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Chapter 144 The Champagne Story (for collection)

On the afternoon of returning to Leeds, although the players experienced a big battle and were physically and mentally exhausted, however, considering that the away game against Newcastle was three days later, the team canceled the holiday and the assistant coach Gustavo . Poyet led the whole team and conducted simple training with a small amount of exercise.

Leeds United manager Eddie Gray was called into the office by club owner Stubbs.

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"Eddie, congratulations, you have retained a good young man for the club." Stubbs smiled broadly.

This summer, if the head coach of Leeds United hadn't insisted on keeping Li Rui in Leeds United, the new owner of Leeds United might have sold Li Rui to Arsenal. Li Rui, a Chinese player, did not attract Stubbs' attention at all.

"Hehe, this is what I should do." Eddie Gray smiled, "May I ask what you can do for me?"

Stubbs opened the drawer, took out a transfer fax, and handed it to Eddie Gray.

Eddie Gray saw that it was a transfer application from Manchester United, who had just been upset by Leeds United, asking for Bellion plus 350 million pounds to buy Li Rui.

"Damn old Scottish man, unless he trades Rooney, there is no talk!"

Eddie Gray said in an atmosphere, this is of course an angry statement, who is Rooney, that is Manchester United's bid king this summer, and England's rising star in the European Cup in Portugal.

In his opinion, this is the usual trick of the giants, directly poaching players from small and medium-sized teams, and spending a small price to enrich the team's strength. Of course, in this regard, Manchester United people do not often do it , Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga is a good player.

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To be honest, before the game against Manchester United, Eddie Gray would definitely be tempted by the offer from Manchester United. He is optimistic about Li Rui. However, Li Rui and Bellion, who joined Manchester United under the name of a talented French winger From a human point of view, it is obvious which one is better than the other. Of course, without this match against Manchester United, Li Rui would not have become famous, and Ferguson would not have liked him at all.

After the game against Leeds United, Saha suddenly felt discomfort in his right leg. According to the preliminary inspection, the French glass man will be absent for at least 2 months. This is also the reason why Ferguson is looking for a striker when the transfer market is about to close. At this time, Li Rui, who had just been amazing at Old Trafford, naturally entered the consideration of Manchester United's godfather.

Although Ferguson does not have the "pedophilia" of Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, the old man also immediately shot the young players he is optimistic about, and he will not be soft. Cristiano Ronaldo last season, Rooney Rooney this season , is an example.

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"Eddie, what do you think?" Stubbs lit a cigarette and tossed the cigarette case to Eddie Gray, but the Leeds United manager didn't pick it up.

"I don't agree." Eddie Gray felt a deep sorrow in his heart. This is the sorrow of a small club. Although Leeds United does not consider itself a small club with a glorious history and a proud backbone, but , No money, just so sad, "At this time, the fans will not agree to sell LEE, and don't expect the fans to come to Elland Road Stadium."

In fact, Eddie Gray's statement is a bit alarmist. It is true that Li Rui is the darling of the fans now, but his influence among the fans is far from that high. After all, it is just a game, and, generally speaking , unless they turn against the club and the club does something outrageous, England fans will not resist going to the stadium to watch the game.

Eddie Gray decided to fight for it. He knew that this was just the beginning. If, at this time, at the last moment of the transfer market, Li Rui was sold, then one would have two, what about the winter transfer?What about next summer?The future of Leeds United will be dark!
At the same time, Eddie Gray also felt a feeling of betrayal in his heart. At the beginning, he agreed to renew his contract with the team and continue to coach Leeds United because he believed in Stubbs' promise to him and would not interfere with him. The use of players will not force the sale of a star, now...

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Stubbs knocked on the table and stubbed out the cigarette butt. This gray-haired old man stood up and looked out the window. He could see the situation of Leeds United's training ground. The players had finished their brief training and were about to disband. up.

"When the time is right, let's renew the contract for this young man." Stubbs' tone was very sure, without any sense of sloppiness.

The head coach of Leeds United, Eddie Gray, had an O-shaped mouth. This is too unexpected. He is ready to threaten to resign. This shows that in his team building plan, Li Rui started He has played an important role, and there is deep sorrow in his heart. Uncle Eddie Gray is eager to become a champion coach, eager to achieve a career, and eager to be brilliant. However, if Leeds United still has to rely on selling stars to maintain, then Eddie Gray's future at Leeds United can be expected to be endlessly dark.

"I'm not short of money!" Stubbs said, with disdain in his words, "I never thought of making money from Leeds United, and I never will."

Indeed, Stubbs's assets are about [-] million pounds. Although the amount of money is not too much, this old man with the standard and rigid appearance of a conservative aristocrat in England said that he is not short of money, and indeed he is not short of money. The assets are enough for him to squander for several lifetimes.

"However, Leeds United, it's been a long time away from the championship. It's been too long away from Europe." Stubbs said with narrowed eyes.

In order to save the Leeds United club that was about to fall into the abyss, Stubbs took over the team decisively and paid off the huge debts for the team. Moreover, in order to better manage the team, the old man had resigned this summer, and he himself Leeds United's local real estate company 'Smit Company' was established as the chairman of the board, and the company was handed over to his son to take care of it, so that he could specialize in the work of the Leeds United Club.

champion!yes!Leeds have been away from the championship for too long, and they have been away from Europe for too long. As a veteran team in England in the past, they even almost fell into the third tier due to the financial crisis...

"It's my greatest wish."

"Sir, I want to tell you that your wish will not be too long." Eddie Gray, the greatest left forward in the history of Leeds United and the current head coach of Leeds United said.

The hands of the two men were tightly held together. At this moment, all the misunderstandings and barriers between the two parties no longer existed. Some were the greatest wish in the old man's heart, and Eddie Gray's unwillingness to lie dormant in his heart... …

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When Eddie Gray walked out of the boss's office, he looked more excited than a chicken blood. For a coach who is eager for merit, what could be more enjoyable than letting go, Stu Booth made it clear that in terms of funds, he will not be too rich, but as long as it is really needed, he will do his best to help solve the problem...

"Sensei?" Leeds United coach shook his head.

Stubbs was slightly stooped, but his back was straightened with all his strength, reminding him of this Italian old man... the same stubbornness, the same... worthy of respect, neither those who hated him nor those who loved him Doubt, his love for Roma.

Stubbs does love Leeds United.

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After a simple one-hour physical training, the disbanded players were preparing to leave one after another.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you deserve to be the best player." Richardson whistled.

Li Rui grinned and ignored it, and kicked the ball to Richardson, who quickly pulled Milner away.

In the face of all the praise from the media, it would be false to say that Li Rui was not proud or proud. However, Li Rui maintained a sense of normalcy. He knew that he had only taken the first step, and he did not What is worth showing off, the story of the Old Trafford stadium, has become a thing of the past...

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After ruthlessly rejecting Richardson's invitation to go out for a while, Li Rui insisted on practicing shooting for an extra hour. He specially practiced the footwork of hanging the goal from a long distance. Arnold Ronaldo's foot almost scored a long-distance hanging goal, which made Li Rui's heart itch. Unfortunately, after practicing for a while, he didn't feel anything. Li Rui was a little bit annoyed and ready to go back.

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Stubbs was sitting in the car, and the driver drove the car slowly. This is Stubbs' habit of thinking about problems. He is old and likes to be quiet and relax.

A figure came out from the door of the training ground. The boss of Leeds United did not expect that there were still people coming out of the training ground at this time.

Walking out of the gate of the training ground, Li Rui made a phone call and just hung up the phone when a car stopped slowly behind him.

"How are you, lad?" Stubbs greeted with a smile, the window rolled down.

"Um... hello, boss." Of course, Li Rui recognized the team owner. This was the first time he met the boss alone, and he was a little nervous.

"Go home? Come on, I'll see you off." Before Li Rui could answer, the driver got out of the car and opened the door.

Luxurious stretched Rolls Royce!
Li Rui recognized the car, and the enthusiasm in his eyes could not be concealed. Someone once said that when a boy was young, he had many toys, but when he grew up, the car became the only toy. Li Rui's eyes were like seeing his beloved toy. .

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After Li Rui got into the car, the driver closed the door and returned to the driving position. The driving position is separated from the rear seat, which seems to be made of special materials. Therefore, the conversation between Li Rui and Stubbs was not at all in front of him. Can't hear.

The car is like a small leisure place, with everything, there is an ultra-thin TV, a small bar with a few bottles of wine that looks good, a toilet... and a leather sofa, Being able to lie down and sleep for a while, this let Li Rui know what real enjoyment is.

"Young man, why are you going back so late? I remember that the training should have ended an hour ago." Stubbs lay on the leather back seat, and the old man looked very tired.

"I'm bored when I get home, why don't I have more training sessions." Li Rui said.

"Huh? Oh, yes, a genius who doesn't work hard is nothing." Stubbs said with a smile.

"Yes, sir!" Li Rui was not polite, which was tantamount to admitting that he was a genius.

Stubbs smiled and didn't mind. In his opinion, this is the vigor that young people should have. Although this young man is different from the orientals he has seen before, in his consciousness, all orientals are It is very restrained.

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After a while, we arrived at the place where Li Rui lived. Li Rui politely invited Stubbs to sit in for a while, but Stubbs refused with a smile.

When getting out of the car, Stubbs took out a bottle of champagne from a cabinet next to him, "Young man, I heard that you were the best player in that game. This is an extra reward for you. This is comparable to The bottle of wine issued by the Football Association is much better. Haha. Come on, I know your name... Rui. Lee... Er, LEE has a strange pronunciation!"

Stubbs made a humorous joke.

"Thank you boss, I will work hard."

"Li, in the future, if you become the best player again, I will give you a bottle of champagne, how about it?" Stubbs said with a smile.

Li Rui was stunned, and happily agreed, this is not coveting champagne, this is an honor, it must be a good feeling to receive champagne personally delivered by the boss...

"It's a deal!" Li Rui gave a thumbs up.

"OK! It's a deal." Stubbs rolled down the car window, waved his hand with a smile, and the extended Rolls-Royce disappeared into the night...

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