green winger

Chapter 183 Peacock
As the assistant coach of the former coach Graham, O'Reilly first chose the team's legendary star Eddie Gray as his deputy after taking charge of Leeds United, and then he continued the team's youthful reform.

O'Reilly recruited Jonathan Woodgate, Alan Smith and Stephen McPhail from the youth team, plus Kewell and Ian Hart who were already in the first team, Leeds United's first team was full of youth for a while breath.David Batty, the hero who won the championship recalled from Newcastle United, shouldered the important task of strengthening the midfield defense and guiding young players. This change also had a significant effect. After the 1998-99 season, Leeds United Ranked fourth in the standings and won a place in the UEFA Cup.

Unfortunately, due to the failure to reach a contract renewal agreement with Hasselbaink, the team transferred the team's leading shooter to the La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid.As a compensation for Hasselbaink's departure, O'Reilly recruited the cutting-edge striker Michael Bridges from Sunderland, so in the 1999-00 season, Leeds United was the best in the Premier League. Once occupied the first place in the standings at the end of 1999. Although Leeds United only finished third in the Premier League that season, they also qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the second year.

It is a pity that this Leeds United, which is considered to be one of the best teams in Europe, even defeated AC Milan, Lazio and Deportivo in the Champions League last season, but finally failed in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Enemy Valencia, stop the European Champions Cup semi-finals.However, because Leeds United has many talented young players including Kewell, Bowyer, Hart, Alan Smith, Woodgate and Robbie Keane, Leeds United was also dubbed "youth club" by the European media at the time. Guards" title.

Of course, such a young team will not lack ambition, so in this summer, Leeds United Chairman Peter Ridsdale borrowed heavily, first renewing the contract of Woodgate and other core players of the team, and then buying out the state of last season Good Robbie Keane, and then added a strong new aid to the team.

"1600 million pounds! The Premier League powerhouse Leeds United brought their new aid from AC Milan with the second highest transfer fee in the club's history, left winger Italian Loris Kenny! This price is second only to the highest in the team The transfer fee for Rio Ferdinand from West Ham United! Unbelievable, if the floating clause is added, it means that they have given this young man who is about to turn 20 years old a transfer fee equal to the team history record! This is an ambitious White Corps!"

"Kenney at 19, Keane at 20, Woodgate at 20, Kewell at 22, Alan Smith at 20, Lee Bowyer at 23. Look at this amazing line-up No surprise! They will be Leeds United's strongest rock in the next ten years, and they will be the most feared team! This is the real Young Guard!"

When the reporters saw Kenny, who was formally signing the contract with the Leeds United Club, they could no longer restrain their excitement and began to write. They knew that this would be a historic moment, and Leeds United once again embedded a piece of history. Important puzzle!

Such a player who is close to the highest transfer fee in team history naturally let Leeds United Chairman Ridsdale visit the scene in person. When Kenny took over the No. 9 jersey representing the absolute main force from him, all the reporters present They picked up their cameras to capture this important moment.Although the outside media still have many doubts about Kenny's restored state and whether he can quickly adapt to the Premier League, it is clear that Leeds United will not spend 1600 million transfer fees and 336 million annual salary to introduce a substitute player. By the time the No. 9 jersey was worn, everything had already been settled.

"It's an exciting moment and I'm grateful to Mr Ridsdale and Mr O'Reilly for trusting me at a time when I was most difficult, surrounded by injuries, it meant a lot to me. I understand Leeds United, this is a great club with a long history and I couldn't be more proud to be a part of it, we are Leeds and we are proud of it!"

After an eye-catching and complicated medical examination all morning, Kenny officially signed the contract with Leeds United under the witness of dozens of media. At the end of this simple joining speech, Kenny suddenly yelled loudly The slogan sung by the Leeds United fans, while the reporters and the media were shocked, the Leeds United fans gathered in front of the TV cheered one after another. At this moment, their first impression of this Italian kid doubled.

Then Kenny followed the club staff to Elland Road Stadium, the home of Leeds United. The all-seat Elland Road Stadium, which was built in 1897, got its name because it is adjacent to Elland Town. Since the establishment of Leeds United in 1919, It has always been the home ground of Leeds United. As the 12th largest stadium in England, Elland Road Stadium consists of the Rivet Stand, East Stand, South Stand and John Charles Stand, with a capacity of 39460 spectators.

Since the location of the Elland Road Stadium was originally called the Old Peacock Land, Leeds United has had the title of "Peacock Legion" for many years, which is also the most well-known and longest-sung title of Leeds United.The earliest Leeds United used a blue and yellow two-color center jacket, white shorts and blue socks as the team uniform style. However, in 1961, Don Rivet, who was the head coach at the time, followed the example of Real Madrid, which dominated Europe at the time, hoping to make the team The color of the team's uniform was changed to all white, in the hope that the team can achieve the same achievements as the opponent.So in 1964, Leeds United officially adopted the all-white uniform as the home jersey style, and it is still in use today.

And this is also the origin of the title of Leeds United Whites, but among the several titles of Whites and Young Guards, the two titles that Leeds United fans love most are Peacock Legion and Young Guards. The birthplace and history of the club, and the other is the current status of the club.

When Kenny stepped into the Elland Road Stadium, nearly [-] Leeds United fans gathered in the stands, holding up the jersey with Kenny's name on it and cheering in unison. After seeing Kenny's appearance, they The cheers became stronger and reached the peak.Just now they have seen Kenny's speech through the broadcast on the huge display screen, and they are indescribably fond of this powerful and up-to-date new player.

　It's time to start your career in the Premier League~ Let's go, spectators and gentlemen!

　　
　
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