The Glory of the Godfather

When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, cheers erupted at Villa Park.

Aston Villa beat West Ham 4-1 at home.

Mane and Ronaldo scored for Aston Villa in the first half.

Diego Costa scored twice in the second half.

Aston Villa used a big victory to tell all opponents that as the defending champions of the Premier League, their strength is still very strong.

After the game, the media heatedly discussed Aston Villa's big victory.

While praising Aston Villa's strong strength and good state, some media also focused on the former Chelsea player Shevchenko who came off the bench in the second half of the game.

Disappointing Ukrainian veteran.

No surprises, it's still the familiar Shevchenko from Chelsea.

With the team leading 4-0, Fang Jue replaced Ronaldo with Shevchenko, giving the 'Ukrainian nuclear warhead' more than 20 minutes of playing time.

However, these more than 20 minutes were the worst period of Aston Villa's performance in the entire game.

The Ukrainians are completely out of Aston Villa's offensive system. In 23 minutes, there was only one shot, and it was ridiculous. We saw the familiar Shevchenko again.

Tony Parker was very excited, and he felt that he had caught Fang Jue's braid again.

Obviously, the introduction of Ukrainians was a failure of Fang Jue's signing.

An expensive substitute with a salary of £50,000 a week, the only role he can play is to become the first ticking time bomb in Aston Villa's dressing room.

Shevchenko is in pain.

After playing, he worked very hard and was eager to prove himself.

However, the result disappointed him, even a little frustrated.

Fang Jue defended Shevchenko after the game, saying that the Ukrainian has just joined the team and needs to slowly integrate into the team, giving Shevchenko time.

Yes, to give him time, Chelsea gave him four years... The Sun said sarcastically.

After training the next day.

Don't pay attention to those media. Fang Jue comforted Shevchenko.

I'm used to it. Sheva shook his head, I'll adjust myself.

Shevchenko glanced at the coach, hesitated to speak.

The doctor sent me a message. It's been ten days since we made an appointment. Fang Jue patted Shevchenko on the shoulder, When the time comes, let everyone see a different Sheva!

Shevchenko nodded silently.

It's still ten days.

He communicated with Ronaldo, and Ronnie told him that the great doctor was very miraculous, not only healed his physical injuries and some hidden hidden injuries, but more importantly, he felt younger for several years, that kind of It's wonderful to look and feel young.

This is what Shevchenko is looking forward to most.

The reason why Fang Jue chose to 'treat' Shevchenko after a period of time was very simple.

Only after going through loss and frustration, the deeper he feels, the more he will appreciate Vera and coach Fang Jue... er, the more he will cherish it.

The work of bringing in Systrom is going well.

Although Sparta Rotterdam were not very willing to let the young man go, but when he learned that Fang Jue, the head coach of Aston Villa, was interested in him, Systrom was very excited and immediately expressed his willingness to play in the Premier League. Decide.

With the player's strong personal will, Sparta Rotterdam had no choice but to let him go.

They also knew that they couldn't keep this talented Dutch player, but they didn't expect this day to come so soon.

...

On August 21, Aston Villa's official website announced that the team spent 1 million pounds to introduce 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kevin Strowman from Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie League.

Subsequently, Fang Jue also officially announced that the team's transaction in this summer transfer window is over.

No more players will join and no more players will leave.

On August 22, the entire Aston Villa team took a family portrait for the new season at the Villa training base, and the team's player number list was finalized.

Immediately, the media settled an account for Aston Villa.

Throughout the 2010 summer transfer window, Aston Villa had nine players leave.

Dutch veteran Van Nistelrooy left on his own transfer and went to the Bundesliga Hamburg team;

Beckham's loan period expired and he returned to the Los Angeles Galaxy of the American Major League;

Young Irish defender O'Halloran, transferred to Nottingham Forest in the British Championship for 1.2 million pounds;

Dutch veteran Wilfred Bauma joined the Eredivisie team Groningen for £3.5 million;

England's old defender Lu Keyan moved to Everton in the Premier League for 7.5 million pounds;

The captain of the team, the Bulgarian player Petrov, joined Arsenal for 8.5 million pounds;

England's native midfielder Leo Cork joined Tottenham Hotspur for £10.5 million;

Portugal international player Quaresma, 30 million pounds to join Manchester City;

Colombian player James Rodriguez joined the Portuguese Super League giants Braga on loan for 500,000 pounds;

Aston Villa earned a total of £61.7 million through the sale and loan of players.

Aston Villa also introduced 8 players in the transfer market.

German veteran Michael Ballack, free from Chelsea;

Ukrainian veteran Andriy Shevchenko, free from Dynamo Kyiv;

The 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kevin Strowman joined from the Eredivisie team Sparta Rotterdam with a transfer fee of 1 million pounds;

The young English native defender Danny Rose joined from Tottenham Hotspur with a transfer fee of 4.5 million pounds;

The young native English defender Kyle Walker, on loan from Manchester City, strengthened his mandatory buyout at a cost of 5 million pounds.

Colombia's young offensive player James Rodriguez joined from the Argentine league giant Banfield with a transfer fee of 8 million pounds;

'Amateur' players Kevin Lee and Jamie Vardy were introduced from the amateur league team Stokes Bridge, and the two players paid Stokes Bridge a total of 300,000 pounds in training fees.

According to statistics, Aston Villa spent a total of 18.8 million pounds on signings.

If you only look at the transfer fee, Aston Villa spent 18.8 million pounds in the transfer market, which is not considered stingy, and they are more willing to spend money.

However, considering Aston Villa's income in selling players.

Aston Villa made a net profit of 42.9 million pounds in the entire summer transfer market.

As a team that wants to compete for the Premier League title, but also play in the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, and four-tier battles, the entire transfer market has 8 in and 9 out, and it has earned more than 40 million pounds. It makes people (except drooling with envy) not know what to say.

...

Tony Parker wryly wrote in his column:

Look at Aston Villa's squad, 39-year-old Friedel, 35-year-old Andy Marshall, 33-year-old Roberto Enke, Ballack and Ronaldo... Aston Villa is simply an old team.

I usually don't respond to the nonsense of people with a disease that can't see in both eyes. Fang Jue said at the pre-match press conference for the second round of the league against Newcastle.

Today, I'll make an exception and say something.

Aston Villa (first team) The total age of the first team is 647 years old, 25 players, the average age is 25.88 years old, even if you look at the entire Premier League, Aston Villa has the most reasonable age structure, Relatively young team.

The reporters at the scene were stunned, and there was a burst of laughter from the crowd.

It was the first time a head coach had responded with such a fancy addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Not to mention, just looking at Aston Villa's three old goalkeepers, as well as veterans such as Ballack and Ronaldo, Aston Villa really feels like an old team.

However, Fang Jue made such a calculation, and everyone immediately felt different.

Aston Villa is indeed a very young and dynamic team.

19-year-old Coulibaly, 18-year-old Mane, 20-year-old Strowman, Danny Rose and Kyle Walker, 21-year-old Bell, 21-year-old Costa, 23-year-old Abanglaho, 25-year-old Senderos.

Aston Villa has more young people, and there are many players in their twenties and eighteen years old who are in their prime.

This is indeed a team with three generations, old, middle-aged and young, with a relatively reasonable age structure.

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In the second round of the league, Aston Villa was tied 1-1 by Newcastle in the away game.

Shevchenko, who started the game, performed very poorly and was replaced after only half of the game.

Substitute Abanglaho scored the equalizer for Aston Villa.

After the game, the media was full of ridicule and criticism of Shevchenko.

Tony Parker is very happy and active.

This gentleman said in his column:

Fang Jue is completely in a daze. He said that the Ukrainians are no good. He still stubbornly uses Shevchenko. This is a common problem of young coaches. After a little achievement, they drift away and become self-willed.

If Shevchenko can score more than three goals this season, I will eat this microphone! Hey, Tony Parker even said so directly.

A private hospital in Birmingham.

Shevchenko came out of anesthesia.

He rushed directly to the training ground in a hurry.

How do you feel? Fang Jue asked.

Very, very, very, very good! The Ukrainian looked excited, and even had tears in his eyes.

This relaxed, comfortable feeling, this young feeling, has not been seen for a long time.

What Ronnie said was true, the mysterious great doctor was so amazing.

Thank you, coach. Shevchenko was very excited and sincerely thanked you.

The coach spent a lot of effort, even using his personal contacts, the doctor came to Birmingham ahead of time and performed this treatment for him.

This is a great kindness.

Andre, you can return to the stadium in the best condition and enjoy football happily. This is my happiest thing. Fang Jue said very kindly and sincerely without taking credit for himself.

I will give you 30 minutes for the next game. Fang Jue said, Train with peace of mind, get ready, and let those who are waiting to see your jokes shut up!

In the next game, the third round of the league, Aston Villa played against Arsenal at home.

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August 26, 2010.

afternoon.

monaco.

At the entrance of the International Convention and Exhibition Center, reporters gathered, with long guns and short cannons set up.

This is the scene of the draw ceremony for the 2010/2011 UEFA Champions League top 32 group stage, and it is also the award ceremony for the 2009/2010 UEFA Champions League best team.

Just entering the venue is the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich head coach Van Gaal led several players including Arjen Robben, Olic and Ribery to the scene.

CCTV Sports Channel broadcast live the UEFA Champions League group stage draw ceremony.

At this time, there was a commotion at the scene.

Mourinho is here! a reporter shouted.

An extended courtesy car was parked at the entrance of the venue.

The door was opened by the staff.

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho played in the flashing lights. The Portuguese in suits and leather shoes can be said to be proud and high-spirited.

This is the most glorious moment of his coaching career.

Last season, he led Inter Milan to win the Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia, becoming the first triple crown in Serie A history.

Subsequently, the Portuguese, who was already invincible and lonely in Serie A, was solemnly invited by Florentino to come to the Bernabeu as a savior.

Ronaldo, who arrived in the same car with Mourinho, seemed to want to keep a low profile this time.

Last summer, the Portuguese joined Real Madrid at a sky-high price that created a football transfer record. However, Real Madrid only won the runner-up in the league last season. out.

In the UEFA Champions League, which is most important to Real Madrid, Real Madrid once again fell to the top 16.

The most embarrassing thing for Real Madrid is that Real Madrid's purge last year drove away Sneijder and almost knocked him out and sent it to Inter Milan.

Sneijder became the core midfielder in Inter Milan and helped Inter Milan win the championship.

Sending Robben to Bayern, Bayern Munich reached the final again after nine years.

Lyon's top star Benzema was bought from Lyon, but he was sent out of the top 16 by Lyon.

The fans even joked: There are four semi-finals in the Champions League, and three semi-finals Xie Wuhuang...

This definitely made Real Madrid very embarrassed and angry, and it also made Real Madrid's top card Ronaldo very embarrassed.

Mourinho stood at the entrance of the venue and was interviewed by the media.

At this time, the Inter Milan team arrived.

Inter Milan captain Zanetti, Sneijder, Maicon, Cesar and other players were very happy to see Mourinho.

Everyone came up to shake hands with Mourinho and hugged warmly.

This makes Inter Milan coach Benitez look a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, at this time, someone rescued Benitez.

A jet-black Rolls-Royce Silver Phantom slowly stopped.

The staff opened the door.

Aston Villa's young and handsome head coach got out of the car, seemed surprised by the crowds gathered at the door, saw clearly what was going on, and smiled gently.

There is a character called a protagonist.

The sunny smile of Aston Villa's champion marshal made people feel that all the foreshadowing and side introductions, as well as all the people on the scene, were all for this person's appearance.

The reporters immediately abandoned Mourinho and others, hula-la surrounded them, and the flashes were blazing.

The magic bird's facial muscles twitched for a moment, and then returned to normal.

Mr. Mourinho, I have known you for a long time. Fang Jue did not accept the media interview, he strode forward and shook hands with Mourinho.

Mr. Benitez, we meet again. Fang Jue shook hands with Benitez.

Fang Jue greeted Zanetti, Maicon and others again.

Javier, I grew up watching you play football in front of the TV. Fang Jue shook hands with Zanetti and joked.

Mourinho gave a hey, he felt that he might as well enter the field earlier.

It felt like they stayed here, as if to welcome the boss to come out.

This guy stole everyone's limelight as soon as he appeared on the stage.

...

Before the draw ceremony began, it was a routine speech by senior UEFA officials.

Fang Jue ignored it, he was thinking about the possible draw results of Aston Villa.

According to UEFA's European War points in the past five seasons, the 32 teams shortlisted for the UEFA Champions League group stage were divided into four pots according to the level of points.

The defending champion Inter Milan and Barcelona, ​​which ranks first in European club points, are both in the first pot. The three giants of the Premier League, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are also the first seeded teams.

Due to the unexpected defeat of the La Liga powerhouse Sevilla in the Champions League play-offs, and the participation of Liverpool, which ranks top in the standings, in the Europa League, the two teams with the top eight points in Europe missed the UEFA Champions League this season.

Therefore, AC Milan and Lyon, which are ranked ninth and tenth in points, were lucky enough to enter the first gear as substitutes, avoiding premature encounters with strong teams.

The second tier of teams is as strong as Lin. The La Liga giants Real Madrid are only in the second tier due to their poor performance in the Champions League in the past five seasons. Either group would be a headache.

In addition, Werder Bremen, Roma, Benfica, Valencia, Marseille and Panathinaikos are not easy teams to deal with. In addition, Russia's Spartak Moscow is also a difficult team to deal with. The away game is not good.

In the fourth tier are Turkey's Bursaspor and Russia's Rubin Kazan.

Aston Villa are in third tier.

That means Aston Villa are likely to be drawn into a group of death with two giants and a tough fourth tier.

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birmingham.

Hurry up, guys, the lottery is about to start. Bell shouted happily.

Including Milner, Mane, Costa, Abanglaho and other young people are also very exciting.

It will be the first time in their careers that they will play in the Champions League.

This is the Champions League!

Just thinking about it makes them both excited and looking forward to it.

Who do you think we'll be grouped with? Senderos asked.

I choose Real Madrid. The team's new aid, teenager Danny Rose said.

I choose Barcelona, Albrighton said.

I like to touch Inter Milan. Bale yelled, I want to touch Maicon and compete with him.

Oh, Gareth, you are very confident. Abanglaho shouted, you know, last season, Inter Milan won the UEFA Champions League, Maicon performed extremely well, and many media praised this Brazilian player He is the number one right back in today's football.

I just want to compete with him. Bell nodded. The coach said that he is a monkey with great powers. Since he has great powers, it is natural to compete with the most powerful opponent.

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