Fengba Greenery

Chapter 38 Before the Game
Before Chapter 38

After training, Li Qingshan took a shower in the locker room, changed his clothes and was ready to go back.But he has to walk to the Newton Heath bar first - it is very close to the stadium, otherwise FC United fans would not choose this place as a gathering place.

Yang Bao worked part-time in this bar, and Li Qingshan went there to wait for him to go back to the apartment together after get off work.The life of the international students is always the same. Except for the wealthy second generation, most of the other children who come to study abroad are the children of the middle class.Their family background may be considered well-off in China, but the pressure to support their children to study abroad is still quite high, especially in a high-consumption country with highly developed capitalism like the UK.

It had just rained in the morning, and puddles of puddles appeared from time to time on the streets of the old British industrial area with traces of time.When Li Qingshan walked to the Newton Heath Bar, Yang Bao had already changed his overalls and was waiting for him.

But they had no choice but to leave right away. In the Newton Heath Bar, Li Qingshan was considered a celebrity. As the team's top scorer, there would always be drinkers coming here to chat with him.Most of the fans here hold the membership of FC United. As the players of the team, these fans can be counted as the bosses who pay themselves wages.

This is a team that really belongs to the fans and no one can sell or buy or sell the team.

Today's topic is naturally about the third round of the FA Cup.Although the fans are eager to win Liverpool, they are always sane and will not ask questions such as "how sure are we of winning?"

Even fans of FC United believe that the probability of the team eliminating Liverpool is zero.

Fans feel that being able to break into the third round is already great, and they don't expect the team to go further, especially when the opponent is so strong.

Although unwilling to admit it, Liverpool is indeed an extremely powerful team.

"Even the businessman's team may not be able to win for sure," some fans murmured.

"The businessman's team" is what FC United fans refer to Manchester United. They are unwilling to admit that the team that was sold is Manchester United that inherited the Newton Sith lineage.

"It's a pity, this is a home game, otherwise this game will definitely be broadcast live on TV." Jackson said with a sigh. "It must be fun to see you guys on TV."

There is no television broadcast equipment at Giger Lane.

"I heard that Sky Sports is going to broadcast the game," someone said. "They may install a few cameras in our stadium."

"Haha, is this true!" Jackson exclaimed in surprise, "I didn't think I'd have a chance to see you guys on TV, Lee!"

Li Qingshan stood in front of him, and said with a smile: "Even if it doesn't happen this round, maybe it will happen in the next round."

"That's up to you to win, the opponent is... but don't carry the burden, just play as hard as you can. God will decide the rest!"

Li Qingshan thought silently: I don't believe in religion.

"You can't say that." Boss Joseph is also here, "You are too negative, Jackson. I firmly believe that in our home court, we can give Liverpool a little bit of color!"

"Of course I hope we can win, but the opponent is damn Liverpool." Jackson said, spreading his hands.

His words resonated with many fans.They all expressed the danger of tomorrow's game.

"Just do your best tomorrow."

"Actually, I'm already very happy that the team broke into the third round."

"Yeah yeah, I'm proud of the team's performance, but we can't let unrealistic ideas affect the team."

"As much as I would never want Liverpool to win, there's a huge gap between us and damn Liverpool."

"Bullshit!" Boss Joseph suddenly raised his voice and said, "As a fan of FC United, of course I want the team to win. Before the game is over, I don't want you to say such depressing words." He widened his eyes: " You are shaking the morale of the army!"

Seeing the owner of this bar suddenly get angry, everyone fell silent.

Boss Joseph turned around and patted Li Qingshan on the shoulder: "Don't listen to their nonsense, we will definitely win!"

Li Qingshan smiled, these fans are so cute, even if they are definitely not optimistic about the team's prospects
On the way back, Li Qingshan was also asked by Yang Bao about the team's preparations.

"Are you sure about winning tomorrow?"

"I don't know if I can win or not. Just try to play with all your might. There is no telling about football." Li Qingshan said.

"Uh, actually, I also think it's unlikely that you guys want to win. The opponent is Liverpool. It's a matter of course for them to win, but I don't want you to be eliminated. I'm almost becoming a fan of FC United." Yang Bao scratched his head and said, "You know I used to like Arsenal."

"Haha" Li Qingshan laughed, not only Yang Bao, but even he became a fan of this team after staying in the team for a few months.He supports the team not just because he plays here, but also because he likes the team and the lovely fans.

"Isn't it normal to like more than two teams? Anyway, we and Chelsea are not sworn enemies."

"You are right, Qingshan. From now on, even if I am a Chelsea fan and FC United fan, I am still your fan." Yang Bao announced.

"Thank you, Lao Yang!"

After waking up the next day, Li Qingshan felt the atmosphere of the competition.

Liverpool deserves to be one of the most successful teams in English football. Even if they come to Manchester to play, even if it is just a game against an amateur team, there are still a large number of Liverpool fans following the team to the city of this arch-rival.

However, the capacity of the Giger Lane Stadium itself is not large, and the number of tickets allocated to away fans is even smaller.There are only 150 Liverpool fans who can enter the stadium to watch the game. Most of the other fans who follow the team to the away game can only find a place near the stadium to watch the game.

The most nervous thing today is probably not the players on both sides, but the police officers on the streets of Gigg Lane-Manchester and Liverpool have always been incompatible.

After eating lunch, Li Qingshan came to the stadium. At the gate of the stadium, he found an OB truck parked at the door. Inside the stadium, some TV station staff were looking for a place to install the OB equipment.

It looks like the game will actually be televised live.

Thinking that he might have the opportunity to be on TV, become a famous person, become famous, become a big star. Li Qingshan's brain hole became bigger and bigger, until his mother's face interrupted his brain hole.

He thought of his mother.

Since this game is broadcast live on TV, it means that this game can be seen in China.

If it is seen by my own mother.
Li Qingshan's original turbulent mood disappeared in an instant. He lowered his head and walked to the locker room a little dejected.He hasn't told his parents about playing football in England yet.

There is a lounge next to the locker room. Usually before the home game, the players will come to the lounge in advance to rest for a while, take a nap or something, and avoid rushing before the game.

By this time some players had arrived, but no one was sleeping.They were excited by the broadcast equipment being installed outside.Some are already calling to inform their relatives and friends.

"I'm going to be on TV today, lock on Sky Sports at six o'clock this afternoon, buddy!!" Li Qingshan heard David Butch's voice before entering the door.

However, the arrival of Makinson stopped the noise of the players, who lay on the sofa bed in the lounge and closed their eyes.

The lounge went into silence, waiting for the game to come.

They have been preparing for this game for more than a month, and whether their efforts have paid off can only be verified in the game a few hours later.

(End of this chapter)