Chapter 067
In the win over Leeds United.
Blackburn have won 15 consecutive games.
But the final period of this game.
Captain Rhodes was substituted.
At that time, there was nothing unusual about Rhodes’ performance.
It just means that my calf feels a little uncomfortable.
Then Rhodes didn’t care.
Results come with a few days of training.
The discomfort in my calves gradually increased.
Until severe pain occurred.
The team doctor found out that Rhodes had strained his calf muscle due to fatigue!
After coach Mowbray announced the news in front of the entire team.
It also put the whole team into a state of worry.
Only then did the team members realize it.
Captain Rhodes was one of the few players to play full attendance in the second half of the season.
Previously, as the core of the team, Long Fei has always been concerned by his teammates.
On the contrary, it is easy for people to ignore the second contributor to the team’s winning streak.
That is Captain Rhodes.
He has appeared in every game in the 15-game winning streak!
And more than 10 of them were played for the full 90 minutes!
It can be said that during Blackburn’s winning streak, captain Rhodes’ physical exertion was also very serious!
Rhodes is now 30 years old.
In terms of physical function, he has passed his peak and has begun to decline.
Able to maintain attendance in 15 consecutive league games under such circumstances.
It can be said that it has been quite difficult!
At this time, the whole team was also in a state of confusion.
Originally, the whole team was united and worked hard together.
You can challenge Bournemouth with the power of 15 consecutive victories!
As a result, Rhodes, the team’s only lone forward, was accidentally injured!
Rhodes, of course, also had a backup.
Substitute forward Harlins is Rhodes’ rotation player.
But Harlins is still far behind Rhodes in terms of game experience and shooting skills!
What’s more, Blackburn played a 451 single forward formation.
There is only one striker in the front line.
This means that the offensive tasks he undertakes are very heavy!
Obviously, Harlins as a backup forward.
One person alone cannot support Blackburn’s forward line!
Therefore, coach Mowbray was also distressed at this time.
It has not yet been decided what countermeasures the team should take to deal with the current complex situation!
There is still nearly a week to prepare for the crucial battle with Bournemouth.
Blackburn’s entire 31-team team must make use of the very short time these days.
To decide the next game tactics and response methods!
After training today.
The team members also made an appointment to come to the hospital to visit Rhodes.。
“Captain, what’s going on with you? You slipped up at the critical moment!”
“Do you want to take this opportunity to be lazy on purpose? That’s too bad!”
“Although this is a crucial battle for the top spot, but Bournemouth scares you like this, you can’t be faking an injury, right?”
“Come, let me feel whether your wound is deep or not. Is it missing a few inches? ”
As he said that, Dunn stretched his hand to Rhodes’ crotch.
Rhodes laughed and cursed, and slapped Dunn’s hand away.。
“Please be more serious, my calf is hurting like hell right now! ”
Dunn and Rhodes are the captain and deputy captain of the team.
They are also the oldest people who have been on the team the longest!
The two old guys often play and joke around.
They can always become the live treasure and joke of the team.
Naturally, today is no different. Exception.
The two of them had just met.
The whole ward was filled with joy!
But after the laughter,
the team members looked at Rhodes’ injured leg on the hospital bed.
For a moment, they all looked lonely.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was a bit… Repressed.
Long Fei was the first to speak.。
“Captain, don’t worry about this game and leave it to us!”
“Our current strength at Blackburn is not what it used to be. Although Bournemouth is very strong, we are not afraid of them at all!”
“Just relax and recuperate, we will bring you news of a 16-game winning streak! ”
Rhodes nodded and smiled.。
“When others say these things, I may think that they are talking big words.。”
“But when these words come out of your mouth, Long Fei, I absolutely believe them!”
“I believe that with your strength, the whole team will be the same without me! ”
Rhodes looked at his injured leg again.
He said with emotion:
“Sure enough, I am still older, a bit old!”
“In the previous seasons, let alone perfect attendance in 15 games, it was no problem for me to have perfect attendance for one consecutive season!”
“This old leg is so unsatisfactory that it cannot be used at the critical moment.。。。”
Although Rhodes said these words with a smile.
But everyone present could hear the regret and loneliness in his tone!
Definitely an incredible 15-game winning streak.
Suddenly jumped to the top of the standings.
In this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
We must strike while the iron is hot to secure our top spot.
Only then can we qualify for promotion to the Premier League!
Hence this crucial battle with Bournemouth.
The team’s only goal is to win!
If at this critical node.
The team lost the game.
According to the league schedule.
Bournemouth’s subsequent opponents are not strong.
It will be extremely difficult to seize the top spot from them again!
In third place in the league, Watford’s subsequent opponents are equally easy to deal with.
Even winning streak is not surprising at all.
Therefore, if this game is lost, Blackburn’s second place in the league will not be guaranteed!
Overall, this is a game you absolutely cannot lose!
But in this crucial battle, captain Rhodes was unable to lead by example and contribute his strength on the court.
At this point, Rhodes felt very bitter in his heart!
Everyone chatted for a while.
When ready to leave.
Rhodes specifically stopped Long Fei alone, obviously he still had something to say.
The two came to the window of the ward.
Rhodes lit a cigarette.
Looking out the window, the figures of the Blackburn players gradually receded.
He blew out a puff of smoke and said leisurely。
“they are not easy。”
“It has not been easy for the players at Blackburn in recent years.。”
“Blackburn Rovers have been relegated to the Championship since。”
“These past few seasons have been a blur.。”
“The team was in a daze, and the players on the team seemed to be in a daze too!”
“Every new player who joins the team has the ambition to lead the team back to the Premier League.。”
“But everyone, without any surprise, fell together with the team。”
“This is why, at that dinner party when you joined the team and got off to a good start。”
“When I personally said that I would take Blackburn Rovers back to the Premier League, every one of us burst out laughing.。”
“Maybe in our eyes, you are another player who has followed our old path!”
“But it turns out we were all wrong!”
“Not only did you lead the team out of the quagmire of relegation,。”
“He also led the team to a miraculous 15-game winning streak, all the way to the top of the list!”
“It was you who ignited the long-extinguished flame in the hearts of every Blackburn player!”
“You saved the team!”
“Saved everyone! ”
Rhodes looked at the scenery outside the window again, his thoughts wandering。
“In the summer of 1995, when I was only 10 years old, I was in the stands of the stadium.。”
“Witness your idol, England’s legendary center Alan Shearer, lifting the Premier League championship trophy for Blackburn Rovers!”
“From then on I made up my mind to become the second Alan Shearer in England!”
“To become the second player to help Blackburn win the Premier League title!”
“But there is always a gap between ideal and reality!”
“Throughout my career, there have been failures.。”
“He has never played in the
[ Read more novels by visiting our website: Knight Novels ] Premier League and can only hang out in the English Championship.。”
“As a striker, I am not even worthy enough to carry the shoes of the legendary striker Alan Shearer!”
“Not to mention bringing the Premier League championship trophy to Blackburn!”
“It’s even harder for me to fight for a British Championship trophy for Blackburn Rovers!”
“However, this is probably the true trajectory of many professional players’ lives!”
“Long Fei, do you know? ” (To read exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
“Throughout England, there are at least hundreds of thousands of registered professional players.。”
“But there are only a few hundred players who can play in the Premier League!”
“Playing in a top league like the Premier League is a one-in-a-thousand, or even one-in-a-thousand cruel reality!”
“I don’t have such strength or talent!”
“But you, Long Fei!”
“You are definitely different!”
“You are a genius among geniuses!”
“Blackburn doesn’t deserve you! Even Manchester United may not be worthy of you one day in the future!”
“Your future is in the Premier League, or even a higher stage! ”
Rhodes obviously had a lot to say in his heart.
It was also the first time for Long Fei to see Rhodes say so many words.
Long Fei patted Rhodes on the shoulder and comforted:
“Who says your career is a failure?”
“Who dares to say that you will not be able to play in the Premier League in this life?”
“This season, we will lead Blackburn to win the Championship trophy!”
“And next season, all Blackburn players will be able to play in the Premier League!”
“Captain, your task now is to recover from your injuries and adjust your condition.。”
“Well await us, the good news of victory! ”
Long Fei’s words touched Rhodes.
The latter nodded with a smile.
At this moment, Long Fei’s eyes were full of perseverance.
It was the kind of look that makes people believe him without hesitation!
Rhodes looked at this moment He looked at Long Fei.
He was filled with emotion in his heart!
Long Fei had a stability and reliability far beyond that of an 18-year-old boy!
In fact, what he said just now. At the
same time, he was also grateful to Long Fei.
It took only half a day for Long Fei to time of the season.
Let the Blackburn team be revitalized!
They have found the direction that professional players should strive for!
Today, no one in the Blackburn team is confused.
They are all working hard towards the ultimate goal of winning the championship!
This is In addition to his extraordinary skills, Long Fei brought spiritual inspiration to his teammates!
At this time, Rhodes also made a decision in his heart!
In the training session on the second day,
Rhodes sat The wheelchair came to the training ground.
After exchanging glances with coach Mowbray,
the two also announced an important decision.
The key battle with Bournemouth.
Since captain Rhodes was unable to play.
The team’s captain’s armband was transferred to Long Fei wears it!
Long Fei temporarily assumes the position of captain of the team!
After this decision was made,
all the players on the team were a little surprised,
but it soon became as usual.
Obviously in the hearts of all the players on the team,
they all felt about this. The decision was full of approval!
But at this time, Long Fei was a little scared!
“Coach, captain, I’m just a new player who has just joined the team. It’s not appropriate to wear the captain’s armband! ”
What Long Fei said is not wrong.
If we follow the normal process and
captain Rhodes is unable to play due to injury,
then the one who should take over the captain’s armband should be vice-captain Dunn.
However, Dunn responded to this matter seriously . Long Fei said。
“Long Fei, just accept the captain’s armband. Rhodes and I have discussed it, and this is my idea too!”
“You are the absolute backbone and core of the team!”
“Regardless of your strength, mental strength and desire to win, you are the perfect choice for captain!”
“Those who can lead the team to victory are more worthy of being captain! Rather than just looking at qualifications! ”
Dunn’s words also attracted unanimous approval from other Blackburn players!
In the end, it was coach Mowbray who finalized:
“You will be the captain of Long Fei, no need to refuse!”
“Next, we still have a lot of preparation work to do!”
“As the temporary captain of the team, I believe every player is convinced in their hearts!”
“I also hope that you will have more sufficient ability to lead the team to more victories! ”
Seeing this was everyone’s final decision.
Long Fei did not refuse any more.
Rhodes was also very happy at the moment.
In his opinion, it is certainly a pity that he cannot 763 play for the team and contribute his own strength!
But Long Fei was able to become the captain of the team.
Rhodes was also quite relieved!
Because it was a wise decision that was beneficial to the whole team!
A few days later,
the time finally came, the match day of this crucial matchup!
Bourne Mouth’s home ground, Dean Court Stadium.
This stadium is not big and can only accommodate less than 20,000 spectators!
Even in the English Championship,
this stadium is too small. That group
is very different from the impression of many fans. Bournemouth, who
dominated the league early this season,
is not a consistently strong team.
The team was founded in 1899 by Bournemouth.
Before that He has always played in English League Two or even lower levels.
Last season, Bournemouth just entered the English Championship.
And this is only the team’s century-old history. It is
the second time they have played in the English Championship. League game!
Something that no one expected.
Bournemouth still performed well this season.
They occupied the top spot in the league early.
It is very likely to achieve the second level jump of the league and qualify for the Premier League!
If they this season If they successfully reach the Premier League,
Bournemouth will become one of the few teams in the history of English football that can be promoted every year for two consecutive years!
Bournemouth will naturally not let go of such an opportunity.
Therefore, this game The game is at home.
Bournemouth will also go all out to defeat Blackburn.
Win this key battle to determine the top spot in the league!
The fans at the scene are packed.
The Bournemouth fans have long been singing praises.
Period Looking forward to the team winning this victory!
And Blackburn fans are unequivocal.
More than 2,000 fans went to the away game to cheer for the team!
Every fan wants to witness it with their own eyes.
Blackburn beat Bournemouth , the wonderful moment of exclusively occupying the top spot in the league!
Before the players came on the field,
the appearance of the on-site commentator
also made the fans excited.。
“Hello everyone in the audience, yes, I am here again for today’s game!”
“Due to the heavy commentary tasks related to the Premier League this season,。”
“So this will also be my last commentary of the Championship this season!”
“This crucial battle that determines the top spot is naturally my best choice for commentary! ”
The commentator who spoke on the spot was none other than the legendary commentator Martin Taylor!
Although he said this, many fans still laughed.
Martin Taylor called off the game.
The biggest motivation is probably Long Fei!
Martin Taylor had previously said that against Long Fei Fei, I admire this genius of the British Championship even more!
Especially his outstanding performance in the game against Liverpool.
Martin Taylor was even more impressed!
And when Martin Taylor introduced the guests of the commentary.
All The fans at the stadium were all amazed.���stand up!
The guest commentator for this game is none other than the legendary center in England’s history!
Alan Shearer! .
