeds United will also have a chance.

Skillful.

Martin O'Neill thought so too.

Anyway, Aston Villa does not have the capital for a frontal impact in a positional battle.

It depends on whether Leeds United will pursue the victory.

The result was that both teams were very restrained in the next few minutes of the game.

In contrast, Leeds United's long-range shot still has a better chance of winning the lottery.

Unfortunately, Davis' long shot missed the target in the end.

The game is over.

Shen Hao took the initiative to shake hands with Martin O'Neill after the game. He was not discouraged because Leeds United continued to lose points.

On the contrary, he looked normal.

Leeds United fans are worried.

After three consecutive games without a win, Leeds United's return from Japan was like spending countless days and nights in the red light district, exhausted and weak in the legs!

Of course, that's just what the record looks like.

Leeds United's substitute lineup performed very well today.

Shen Hao complimented Aston Villa in front of the media after the game and believed that they deserved their current ranking.

Martin O'Neill also marveled after the game that Leeds United did not have the main force but still had good combat effectiveness.

I regret not being able to win.

Arsenal defeated Everton away from home this round!

Goodison Park Stadium.

At the end of the game, Wenger was overjoyed.

Arsenal fans roared passionately in the cold wind.

Arsenal, back to the top of the standings!

At the same time, Upton Park, East London.

Ferguson left the stage with a gloomy look on his face, unable to hide the murderous look in his eyes.

He was so murderous that all the Manchester United generals who left the field consciously stayed away from him.

The Hammers fans happily started blowing bubbles.

West Ham United 2:1 Manchester United!

The standings change.

The top spot changes hands.

Arsenal are 2 points ahead of Leeds United.

Leeds United leads Manchester United by 3 points.

In other words, Manchester United is 5 points behind Arsenal!

Obviously Leeds United is the team with the worst record in recent times, but I don't know why Fleet Street feels that Manchester United is the worst at this time.

...

2007 has come to an end.

Shen Hao and Bai Muxin rode in a helicopter in the night sky and watched the city's gorgeous fireworks enter 2008.

On the first day of 2008, Shen Guoqiang called Shen Hao.

"Son, I have some good news for you."

"Am I going to have a brother or sister again?"

"You brat, what are you talking about?"

"The good news you gave me last time was this..."

"Uh, I won't give birth anymore, I won't give birth anymore."

"The good news?"

"Oh, you interrupted me, I almost forgot, your brother really inherited the system."

"He told you?"

"He just learned to speak and couldn't speak clearly, but I could tell that that's what he meant. Thank God, the system was not lost."

"Ha, I'm not worried at all. Even if he doesn't have a system, as long as my system is there, I guarantee that he can realize 99.9% of his potential."

"Why not 100%?"

"The pursuit of perfection...will lead to divine punishment."

"Ah! You're talking nonsense again! Okay, that's it. I guess it will be a few years before your brother starts using the system."

"Then let him play the ball first. Regardless of whether there is a system or not, it is the right thing to do."

"Don't worry, I have experience. By the way, your Uncle Xiao said that it would be no problem to open a club in China. It can also form a connection with Portimao."

"Well, let him take care of it. I only pay the money and don't care about the rest."

Shen Hao was thoughtful after hanging up the phone.

He thought of his son Shen Xiuqi.

Shen Yao is nearly a year older than him.

Although they are uncle and nephew, they are the same age.

If they can play together more, especially playing football, it will help guide and cultivate their interests.

As for setting up a club in China, it’s not something to be too anxious about.

He has no ambitions for Chinese football.

As for Xiao Ruoan's original idea of ​​bringing young domestic players overseas for gold plating and then selling them back to the domestic market, this business is already operating in Portimão.

Although they are not cheating, Shen Hao can only turn a blind eye to selling unrealistic dreams to young domestic players.

There are no absolutes.

Competitive sports itself also requires the courage to try.

For young domestic players, it is ultimately a good experience to walk some roads, overcome some obstacles, accumulate some experience, and see some things in the world.

After all, no one can guarantee success in competitive sports.

Everything depends on the parties themselves.

The winter transfer window is open.

Leeds United have no plans to make any signings.

The winter transfer period itself is just a season transition for major teams to tinker. Even if the team needs heavyweight targeted signings, the success rate is not high.

However, there are many rumors in the transfer market.

There was a piece of news that attracted Shen Hao's attention.

Barcelona star Ronaldinho is likely to leave the team in the summer.

The reason for leaving the team is not only because of his injuries and condition this season, which has become a problem for Barcelona, ​​but also because of the "Beckham Act".

The core of the Beckham Act is that for foreigners who have worked in Spain for five years, the tax rate will be increased from 24% to 43% starting from the sixth year.

That is, the same as Spanish natives.

On the premise that Barcelona does not give Ronaldinho a salary increase and a contract extension, Ronaldinho's income will be reduced by 20% per year starting from next season.

So from a realistic perspective, Ronaldinho has the motivation to leave the team.

Shen Hao definitely cannot send someone to contact Ronaldinho privately. Once a star of his level is exposed, Leeds United will be in a very passive situation and may even be pursued by Barcelona.

At the same time, Shen Hao also needs to observe.

For Ronaldinho's nightlife in Barcelona, ​​just double the media coverage in Spain.

No matter how much exaggeration there is.

But the photos of people entering and exiting nightclubs and bars late at night can’t be fake.

Let’s follow up and observe for another half season.

If you fall all the way and never look back.

Then Shen Hao would not be interested in him.