Fengba Greenery

Chapter 36: The Confrontation of Much Attention

Chapter 36 High-profile matchups
The third round of the FA Cup will be held on January 2013, [-], and it is still early from the game time.However, FC United drew Liverpool, and the media discovered that they were the lowest-ranked team in the third round of the FA Cup.

Especially as FC United's opponent in the third round of the FA Cup, Liverpool is a big team that has attracted the attention of the whole of England.Moreover, such a group of duels with disparity in strength has special significance that is different from other competitions.

A split "Manchester United" vs Liverpool?

"United Manchester? You may think the name of this team is very funny, and you will also think of another team-"Manchester United". Look at the English names of these two teams, the English name of United Manchester It is UnitedofManchester, and Manchester United is the other-ManchesterUnited. However, you must not think that United is a "copycat Manchester United", because this team really has a lot of connection with Manchester United." Taking advantage of FC United Entering the attention of the media again (of course the first time was the day the club was established), some media once again gave the audience popular science about the history of FC United.

"The fact that FC United was widely reported in its inception, when angry fans broke with the club and set up another 'Manchester United', it seems that the relationship between Manchester United and United is somewhat similar to the relationship between AC Milan and Inter Milan. As we all know, it was precisely because the Italian and Swiss players in the AC Milan club were extremely dissatisfied with the team's excessive Britishness and some snobbish behavior, they left the team angrily and formed the Inter Milan club by themselves, and only then did the current Milan duo. , Some people even dubbed this "protest team" "International Manchester United". Unexpectedly, a few years later, this team was promoted to the seventh tier league year by year and broke into the third round of the FA Cup."

The media praised FC United for reaching the third round, but they also believed that the team's journey to the FA Cup stopped here.

"I don't think anybody thinks that FC United can knock out Liverpool, the difference in quality between the first tier and the seventh tier is unreasonable. But what does it matter? They've created their own. history, maybe one day, there will be a "Manchester United derby" in Manchester, just like the Milan derby..."

Finally, some media concluded.

Of course, some media took this news to interview Liverpool's new head coach Brendan Rodgers this season.Rodgers replied routinely: "Our opponent is not Manchester United, but a seventh-level amateur team. Of course, I am not disrespectful to my opponent. I am just emphasizing that this game is just a game. A normal FA Cup game."

Of course, the well-regulated answer disappointed the reporters who were bent on making big news.

However, the reporters quickly found a new target, which was Ferguson, the godfather of Manchester United. As early as the establishment of FC United Manchester, Ferguson called United Manchester United "a group of people who do everything possible to show their faces". When a reporter asked Ferguson to talk about United Manchester United At that time, the Manchester United coach said angrily: "I'm not interested!" Then he walked away.For a long time, Ferguson has always regarded this group of people as "rebels".

This time when Sir Alex Ferguson was asked by a reporter about FC United's draw to Liverpool, he answered: "They say they are "Manchester United"? Perhaps the happiest is Liverpool, because they can finally beat." Manchester United"

The hatred between Manchester United and Liverpool keeps both sides from ever forgetting to mock each other.

Of course, some media also came to interview FC United.Li Qingshan, who came to practice after class, found that Jiger Lane was not the same as usual, because there were many media cars parked in the parking lot.There are rarely so many cars in the car park here except on game days.

"It seems that our draw to Liverpool is big news." Li Qingshan said to David Butch who met outside the stadium.

"Of course, in England, a team like Liverpool attracts the most attention from the media, and so does our reaching the third round." David Butch smiled confidently.

When they walked into the stadium, they saw the media gathered around the sidelines for filming and interviewing.Although they occasionally have some media interviews, they have never enjoyed such simultaneous media attention.At first glance, there were more than twenty reporters gathered around the sidelines.

"What a sideline!" David Butch whistled excitedly, then ran to his teammates, intending to get an interview too.

Before her, many teammates had been held by reporters for one-on-one interviews.

Of course, Coach Marginson is surrounded by the most reporters.

"Mr. Makinson, lead a seventh-tier league team to the third round of the FA Cup and challenge Liverpool. What are your plans for this game?"

"I don't think anyone thinks we have the strength to knock out Liverpool, but Liverpool is our sworn enemy and we will do our best in this game."

"Speaking of which, Sir Alex Ferguson thinks you are traitors to Manchester United."

"My team is not the Rebels, many of us loved Manchester United and were Manchester United fans. But I am not a money worshiper. Sometimes, if you love something, you can't see the bad side of it. Football is not only 90 minutes, football is a duty to the fans, the soul of Old Trafford is being drained."

Ma Jinson talked to the reporter, and he seemed to have a lot of experience in dealing with reporters.

In addition to these reporters surrounding the head coach, some other reporters went to interview FC United players.It seems that the reporters will never be able to ask any innovative questions, and their questions are the same as if they were carved out of a mold. What do you think of FC United's third round match with Liverpool?
"We are very excited to be able to advance to the third round of the FA Cup in history. Now I am very much looking forward to this game..." Lee Neville's answer was quite satisfactory.

"In fact, I am not surprised by this result. We are a united team and my teammates are very good. I think we will encounter great difficulties in the game against Liverpool, but we will not give up." Ball Said team captain Dean Stott.

"I originally hoped to draw Chelsea, but it would be great to draw Liverpool. Unfortunately, I didn't get an away game. I really hope to have the opportunity to play at Anfield Stadium." David Butch finally got an interview opportunity.

The reporters were busy interviewing while FC United hadn't started training, but one person stood on the sidelines and didn't get involved. He stood aside and watched coldly.

He doesn't have much interest in listening to players bragging.In his view, this is a doomed game, and the only suspense is how many goals FC United lost.What's the point of asking such questions as FC United?

In his opinion, he only needs to come to this stadium to deal with the interview work. Anyway, other reporters have already interviewed. almost.

The FA Cup has been in existence for more than 140 years. In what year is there no dark horse?The English have long been used to it.

He curled his lips, and stood on the sidelines boredly, looking around.At this moment, a face that was obviously from East Asia appeared in front of his eyes.

"An Asian?"

As a reporter, he instinctively felt that there was news value to be tapped.

He tidied up his clothes and walked towards the Asian interviewee he was looking for.

Li Qingshan didn't expect that just sitting on the side and resting could attract reporters.He doesn't have the face of David Butch to take the initiative to lean in front of the reporter, swaying around until the reporter notices him.

As he sat on the edge of the court watching his teammates being interviewed by reporters, a reporter walked up to him and sat cross-legged in front of him.

"Hello." The reporter greeted him in English.

"Hello." Li Qingshan also responded in English.

"My name is Smith Defoe and I am a sports reporter for the Manchester Evening News. May I know your name?"

"Okay, my name is Li Qingshan, you can call me Li."

"You don't look British?"

"Yes, I'm just an international student from China studying at the University of Manchester."

"Then how do you play on this team?"

Defoe seemed to be chatting with this Chinese boy instead of interviewing, which is his preferred way of working.

"It's a long story. Anyway, I like playing football, so I'm here." Li Qingshan said simply.Opposite is a stranger, also a reporter.

But after chatting casually for a while, Defoe has figured out the basic situation.Although Li Qingshan was cautious, he still revealed a lot of information in just a few words. Compared with experienced reporters, he was really too young.

"What do you think of FC United?"

"It's great. I like it here. It's very free. My teammates and coaches are very good. I feel very happy playing here." Li Qingshan smiled.

Defoe nodded.Years of interview experience allowed him to distinguish the sincerity of the smile on the face of the tall boy in front of him.It seemed like he was really happy here.

"You said you were a student. So after graduation, will you leave the team?"

When Li Qingshan heard this question, he felt a little dazed. Even though he had only been in the team for a few months, he felt as if it had been a long time.The feeling of playing here allowed him to rediscover the joy of football.

Coach Markinson said he could play professional football, but he didn't really believe it at that time.However, Nick went to play in the second division after playing in the team for half a season, which made him feel that the professional league is not very far away from him.

However, not in the UK, where his work permit prevented him from playing professional football.However, playing Liverpool seems to be broadcast live on TV. If I become famous on TV, maybe other teams will pay attention to me...
"Uh. Sorry. I was distracted." Li Qingshan recovered and found that the other party was still waiting for his answer.Apologize quickly. "To be honest, I haven't made up my mind yet." Li Qingshan didn't tell a stranger what he was thinking.

Just when Defoe was about to continue asking, both he and Li Qingshan heard Majinson's whistle.

"It seems that you are going to start training. I'm sorry to disturb you for so long." Defoe stood up from the ground and patted the grass clippings and dirt on his buttocks.

Li Qingshan also stood up. "Is this an interview?" he asked.

Defoe was amused by his question. Although the boy maintained an old-fashioned poise during the chat, he was still a student after all.

"Well, I prefer to call it 'chat'." Defoe laughed.

"Then is there any chance for me to see what we said in the newspaper?" Li Qingshan asked again.He doesn't refuse to be famous, and if he can be famous, it's not a bad thing for him.

Defoe hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "I don't know, I'm not the one who decides which manuscripts will go in and which ones won't."

After Li Qingshan heard what he said, he let out a disappointed "Oh" and said that he did not forget to say goodbye to this reporter: "Goodbye, Mr. Defoe, I have to go to training."

"Go ahead, nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Defoe."

(End of this chapter)