Green Dragon

Chapter 620 Red and blue grievances

Everton's most popular nickname is of course Toffees, but they are called "cousin" by Chinese Liverpool fans.

The city of Liverpool has two top league clubs with a long history. Although Liverpool and the city have the same name, the Toffees are the earliest team in the city. When they were established 14 years later, due to the interests of shareholders, some Shareholders chose to start all over again, and this is how Liverpool appeared...

So the two clubs actually have the same root and origin, and it is not wrong to call each other brothers and sisters.

In the first few decades, the relationship between Liverpool and Everton was not too tense, and the two teams have successively become traditional powerhouses in English football.

Liverpool has won 18 top league titles, Everton has also won 9, and they have gained in European competitions, especially in the 20s and 70s, the football of Liverpool almost represented the entire England .

However, as the Liverpool club suffered two tragedies in a row, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

In the 1985 Champions League final, 39 fans died in a match between Liverpool and Juventus in Heythel. The English team was banned from participating in European competitions for 5 years (Liverpool was 10 years, which was later shortened to 6 years).

But the suspension period was not over yet, and Liverpool encountered an even more tragic scene in the FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest in 89: At Hillsborough Stadium, 96 fans died due to the chaotic crowd. What happened in China at that time was enough to shock the world, not to mention England, which claimed to be the pioneer of a civilized country.

For the sake of the image of the country and the government, Margaret Thatcher, the strong woman in power at the time, blamed Liverpool Club for the accident. Under the order of the government, the officials tampered with the investigation report and concealed the truth of the accident, and the witnesses also chose to close their eyes. In addition, the "Sun" and other tabloids irresponsibly fabricated plots such as "drinking and making trouble", "stealing wallets from dead people", "pissing on heroic policemen", "beating ambulance workers", etc., huge public opinion The pressure is all on the side of the Liverpool club.

96 innocent souls have been hovering over England for more than [-] years, and they still haven't dispersed.

The two tragedies made football a despised "hooligan sport" in England, and the government spared no effort to clean up and rectify it. Everton fans and many other club fans also transferred their anger to Liverpool because of their European ban In this case, the relationship between the two teams has finally changed from an ordinary competition with warmth to a fierce rival in the same city.

With the establishment of the Premier League, Manchester has completely replaced Liverpool's position in English football. Neither Liverpool nor Everton can touch the trophy that symbolizes the highest honor in English football. Entering the new century, although Liverpool It once ushered in a short-lived glory in the cup, but Everton's performance has never improved. The same city derby between two weakened teams seems to be getting weaker and weaker.

But for real Liverpool and Everton fans, in every long season, the two most important games for them are still the direct dialogue between the same city. Even the former American boss has to pay attention to this Derby.

The system had already told Long Shute that in the original history, the result of this game was 1-1, and Rogers also dismissed get out of class sadly after the draw.

In the current situation, even if such a result is really reproduced, Long Shute will not fire the head coach, because even if he lost the Double Red Club before and tied Norwich, Liverpool is still No. 2 positions.

What's more...how could this game be tied? ! -
"Everton's midfielder Barry was once regarded as a replacement for Alonso when he played for Aston Villa a few years ago. Came to Anfield, but defected to Liverpool's city rivals, this may be an arrangement of fate!"

There was no regret in Zhan Tianjun's tone.

Because this Gareth Barry is 34 years old and has already passed the peak of his life, and his career has not met the original expectations-at least now, no one will compare him with Alonso.

It is also because Liverpool, which he supports, turned away from the host after the opening and firmly controlled the situation.

For Everton, there is no such thing as shrinking defensively and placing the bus in the derby. Even if they win, it is an act of cowardice, not to mention their head coach is a Spaniard-Roberto Martinez.

The biggest honor this little-known marshal won before was leading Wigan Athletic to the FA Cup in 2013. In addition, he also had a League One title in the 2007-08 season...

After coaching Everton in 2013, he led the Toffees to set the club's best record in the Premier League with 72 points, and also qualified for the Europa League.

But perhaps the third-line battle distracted the club's energy. In the 14-15 season, Everton stopped in the top 47 of the Europa League and only scored [-] points in the league, a serious decline in performance.

This team has a group of fairly good players, especially the central axis composed of Howard (former Manchester United goalkeeper), Jajelka, Barry, Barkley, and Lukaku. The average ability should not be underestimated.

But... the 34-year-old Barry met the 25-year-old Long Shute, and he obviously felt powerless.

And once the waist is overwhelmed, it will be difficult for Everton to keep Long Shute obediently in place.

What's more, Long Shute not only made Barry helpless, but also made the 22-year-old local genius and another superstar after Rooney-Ross Barkley and the 21-year-old Barcelona youth training, Spanish Messi, Iniesta successor, Deulofeu, who is known as the "Kaiser", the two geniuses are at a loss!
Everton's offensive core is firmly restricted by Liverpool, but the Red Army's No. 8 still has room to attack!
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The derby is undoubtedly a major event, but the players on both sides are not too cautious and conservative, but are extremely excited.

Less than 3 minutes into the game, Liverpool cooperated with a corner kick, and Sturridge made a pass from outside the penalty area. Milner, who was actively advancing, was knocked down by goalkeeper Howard, but the referee didn't even bat an eyelid!
In the 5th minute, Coutinho made a direct pass to the front. Sturridge dribbled the ball in and then shot a cold arrow, but was blocked by Ince, who was more active than him...

In the 9th minute, Coutinho took an indirect free kick and was cleared with a header from Jajelka, who was waiting in full swing. Milner grabbed the spot outside the penalty area and split the side in time. Ricky shot directly without stopping, but was once again blocked from the bottom line by the quick-eyed Jajelka.

Only 3 minutes later, Liverpool made a comeback. This time their offense was counterattacked by the opponent, but Long Shute immediately completed the steal in the frontcourt, and then lobbed a pass to the left rib of the penalty area.

The wingback Klein, who was still in the frontcourt, rushed forward, jumped high and grabbed the landing point, and headed the ball to his teammate who was outflanking the center. However, facing his kindness, Ince kicked the football into the stands!
There was a burst of joyful boos at the Goodison Stadium, and the Everton fans who were pressed by Liverpool for more than ten minutes could only use this method to relieve their nervous nerves a little bit.

"Everton! Everton! We're Forever Everton!"

More than 3 blue fans also used this song "Everton Forever" to motivate the eleven boys playing on the field, hoping that they can show the momentum of playing at home.

The effect of mental stimulation was indeed very effective. The players in blue jerseys quickly cheered up and pressed towards the red side.

It's a pity that they hit Liverpool's red city wall again!
"Although Deulofeu has not yet reached the level of Iniesta and Messi, his foot skills trained in La Masia are good enough to be called excellent in the Premier League. Look at his dribbling, how smooth it is. Delicate, so pleasing to the eye, even a Chinese dragon would find it a little troublesome, right?"

The commentator must be Spanish.

Because he had just finished this nonsense, Long Shute poked the football under the feet of "Iniesta's successor" with his toe!

Deulofeu didn't even react, he rushed for a walk in the direction he had driven the ball before, and then stopped as if he had just woken up from a dream!
When he stabilized his body and turned his head to look back, the person who snatched the ball just now jumped ten meters away!
"Liverpool's quick counterattack!"

Zhan Tianjun couldn't help rubbing his fists:

"This is the first time Long Shute has resolutely advanced in this game! Can he get a chance to shoot?!"

Why not?
Do Coutinho and Sturridge dare to rob him?
Although the football that was broken by him is now being carried by Kubird, the Brazilian is also very clear that this is just because his boss wants to speed up faster!

How fast can Long Shute run without the ball?

Anyway... Barry, who has always been known for his mobility and coverage, can only eat dirt behind his ass!
Run 25 meters in three seconds!
Who can catch him in Everton? !

The Toffees' two defensive midfielders, Barry and McCarthy, pursued in vain, and the defenders led by Jajelka had to retreat again and again. Their defense line seemed to be pushed back by an invisible momentum!

No one dares to pounce on one-on-one with the captain of the Red Army, even if it is a foul... You must at least keep up with Long Shute's movements, right? !

Sturridge and Ince were inserted in Everton's defense, hoping to help the captain attract some defensive pressure.

But the attention of the Everton defenders does not seem to be on them at all, and no one is even willing to look at them!
Coutinho finally passes!

Long Shute's right foot stopped and tripped to complete the movement of catching the ball, but the sprint speed had almost no effect!
The 33-year-old Jajelka continued to retreat, but his young partner Mori finally couldn't hold back and rushed towards Long Shute!
"Hey! You daredevil!"

Jagielka wanted to call him back, but the Argentine defender who joined the team just two months ago couldn't understand broken Liverpool English...

Then... Morrie sat down on the grass, feeling the afternoon sun in the British Isles.

A ferocious smile had already appeared on the corner of Long Shute's mouth.

Want to steal the ball from me in a one-on-one situation?

Little brother... are you too naive? !

You should ask your old compatriot Mascherano, when he tried to keep up with me, his back door was directly torn!

Red Army No. 8 stomped heavily at the top of the arc in the penalty area!
Jajelka chose to shovel at this moment!

Then his eyes flashed, and the red streak just now appeared two or three meters away as if moving in parallel!

It was supposed to be Morrie's defense zone!

Jajelka, who was still gliding on the turf, opened his eyes wide in horror!

In front of Long Shute who is dribbling the ball at full speed, what is the difference between the 33-year-old self and the 24-year-old Morrie?
Red Army No. 8 shot in the restricted area!

Howard is nothing more than a clay statue!
Liverpool away 1-0!

(End of this chapter)