Green Dragon

Chapter 701 The Finale of 2016
"Hello everyone, welcome to the last episode of MATCH of the DAY of the 2015-16 season. I'm Gary Lineker. Today I'm wearing a shirt and trousers. Children can watch with confidence."

In the BBC's Manchester branch building, "Match of the Day" presenter Lineker began recording the final episode before the holidays:

"The league has come to an end, and the FA Cup has been decided. Liverpool has undoubtedly become the biggest winner this season. Do you agree with me, Phil?"

This episode invited the double star of Manchester United and Everton, Phil Neville-mainly because his boss has followed the England national team to France for the early report of the European Cup.

Little Neville's face was not good at all, but according to the contract between the BBC and him, he could not refuse the call of the TV station.

He shrugged:

"What else can I say? I can only congratulate Liverpool. After 26 years, they finally won their first league title. They also won the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup."

Another guest, Jamie Carragher, laughed unceremoniously:

"Hey, Phil, why do I see you looking so unlovable?"

Neville rolled his eyes:

"I've already congratulated your champion, aren't you satisfied? Do you want me to kneel down and kiss your stinky feet?"

Lineker laughed, and pointed behind the curtain:
"Today, the program team also invited the hottest superstar in the Premier League this year to come to the scene, let us welcome him."

Amid the applause of the audience, Long Shute strode up.

In the first half of the season, he was almost a regular guest on this program, but as the schedule became more and more intensive, in the second half, especially the last month, he only occasionally accepted interviews with the BBC before and after the game, and never made a special trip to to Manchester - although the distance between the two cities is only 50km.

"We haven't talked about football together for months."

Lineker smiled and shook his hand.

Neville still had a wry smile on his face:
"If you had told me earlier that I would be doing Liverpool's album today, I would have called in sick to the BBC."

Carragher was obviously more intimate. He enthusiastically gave Long Shute a bear hug, but it almost made the champion captain lose his temper:
"Great job! You are my idol! By the way, can you give my son a jersey? Must have autograph and greeting!"

Long Shute, who had been coughing for a long time, punched the old senior unceremoniously:
"Did you just try to murder the greatest player in Liverpool history?"
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"After the five crowns in 2001, Liverpool hasn't won so many championships at the same time for many years, right?"

The four sat down on both sides, and Lineker started talking.

Neville is destined to be the villain:

"That's right, in 90% of the seasons, they get nothing and nothing, and only occasionally in one or two seasons, they get an insignificant League Cup, Community Shield and other trophies..."

Carragher shrugged:

"Does that matter? We're champions now!"

But Long Shute said lightly:
"And... as long as I haven't retired, Manchester United won't get any championship trophy! Yes, even one!"

Carragher quickly added a sentence for his younger generation:
"By the way, since we will only participate in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United can fight for the Europa League championship in the future. Oh, sorry, Manchester United next season... there is no Europa League to play in!"

According to the rules, the top three in the Premier League directly get tickets to the UEFA Champions League, No.4 can only advance to the UEFA Champions League after passing the Champions League qualifying round, and No.5 can only participate in the Europa League.

And Manchester United ... finished sixth in the table.

"Jamie, I'm afraid your joy will be in vain."

Lineker explained with a smile:
"You probably forgot that if the League Cup winners qualify for the UEFA Champions League, then the sixth-ranked team automatically enters the Europa League next season."

Neville did not miss the opportunity:
"If I recall correctly, Liverpool have been in the Europa League this way for at least two seasons."

Carragher opened his mouth and smiled awkwardly.

Long Shute rubbed his chin:
"Then let's wish Manchester United the same success as us in the Europa League next season."
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This episode of the program slowly unfolded in the conversation of the four people.

The teasing and even sarcasm between Neville and Carragher even took up most of the time. Even the special guest Long Shute felt that he was a bit robbed of the limelight by them.

"Let's take a look at the final standings," Lineker pointed to the big screen, "You must have watched it many times in the past week.

The champion, Liverpool, has 95 points. This is the champion with the most points since 2005. The league champion that year was Chelsea with 95 points.

The runner-up, Leicester City, had 87 points. At the beginning of the season, Ranieri always declared that their goal was to get 40 points, but in the end, they got two 40 points.

No.3, Arsenal, 72 points. Although only one player Cech was introduced last summer, Wenger still controls the team very well. Compared with other powers, Arsenal is the one with the most stable performance.

No.4 is Arsenal's rival in the same city, Tottenham Hotspur, with 68 points, Pochettino beat the Manchester duo and grabbed the last place in the Champions League. In English football where red and blue are the main colors, white The guards in Deer Lane have created a wave of whiteness that belongs to them.

No.5 is Manchester City. They are behind Tottenham by 2 points. Manchester United with 66 points is ranked sixth because of a small goal difference. Southampton with 63 points is ranked seventh. Three teams will compete in the Europa League next season..."

Long Shute said with a smile:
"At least next season, we don't have to play five or six games against Manchester United."

Carragher laughed, but Neville looked aggrieved.

Lineker also smiled:

"A week ago, the Premier League officially announced that you became the best player of the season. In addition to this award, you also won the League Cup, FA Cup, and UEFA's best player and golden boot. The only regret is that because you played too few games in the League Cup and the FA Cup, you couldn't win the assists title... How do you feel about winning so many awards?"

Long Shute suddenly fell silent:
"Gary, you know, I'm missing one of the most important awards."

Premier League champion, Europa League champion, MVP, Golden Boot, assist king...

Probably none of these honors can be compared with the Champions League champion-although in the hearts of all Liverpool fans, this Premier League championship trophy is enough for them to regard Long Shute as a god and a god.

"You are only 26 years old, much younger than Ronaldo and Messi. As long as you maintain your current state, I believe...that crown will definitely return to your head."

As a veteran, Carragher quickly comforted Liverpool's current thighs.

Long Shute nodded to him:
"Of course, I will never let the title of number one in the world go to others again."

Hearing such a domineering yet so reasonable declaration, Neville felt a little uncomfortable. He said provocatively:

"With all due respect, with Liverpool's current lineup, I am afraid it will be difficult to support your ambition to dominate Europe. As far as I know, the Chinese consortium behind Liverpool has begun to withdraw due to domestic policy influences. In such a situation Under this circumstance, your ambition will undoubtedly be more difficult to achieve.

Beyond that, you have a bigger problem.

A club like Liverpool... can they keep you? "

Carragher, who was originally smiling, suddenly became serious.

The mainstream football circle in Europe is not that big. Whenever there is any disturbance in other countries, the English tabloids will immediately publicize it, so of course Carragher knows that giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and Paris will definitely face Long Shu in the summer. A player like Tet extended an olive branch.

Numerous historical facts have already proved that Liverpool has never been able to keep its core players. As long as the opponent's price is enough, no one can't sell it!
Lineker, Carragher, and Neville all focused on the fourth man.

Long Shute's expression was very natural, he smiled and spread his hands:
"Next season, I will stay 100 per cent at Liverpool, I will not leave here."

The other three didn't believe it at all.

deceive who?
We're not the naive football fans who jump for joy when you say 'stay'!
Even for a red legend like Gerrard, didn't he choose to leave in the end?

Looking at their expressions, Long Shute could only shrug his shoulders.

It seems that in order to comfort the hearts of Liverpool fans, I should find an opportunity to announce my true identity...
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Volume Six [Flying Dragon in the Sky] End
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