Manchester United legend

Chapter 37 Comes off the bench
When Ferguson heard that Liverpool was going to sign Jost, he immediately took Kidd and Harrison to Jost's house.

Later Ferguson spoke to Jost alone.Under Ferguson's explanation, Jost understood Ferguson's good intentions for him, knew that Ferguson valued his talent, and wanted to cultivate himself into a talent.

Jost untied his knot, and Kidd saw the two of them talking and laughing when they came back. Knowing that the crisis of Jost leaving the team was over, Jost sent Ferguson and the others off.

Before leaving, Ferguson said to Jost: "Pack up your things and report to the first team tomorrow."

Jost asked, "Is this my compensation?"

Ferguson: "I won't make any compensation. At Manchester United, everything depends on strength, and you have this strength." After finishing speaking, Ferguson closed the window and drove away.

Jost picked up the phone, followed the phone number on his business card, and called Liverpool coach Evans.

"Hello! I'm Roy Evans, the head coach of Liverpool. Who are you?"

"Hi Mr. Evans, I'm Paul Jost."

"Oh! Paul, how have you considered it? Do you want to come to our Liverpool."

"I'm sorry Mr. Evans, I still decided to stay at Manchester United!"

"What?" The voice on the phone suddenly became louder, and the other party felt incredible.

"Why Paul! Is it a question of salary? I can add some to you."

"No! Mr. Evans, it's not about the money."

"What is that? You know, you have no future at Manchester United. Ferguson said he wouldn't let you into the first team."

"Mr Evans, I don't care if I get into the first team or not because it feels like home here, would you leave your home?"

The other party on the phone was questioned, and it was better to hear the voice of giving up: "Okay Paul! Maybe you are right. Regardless of whether you come to Liverpool or not, I will wish you a good player and hope that we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future."

"Thank you for your appreciation Mr. Evans."

Jost returned to the first team training the next day. Pallister saw Jost coming back and gave him a hug. He had a good impression of Jost.

Lee Sharp and Ryan Giggs also came to greet Jost. The two were impressed with Jost last time they had a fight in a bar, and then Ferguson asked who was there?Jost thanked them for concealing it.

Schmeichel also shouted in his loud voice: "Welcome back rookie, I thought you would never return to the first team."

Ince was somewhat hostile towards Jost, while Cantona, who became Manchester United's ace, came over and said to Jost, "Welcome back, practice with me tonight." Jost nodded.

People were amazed, they must know that Cantona always felt very proud at Manchester United, and no one paid attention to him, but he did not expect him to take the initiative to talk to Jost.

After the training, Jost saw the door of the locker room and posted the list for tomorrow's game against Sheffield Wednesday.

Jost's name appeared in the 18-man roster, in the substitute column.Jost encouraged himself: "Come on, you are the best!"

On the second day, Jost came to the Carrington training base to prepare for the game. Before the game, the rest time of the players was strictly controlled, and they had to eat three hours before the game.

You can order a la carte or a buffet, according to your own taste, but in fact there is no big meal, just some chicken, fish, macaroni, fruits and vegetables.It is impossible for the team to let you have a big fish.

Jost sat at a table with Giggs and Lee Sharpe, and Jost took a simple bite and came to the lounge.The lounge is opposite the locker room. Players usually come here to drink a cup of tea or coffee after eating, and read newspapers or game videos. Players spend time here waiting for the arrival of the game.

When the time was up, Jost took the Manchester United team bus and came to Old Trafford once in a while.

In the locker room, the players' uniforms have been prepared by someone. An hour before the start of the game, the players of the two teams warmed up at halftime to prepare for the game.

This time, Jost carefully observed and felt the atmosphere of Old Trafford.The last time people came here, they were all in a daze, and they were too nervous. This time, Jost was a substitute, and he felt a lot more relaxed.

Jost observed the stadium. The north stand is being rebuilt, and the south stand is the main stand. It is also the stand with the longest history. There is a board of directors and administrative staff offices below it.

Although the South Stand has only one floor, it is indeed the stand with the most boxes.All VIPs who come to Old Trafford to watch the game will be arranged in the South Stand.

Reporters, news media and TV broadcasts are also arranged in the South Stand, so that they have a better perspective to broadcast and comment on the game.

不过南看台最富有特色的两道风景应当属巴斯比雕像和慕尼黑之钟。高高悬挂的慕尼黑之钟指针永远停在1958年2月6日8:15那一个叫人痛彻心扉的时刻。

After the Munich air disaster, Sir Busby rebuilt Manchester United from the rubble.To commemorate his exploits, the club placed his statue outside the South Stand. Busby put his right hand on his hip, held the ball with his left hand, and stared ahead, as if silently praying for the future of the Red Devils.

After the warm-up, the players returned to the locker room to wait for the game to start.After Ferguson arranged the tactics, he decompressed the players, fearing that they would respond abnormally in the game, because Manchester United was only one point behind the league leader Aston Villa in this game, and Aston Villa happened to lose the game.

Ferguson sent out almost the strongest lineup of Manchester United in this game. Schmeichel guarded the goal, Parker, Irvine, and Bruce played with injuries. He and Pallister formed a defense line. Ince, McClair, Giggs, and Sharp formed an extremely aggressive midfielder.

Even the captain Brian Robson, recovering from a long injury, actively challenged Ferguson for this game, and was placed on the bench by Ferguson.Sitting with him was Jost.

The North Stand of the Manchester United Stadium is being expanded, so it can't accommodate too many fans, but in order to cheer for the Red Devils, more than 40000 fans flooded into the Old Trafford Stadium!You must know that even if Manchester United played Villa's top game at home, there were only about 37000 fans watching the game.

Manchester United put on an attacking stance and strived to win the opponent. Sheffield Wednesday ranked in the middle of the league, and it was not a bone to gnaw.

Ferguson separated Sharp and Giggs on the two wings. Ferguson deliberately arranged Lee Sharp on the right. For this reason, Kanchelski was also placed on the bench. However, letting Lee Sharp hit the right with his left foot did not play his best role. He did not play smoothly on the left.

Ince and McClair partnered in the midfield in this game, Ince was in charge of defense, and McClair was in charge of attacking, but the two did not have too many opportunities to advance into the penalty area and then get in the shot.

Therefore, although the fans shouted and cheered, the game was not very exciting.On the contrary, Manchester United was unable to break the goal for a long time, and the players were still a little impatient on the court.McClair also received a yellow card for this.

Ferguson was also very anxious, standing on the sidelines to direct the game, whistling or shouting from time to time, regardless of whether the players could hear it or not.

In this way, the two teams were tied 0-0 in the first half. Jost and his teammates returned to the locker room. Ferguson kept encouraging his players: "We are working harder to kill them. They are no longer good. We were just a little bit lucky. In the second half of the game, we beat them all at once."

Ferguson's wish was good, but in the second half, reality gave him a sap.

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester United failed to break the deadlock for a long time, and the Red Devils fans became more and more worried.Manchester United's players are getting more anxious and more active.

The tone of the game on the field is still Manchester United's main attack, and Sheffield Wednesday's team shrinks defense.But in the 65th minute, the situation changed suddenly. Sheffield Wednesday scored a rare attack into the Manchester United penalty area. Ince fouled a tackle in the penalty area. He was given a yellow card by the referee and awarded a penalty kick.To make matters worse, he was injured as a result.

When Ferguson saw Ince fouled in the penalty area, he cursed: "This idiot, always inattentive, is still so reckless."

Seeing that Ince was injured and fell to the ground, Ferguson glanced at the bench. He looked at Kanchelski and Jost, and sat on them to choose.The two also looked at Ferguson, waiting for his choice.

Finally Ferguson made up his mind, and he said to Jost, "Joster, go to the sidelines to warm up."

Jost immediately took off his tracksuit and ran back and forth on the sidelines to warm up.

Manchester United team doctor Frank came in to check on Ince's injury.In the end, the team doctor Frank shook his head to Ferguson on the sidelines, indicating that Ince could not hold on to the game, and told him to change quickly.

Ferguson said to Kidd: "Go! Call me Jost."

Jost came to Ferguson's side, and Ferguson taught Jost face-to-face: "I will let you play in a while, you go and tell Bruce to go to the frontcourt to fight for the header, your task is to defend, partner with Pallister, protect the backcourt, go and cheer for me, lad!"

Manchester United made a decision to make a substitution. While the ball was dead, Ince was carried off on a stretcher. Paul Jost replaced him. Jost represented Manchester United for the second time.Jost came to the field and explained the tactics according to Ferguson's arrangement.

Dead ball time ended and Sheffield Wednesday won a penalty kick. As a result, forward Sheridan made it overnight. Sheffield Wednesday led Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford.

The lagging Manchester United attacked across the board, but the opponents piled up nearly 8 people to defend in the penalty area, which made the Red Devils helpless.

The Manchester United team is cornered in the north, and there is not much world left for Manchester United and Jost.

(End of this chapter)