Chapter 107: Attack on Degan

No matter how much you leave, the real test is still left for the 90 minutes on the field, with the star-studded Manchester United on one side and Tottenham Hotspur led by Degan on the other side, full of infinite possibilities, the duel between these two teams has also become the highlight of this round of the league, attracting the attention of countless people.

Old Trafford, the famous Theatre of Dreams, where dreams begin.

Manchester United, or the predecessor of Manchester United, was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR, the so-called Newton Heath is the name of a common railway construction site in the United Kingdom.

Just as Israeli soldiers occasionally play football in the streets, the workers at the railway site organize their own football matches, perhaps informally, but with enthusiasm, and they use their love of football to organize their own teams, which are very popular and amateurish from the current point of view, but more than 100 years later, this team that "started up" on the railway site has become the club with the most fans in the world.

But everything comes with twists and turns, and the Reds have been back and forth for five years over a name, during which time they have apologized to Celtic for it.

On April 26, 1902, the five-year-long "Nominal Movement" finally came to an end, and they finally named themselves "Manchester United".

Until 1909, United had been playing another stadium where the pitch was in terrible condition, so they were going to build a new stadium.

When the new stadium was completed in 1909, it was planned to accommodate 100,000 fans and become the largest stadium on the continent, but the budget was overpriced and had to be scaled back, with the end result being a 60,000-seat stadium.

On 19 February 1910, the new stadium was officially opened and she was named 'Old Trafford'.

Today, the 102-year-old stadium was destroyed in World War II, but it has been rebuilt from the remaining South Stand Old Trafford to the 70,000-seat Theatre of Dreams.

A century-old brand is the goal that almost every company is promoting now, but how many can really achieve a century-old history?

Just like Manchester United, the most profitable club in the world, it didn't fall from the sky, it took more than 130 years of accumulation to have the Red Devils today, a stadium with a history of more than 100 years, witnessing the journey of this team, although it did not start from the railway construction site, but it has spanned a century.

The first trophy witnessed by Old Trafford was 96 years ago, in the 1911/1912 season United won the league title, Ferguson once said that the greatest thing he did at Manchester United was to pull Liverpool down, and history sometimes has a lot of fate, on February 19, 1910, it was the debut at Old Trafford, Manchester United's opponent was Liverpool, a big opponent of Manchester United in England.

In England, the Red Devils and the Reds have been bitter rivals for a long time, and sometimes as a fan, we can't help but lament the history of feuds between these clubs, like Tottenham and Arsenal's north London derby, which can easily transcend many of the concepts of time around people, such as the founding of China, or more simply, when the Chinese were still brewing the Xinhai Revolution, Old Trafford had begun to witness Manchester United's league title.

During World War II, Old Trafford suffered a catastrophe, German air raids, so that Old Trafford almost became a ruin, I don't know if the Marshal of the German Empire at that time, Mr. Goering was a fan, otherwise, when making the battle plan, maybe we should pay attention to protecting Old Trafford.

The German bombing severely damaged the stadium's facilities, most of the buildings except the South Stand were reduced to rubble, and after the end of the Second World War, Manchester United had no "home", they had to spend the night at the Maine Road Stadium, which was almost incompatible with them, until the renovation of Old Trafford was completed in 49, and Manchester United returned home again.

There are two passages at Old Trafford, one called the central passage and the other called the players' tunnel, the central passage is the only thing left from the bombing in 1941, this central passage built in 1910, is now nearly 100 years old, and from here comes out of here on both sides of the coaches and players' seats.

It's the best seat at Old Trafford, and if you're lucky enough to get a seat around here, and when United are in a good mood and Sir Alex Ferguson is in a good mood, the fans can wait here for the old man to sign autographs and, of course, the players under his roster.

The newly renovated tunnel is much more spacious and has a self-retracting red canopy to prevent players from being injured by falling objects in the stands when they are on the pitch.

Manchester United's die-hards like to buy tickets for the West Stand, because it is a place where you can witness players entering through the tunnel, cheer for their players, and scold their opponents.

The Theatre of Dreams is the nickname of Old Trafford, which is the name of the legendary football star Bobby. Charlton gave the title here, Charlton's own feelings, and now the feelings of Manchester United fans around the world, and there is a slogan at Old Trafford, the phrase "thetheaterofdreams" speaks for itself.

It's a 76,200-seat stadium, it's a 65,000-seat stadium that will be booked, it's a 100-year-old stadium, it's a 99.4 per cent cash-out rate, it's a stadium that belongs to the Red Devils, the Theatre of Dreams Old Trafford.

It's the pride of England, and it's the pride of Manchester, Old Trafford, which is known all over the world for being a great team.

It was the first time Deegan had visited the Theatre of Dreams, and while United were already old rivals for him, today, it was the first time he had stepped on the turf of the stadium.

There was a barrage of boos and invectives from the Red Devils fans, and Deegan looked up to see the fans on both sides of the aisle with twisted faces pointing at him and yelling.

"The craziest fans here!"

Digan turned his head and saw that the person who spoke was Nemanja Vidic, the captain of Manchester United, and the Serb was smiling, but his expression was full of pride, because the team he played for was called Manchester United, and the place where he played was called Old Trafford.

Deegan also smiled: "Is this a welcome ceremony?" ”

Deegan said and pointed to the sides, and the fans suddenly became even more crazy, and the raised middle finger was like the Sherwood Forest, which was spectacular.

Nemanja Vidic said: "They don't like all the players who are not Manchester United! ”

In fact, Deegan also had the opportunity to join Manchester United, when his situation at Barcelona was a bit difficult, but there were still many teams pursuing him.

It's just that the old lord is only willing to give him an annual salary of eight million euros, although for Degan, the most important thing is to make up the money, but it is clear that the old lord lacks respect for him.

"Welcome to the Theater of Dreams!"

Deegan smiled: "I prefer to conquer here!" ”

The two teams came on the stage, and suddenly a wave of sound swept in, from all directions, in such an away game, people really can't help but feel nervous, but there is also excitement.

Picking the side, Deegan once again won the ball, and Manchester United, as the hosts, was ready for it at the moment.

"Nervous!?" Deegan laughed.

Lennon was stunned for a moment, slightly embarrassed: "I don't like it here!" ”

Another implication that comes from the mouth of an England player is that he wants to make it home.

Lennon has also had an affair with Manchester United, but unfortunately, it is obvious that he is not the old man's dish.

"Then take this place completely!"

The referee's whistle blew and the game officially began, and the United fans in the stands were singing the team song, which sounded very imaginary to the Tottenham team song, but the lyrics were changed slightly.

Football is skillfully passed at the feet of Tottenham players, this game, Antienes has a new lineup, the goalkeeper is still Friedel, the main position of the old man, Lloris has not been able to shake it in a short time, the back line is Pokoliño, Vermaelen, Gallas and Hutton, the midfield double back configuration Huddlestone partners the team's brain Modric, Bale and Lennon are separated on the wings, the front is Sigurdsson, and the Icelander's kung fu called long-range shooting made Antienes finally make up his mind to straighten him, Deegan plays as a single arrow, which is his favorite center position.

The main lineup on Manchester United's side, the starting goalkeeper is Degan's old teammate Frei during the Fiorentina period, the Brazilian teenager Rafael in the backline, England international Ferdinand, team captain Vidic, and French international Evra, the midfielder is also a double back Carrick and Ginger Head Scholes, the Portuguese Nani who has just made trouble on the training ground and the veteran Giggs are separated on the wings, the Japanese international Shinji Kagawa is in the center, and Van Persie is the single arrow.

Rooney, who had previously clamored to steal the world football throne from Degan, suffered a minor injury before the start of this game and had to sit on the bench.

After repeated legends, the football reached the feet of Vertonghen, the Belgian international and Bale kicked the wall together, from the left side of the penalty area, a horizontal pass, Degan followed up in time, like this kind of passing and running cooperation, it was rare before, from this cooperation can be seen that Degan and Tottenham Hotspur's mutual adaptation has achieved initial results.

Deegan got the ball in the danger area, which made Manchester United's defenders panic, Vidic's position was a little far away from Degan, although Ferdinand pounced at the first time, but before he could gain a foothold, he was easily smashed by Degan, and he shook over, he wanted to reach out and pull, but it was obviously unwise to fight with Degan.

Although the jersey on Digan's body was deformed under the pull of Ferdinand, it still failed to stop Degan from advancing, near the penalty spot, Degan grabbed before Vidic stepped forward to block, and shot hard, just hit Vidic's leg, there was a refraction, which made Frei, who was already waiting, shocked, and then wanted to adjust the center of gravity of the body, it was too late, so he could only watch as the football deflected and flew into the near corner.

Looking at the time, the game has only started for less than two minutes now.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!”

Smith in the commentary box roared, and the few Tottenham fans in the audience jumped up from their seats, hugged each other, shouted, and began to celebrate.

On the court, Deegan was running with his arms outstretched, and Frey sat on the ground, his eyes were blank, and he was a little helpless, Degan's threat, his old friend knew very well.

So before the game, when Rooney made a lot of nonsense, he also warned his teammates: "Don't underestimate Degan, anyone who underestimates Degan will be punished!" ”

However, it is clear that his teammates still did not pay enough attention, otherwise Deegan would not have rushed into the penalty area so easily just now to meet and complete the shot.

The team conceded the goal so early, which made Ferguson furious, and kicked the water bottle next to him out of the air, still babbling something in his mouth, and his old face turned red.

"It's unbelievable that Tottenham Hotspur actually scored first, and it didn't even take two minutes from the start of the game to Degan's shot, and Tottenham's first attack was the goal of the Red Devils Manchester United, Degan! This super player, who was full of controversy before, can finally make a name for himself now! ”

At this moment, the happiest person is undoubtedly Antienes, who has always stood firmly on Degan's side when he is not in good shape, or because of style problems, and is attacked by the media, and now he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

As an old acquaintance of Degan, Antienes can feel that Degan has turned back into the powerful super killer he used to be.

Tottenham's celebration ended with the referee's intervention and the game restarted, probably due to Degan's goal, and the players on the pitch became a little nervous at the moment, and the Japanese international Shinji Kagawa made a serious mistake when he took the ball, which was directly tackled by Modric, and then followed by a pass to Bale, who was rushing forward on the left flank.

After Bale took the ball, he looked up and looked at it, and directly sent a cross diagonally to 45 degrees, Degan was also in place at the moment, at the edge of the penalty area, the header swung back, Sigurdsson rushed up, met the ball, and it was a long shot.

Antienes put Sigurdsson in the starting line-up for today's game, what is important is his long-range shooting ability, Tottenham's playmaking core is Modric, the Icelander does not need to waste too much experience in terms of organising attacks, what he needs to do on the pitch is to play his strengths, set up sniper rifles in every corner of the pitch, and threaten the opponent's goal through continuous long-range shots.

Sigurdsson's long-range shot cut straight through the United defence and was so fast that it flew into the top left corner of the net.

Although Frey's form in the last two seasons is not as good as before, but to talk about strength, he is still the top existence in world football, judging the right direction, jumping forward, lightly stretching his ape arm, blocking the ball with one palm, and after landing, he pounced forward sharply, and pressed the ball under him before Degan made up for the shot.

Seeing that Frey was fighting so fiercely, Deegan also chose his hands and feet at the last moment, looked at his old friend, and couldn't help laughing: "Sebastian! Do you need to work so hard! ”

Frey took the ball and shrugged his shoulders: "I can't lose to you, Rod!" You have to be careful in today's game! ”

Deegan smiled: "But it seems that I have the advantage at the moment!" ”

Not to be outdone: "That's only temporary! ”

Tottenham's onslaught after the opening kick-off obviously made Manchester United a little uncomfortable, especially Tottenham's new tactics, in the midfield, although the number is equal, but in terms of passing, it is clear that Tottenham have the advantage.

Just a minute later, Huddlestone passed the ball and Tottenham's wide Marlenon burst into the box with the ball and fired a low shot that was denied by Rio Ferdinand.

Bale took a corner, Digan pressed Vidic, jumped high, nodded the ball at a distance, slightly off, and then, Tottenham broke the ball in front of the field to counterattack, after Digan took the ball, he shot directly from outside the penalty area, was blocked by Frei, flew out of the bottom line, and it was another Tottenham corner opportunity.

The back-to-back attacks made United a little flustered, and their first shot on goal didn't come until the 18th minute, only for Van Persie's shot from the left side of the box to be easily denied by former Arsenal team-mate Gallas.

"Tottenham's onslaught made Manchester United look a little overwhelmed, their attack was completely unorganized, and most seriously, the Japanese star Shinji Kagawa, who Sir Alex Ferguson had high hopes for, was completely unable to play his role in Dortmund last season, and now people are struggling with the fact that Deegan can't adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League, and now it seems that Shinji Kagawa's situation is even more serious!"

Shinji Kagawa is Manchester United's biggest move in the transfer market this summer, with his outstanding performance in Dortmund, the Japanese entered Ferguson's field of vision, after a high-profile signing, Ferguson has announced that Manchester United has ushered in an Asian champion.

But judging from the performance of the first few rounds of the league and the Champions League, Kagawa Shinji seems to be overrated, Kagawa Shinji's ability is really good, although the speed is average, but the starting speed is fast, the body is flexible, but the physical confrontation is poor, the header is especially poor, but the lower plate is stable, the dribbling is good, the reaction is fast, the ball is good, the running position is good, and the vision is outstanding, whether it is a small range or a large range of vision, but it is rare to see him transfer in a large range, which is considered to be a good avoidance, but once the small range of short passes is successful, the damage to the opponent's defense line is very strong. Timing is first-class, this is innate. Iniesta, Silva, the reason why they are strong, is because they have a particularly good timing of the ball, on the football field, especially straight, the grasp of a fast step and a slow step is often very different. There is also a sense of the ball, Shinji Kagawa has a good sense of the ball, his suspension is almost the best in the current Manchester United team, and at the same time, he has a good grasp of the position of the defender and his own position, which is very beneficial to protect the ball.

But his shortcomings are also very obvious, first of all, there are not many personal breakthroughs on the field, and sometimes when there is a chance to break through, he is not decisive enough, giving people the feeling that he is always hesitant, compared to the first-class midfielders in Europe, it is obviously still a realm.

From the beginning of the new season to the present, Shinji Kagawa has started almost every game, and he has not seen any flashes, any highlights, some Japanese fans on the Internet have been saying that Ferguson has used the wrong Shinji Kagawa, but with his current level and performance, it is definitely not a matter of using the wrong one, but a problem of his own ability.

As an important attacking player of Manchester United in the middle, Shinji Kagawa has given Van Persie few threatening balls in so many games before, and after so many games of Manchester United, I have not seen Shinji Kagawa pass a threatening ball to Van Persie.

And he fell with the ball with his back, and I never saw him turn around to instigate the attack, basically he was broken when he took the ball, and he fell down when he touched it, and the soft one was compared with the noodles.

In the Premier League, the defense is strong, there is no body, there is no ability to protect the ball, that is, there is no ability and strength to work hard in the Premier League, and Silva, who also seems to be weak, has such a touch and falls?

Shinji Kagawa can't even hold the ball, it's an indisputable fact!

And some people who say that Kagawa Shinji has been abolished, I really don't understand, Kagawa Shinji holds the ball in the front court, there are Van Persie who takes the initiative to intersperse the ball, and Nani who stands on the side and does not move, Kagawa's choice is 99% of the wingers who do not move on the side and wait for the ball? Who deposed him? Isn't there a teammate interspersed with running to respond to him, TMD took the initiative to find him to cooperate and was ignored by him, and he passed the ball while standing and watching the play, and responded to a P!

In the 21st minute, Shinji Kagawa once again played a good game of ignoring Van Persie, and as a result, his pass to Nani was easily cut off by Deegan and then ran wildly down the wing, and Evra had no choice but to foul and block.

Tottenham's free kick opportunity, Bale crossed a free kick, Deegan saw the landing point of the football and jumped high, Vidic could only pull hard below, and as a result, under Vidic's interference, Degan's header hit the goal high.

But the referee standing on the edge of the penalty area turned a blind eye, and Deegan sat on the ground helplessly spread his hands, but the referee still didn't say anything.

No way, that's the advantage of the home field!

In the 23rd minute, Shinji Kagawa finally got a chance to perform, he took the ball and was put down by Huddlestone, winning a free kick for Manchester United from the edge of the box, but Kagawa Shinji shot directly on the goal was blocked, Van Persie desperately grabbed the ball, but unfortunately a shot was blocked by Bale.

Through these few attacking opportunities, it can be seen that Manchester United, who is playing at home today, is obviously not in shape, especially the cooperation of the midfield, which is basically equal to nothing.

If you don't want to forge ahead, you will naturally be punished!

The continuous attack finally allowed Tottenham to expand the score in the 32nd minute, Modric passed, Degan received the ball and accelerated to break through, although Manchester United's defenders chased and intercepted, but they had already played the state, and Degan, who played the feeling, looked like no one could stop, the football seemed to grow on his feet, whether the defender was putting a shovel, or even tripping under the horse, there was no way to cut the ball off Degan's feet.

"Wonderful! I can only describe it as wonderful, this is simply a god-like technique, I think people who watched Degan's game today will no longer have any doubts about him, the game has been carried on so far, it has completely become Degan's one-man show, today, early old Trafford could not stop him! ”

Smith was right, no one on this court today could stop Degan, even in a small range, and his excellent left and right foot skills and superb ball protection ability were perfectly displayed.

The most impressive thing is that even when he is under siege, Degan seems so calm, in such a small area, he is completely dancing, intoxicating dance.

At this moment, the eyes of the fans in the stadium were focused on the place of less than two square meters, with a buckle of the left foot, a pull back with the right foot, and a slight poke of the toe to lean on the defender.

All they saw was this, and then they noticed that Deegan suddenly burst out of the encirclement, leaving only the stunned defenders behind him, and Ferdinand was even shaken to the ground by Degan.

Facing the goalkeeper directly, Frey chose to abandon the goal at the first time after Degan's breakthrough, he knows Deegan too well, if he is allowed to shoot calmly, no one in this world can stop him from scoring, he must interfere with Degan, so that he can't easily get up.

Deegan glanced up at Frey, looking at this old friend, Deegan suddenly smiled, then swung his legs, and saw that Frey's center of gravity had moved, and then just a light push, a sharp turn, spread his arms, and rushed out again, he didn't care whether the football went in or not.

Frey could only watch in astonishment as the ball swiped past his feet, then rolled slowly towards the goal, pressed over the goal line, and then came to a halt.

Amazing!

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!! GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! ”

Smith pulled his neck and roared, almost crazy, as a football commentator himself, he had seen too many wonderful goals, but none of them could compare to Deagan's goal.

"The King of Balls! Ball King! Ball King! This title is only most appropriate when it is placed on Degan, I have no way to control my emotions at all, it is great! Amazing, amazing! Deegan has scored a goal that only a god can accomplish! ”

Old Trafford was a little quiet at the moment, only the few Tottenham fans were cheering, and Deegan was running around the pitch with all his might, and he really enjoyed the moment, he enjoyed it very much!

In this moment, he felt that he was in control, and he felt that he was the god on the court!