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Chapter 299 The Footsteps of the Premier League

May 2010, 5 is far from an important day for the top European leagues. Whether it is the Premier League, Serie A or Bundesliga, the final round will be held half a month later, and the most important final of the Champions League will be held on May 2.

However, for the two teams in the British Championship, Leeds United and Coventry, this weekend is a day of life and death.

If they can enter the top two, the future will be bright. If they cannot enter the top two, then it almost means that they will not be able to qualify in the play-offs. During this period, the two teams have almost exhausted their entire physical fitness. Facing the opponents who are waiting for the play-offs, the result can be known almost without a fight.

More than 5 fans flooded into the Elland Road Stadium today, which has exceeded the regular capacity of the Elland Road Stadium. Even so, there are still quite a few Leeds fans gathered in the square next to the stadium. For them, even if they cannot watch the game live, it is good to be able to hear the sound inside the stadium!
Today, Leeds’ locker room seemed a little silent. The players knew the importance of this game, but it also brought them a great sense of tension—it was already the last round, and they were still two points behind Coventry. They thought it would not be too difficult to chase four points in six rounds, but now it’s the last round, and these two points are like a moat in front of them.

McAllister discovered in time that the players were depressed, and he knew what he should do now——

"Guys, cheer up!" He knocked on the table, making all the players focus on himself: "Our chances are actually not very good, because our destiny is not in our own hands-but it is precisely because of this that we have to play our game better, because this is the only thing we can grasp!"

He raised his voice and said impassionedly: "The league has reached this point, we have done our best, what we have to do now is to defeat the opponent in front of us, and carry out our efforts to the end! Win the game, and then wait for the news from another stadium! Otherwise, if Coventry makes a mistake and we make a mistake, then this will be the biggest mistake we made this season!"

In McAllister's shouts, the Leeds players raised their heads one after another. McAllister was right. They cannot grasp the results of Coventry. The only thing they can do is to grasp what they can grasp. The rest is arranged by fate.

Winning this game is something they can grasp, and it is also their only chance to squeeze into the top two. If they can't win, everything is empty talk.

"Let's get rid of Nottingham Forest!" Captain Richardson shouted, and then led the players out of the locker room!

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In terms of history, Nottingham Forest is much more brilliant than Leeds. Leeds’ best record in history is only three English top league titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup.

Of course, Nottingham Forest fell earlier than Leeds. The last time they appeared in the Premier League dates back to ten years ago. In that season, they ranked bottom and fell to the then League One.

Like Leeds, it is also quite surprising that Nottingham Forest has the opportunity to enter the Premier League this season.

The financial situation of Nottingham Forest is not much better than that of Leeds. The financial income of this old strong team, which still bears the traces of an old-fashioned English team, has not been very good. They rely more on their own youth training system to supplement the team's strength.

Although the outcome of this game will not affect Nottingham Forest's ranking in the league, and Nottingham Forest also sent most of the substitutes in the game, it does not mean that Nottingham Forest will be caught without a fight. The reason... is very simple.

Nottingham Forest's final ranking is likely to be sixth, and if there are no problems with Coventry, Leeds may rank third. The rules of the play-offs are No. 3 vs. No. 6, and No. 4 vs. No. 5. In other words, Leeds has a high possibility of being Nottingham Forest's opponent in the play-offs. , if Leeds fails to directly upgrade in the end and ranks third, Forest, who has consumed too much energy from Leeds' main lineup with the substitute lineup, will gain a considerable advantage before the start of the play-offs.

This abacus, Nottingham Forest's head coach, the 45-year-old Scot Billy Davies, is very clear.

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Three to ten minutes into the game, Nottingham Forest, which sent most of the substitutes, defended very tightly and did not give Leeds too many opportunities. McAllister sat on the coach's bench with a sullen face and said nothing.

The fans in the stands of the Elland Road Stadium have begun to look a little anxious, and the players on the field are also a little bit impatient. Although the strength of the opponent is not very good, their fighting spirit is very high. It is not only the reason why the substitute players want to prove their strength.

Soon, the players and fans with more flexible minds guessed why Nottingham Forest was so desperate. The stands immediately booed everywhere, but the Nottingham Forest players were unmoved. They were still tenaciously defending, confronting, and counterattacking, forcing the Leeds players to use more physical energy for the game.

After another 5 minutes, sporadic cheers suddenly sounded from the booed stands, and soon the cheers spread to the whole stands. Countless Leeds fans who listened to the live score of another game with semiconductors passed the good news to everyone-Coventry fell behind in the away game!

At Coventry's home court, hundreds of Watford fans from afar cheered wildly. Jamaican midfielder Yobi McAnuf's wonderful long shot helped Watford take the lead. If this score is maintained until the end, Watford will successfully avoid relegation!

This news undoubtedly gave the Leeds players a shot in the arm - although no one told them the news, they all knew about the sudden boiling of the stands. There must be good news coming from another stadium!
Coincidentally, the players on the Leeds field suddenly accelerated their running speed!

Johnson fiercely approached the opponent's player with the ball. When the opponent's player was about to pass the ball, Faye suddenly rushed out from the side, stretched out his foot and broke the ball beautifully!

Amid the deafening cheers in the stands, Leeds' frontcourt attacking combination immediately began to gallop forward!
Faye gave the ball to Howson at the first time. Howson took the ball forward and knocked the ball to Hooper in the middle. Hooper gave the ball to Gerrera on the left without stopping.

Faye, who was in the back row, tried his best and shot from a long distance. The ball hit the forest defender and bounced into the penalty area. Long Bisheng grabbed the first spot. Under the close defense of Nottingham Forest captain Wes Morgan, he resolutely kicked and shot!

The ball quickly flew into the goal, hitting the net back and flying suddenly!

The power of this shot is evident!
"A powerful shot in the penalty area! Tarzan! Tarzan! Our Tarzan of the Apes! This is his No. 30 league goals this season! He has scored [-] league goals for two consecutive seasons! This is the most successful deal for Leeds in recent years. Last season, the Dragon helped us return to the British Championship. This season he will help us return to the Premier League with [-] goals!"

Amid the wild roars of the on-site commentator, Long Bisheng roared and rushed to the stands, throwing off teammates who were intercepting midway one after another, waved his fists wildly at the stands, and roared loudly!

What responded to him was the arms of Lin Rulin in the stands!
On the square next to the Elland Road Stadium, the cheers were no less loud than inside the stadium. All the fans embraced together, whether they knew each other or not!
In the bars of all sizes in Leeds, there was a burst of "wine rain" everywhere. The Leeds, who were addicted to alcohol, didn't think it was a waste at this time, and spilled the beer in their glasses into the air!
McAllister and McDonald shook hands tightly. Although McAllister still had worries in his heart, and although McDonald knew that Leeds would definitely be ranked second, at least at this time, they could enjoy the joy of this moment to the fullest!
The electronic display above the stands shows the current points ranking, Leeds has 91 points, and Coventry has [-] points (the points brought by the score at this moment). If this score is maintained until the end, then Leeds will be ranked after Middlesbrough and become the second team to enter the Premier League this season!

All the Leeds fans were looking up at the points ranking on the electronic display. They seemed to hear the sound of hazy footsteps coming from behind a gate, getting closer and closer...

This is the footsteps of the Premier League.

(End of this chapter)