Chapter 45 The most special yellow card in the history of the Premier League!
At St James' Park, Chelsea's fourth-round knockout tie for the EFL Cup is underway against Newcastle. According to the table of the two teams this season, the outside world was unanimously optimistic that Chelsea could move forward. However, that changed when Jose Mourinho announced his starting line-up before the game. In addition to Petr Cech, Jose Mourinho was deployed as a full bench to start the game. Although Newcastle's results this season are far inferior to Chelsea. But not many would have thought that Chelsea, who were all substitutes, could beat Newcastle at St James' Park and even win, it would be a thrilling victory by a fraction of a second.
Regarding Mourinho's arrangement, the English media is quite complaining. Chelsea, who are all substitutes, do not have much attraction to fans, which directly leads to the sales of various newspapers and media. For this reason, a reporter directly questioned Mourinho in person, asking him if he despised and looked down on this traditional event in England. looks angry, if you don't know, you will probably think that he is a die-hard fan of the British League Cup. In the face of such doubts, Mourinho was not dismissive at all, and after coming to England for so long, his ability to deal with the press and media has increased again.
'First, I'm the manager of Chelsea and you're not my boss and I'm not obligated to listen to you. Secondly, I believe that my players can do what I have given them, whether they are substitutes or main players, they are good players. Third, who are you? "Look at Mourinho with a face and a mocking look in his eyes. The reporter was immediately angry.
Of course, this was just a pre-match episode. For Mourinho's decision. The real party, the Newcastle side, is happy in his heart. The mouth is unforgiving. "Yes, I don't think Mr. Mourinho lacks the necessary respect for this traditional tournament. But that's his job, and I'm not going to judge. However, I'm sure I'll use this game to remind him that this squad doesn't want to take a win at St James' Park. Newcastle manager Souness said with a smug smile on his face as he spoke into the microphone of reporters.
The Scottish manager, who had just taken over the reins of Sir Robson Sr. in August, was not having a good time at this time. At this time, Newcastle's results are in the middle of the Premier League, and such results are satisfactory to Newcastle's senior management and fans. After all, Sir Robson was fired for the reason for the squid. But because the team was out too early in the League Cup. However, looking at Newcastle's results so far, not many gamblers would put their money on the option that Newcastle could go to the UEFA Cup, because there is no hope in sight, at least for now.
So this Mr. Souness, the biggest headache now is the problem of his job being unstable. If he wants to temporarily restore the confidence of the club's hierarchy and improve on another field, it is undoubtedly a good choice, even if it is a chicken EFL Cup. Originally. He almost gave up hope when he saw that the opponent was Chelsea, but now the news that Mourinho has released a full bench is like a big pie from the sky. It hit him on the head and made him ecstatic. He saw himself leading the team to beat Chelsea. Lead Newcastle to the hope of moving forward. Of course, he had forgotten that the game hadn't started yet. It's not over yet, this key factor. I fell deeply into obscenity.
In order to ensure that he won this timely victory, he put out a complete main line-up and came up with Newcastle's strongest line-up. Just looking at Newcastle's main lineup, without looking at their records, almost everyone would not think that this Newcastle team's results can be so bad, in terms of squad strength and record, they are simply two teams that are very different.
And this is also the main reason why Newcastle's top management is very dissatisfied with Souness, because their investment is not even able to get back from the record alone. Who would have thought that a team with a striker combination of Kluivert and Alan Shearer could only finish 15th in the Premier League after 13 rounds, which is unimaginable. Even though Shearer is close to retiring and Kluivert has lost his former glory, the strength of the two is absolutely unquestionable, so this is an indefensible achievement in any way.
Perhaps it was because the team was fed up with this poor record, so when they saw the hope that the team could eliminate the current Premier League No. 1 Qiēlsey, Newcastle fans were as blindly optimistic and arrogant as Souness. At this time, in the stands at St James' Park, banners were draped everywhere, and the Newcastle fans seemed to be very enthusiastic, eager to seize the opportunity and bring them the joy of a rare victory this season.
As the players from both sides walked out of the tunnel behind the referee team, Lao Lei, who was sitting on the bench, could clearly hear the shouting words of Newcastle fans towards Chelsea. "Arrogant Chelsea guys, you can't take anything from here, this is the great St James' Park, get back!" "You're going to lose licking our assholes, cousins!" …… Listening to the unbearable abuse coming from his ears, Lao Lei was not angry in his heart, but he felt very disdainful. Because he can't hear any confidence from it, it's more just jealousy, just like ordinary people see the hatred of the rich and the rich, only the weak and weak will do this.
When the live commentary at St James' Park began to introduce Chelsea's starting line-up, the stadium was filled with shrill boos, "Substitutes! Fill someone's shoes! Fill someone's shoes! ...", the cry resounded through the sky. It's almost a kind of face-to-face humiliation, and only between mortal enemies will do this. However, given the history between Newcastle and Chelsea, this should not have been the case. But it's just like the invective from Newcastle fans when the Chelsea players are on the pitch, and it's not normal to be full of jealousy and hatred. Of course, Newcastle are not the only ones who have had this kind of affection for Chelsea this season, there are too many of them in the Premier League. It's the same thing that happens in everyday life. There is not much difference for people who suddenly get rich. There are always people who are jealous in their hearts and speak ill of each other behind their backs.
However, it is different from when he appeared. Old Ray was not going to be patient because the Newcastle fans had gone too far and crossed the line. It's like fighting mosquitoes, when the mosquito really doesn't give you a grudge, anyone will slap it with all their might and kill it. Of course, Lao Lei naturally did something violent related to "death", but he had his own thoughts.
He stood up and walked a few steps to the Newcastle fan stands. With a disdainful smile on his face, he raised his head slightly and looked at them like clowns with contempt. Because Mourinho's full bench lineup before the game caused a certain amount of turmoil, and even led to the gossip of discord in the Chelsea dressing room. So from the moment the two sides entered the stadium, there were cameras that kept capturing the faces of Lao Lei, the main Chelsea players who were resting in turn, maliciously trying to find evidence of their discord. Therefore, Lao Lei's abnormal behavior at this time was immediately discovered by the broadcast director and reporters. According to convention. Lao Lei once again became the focus of their attention, and he easily stole the scene, and the two-serve players on the court became supporting roles at this moment.
When Lao Lei's disdainful expression appeared on the big screen at the scene, all the Newcastle fans went crazy. There were shrill boos and crazy invectives at him. Although Lao Lei hadn't done anything yet, his expression. His movements are like a sharp scalpel. Directly inserted into the deepest hearts of Newcastle fans, completely exposing their weakness and jealousy that they are ashamed to talk about. In a word. It's that they've been poked in the sore spot, so they've gone berserk.
Such a drastic situation naturally attracted the attention of the referee. Although he didn't think anything would happen, for the sake of safety, the referee on duty still had to come over and try to persuade Lao Lei to return to the bench. Of course, he did not hesitate to give a strong warning with a yellow card if necessary. Although it was unheard of in the history of football to give a yellow card to a substitute player before the game had even started, the referee was ready to ensure that the match was played safely and smoothly. Even after the game, it doesn't matter if he will be the focus of journalists and the media.
However, he ended up slowing down. Looking at the excited and flushed Newcastle fans in front of him, listening to their vulgar insults, Lao Lei really felt like he was the enemy of the world for a while. He could feel their intense anger, for he could almost feel the ground beneath his feet trembling slightly from their thunderous boos and curses. However, no matter how hoarse and hysterical they are, they are like dogs, no matter how fierce they bark, as long as they can't bite people, then who cares and is afraid?
At least Lao Lei himself didn't care and was scared at all, but felt a little funny, funny, and disdainful. After standing in front of the stands of Newcastle fans for a while, Old Ray suddenly raised his right hand in the air.
Then, under the gaze of everyone, he withdrew his four fingers, leaving only a straight middle finger, standing in the wind, like a knife, into the hearts of Newcastle fans.
The entire St. James' Park stadium erupted like a volcano all at once. The scene was noisy, as if there was a thunderbolt roaring here, and it was impossible to hear anything clearly.
However, Lao Lei didn't care at all.
He just held his middle finger and started spinning it for all the Newcastle fans to see.
'Chelsea players, get back to your place! Right now!! The referee shouted.
However, it was as if he couldn't hear it, and he didn't end until he rotated 360 degrees. Then, he turned around and walked towards his position, ignoring the referee behind him.
Even though, he showed himself the first yellow card of the game.
This scene has become another classic scene in the Premier League!
Because the game hasn't started yet!!
And he didn't play!!
This is the most exceptional yellow card in the history of the Premier League!!! (To be continued......)