Football giants

Chapter 598 For a hundred years of waiting

"Tony, it's me, Alex!"

When Tony Pulis walked into the head coach's office at the team's training facility, the phone rang.

"Hello, Sir Alex Ferguson!"

Tony Pulis smiled politely with Ferguson.

His relationship with Ferguson is very good. At least, they will invite their opponents to their head coach's office for a drink after every game, whether it is home or away.

And as one of the few head coaches in England who can be favored by Ferguson, Tony Pulis has also taken advantage of Ferguson's Manchester United. For example, the current Stoke City captain Shawcross is from Manchester United.

Shawcross failed to play at Manchester United that year, but he was a veritable defensive star and attracted the attention of many teams.

As a result, Tony Pulis, relying on his good relationship with Ferguson, used the method of loan first and then buyout to win Shawcross. Even if Shawcross performed quite well in Stoke City, the transfer fee was only 100 million pounds.

Therefore, sometimes, there is no need for the middle and lower teams to compete financially with the top teams.

All you need to do is to silently follow behind the top teams and pick up their waste, and that's enough to eat and drink without worrying about it.

This is true for Manchester United, is it not true for Real Madrid and Barcelona?

Robben, Sneijder, Van der Vaart, Huntelaar, Ibrahimovic...

How many teams have you benefited?
It was precisely because of the good relationship that Tony Pulis knew exactly what Ferguson meant by calling at this time.

"Sir, if I'm not mistaken, you're doing it for a make-up game, right?"

Tony Pulis's tone was as calm as ever, but the expression on his face was full of banter.

If it was in the past, even if he was killed, Ferguson would even come to him for help!
You know, in the past, when did you not go to Ferguson for help?

But now, the majestic godfather of the Red Devils Manchester United was forced into such a mess by the saints, and even had to bend down to ask him for help. Thinking about it, I feel very happy, and I feel very high-spirited!

Ferguson on the phone is obviously a little ashamed to speak, but there is no way, the current situation is beyond Manchester United's control. The Red Devils lost too many points and have lost the initiative to win the league.

Whether to win the championship depends on the result of this make-up match!

As long as Stoke City draw with Southampton away, Manchester United will win the championship!
"Tony, I know that you have always been good at defense, and I also believe that you will not disappoint us all this time, what do you think?" Ferguson said very tactfully on the phone.

In fact, his subtext is, Tony, you must play your fine tradition of excellent defense over the years. Even if you can't beat Southampton in the away game, then please tie them and contribute to our great cause of Manchester United's championship!

"Sir, I believe you are also very clear that Southampton's offensive ability, not to mention the best in the Premier League, is top notch even in Europe!"

Tony Pulis obviously didn't dare to agree immediately.

"I can only promise that I will do my best!"

This is already the highest promise Tony Pulis can give.

Just kidding, Southampton's offensive power is so strong this season, gathering Ibrahimovic, Neymar and Gareth Bale's front trident, each of these three players has goals and assists reaching double-digit levels.

Also, Vidal in the midfield also scored double digits.

With such an attacking lineup, who dares to say that he will be able to stop it?

Ferguson is also very clear that it is difficult for the other party to promise.

"Tony, I know that you are not having a good time in Stoke City. I know that several teams in the middle of the Premier League are considering changing coaches. If you are interested, I can recommend it for you."

This can be regarded as a big cake thrown by Ferguson.

"As for Southampton, facing such a team, we must do everything possible to suppress their midfielder and force Ibrahimovic to leave the penalty area. Neymar on the left must be targeted."

"Gareth Bale on the right, although he was forced to improve his skills after switching to Southampton, but if he wants to play the greatest threat, he still has to have the space to sprint and cut into the penalty area."

"As long as your defense can target these points and make arrangements, I believe there is great hope to prevent Southampton from scoring goals!"

Even though Ferguson said so much, he only said that there was great hope.

In the final analysis, Southampton's offensive ability is too strong and too comprehensive.

Neymar's pass and control belt on the left is at the level of a superstar, and Gareth Bale's impact and speed on the right, as well as his scoring ability that has been greatly improved this season, make everyone afraid.

In addition, there is Ibrahimovic in the middle who is stable with one enemy and two.

Let me ask, who can stop Southampton's attacking lineup?
Whether you want to play high or low, no matter what defensive strategy you adopt, the Saints have a way to deal with it.

Especially after the introduction of Modric this season and the formation of a double midfielder with Toni Kroos, the combination of this pair of technical double midfielders made the entire Premier League feel amazing and trembling.

They are Southampton's engines, continuously providing power for the super attacking combination in front.

So, regardless of what Ferguson said, it sounds very targeted. In fact, how many teams can do it?

Countless!

"Sir, please rest assured, we will do our best to attack Southampton!"

Tony Pulis once again made his promise solemnly.

Because he knew very well that Ferguson was going to retire.

If he can't win the league championship again this season, then Ferguson will definitely leave professional football empty-handed and with great regret. This is simply a great humiliation for the proud Ferguson!

"Then...please!" Ferguson had to say in a low voice.

Tony Pulis quickly replied: "You are too kind, Sir!"

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No third person knew of this one call in Stoke-on-Trent.

So, in Southampton, in the south of England, the whole city is jubilantly waiting for that holy moment.

Over 100 years!

People in this city have been waiting for more than 100 years for the championship trophy of England's top league that countless ancestors dreamed of!

Now, they finally have the chance to make it happen!
For the Saints of Southampton, this is an honor and a memory worthy of their lifetime memory!
So, the game hasn't arrived yet, but the city is already boiling.

Walking on the streets of Southampton, you can see Saints fans wearing red and white arrow striped jerseys everywhere.

Some of them are native citizens of this city, some are saints who relocated to other places but came back to support the team, and some are international students from Southampton and London from all over the world.

The most surprising thing is that many fans from all over the world came to Southampton on a special trip!
The reason is just to witness this game that has been waiting for more than 100 years!

In Saint Harry's Bar, where fans gather in Southampton, everyone is busy in and out, like hardworking bees, shuttling back and forth non-stop.

Harry with a rosy nose stood in the bar, commanding everyone with his signature loud voice.

"Hey, Jack, hurry up to the University City and tell the members of the University Saints Fan Club, let's get busy tonight, organize first, warm up, warm up the field, and then don't mess it up!"

"John, you go to St. Mary's Stadium immediately and contact them about the tickets. There is too much gap on our side!"

"Oh, Maria, tonight, there will be a lot of Saints fans from all over the world coming to our Saints Harry's bar to join us. We need to create an atmosphere, and it's best to get them all excited. After all, we are also published in the club's official magazine, so don't fall into the reputation of Saints!"

"Oh my god, Judy, what did you do? Didn't I say that? Master Huan's ad image has to be made larger and posted in the most prominent position? What? You said Master Huan likes to be low-key? Let me tell you, this is already quite low-key, okay?"

As soon as anyone walks into the bar, they can immediately hear the loud voice of Saint Harry.

And what's more... His messy roars are sometimes really ridiculous.

But seeing how busy all the people in the bar are, I believe anyone can feel the frenzy, the excitement and anticipation from their hearts.

For them, Southampton is more than just a football club!
That is a belief!
A belief that started from their ancestors and was passed on to them, and they will pass it on to future generations!

So, this time, they want everyone to feel the power of the saints' faith!
"Harry!" John ran up to Harry with the red nose.

"How about it?"

"I called and asked, but there are no tickets!"

Saint Harry scolded one after another, this is just his mantra, and it is definitely not aimed at certain people.

"The club has been actively preparing for this event before, so it will be launched as soon as the last round of competition is over. All Saints members can grab game tickets through WeChat. It is said that the group of guys from abroad have been robbed of more than 3000 tickets!"

"Wow, how much is the St. Mary's Stadium? Just distributed more than 3000 tickets to foreign fans?"

Saint Harry was upset, "If you count the more than 1000 Saints fan clubs, the team's season tickets, and sponsor representatives..." It is indeed difficult to have any more tickets left!

"How to do?"

Saint Harry thought for a while, "I'm going to call Matthew and ask him to think of a solution. This time we're going to set up the entire St. Mary's Stadium. Why don't we get more tickets?"

John kept nodding.

But these more than 3000 tickets have already been given out, and these fans must have to spend when they come to Southampton. This is simply stimulating the economy for this city!
Therefore, I am afraid it is difficult to play the idea of ​​these tickets.

"John, hurry up and contact other fan clubs and tell them our plan!"

John nodded immediately.

"Also, tell them that after the game, the team won the championship, and we want every corner of the city to hear our voices and celebrate for us, understand?"

When John heard this, he also obviously felt the passion, and kept nodding.

"Okay, I'll go right away!"

"Well, let's go!"

Saint Harry sent John away, but he was still somewhat unhappy in his heart.

Damn Xipi, it turns out that the high attendance rate of the team is also a very annoying thing.

At the very least, if they want to organize some activities, it is always difficult to gather the number of people, and there will always be some fans who cannot buy tickets.

Looks like it's going to take a while for members to buy season tickets before moving into a new stadium!

Well, then we have to hurry up!

It's too late, I'm afraid I can only buy a season ticket for the next season!
(End of this chapter)