MTL - Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs-Chapter 437 Don't ask, don't ask
Chapter 437 Don't ask what you shouldn't ask
London, Chelsea Club, in the CEO's office, Peter Kenyon and Ancelotti were relatively silent.
"Peter, hasn't the FA never reacted before, why did it suddenly make such a big move now?"
Ancelotti looked at Peter Kenyon with a puzzled expression. Everything was going very smoothly, but the situation changed overnight.
"According to the information I have received, one is that the FA is worried that it will have a negative impact on the image of the Premier League, and thus hinder their promotion to the world."
"The other is that Ferguson came forward to lobby the top of the FA, prompting them to quickly stop all this."
Peter Kenyon is, after all, a veteran in English football for many years. He used to be the CEO of Manchester United. He is well-connected and well-informed.
"Ferguson? This is a matter between us Chelsea and Crystal Palace, what does it have to do with him? Besides, Crystal Palace's loss is also a good thing for Manchester United, right?"
Ancelotti couldn't understand why Ferguson would do this. Isn't this hurting others and not himself?
"Cough, I don't know about this either. I'm afraid only Ferguson himself knows the specific reason."
Peter Kenyon shook his head with a wry smile. His connections were not omnipotent, and he couldn't find out some secrets that only very few people knew.
"Peter, it seems we are still on our own."
For a long time, Ancelotti sighed and worked for a long time, but ended up doing nothing.
"That's the only way. Carlo, the rest of the game is up to you."
Peter Kenyon was a little helpless and a little frustrated, but his arm still couldn't reach his thigh.
Manchester, Manchester United Club, the office of manager Ferguson.
"Sir Ferguson, it's up to you to put down those clowns who jumped around in one fell swoop."
Ed Woodward sincerely admired Ferguson this time. The status and energy of Sir Alex in English football is no joke.
Ferguson himself was in a low mood, and he didn't react to Ed Woodward's flattery.
This matter has developed to the present, of course, he has blocked the possibility of Beckham joining the arch-rival Liverpool. But the one that benefits the most is the Chinese Crystal Palace after all.
Ferguson knew very well that he was only used by Chen Ran as a gun.
What is there to be happy about?
At Liverpool club, sporting director Antero Enrique and head coach Rijkaard were once again called to the chairman's office.
"Antro, how did the Crystal Palace Club respond?"
Nasser Al-Khelaifi was not in a good mood either.
As soon as the FA’s ban came out, he immediately asked Antro Enrique to contact Crystal Palace, hoping to maintain the transfer of Beckham.
"Mr. Chairman, Crystal Palace said that because the FA spoke, they had no choice but to cancel the previously agreed transaction."
Antro Enrique responded to Nasser Al-Khelaifi helplessly.
This well-designed plan was forced to terminate, and Antero Enrique was also heartbroken.
"You didn't tell the Crystal Palace, is the price negotiable?"
Nasser Al-Khelaifi was still a little unwilling.
"Said. Crystal Palace said that it has nothing to do with more money. As a party to this matter, in order to avoid being punished by the FA, they can only cancel the transaction."
"boom!"
Nasser Al-Khelefi punched the desk.
"What a great opportunity! What a pity."
London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran's office.
"Chen, you are so good. Things really went according to your plan, and the FA came forward to stop Chelsea's small moves."
Little fat Louis gave Chen Ran a thumbs up while flattering.
"Cough, this is just a basic operation, not worth mentioning."
Chen Ran was also very happy to get the results he wanted. However, he still tried his best to control the expression on his face and put on a calm look.
"After eliminating these external disturbances, whether we can win the Premier League and the Champions League again depends on our own performance."
On May 3, in the thirty-seventh round of the Premier League, Chen Ran led Crystal Palace to an away game against Birmingham.
After a few days of rest, the respite Crystal Palace did not leave Birmingham any chance.
With the goals of Dzeko, Ronaldo and Messi, Crystal Palace defeated Birmingham 3-0 away.
At the same time as he got the key three points, Chen Ran also got a "Level 1 Rehabilitation Card" from the system.
In other Premier League matches in this round, there is also a strong dialogue about the title of the championship, which is very interesting. Liverpool is sitting at Anfield to face Chelsea.
Although the winning bonus incident, which had caused a lot of uproar before, was suppressed by the FA, the popularity of this game has continued unabated.
In the end, as Chen Ran expected, with the goals of Drogba and Anelka, Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-0 away, and simply took three points from Anfield.
In this way, the points gap between Chelsea and Crystal Palace remains at two points. With the last round left, Chelsea still retains the hope of winning the Premier League title.
In the final round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace's opponent is Tottenham Hotspur, while Chelsea's opponent is Wigan Athletic.
Judging from the strength gap, the strength difference between Wigan Athletic and Chelsea is too great, and there is no suspense for Chelsea to defeat Wigan Athletic.
As a veteran team in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur has always missed the championship, but their combat effectiveness should not be underestimated, at least they have the ability to cause trouble for Crystal Palace.
From the perspective of motivation, Wigan Athletic has successfully relegated one round ahead of schedule. Winning or losing in the final round doesn't matter to them, and it's unlikely that they will die against Chelsea.
And Tottenham Hotspur has already ensured its qualification to participate in the Europa League next season, but it has been determined that they have missed the Champions League, so theoretically they do not need to fight with Crystal Palace recklessly.
A week later, on May 9, the 38th round of the Premier League will start at the same time, and Crystal Palace will face Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.
Because it is related to whether Crystal Palace can continue to defend the Premier League title, the tickets for this game were sold out early.
Even so, on the day of the game, many fans who did not buy tickets still came to the Emirates Stadium, hoping to get the news of Crystal Palace's successful title defense as soon as possible.
After nearly a week of rest, the Crystal Palace players finally recovered.
Chen Ran finally had the chance to join Crystal Palace's main lineup after a long lapse. It's just that this main lineup is very different from the beginning of the season.
Left winger Cristiano Ronaldo, center Dzeko, right winger Messi
MF Cesc Fabregas, MF Pepe, MF Modric
Left-back Chiellini, center-back Thiago Silva, center-back Kompany, right-back Maicon
Goalkeeper Cech
On the Tottenham Hotspur side, although they have no desires now, but the old coach Redknapp still sent all the main force.
striker Defoe, striker Crouch,
Left MF Kranica, MF Palacios, MF Huddlestone, MF Lennon
Left-back Hector, center-back Dawson, center-back Ledley King, right-back Joel Luka
Goalkeeper Gomez
When the referee blew the whistle to start the game, Chen Ran quickly noticed something was wrong.
Tottenham Hotspur, who has no desires in theory, but the players on the field are fighting very fiercely, as if this game is very important to them.
"Boss, the situation seems a little wrong."
Southgate also felt the abnormality and immediately came to Chen Ran to remind him.
"Well, I see. Gareth, you go and remind the players on the field to cheer up. I'm afraid this game will not be easy to play."
"Understood, boss."
The game is just as Chen Ran judged, Tottenham Hotspur's tenacious resistance made Crystal Palace unable to break the opponent's goal for a while.
And in another game at the same time, Chelsea scored Wigan Athletic's goal early.
When the referee blew the whistle at the end of the first half, the score between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur remained at 0:0 without any change.
On the Chelsea side, they had a 2-0 lead over Wigan Athletic into the half-time break.
In the stands, many reporters are also paying attention to the dynamics of the two games at the same time.
"If the game ends with the current score, then Chelsea will win the Premier League championship trophy this season with the advantage of goal difference."
"Yeah, it seems that Crystal Palace is really bad luck this time."
"I said it's too early for you to draw conclusions now? Anyway, there is still half of the game, and the variables are very large."
"Hehe, didn't you see it? Tottenham Hotspur came with a mission today. Otherwise, would they have to work so hard?"
"That's right. Tottenham Hotspur has no desires now, so there is no need to fight like this. Don't forget, this summer is the World Cup in South Africa. There is no important reason for these players to be injured and unable to play in the World Cup?"
"Did someone offer a winning bonus? Didn't the FA already stop it?"
"What the FA has stopped is just providing winning bonuses to other teams. If Tottenham Hotspur clubs give winning bonuses to its own players, no matter how much it is, no one can control it."
"Will Tottenham Hotspur give out a high winning bonus for this game that has nothing to do with it?"
"Hehe, then I don't know."
At halftime, in the Crystal Palace locker room, Simeone also reported the score from Chelsea to Chen Ran.
Chen Ran nodded slightly, didn't say anything, just called out the system silently.
After this game, Crystal Palace has only one Champions League final against Barcelona this season.
Therefore, at this time, the main players must not use the "first-level chicken blood card" which has a huge negative effect.
And Cavani and Suarez, since the negative effects of using the "Level 1 Chicken Blood Card" before have not been eliminated, there is no way to count on this game.
After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Ran called Vardy's name.
"Jamie, you replace Maicon in the second half of the game and play as a double forward with Edin."
"Okay, boss."
Hearing Chen Ran click his name, Vardy immediately stood up and changed his equipment.
"Edin, both you and Jamie have the 'free-fire right' in the second half of the game. You can play whatever you want."
"Understood, boss."
Looking into Chen Ran's eyes, Dzeko nodded heavily.
Joining Crystal Palace is not short, he knows very well what the "right to fire" means.
"Chris, Leo, the two of you stepped back in the second half of the game, playing as left and right midfielders respectively, aiming at Tottenham Hotspur's two full-backs to break through, sending cannonballs to Jamie and Edding in the middle, understand? ?"
"Okay, boss."
Ronaldo and Messi replied.
"Clap!"
Chen Ran clapped his hands and attracted the attention of the team members.
"Guys, the second half of the game is very crucial. We have worked hard for a season. Whether we can win the Premier League trophy depends on these 45 minutes. The team's formation has changed from 433 to 352, attacking with all their strength and killing Totner. Hotspur!"
"Kill Tottenham!"
"The champion belongs to Crystal Palace!"
In the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room, the old Redknapp was very satisfied with the team's performance in the first half of the game.
Therefore, he just said a few words, and did not make any adjustments to the lineup and playing style on the field.
"Boys, whether you can get the high bonus offered by Mr. Chairman depends on your performance in the second half."
Then, the old Redknapp, who was addicted to smoking, walked out of the locker room, and his assistant also followed closely.
"Boss, our Mr. Chairman has always been stingy, why did he suddenly become generous this time?"
Old Redknapp took a slow puff of cigarette and glanced at his curious assistant.
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."
At the beginning of the second half of the game, Chen Ran rarely stood on the sidelines of the game.
In the locker room before, he used a "Level 1 Chicken Blood Card" for Dzeko and Vardy, and a "Free Kick Master Card" for Modric.
He has done everything he can, and the rest depends on the performance of the players on the court.
On the Tottenham Hotspur side, the old Redknapp also saw the substitution adjustment on the Crystal Palace side.
replaced a defender and replaced a striker, the Chinese was obviously going to launch a general attack.
Thinking of this, the old Redknapp immediately turned around and rushed Janus and Woodgate on the bench to warm up, ready to make substitutions as soon as the situation went wrong.
Just as Crystal Palace and Tottenham were fighting to the death, in another game, Chelsea scored again early in the second half.
Wigan Athletic seemed to give up the game entirely, slumping away, scoring two more goals by Chelsea in the 49th and 54th minutes.
At this time, Chelsea had a 4-0 lead over Wigan Athletic.
(end of this chapter)
