Tyrant of green giants, signed Guardiola at the beginning

The English Championship ushered in a focus battle over the weekend.

Leeds United visit Ipswich Town.

Ipswich is currently ranked third in the league. After Sunderland overtook Wigan Athletic, Ipswich also recently completed the overtake of Wigan Athletic.

The current league situation is relatively clear.

Leeds United came out on top.

Sunderland, Ipswich, and Wigan Athletic are competing fiercely for second place in the league, and the points gap is not big.

The top two go straight to the Premier League.

Therefore, the fate of second place in the league is very different from that of third to sixth place in the league.

When Leeds United come away, even away from home.

Leeds United fans also pointed their fingers at Ipswich center back Paul Butler in the stadium with indignation.

"Butler, wait to be exploded!"

"Butler, leaving Leeds United is the decision you regret most!"

Among the six players who left the team freely in the summer, Hals, Jermaine Wright, and Buttler are capable of contributing to Leeds United at the Championship level.

If they had not left, Leeds United would not have been able to introduce so many new faces later.

The three will also occupy a main position.

In other words, Radebe's partner would have been Butler.

The thing that saddens Leeds United fans the most is not Hals or Jermaine Wright.

It's Butler!

Butler would have been worthy of the captain's armband in Radebe's absence during the second half of last season.

But he fled Leeds United at the first opportunity.

Shen Hao gave the green light.

But not everyone leaves.

There is a contrast.

If Radebe retired or did not play, Buttler would have been the captain of Leeds United.

One can imagine how much his departure hurt the hearts of the fans.

After all, it was wrong.

Shen Hao didn't feel sorry at all.

Nor will he look at Butler in a special light.

It's easy to get together and go away.

Although he did not bring transfer fees to Leeds United, he did not cause any trouble.

Shen Hao concentrated on supervising the battle from the sidelines.

Ipswich can jump to the third position in the league, relying on strong offensive firepower.

Leeds United currently have the strongest firepower in the English Championship.

Following closely behind is Ipswich.

Nearly 2 goals per game.

The traditional 442 formation, England's classic striker combination is one high and one fast.

Finnish high center forward Sevki Kuki in his prime, plus local young rookie Darren Bent.

The potential of the two is just over 150.

But the former's ability exceeds 140.

The latter's ability is close to 130.

In other aspects, it's quite satisfactory, nothing particularly outstanding, but nothing particularly crotch-stretching either.

Ipswich coach Joe Royle is a typical traditional English coach.

After the game started, Shen Hao saw Ipswich adopting the British style of passing from the wing, and he immediately dismissed it.

Times are developing, and football is also progressing.

Why is there no English coach who can claim the title of Premier League champion?

The big reason is that the techniques and tactics used by England to win the World Cup in the 60s are regarded as classics.

influence to this day.

But that didn't have much ideological penetration for non-English coaches.

Since Shen Hao entered the coaching industry, he has studied and studied the advanced playing styles of world football. The technical and tactical playing styles of Italy, France, and Spain have had the deepest impact on him.

The reason is that Serie A is at its peak, La Liga is the result of Real Madrid's three-time champion in the Champions League in five years, and France's success in the World Cup and European Cup in 98 and 00.

England?

In the international arena and the European club arena, they have not been the protagonists in the past few years.

Even with Manchester United's 99 Champions League comeback miracle.

But looking at the past few years, it seems to be a flash in the pan.

But after coming to English football, Shen Hao was shocked by the strengthening of players' physical fitness and the players' endurance in the game.

With the increasing purchasing power of Premier League clubs.

Shen Hao makes an idea from time to time.

If Premier League clubs introduce top players from European football, or even world football, and give them strong bodies in the way of English football, the artists will also become strong and powerful.

So will it bring about a brand new force that will have an impact on European football?

This thought will run through his mind.

But since Leeds United has not yet returned to the Premier League, he cannot observe more.

However, this route is basically certain.

Because the overall training environment of the Premier League will not change just because Wenger advocates technical flow.

However, it is a general trend for Premier League teams to increase their purchasing power through substantial broadcast share revenue.

As more and more clubs introduce players with outstanding skills, these players have a subtle influence on the club and their bodies are further strengthened.

One day in the future, the image of Premier League teams will undergo a significant change in European football.

But today in the English Championship, Ipswich's traditional and conservative style poses little threat to Leeds United.

Radebe and De Boer are the strongest defense in the British Championship, not to mention Simeone, Redondo and Gregan.

Shefki Kuki, the high center forward fulcrum, will be very useful when playing against most other Championship teams. Darren Bent has speed and certain skills, and the impact he brings can fish in troubled waters.

However, Ipswich threatened Leeds United's defense with an attacking attack, but it was like scratching an itch, and they couldn't even feel the slightest pain.

This also has a lot to do with the fact that Leeds United has thoroughly strengthened its defense through defensive counterattacks in the past month.

Joe Royle was busy on the sidelines.

Constantly directing the team's offense and defense, he seemed a little excited.

However, Shen Hao put his hands in his pockets and remained motionless.

He only occasionally takes two steps back and forth and then continues to stand still to supervise the battle.

After the scene became see-sawing, Leeds United's fast break was Lennon's performance moment.

Facing a strong defense at the Championship level, Lennon could still complete a breakthrough as long as he did not target a targeted blockade, but the quality of his crosses was erratic.

In the 33rd minute of the game, Lennon suddenly cut inside from the right. After receiving a pass from Redondo, he stopped and cut inside into the right rib area of ​​the penalty area.

Ipswich midfielder Magilton once had a brief peak at Liverpool, but that was when he debuted, which is equivalent to the peak at his debut, and then began to decline.

Now he is 35 years old. After fighting continuously for more than 30 minutes, his physical fitness begins to decline obviously, and he needs time points like halftime to complete his breathing and recovery.

His return to the penalty area has little effect.

He watched Lennon send a short pass without even getting close.

Batistuta made a diagonal run and took advantage of the situation to get rid of Butler's defense.

Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis attacked to expand the defensive area, and Batistuta's volley was blocked from close range.

Ipswich fans just breathed a sigh of relief and thought they had escaped disaster.

The football that was blocked outside the penalty area suddenly shot out on the rolling line.

Redondo!

He volleyed straight away without making any adjustments to meet the ball!

The football flew into the penalty area, passed through the gaps in the crowd, and then flew into the Ipswich goal!

"Redondo scored with a complementary shot from outside the penalty area! This time he made a very timely intervention!"

"The three teams competing for the runner-up spot in the English Championship can't bear the beating!"

"Haha, it's only a matter of time before we return to the Premier League next year."

After Redondo scored, he turned and rushed to the sideline, raised his arms and smiled at the Leeds United fans in the visiting team's stands.

Teammates came running to celebrate.

Redondo's deep eyes glowed with a strange light.

Perhaps only Shen Hao knows that Redondo hopes to be seen by Real Madrid!

He is still eager to return to Madrid in January and return to his most glorious stage.

Shen Hao didn't mind this.

People are most afraid of not pursuing.

As for whether you pursue glory, championships, money, milestones, making your family proud, or inner strength...

He doesn't care.

Joe Royle showed a bit of frustration.

It seemed like he felt resentful for a moment.

I always feel that Leeds United are so lucky!

Batistuta's close-range shot was blocked, and Redondo actually sent the ball into the goal from outside the penalty area.

Isn't this luck?

Maybe.

But all luck in the arena comes from strength.

Leeds United, who were leading the score, further strengthened their defense.

Shen Hao was calm and relaxed.

If the English Championship is a game-a-week intensity.

As long as Leeds United's current lineup does not suffer the impact of injuries.

Then it will be difficult for them to lose!

Don't look at how many veterans they have.

But their abilities are still growing slowly.

Or rather recover!

Although Shen Hao knew that they could not return to their previous peak.

But it should be no problem to return to the 7% to 8% strength we once had.

It comes not only from their self-discipline, but also from his system buff.

Ipswich had no good solution while trailing.

At least in terms of technical and tactical structure and style of play, Joe Royle, a traditional English coach, has no ideas.

And even if I have an idea now.

Ipswich definitely didn’t have enough action either.

If a team at this level can hone a simple style of play and develop it to the extreme, it will definitely have a chance to enter the Premier League.

Those teams that can flexibly control a variety of technical and tactical styles are unlikely to appear in the British Championship.

The overall ability of the team and this football soil determine everything.

During the halftime break, Shen Hao returned to the locker room.

He didn't fiddle with the tactical board.

I simply said to everyone: "Our performance in the first half was passable, but not outstanding. There were some opportunities where we could have handled the ball better. I hope we can improve in the second half.

The key point is that all members must stay focused and be extra vigilant in observing and reviewing the overall situation.

If we can't seal the win before 70 minutes, there's only one way Ipswich can go.

burn one's boats!

They will definitely use crowd tactics to increase the probability of scoring goals. We must be wary of this. When something goes wrong, the two defensive midfielders must return to the penalty area in time! "

Everyone nodded when they heard the words.

Shen Hao did not criticize him by name in the first half of his remarks, but Lennon knew that it was the head coach who was trying to save face for him.

Despite his young age, he has already begun to attract attention from Premier League teams.

Naturally, he also has the consciousness to become a star.

However, Lennon didn't have the slightest emotion towards Shen Hao's implicit criticism.

He cannot be said to be grateful to Shen Hao, but he is very satisfied with the environment of the Leeds United team.

Your uncle Tiantuan held up the stage, and he was able to express his youth freely and make it shine.

Shen Hao has never been overly ungrateful to his players.

Even though the reality is Redondo, Guardiola, Batistuta, including Lennon, Kilgallon.

Without him, Shen Hao, these people would have either reached the end of their careers and entered the countdown to retirement, or they would have had to work hard for at least two or three more years if they wanted to soar.

The problem is that Shen Hao cannot prove his efforts using scientific methods.

Therefore, there is no reason to insist on showing too much credit for their current achievements.

Just be the president and head coach of the club.

It does not affect him in managing the team and moving towards his goals.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

The competition scene is more intense.

Simeone and Gregan frequently helped defend the wings and went head-to-head with Ipswich players.

Even in confrontation, Leeds United is not afraid of any opponent.

There is fineness in the roughness, hardness in the softness.

Leeds United, which is overall stable and strong, is definitely a combination of strength and softness.

In the scene where the two sides faced each other in a stalemate and the frequency of fouls increased significantly, the game time passed by minute by second.

Joe Royle was even more anxious.

However, Shen Hao still often remained motionless on the sidelines for long periods of time.

"Today's live broadcast switched between the two coaches from time to time. Ipswich coach Royle was anxious from beginning to end, but our brother Hao was as steady as a rock."

"Oh, Royle's performance makes me anxious. I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious yet!"

When the game approached 70 minutes, Shen Hao decided to add fuel to Royle's fire.

So he used Klenni to remove Batistuta.

Kleini came on the scene with a mission, and gave Redondo a few words when he went up.

Then Leeds United completed the substitutions here.

Ipswich also made substitutions immediately.

Not only Joe Royle, but also Ipswich fans feel that an opportunity has come!

Batistuta has already left the game. If we don't fight, we will run out of time!

Ipswich removed a centre-back and replaced it with a forward.

Increase the number of people grabbing points in the penalty area.

It can be said that it is tit for tat with Leeds United's substitutions.

Leeds have one more centre-back and they have one more forward.

However, Leeds United's Clenny did not play as a central defender, but as a defensive midfielder!

Let Redondo become a central midfielder.

The quality of Ipswich's lobs has dropped significantly.

If you want to cross from a suitable position on the wing, you have no chance.

Kelly and Kilgallon defended head-on with Gregan and Simeone assisting in defense.

Ipswich tried many times to attack but ultimately failed to do so.

In the end, it turned into a random kick in the frontcourt and a long pass into the Leeds United penalty area.

In the 84th minute of the game, when Sullivan punched the ball out of the penalty area, Redondo stopped the ball with his back in the middle of the backcourt. He and Michael Gray, who was retreating to the side, completed the collision with the wall.

After turning around and passing the ball forward, Redondo sent an accurate direct pass to the ground.

Lennon was already on standby in the middle.

Without a center, there is no point in him staying on the wing.

Lennon had just started before touching the ball. When he touched the ball, Butler rushed up and prepared to block it.

Unexpectedly, the moment Lennon touched the ball, he swung the ball vigorously and accelerated to overtake!

When the two of them passed each other more than a meter apart, Butler gritted his teeth and turned around, but it was too late.

Leeds United fans shouted wildly and taunted Butler unceremoniously.

"You can't even see Allen's taillights!"

Lennon touched the ball again in front of the penalty area line and drove the ball into the penalty area.

Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis made a hasty save just halfway through the shot.

Lennon pushed the ball into the lower right corner of the goal.

Davis's save was obviously slow, and his landing block was useless.

The football rolled into the goal against the inside of the right goal post.

Shen Hao turned around and walked to the coaching bench without changing his expression. After a simple high-five with the three assistant coaches who rushed out to celebrate, he sat on the coaching bench, picked up a bottle of water and took a calm sip.

All Leeds United fans were infected by the confidence he exuded at this moment.

The Los Blancos swept the top five teams in the English Championship in the first half of this season!