Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 108

As for Kevin Keegan, he is really a gentleman.

If you say you're pretending to be dead, you're pretending to be dead, and you will never cheat.

Until the end of the game, the situation on the field did not change.

Except that the 1:0 score on the scoreboard was somewhat different from the first half, it seemed that Crystal Palace's 10-minute offensive had never happened.

In the end, Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 at home with Ronaldo's tackle.

While the team continued to maintain a winning streak, Chen Ran also received a winning bonus of 200 million euros.

Thousands of miles away in China, fans expressed their admiration for Chen Ran's showmanship.

"Chen Ran's operation in this game is too coquettish. It's the first time I've seen a coach change formation for only 10 minutes."

"Haha, it's quite coquettish. If I were Kevin Keegan, I would probably be pissed off."

"To be honest, except for the 10 minutes when the Crystal Palace changed, I almost fell asleep watching the rest of the time."

"Yes, I almost fell asleep. But it's good that Crystal Palace can win. After all, it is too difficult to maintain a complete victory in the Premier League. I don't know how long it will last."

"Arsenal couldn't hold on in this round and didn't win the game. Now Crystal Palace can justifiably rank first in the Premier League standings."

"Arsenal won three or four goals in every game before. It was crazy. I thought this state could not last long. Now I'm right."

"I think Chen Ran's method is very good. This way of playing saves energy. I checked the schedule of Crystal Palace. There are double matches in a week. I guess Chen Ran has no way to deal with this schedule."

"That's right. There are too many games in the UK, and the average person really can't stand it."

Apart from Crystal Palace's win, what made Chen Ran most happy was Arsenal, which had won consecutively by a large margin. This round finally came to a halt, and they were tied 2:2 by Bolton at their home court.

This allowed Crystal Palace to overtake Arsenal with a six-game winning streak and occupy the top spot in the Premier League standings.

In the other games of the sixth round of the Premier League, there is another highlight that has attracted the attention of many people, that is the "Double Red Club" where Manchester United will face Liverpool at home.

Although this season has started so far, the records of these two veteran teams are relatively average.

But the collision between the two of them has never lacked attention.

Before the start of the game, Manchester United ranked No.13 and Liverpool ranked tenth, which can be described as difficult brothers.

In the end, Ferguson led Manchester United to beat Liverpool 2:1 at home, stepping on the head of their old enemy. Manchester United's ranking overtook Liverpool and rose to ninth place.

Chelsea also failed to win this round, as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Tottenham Hotspur.

After this round of competition, Crystal Palace ranked first with [-] points in all six games, Arsenal ranked second with [-] points in five wins and one draw, and Chelsea ranked third with [-] points in four wins, one draw and one loss.

Allardyce, who played against Chen Ran last season, now led Bolton to 4 points in the first six rounds, ranking No.[-] in the Premier League.

Followed by Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.

London, Chelsea FC.

In the office of Chelsea CEO Peter Kenyon, Mourinho appeared.

Peter Kenyon is the CEO who was specially poached from Manchester United after Abramovich took over Chelsea.

In addition to being responsible for the management of Chelsea, he is also responsible for the transfer of players.

As for matters involving player transfers, there will inevitably be friction with Mendes.

After using Mourinho as a stepping stone to knock on Chelsea's door, Mendes certainly hopes that Chelsea will introduce more players under his banner.

Coupled with the fact that Chelsea's new boss, Abramovich, is a well-known Russian rich man who is willing to spend money even if he has money, this makes Mendes covet Chelsea's big piece of fat.

But with the presence of Peter Kenyon, Mendes' wishful thinking is often greatly discounted, which also makes the relationship between the two people not very good.

As Mourinho, who has a close relationship with Mendes, in order to avoid suspicion, apart from the interaction at work, he rarely interacts with Peter Kenyon.

Therefore, Peter Kenyon was also very surprised to see Mourinho come to his office on his own initiative today.

"José, you seldom come to my place. Why, is there something going on today?"

Peter Kenyon looked at Mourinho curiously, and he also wanted to know the answer.

"Peter, I came to you today to talk about the winter transfer."

Mourinho took a sip of coffee with a stiff expression.

"Winter transfer?"

Hearing these four words, countless thoughts suddenly popped up in Peter Kenyon's heart.

It's only the end of September, and it's still early for the winter transfer period.

Of course, it is not uncommon for some difficult transfers to take a long time to prepare.

Is it very difficult for Mourinho to take a fancy to some big-name players?

No, even if Mourinho wanted to discuss this kind of matter with someone, he would still go to Mendes, why would he come to me?

Did he have a falling out with Mendes?

Although there was only a brief pause for a few seconds, Peter Kenyon's mind turned quickly, and he immediately thought of a possibility.

However, he still needs to try again.

"Jose, regarding the transfer, you should go to Mendes, he is an expert in this field."

"This transfer may not be suitable for Jorge to participate."

After hesitating for a moment, Mourinho still spoke directly.

"Not suitable for Mendes to be involved? May I know why?"

Hearing this, Peter Kenyon suddenly became excited. He is now more and more interested in this matter.

Knowing that Mendes is caught between him and Mourinho makes Peter Kenyon's job even more complicated.

As long as it involves transfers, Mendes always wants to transfer the target of signings to his players.

Although Mourinho did not fully stand on Mendes' side, but because of Mourinho's relationship, Peter Kenyon had to consider Mendes' opinion.

Peter Kenyon is the CEO that Abramovich hired from Manchester United at a high price. Of course, he must consider the interests of Chelsea Club as the first consideration.

After going back and forth, after denying Mendes's transfer proposal several times, there was only superficial work between the two of them.

Seeing signs of estrangement between Mourinho and Mendes now, Peter Kenyon would have been very restrained if he didn't laugh on the spot.

"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you."

Now that he is here, Mourinho no longer hides it.

So he thought that Mendes had a good relationship with Chen Ran, and he always wanted to cooperate with Chen Ran.Then his goal of signing this time happened to be the players of Crystal Palace, and he told Peter Kenyon in detail.

"Crystal Palace? I heard that many people have been eyeing this fat sheep recently."

When Peter Kenyon heard the name of Crystal Palace, instead of expressing surprise, he burst out laughing.

"Oh? Peter, have you heard anything else?"

Mourinho raised his eyebrows and looked at Peter Kenyon in surprise.

"Ahem, Jose, you also know that I used to work for Manchester United. I heard a former friend inadvertently mentioned that Ferguson is also eyeing Crystal Palace players."

Peter Kenyon coughed to cover up the embarrassment of leaking his words a little.

Although he switched from Manchester United to Chelsea, as one of Chelsea's main opponents for the Premier League title, Peter Kenyon still left an eyeliner with Manchester United so that he could keep abreast of Manchester United's situation.

"Manchester United?"

Hearing this name, Mourinho couldn't help but frowned.

Although Abramovich is rich, he is willing to spend money.But Mourinho knows in his heart that some players cannot be moved by money alone.

The current Chelsea is far from the giant team that won the Premier League and the Champions League in later generations.

Whether it is in the eyes of the English media or fans, Chelsea is now an out-and-out upstart.

In addition to being rich, the reputation is not even as good as Chen Ran's Crystal Palace.

If he and Ferguson are interested in the same Crystal Palace player, Mourinho is really not sure that he can grab someone from Manchester United.

"Peter, it seems that we have to speed up and attack Manchester United. Otherwise, if we wait until Manchester United enters the field, we will have no advantage other than being rich."

"I see."

Peter Kenyon nodded in agreement.

He is from Manchester United, and naturally knows the attraction of this old giant club to players, and sometimes he can really overcome the temptation of money.

"Then Jose, please make a signing list for me, and I will personally follow up on this matter."

"Already prepared."

Before he finished speaking, Mourinho took out a signing list from his bag and handed it to Peter Kenyon.

"so much?"

Peter Kenyon was shocked by the contents of the list as soon as he saw it for the first time.

Mourinho, are you signing?

You are going to take over the Crystal Palace.

"Ahem, what I mean is that all the players on the list can be introduced, but not all of them have to be introduced. As for how many can be negotiated in the end, it depends on your ability, Peter."

Mourinho also explained with some embarrassment.

"What if it can be negotiated?"

Peter Kenyon asked a question.

"That's all."

"Are you sure? Jose, do you know what you're talking about?"

Now Peter Kenyon was really surprised. Could it be that Mourinho was stimulated by something after losing to that Chinese man?

Thinking of this, Peter Kenyon took a careful look at Mourinho, it didn't look like he was mentally abnormal.

"I'm pretty sure."

Mourinho was a little annoyed by Peter Kenyon.

He also knew that it was a bit exaggerated for him to come up with a signing list of more than a dozen people.

However, the players on the list were all determined after his in-depth research.

I don't know if I don't study it. A study really shocked Mourinho.

The dozen or so players that Crystal Palace often play in games are all excellent.

More importantly, apart from those veteran players, the other players are actually very young.

what does this mean?
This means that these players have great potential.The current performance is far from the peak level they can achieve.

After understanding this point, Mourinho, who has always been proud, had to admire Chen Ran.

In addition to good coaching ability, the Hua countryman also has a unique vision in discovering young players.

It is absolutely impossible to be a coincidence that a dozen young people with great potential can be brought together.

Think of Crystal Palace now leading the Premier League with a record of unbeaten victories, and Chelsea are now showing signs of falling behind.

For a while, Mourinho was distraught.

If the coach of the Champions League champion loses to a coach from a country with backward football, wouldn't Mourinho become the laughing stock of the whole world?
No, this kind of result must not happen!
Therefore, Mourinho, who always only focused on the result and didn't care about the process, thought of his biggest advantage over Chen Ran.

That is, he has a rich Russian boss who is willing to spend money.

If you can't play, you can buy all your players. Well, that's what rich people do.

"Peter, I hope to see results during the winter transfer period."

Mourinho also knows that it will take time to operate the transfer, but he can't wait.

"I will try my best."

Peter Kenyon shook his head, but didn't say anything dead.

He has roughly figured out the ins and outs of the matter now. This Mourinho is not sure about defeating the Chinese man on the court, so he can only stop Crystal Palace from winning the championship from other places.

Besides, this method is also a routine operation for those old strong teams to deal with new rising forces, and it is not uncommon.

Although this matter is a bit disgraceful, who made him the CEO of Chelsea.

It's only natural to use money to do things, Chen Ran, I'm sorry.

At this time, Chen Ran was still preparing for the League Cup match in the middle of the week, and he didn't know that another big net was coming to the Crystal Palace.

In this League Cup game, Crystal Palace will face the fourth-tier team Hartlip at home.

Frankly speaking, Chen Ran has already looked down on the League Cup.

His goal this season is mainly to win the Premier League and the UEFA Cup.

In order to ensure these two events, Chen Ran is a little bit too much about the FA Cup.

Players only have so much physical fitness, and playing one more game is a great consumption.

As for the League Cup, where the bonus for winning a single game is only 50 euros, Chen Ran feels that he can learn from Wenger and use it to train new players.

Therefore, Chen Ran didn't even have a main player in this game, and all he used were substitutes and young people.

After a fierce battle, Crystal Palace defeated the fourth-tier team Hartlip 2:1 with the goals of Vardy and Pique.

While advancing to the next round of the League Cup, it also brought Chen Ran a winning bonus of 50 euros.

Three days later, Chen Ran will usher in the seventh round of the Premier League. Crystal Palace will challenge Aston Villa away from Manchester United.

(End of this chapter)