The Red Devils are on the verge of their first game of the 2007/2008 season and will also make their debut for the Reds.

In this game, Manchester United host Reading at Old Trafford.

When the visitors arrived in Manchester, they were trained at Old Trafford for acclimatisation.

As with last season, Reading are still a small family in the transfer market, with the £2.5 million arrival of Cochester defender Halford in the winter transfer window considered one of the biggest failures in Premier League history, leaving the board and manager Kerber in favour of a few youngsters playing in the upper leagues, with price still the number one factor, resulting in only two first-team players.

Defender Carifa Cisse, who plays for Boavista in the Portuguese Super League, became the first player to be brought in, signing a three-year contract with the club for around £600,000. In the opinion of chairman Madejeski, the signing of the 22-year-old Cisse is a testament to the club's ambitions for next season: "He is a player with high potential".

The second deal was the acquisition of 23-year-old right-back Emese Faye, who was relegated from Nantes last season, on a three-year contract, and he made more than 100 appearances in Nantes, winning the title for France at the 01 World Junior Championships, but he eventually opted for the Ivory Coast national team and appeared in the squad for the World Cup in Germany (did not play), Reading's director of football, Hammond, believes that Faye's style of play can bring some kind of qualitative change to the team.

Sidwell's departure was the biggest loss in terms of departure, with a £25,000-a-week salary for him. There is no temptation, after all, his new club is Chelsea; Halford, who proved incompetent in the Premier League, actually gave Sunderland the original price of 2.5 million unchanged, and this somewhat outrageous transfer also gave the club funds to buy Faye. Another Irish winger, Hayes, who could not find a place, moved to Leicester City in the Championship.

Due to the loss of only one person in Sidwell. The introduction of Cisse is considered to be the best candidate to replace him, but in the last few warm-up games, Cisse has not been placed in the main lineup, and coach Koper's investigation of him continues, and Faye, the right midfielder who has just arrived in the team, has not yet played for the team, and now the right midfielder is Xue Qixuan, who has been forced to change his position. The future of the South Korean is bleak in the first team.

American Hahnemann is a thunderous first-choice goalkeeper, and last season he made saves to the top three in the Premier League, with Australian goalkeeper Federich as his replacement.

At the back, Icelander Inji Marsson has taken the position of absolute main centre-back with his near-perfect form. In the other position, Koper appears to be leaning towards Sonko, and if one of the two is injured, Cameroonian teenager Biki or veteran Duberry can be replaced.

The left wing-back is Sholey's turf, and he relies on his league performances. Drafted for the England team. Koper even tried his warm-up games all the way to the end, while the right wing-back currently belongs to Scotsman Mouti, who has returned from injury, and the 33-year-old is still the captain of the team, and if he is to find a strong replacement, it will be De La Cruz.

Due to Sidwell's departure, the midfield has been forced to make changes, and the former central partnership of veteran Harper and Sidwell seems to have to be changed to a combination of Cisse and Harpa in the middle, but the current trial combination is Gunnalsson and Happer. In the last game of the warm-up game, he played the Wolves, and the effect was not bad. It is estimated that at the beginning of the season, such a mid-lane combination was the same. And Gunnalsson has a strong scoring ability, seemingly a double midfielder, but his aggression is among the best in the Premier League.

On the wing, the left midfielder Hunt is in an unshakable position, although he can only play against the weaker team, but it is enough to make the rival American Conway bow down, and in the right midfield position, there are many options, the current warm-up is Xue Qixuan, but the effect is not good, another former main Riddle, in the Premier League has not found the feeling of breaking the goal, now can only use the more aggressive Faye to try his luck, although Faye will not score in Nantes.

In the forward position, there is no doubt about the combination of Doyle and Litta, and Kitson also played well in the warm-up game, the goalscorer made his debut in the lower leagues, but he was very adaptable, but the injury was too much, the combination of these three strikers, who scored a total of 24 goals last season, belongs to the qualifying table.

It should be said that Redding, who got rid of Sidwell, is not a bone-break, after all, Gunnersson as a replacement is not vulgar. The other positions have also maintained a considerable amount of stability, but Cise and Faye, who were bought for 3.1 million, if they do not meet the pre-season expectations, then Reading will make a big comeback.

Reading's team was considered a relegation threat at the beginning of last season, but it was successful, but this year, we can't look at them too optimistically, relegation is not a big problem, but in terms of rankings, the league can rush into the top 15. The odds on the British side also prove this, with Reading tied for 13th place with Bolton and Myburgh in 1000 odds (BET365).

However, the maturity of the team has risen a lot, and the table xiàn stable dìng, this steady dìng is reflected in the pre-season warm-up game, Reading has encountered the Championship team, but any combination will never lose the battle, this kind of steady dìng play is enough to ensure that Reading, even if it is a low starting point, but can still move forward very solidly, after all, Reading to win the opponent is the weak team in the Super League.

Outside the training ground, there were Reading fans holding signs protesting Manchester United. It says, 'Football is not something you can do with money!' ’。

Seeing this brand, many Manchester United players are a little crying and laughing, Manchester United is rich now?

Who doesn't know that the club has now become a money printing machine used to pay off debts to the American owner, but, even so, in the eyes of Reading fans, Manchester United is still a rich club, and it is also a champion giant, and of course it will become a thorn in the side of many teams and fans, and even there is no reason, let alone a so-called old grudge, just look at you unhappy, who called you so beautiful?!

When Jonker saw this brand, he was also happy, yes, football is not something that can be done with money, but it is impossible to do without money.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson seemed to have gone too far in training on the pitch. He didn't do any tactical training, just a simple warm-up, as well as some set-piece penalties and practice.

None of them. Ferguson's squad hasn't changed much from last season, the players know how to play, Reading are not a formidable opponent, and the first round of the league is more like another warm-up game after the Community Shield.

Speaking of which, Ferguson is not under much pressure right now, and Manchester United's debut in the new season, Manchester United's club management did not point fingers. What a nirvana order!

The club's hierarchy also knew that the arrogant old man Socrates would not let go of any game victory, and Manchester United recruited again this summer. Needless to say, the original championship bottom has been retained, and the debut victory is justified in everyone's eyes.

Someone has calculated an account for Manchester United. The transfer investment of these players alone has reached 120 million pounds! Among them, Jonk alone was allocated 55 million pounds!

Manchester United's investment so far this summer. That's the equivalent of four seasons of Arsenal's investment!

In the context of such a high investment, Manchester United is also particularly eye-catching, and it is conceivable that the first game of the new season is particularly eye-catching.

This is also a rare big deal under the European economic depression, compared to Manchester United in previous seasons, it really has the style of Chelsea's previous tycoons.

And, let's be honest. In addition to the fact that Manchester United fans expect their team to win the new season by beating their opponents. I'm afraid more people are waiting to see the Red Devils lose, waiting to see the joke.

There is no reason to hate Gao Fushuai, who made you Red Devils shine last season, and this season is very high-profile, Ferguson said as soon as he came up that he wanted to replicate the great cause of the 98 Triple Crown.

Needless to say, Ferguson's ability to resist pressure is not to say, what storms have not been seen, now Manchester United is on the cusp, but there seems to be no tension on the training ground, the old man is like a needle in the sea, carrying all the pressure of the team on his shoulders, as a player's task is to play well and win the game.

After training, the media asked to interview the Manchester United players, but Ferguson originally refused to do so, he did not want the players to be harassed too much.

However, Manchester United Club has already communicated with Ferguson on this, hoping that Ferguson can support the team's publicity work and arrange important players to be interviewed.

In the style of a typical Yankee, the big American boss has completely delegated power in the transfer and management of the team, and Ferguson has to repay the favor and cooperate with the club's publicity as much as possible.

Ferguson naturally knows who the club's key players are referring to, and now the whole of England is talking about United's debut of the new season, or rather, wanting to see Jonker's debut.

After the training, Jonk was interviewed by the media in the public area.

"Reading are a strong opponent...... I know this team, they're very energetic and they're very good. Of course, we're playing at home, so this game, we're going to win. "Jonker didn't come up modest, honestly optimistic about his team, and of course complimented Reading in passing.

This made the reporters who had been interviewed before, or who thought they knew better, dumbfounded, after Jonk came to the Premier League, they were very happy, on the one hand, because of Jonk's fame, and on the other hand, because of Jonk's perverse character, a player with such a character, and a young and vigorous superstar, how could he be honest, it will definitely not be a troublemaker, which is definitely a blessing for the media.

However, I didn't expect that when Jonker was asked in an interview about his opponent Reading in Manchester United's debut game, he would be so peaceful, is this still Jonker?

Jonk looked at the surprised expressions of these reporters and pouted, he naturally knew what these reporters were surprised about, he and Reading had no grievances in the past and no enmity in the near future, but they were not stupid enough to make enemies everywhere for themselves...... Naturally, I said something nice.

Many media outlets muttered below: "When did Jonk become so modest?" ”

"yes, is this still Jonk?"

"Could it be that after coming to the Premier League, Jonk changed his character?"

"Did you ever think that the first game was always going to be a little difficult, Mr. Jonker?"

"I respect any opponent because I know it. They will work very hard in the game, even very hard, which means that we have to play very seriously. Well, only by taking the game seriously can you have a good result......" After saying this, it seemed like a lot of sentences, but after it was some unnutritious words, Jonk asked the reporter with a smile. "Now, do you understand what I mean?"

The reporter who supported Reading was stunned by Jonck's words, and nodded at first. Shaking his head again, he continued to ask, "You mean, you don't care about the outcome of this game. Valuing just the process? ”

This reacted that he was almost wrapped in. Continue to stimulate Jonker.

Jonk sighed inwardly, why did he want to be an honest man, he didn't want to be mad, and he wanted to study philosophy with them, they seemed quite unhappy.

So, he stared at the reporter who asked the question for a while, his eyes slowly getting cold, and the reporters were all expecting Jonk to suddenly slap the table and turn his face and scold. Or if you talk wildly, then you will have a good show.

Really. Jonk did not disappoint them, he said coldly, "I am a person who values the 'first time', so in this game, I want to score goals and help the team win." Well, that's what you've always wanted to hear, you're really my bosom friend. ”

After saying this, he snorted coldly, turned around and left, waving his hand without looking back at the call behind him, as if he was scattering a swarm of flies.

As Jonk said, his answer satisfied the reporters, and that's what they were waiting for.

So, on the same day, all the newspapers in Manchester were playing up a meaning, that is, Jonker thought that Reading was decided, and this person said that he would definitely score and Manchester United would definitely win!

"Reading Man" also represented the local media, and did its best to appeal to Reading fans: Are we just watching this man so rampant? Guys, go to Old Trafford, go there, cheer our team on and see how they give Jonk and Manchester United's Yankee slaves a fat beating!

Not to mention, the original attendance of the Premier League teams is good, and the tickets for this game have long been sold out, and a ticket for a fifty pound ordinary seat has even been sold out to a hundred pounds on the black market! Considering it's just an ordinary Premier League game, it's already terrifying.

As you can imagine, the entire Old Trafford squad will be packed.

Now the major travel agencies in China have also highlighted Manchester United's football line, the price of 15,000 seems not low, and it is only two days and one night of stay, almost just to watch a game to go to the United Kingdom, and return to China immediately after the game.

The price is not low, the itinerary is short and single, but it can't stop the enthusiasm of Chinese fans who want to come to the scene to watch Jonke play, and there is no home game 500 tourist tickets for Chinese fans are sold out early.

Coupled with the local Chinese students, there will definitely be more than 1,000 Chinese fans who will go to the scene to cheer for Jonker.

In the pre-game press conference, the media also asked Reading manager Koper if he was worried about Jonker's presence in Reading. This question, whether Koper says he is afraid or not, can make them hype, if he answers that he is afraid, then Koper is not worthy of being the head coach of Reading, how can there be a reason to be cowardly before fighting, if he is not afraid, they will start to hype, Koper already has a way to deal with Jonker.

However, Koper did not appear in the media, and his reply was: "What I want to say is that this is just an ordinary league game, there is not much to say. Manchester United have changed a lot this summer, which has brought a lot of variability to the game. We must be cautious. ”

Koper was Manchester United's main winger back then. Wingers are rarely described as steady, as they are usually mavericks and like to take risks on the wings. They like to have long hair, they like to race on the wing, but Koper is a winger like no other.

In terms of role, Koper is no different from a traditional winger: moving on the touchline, dribbling, scoring, crossing. But what sets him apart from the average winger is that he rarely makes mistakes and doesn't lose focus or confidence.

During his eight-year career at Manchester United, Koper's watch has been so reliable that one would wonder if his actions were controlled with a joystick in the dugout.

The manager who brought him to Manchester United sees him as the most successful acquisition of his managerial career. Twenty-nine years later, Doherty still has a lot of respect for Koper: "Steve is one of the best players I've ever worked with and I love having him in my team because as a coach he calms your mind. I never had to worry about his race going out of shape because he just wouldn't, he was as reliable as a 27 car. ”

During his eight years at Manchester United, Koper played under three managers, Docherty, Sexton and Atkinson, each of whom saw him as a regular player. He made 395 appearances for the Reds and scored 70 goals. Won the FA Cup in 1977 and beat his idol team, Liverpool. He also played in the 1976 FA Cup final, losing to Southampton and the 1983 League Cup final to Liverpool.

Between 1977 and 1981, Koper made 206 consecutive appearances, which is still a club record. It was only after he picked up an injury for England against Hungary that ended his record. In the end, because of this injury, he underwent many surgeries and still did not fully recover. On October 28, 1983, he had to announce his retirement at the age of 28.

Koper brought Reading to the Premier League during his four years in charge of Reading, and he became a well-known manager.

At Reading's hotel, their head coach Koper gathered all the players and coaches. Have a final tactical meeting. In this meeting, it is necessary to clarify the tactics that the team will use tomorrow and what to do with the tactics that the opponent may use.

This is a meeting that is directly related to the outcome of the next day's competition. All must be taken seriously.

'Manchester United focus on attacking from the wings, it's their tradition, it's their regular attacking routine. Koper explained the tactics of the Red Devils and Manchester United to everyone in front of the tactics board.

In the Manchester United team, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs and others are good at attacking from the wings, and the two can take turns attacking both sides of Reading on one left and one right.

'Cristiano Ronaldo has been in good form lately and Ferguson will definitely focus on the wings in tomorrow's game.' However, judging from United's last two warm-up games, Jonker and other Manchester United players did not work well together, and more often than not, he played alone in the front court. So, although Manchester United are very dangerous on the wings, they don't have a lot of chemistry and this is our chance. Cutting off Jonker from the rest of the Manchester United squad and he has nothing to be afraid of. ”

Koper is cheering up his players. After all, against Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jonk are names they have to mention.

"Our defensive focus is on the flanks, as long as we don't let City's two wings fight, their attack is not a threat, and Joan Ke" Koper named Joan Ke again, "isolating him and isolating him from the rest of the Manchester United players, making him a lot less threatening. ”

"Harper!" Koper nodded at the team's midfielder, "Tomorrow you will focus on taking care of Jonker. ”

Harper nodded vigorously, clearly pleased with Koper's arrangement.

Giving Junk to him is the manager's trust in him. He knows that Jonk is now in full swing, and many media even say that this young man is the most powerful shooter now, however, Harper doesn't think so, in his opinion, Jonk may indeed be very powerful, but it is not as exaggerated as the media says, he thinks that Jonk's strength is more likely to be hyped by the media, and he knows the virtue of the media very well.

Harper played against Ruud van Nistelrooy in the Premier League last season, Thierry Henry and top stars, and although he hasn't played against Jonker, he doesn't frustrate.

And this game with Manchester United is very high-profile, Harper also started to think carefully, if he can prevent the sky-high Jonker, then, he will definitely become the front page headlines of major media after the game. It will definitely attract the attention of England coach Fabio Capello, who has already known in advance that the head coach of the Three Lions will be watching the game at Old Trafford, which is a good opportunity for him to increase his status in Capello's heart. (To be continued......)