Red Rebels

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There is a cemetery in the southwest of Newton Heath. In recent years, many Red Rebel fans from Newton Heath have been buried here after they passed away. In addition, it is relatively close to residential areas, so there are always You can see people coming here to pay homage to their ancestors.

In the UK, almost every day can be Tomb-Sweeping Day

Walking through cemeteries, there were flowers placed on many cemeteries. Some were still fresh, probably because their family members had just come to pay their respects to him, while others were withered, obviously they had been placed there for several days.

Little Luo slowly came to the front of Rhys Jones's cemetery. There was a bouquet of flowers that looked fresh but not too old. They should have been placed by Rhys's parents or friends when they came to visit him.

Gently placing the flowers he brought on top, and gently wiping the inscriptions on the tombstone, Xiao Luo sat down beside the cemetery with some sadness, leaning against a stone slab next to it, looking at the tombstone like this. .

He heard that some time ago, when the Red Rebel Stadium was first decided to start construction, someone once suggested that Xiao Yu open an area in the stadium specifically for burying the ashes of deceased fans. It is said that Everton has many die-hard fans. After death, players will ask for their ashes to be scattered at Goodson Park to prove their everlasting loyalty to the club.

Of course, Everton will charge a fee for this

Xiao Yu ultimately rejected the proposal, but he used the name of the Red Rebels Charitable Foundation to open a cemetery southwest of Newton Heath specifically for Red Rebels fans. Each tombstone is engraved with the words "Red Rebels". The emblem of the military club, and the cemetery only charges a low management fee, which is almost free.

When Ronaldinho heard these words, he felt it was not very credible, because he did not believe that someone would spend his whole life liking a football club. But later, as he came to the Red Rebels, as he After getting to know the Red Rebels and becoming a part of the team, his doubts began to shake and he began to believe a little.

The death of Rhys Jones completely convinced him that he could not guarantee it elsewhere, but at least in England, at least in Manchester, among the fans of the Red Rebels, there were really people who were willing to use their lives to defend the club they loved.

Why?

Xiao Luo thought about it for a long time, until one day, he saw what Xiao Yu said when he was interviewed by Time Magazine. I am afraid that not many people will remember these words anymore, because we live in In a forgetful world.

"The peculiarity of the football industry is that it should not be an industry that pursues profit returns at all.

It should be purer and closer to its origin, which is to create happiness for fans. I think football clubs have even become a kind of belief to some extent."

"There are many fans who have supported one team throughout their lives. From the time they were born to the time they died, they have been fans of one team throughout their lives. Any move that is detrimental to the team is considered a betrayal, and this There are many, many more fans in England, across the continent and around the world than anyone would have imagined."

Maybe Rhys Jones loved two teams, one was Manchester United and the other was the Red Rebels, but at the moment he died, he only had the Red Rebels in his heart. He was a believer in the Red Rebels, and his heart was full of faith in the Red Rebels.

At this time, football is no longer just a competitive game, it is no longer just a confrontation between individuals chasing each other on a grass field that is 0 meters long and 60 meters wide, but has transformed into a confrontation of mutual beliefs.

Rhys Jones died, but he won

"Sometimes, I think you're stupid, Reese," Ronaldinho muttered.

He made a special trip to visit Rhys Jones today. He had just received the European Ballon d'Or from France last night and had just participated in the team's training today. Then, taking advantage of a break in training, he decided to come here to sit with Rhys. ?Jones said talk.

"If you had chosen to give in at that time, if you had not angered that bastard at that time, maybe you would still be studying and getting married and have children in the future, and have a bright future, but now..."

Xiao Luo couldn't talk any more. He didn't cry or laugh, his face was indifferent, but there were some things he just couldn't say.

"They say that the power that supports you is called faith. People can do anything for faith. I didn't understand it before. Even though Curtis told me that the Red Rebels were his faith, Terry told me that the Red Rebels were His belief, a lot of teammates told me that the Red Rebels have become their belief, but I am still wondering, what do they believe in the Red Rebels?"

At this point, Xiao Luo suddenly laughed, sarcastically, but he was not sarcastically sarcastic on anyone, but sarcastic on his own previous ignorance, feeling that he was too naive before.

Everyone grows up in this way, and it's often when you look back that you realize that what you thought you were wise and clever at the time turned out to be so ignorant and naive.

They call this maturity

"Now I kind of understand, I hope it's not too late, Reese," Xiao Luo said with a slight smile.

Gradually, as he talked, Xiao Luo introduced what happened to him and some things he had experienced in the past two months. He mentioned that he was in a pretty good state and joked about everyone. The rival who was under the gun of the Red Rebels spoke of his feelings as he lifted the European Ballon d'Or in France last night.

If someone saw it outside the cemetery, they would definitely feel that Xiao Luo was talking to a friend.

"We play Sunderland on Saturday and it's a derby a week later and I know it's a game that no Red Rebels fan will miss. Manchester United are in great form this season but Rees, I promise you. , we will definitely win this game.”

Having said this, Xiao Luo smiled, stood up from the grass, patted the grass clippings behind his butt, reached out and gently stroked the tombstone, "When the time comes, remember to watch my game, Reese."

After saying that, Xiao Luo turned around and left.

The Red Rebel Cemetery once again returned to deserted silence, with only an old man guarding the cemetery in the distance wiping the dazzling Red Rebel emblem at the entrance to the cemetery.

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Sunderland, a Keane-like team

This is everyone's evaluation of Sunderland, because there is a deep shadow of Roy Keane in Sunderland.

Despite the bloodbath suffered by Everton in the English round, Sunderland's performance in England is still very eye-catching, not only because they just defeated the powerful Tottenham at home.

In fact, Sunderland did not create too many upsets. Against Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool, Sunderland did not create miracles. Without exception, they all lost, not even a draw.

But during the game, what people saw from Sunderland was a kind of bloodiness, a kind of team character. They would rather die standing than live on their knees. This is a typical character of Roy Keane. So even if Sunderland lost against giants like Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool, it still caused a lot of trouble for these teams.

A very interesting data is that when Sunderland faced these teams, they only lost the 9th round away game against Arsenal. After being led twice in a row, Sunderland simply lost. After tenaciously regaining the score, Arsenal finally defeated Sunderland with Henry's goal.

But after that game, Wenger commented that Keane had the character of a great manager and led a team that was building a great character. He said that he saw the shadow of Roy Keane in Sunderland. , seeing Roy Keane’s iron-clad toughness, it was an honor even though he was defeated.

Finally, Wenger predicted that Sunderland will definitely be able to avoid relegation in the UK this season because they have that kind of strength.

Coincidentally, when the Black Cats challenged Manchester United away from home, Keane returned to Old Trafford for the first time as head coach to challenge the Red Devils. Ferguson took the initiative to settle the differences with Keane before the game. In this game, Keane's team It also lasted until the last moment of the game. I believe that if Diego hadn't scored a world-beating kick in the 86th minute, Manchester United would have been tied by Sunderland at home.

Facing Manchester City away from home, Sunderland conceded the goal in the 66th minute. It was a corner kick. Sunderland's defender made a mistake in marking, and Kolo Toure scored the winning goal. But beyond that, Sunderland However, Lan played more proactively than Manchester City and even almost tied with Manchester City.

Of course, when analyzing these games, you should see that whether it is Arsenal, Manchester United or Manchester City, they are all obviously affected by the weekly European competitions, but Sunderland's strength and tenacity are also impressive.

Therefore, before the away game against Sunderland, Mourinho asked the team to maintain a high concentration throughout the game and continue to exert pressure in the frontcourt. They must not take it lightly just because Sunderland ranks sixth in the league.

Before the game started, Roy Keane, the head coach of the home team, took the initiative to talk to Mourinho. The two seemed to be in harmony. After all, Keane had spent time with the Red Rebels and was currently training as a coach for the Red Rebels. In class, it can be considered that he has a close relationship with the Red Rebels.

But when it came to the game, neither side was willing to hold back easily.

Mourinho still adopted a strikerless tactic. Keane relied on defense at home, and both sides had their own plans.

At the beginning of the game, Sunderland set up a lot of obstacles on the field and used a wide range of fighting to prevent the Red Rebels' field from delivering cannonballs to the three players on the forward line.

This did cause trouble to the Red Rebels to a certain extent, but Mourinho decisively signaled Aguero to withdraw and support him, and then asked the two full-backs to position themselves further forward, with the defense in a shallow saucer position. The obvious purpose is to bully Sunderland's less speedy wing players and increase the field's response and ball routes.

After adjustments, the Red Rebels quickly took control of the game. Sunderland's style was tenacious, but once the game was put into the rhythm of the Red Rebels, Sunderland turned into a toothless tiger, grinning. He wanted to catch someone, but he couldn't catch anyone. In the end, he could only be pissed to death by himself.

Ronaldinho continued to maintain a good competitive state. In the 8th minute of the first half, after a quick breakthrough from the left, he entered the penalty area. Facing the Black Cat defender, he made a clever heel pass and knocked the ball directly to him. Aguero was inserted in the back row, and the Argentine teenager succeeded in pushing the ball, o:

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. The Red Rebels got a corner kick opportunity. Beckham's corner kick accurately reached the back point. Vidic got ahead of everyone and headed the ball into Chris Taylor's space. Guarded goal.

Minutes later, after another deft pass from the left, Ronaldinho suddenly fired a long shot from outside the penalty area. Chris Taylor once again picked up the ball from the goal line, with a look of helplessness on his face.

He couldn't wait to prove his strength in front of his home team, but he once again conceded three goals in a row.

In fact, except for the slight responsibility for the second goal, Chris Taylor did not have much responsibility for the first two goals, and his performance throughout the game was very good, especially in several attempts to resolve the Red Rebels' goals. He is very decisive and resolute when attacking and receiving the ball. Compared with the past where he was concerned about gains and losses, his progress is very obvious.

Counting this goal, Sunderland was able to adjust immediately after suffering a bloodbath at the hands of Everton in the first round with a score of 7:1, and provide such a report card. Sunderland's defense is already considered good.

In this outstanding defense line, Chris Taylor's performance is outstanding. Although he made mistakes, made mistakes, and conceded the ball, compared with last season, he has improved significantly this season. Ikeane is even planning to buy him out directly.

However, compared with his good defense, Keane did not have much bright spots in training the offense. This may also be related to Sunderland's lack of finances. Although Keane was free from Portsmouth, who were also promoted, through personal connections. Andy Cole was introduced, but in fact, this top striker who was one of the two evil men in the past is no longer as brave as he used to be.

In this game with the Red Rebels, Andy Cole didn't take a single shot in the game, and he had no temper at all when being stared at by Curtis.

Although it was a fight to the death on the court, after the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Keane generously congratulated Mourinho. The performance of the Red Rebels was indeed better, especially the front three pseudo-forwards.

"Now it is estimated that the whole of Europe is having a headache for these three guys." Keane praised Mourinho with admiration.

Before the game, he had a headache on how to lock down the three pseudo-forwards of the Red Rebels, but in the end he still failed. I believe that all the giants in Europe are now having a headache with this problem, because the Red Rebels are about to advance to the top six knockout rounds. If during the lottery, you are unlucky to draw this heroic team that has been recovering very quickly recently, it will be really bad luck.

"But don't be careless, Jose. The old man is not an easy man. He will definitely find ways to deal with you." Keane gave a kind suggestion.

Mourinho understood and patted Keane on the shoulder, "Don't worry, I won't make it easy for him."

Both of them suddenly laughed in unison.