Chapter 056 Private Party
After the game with Liverpool, there were three voices on Fleet Street. One is to criticize Zhang Yang, believing that Zhang Yang's personality cannot become the flag of Manchester City, let alone lead Manchester City to success. Arab money will be wasted, and the other is to support Zhang Yang. Their reasons It's very simple. Look at the number of goals scored by Zhang Yang and the ranking of Manchester City. Is there anything more convincing than this?
These two views are mainstream and have their own supporters. Those who hate publicity naturally support the first one, and those who like publicity naturally support the latter.
However, there is another voice that belongs to the rationalist. They believe that although Manchester City is now ranked first, and Zhang Yang scored 11 goals in only seven Premier League games, this does not mean that Zhang Yang and Manchester City will be successful this season. Of course, it can't be because Zhang Yang is playing against Liverpool. The red card in the middle of the card says that Zhang Yang's personality will lead to his failure. After all, the season is long, and it's too early to say anything.
When reporting on the impact, the Guardian used exaggerated words, "The publicity has become a phenomenon. Even Buckingham Palace has his fans. Of course, there are also people who don't like him. Because of this Chinese shooter, Britain has been divided!"
After the match between Manchester City and Liverpool, the media's attention was also turned to the English Football Federation.
Because after the game, Manchester United head coach Ferguson made a comment on Zhang Yang's red card. He believed that Zhang Yang's behavior should be punished, and the Football Association should impose additional penalties on Zhang Yang.
Everyone on earth knows that Sir Ferguson appreciates Zhang Yang. It is precisely because of his appreciation of Zhang Yang that the Lord knows the threat of publicity. Although it is too early to say that Manchester City will pose a threat to Manchester United, as long as there is a chance, the Lord does not mind making trouble for Zhang Yang and Manchester City.
This time, Wenger, the old opponent of Lord Ferguson, rarely stood on the same front with him, and Wenger also supported the FA to impose additional penalties for Zhang Yang's behavior.
On the contrary, Liverpool head coach Benitez did not fall into the pit, showing the mind of 'repaying grievances with virtue'. "I don't think Zhang Yang is the kind of player who always causes trouble. He is serious about the game. Is he in conflict with Mascherano? This only shows that they all attach great importance to the outcome of the game.
After the match with Liverpool, there is an interval between the national games, and Zhang Yang has a two-week break.
He hasn't been idle for the past two weeks.
After signing the contract with Nike, Zhang Yang has never had time to shoot endorsement advertisements for Nike. These two weeks have just taken advantage of it.
So, on the third day after the game, October 7, Zhang Yang left Manchester and went to the United States.
On this day, the English Football Federation also announced the penalty for three players who got red cards in the match between Manchester City and Liverpool.
Mascherano was banned for an additional game.
Sabareta was also banned for an additional game.
Zhang Yang was also banned for another game, which means that Zhang Yang will not only miss the eighth round of the league away game between Manchester City and Newcastle, but also miss the next ninth round of the league between Manchester City and Stoke City at home.
After the English Football Federation announced the result of the penalty, the Manchester City Club said it obeyed the penalty and did not intend to appeal.
"Zhang Yang, the penalty result is out, and you will miss the two games against Newcastle and Stoke City." Mendes immediately knew the result of the punishment and notified Zhang Yang.
At this time, Zhang Yang was shooting an advertisement in the United States. He was tired and panting. For him, shooting an advertisement was simply more tiring than playing a 120-minute game.
Knowing that he would miss these two games, Zhang Yang was also depressed. He really wanted to succeed in Manchester City and didn't want to miss any of the games.
Nike attaches great importance to Zhang Yang. During his stay in the United States or so, Nike can be said to be extremely luxurious for his travel, food and accommodation. As long as Zhang Yang goes out, there are at least a dozen cars around him, which are all media arranged by Nike. Although this also means hype, it can also be seen that Nike attaches great importance to publicity.
On October 20, 2008, Manchester City played away from home against Newcastle.
This game is also particularly eye-attentioning, because this is the first time for this Manchester City team to play without publicity.
In the end, the final result of this game was two to two, and Manchester City drew away from Newcastle.
The team made a fantastic start in the first half of the game. Sturridge helped Manchester City get a good start in the first three minutes of the game. Then in the 31st minute of the game, Ireland's goal helped Manchester City expand the score to 2-0.
At this time, many people may think that Manchester City will win the game without any suspense.
However, Manchester City's tradition of always being weak in the away game is shown again. They conceded two goals in a row from 81 minutes in the second half of the game to about ten minutes at the end of the game.
Two goals from Owen and Martins helped Newcastle equalize the score.
Manchester City also turned almost three points into one point.
At this time, Zhang Yang had just finished shooting the commercial in the United States and was ready to return to Manchester from the United States. Nike is quite satisfied with the commercial film shot this time, and said that after post-processing, around Christmas, the commercial film endorsed by Zhang Yang will be rolled out simultaneously in continental Europe and Asia, trying to create the greatest momentum.
After returning to Manchester, after the training the next day, Zhang Yang announced the decision to invite everyone to the party at his home. I hope everyone will come and support me.
Naturally, there is no reason to refuse Zhang Yang's invitation. As long as there is no important date the next day, everyone agrees to go.
The reason why Zhang Yang invited everyone to have a party at home is also after consideration. On the one hand, it can enhance the relationship between himself and his teammates. On the other hand, now that he is in the suspension period, he can only watch his teammates fight on the court. He is itchy and anxious, and feels that he should do something for the whole team. .
Many players in this team are new to the team, and the relationship between them is relatively strange. Such a gathering can enhance everyone's feelings and enhance the team's cohesion, which is naturally beneficial to the team.
Zhang Yang also politely invited coach Mark. Hughes participated.
Mark. Hughes naturally knew that this was just a courtesy invitation. If one of his head coaches attended the party, the players would definitely feel awkward and difficult to have fun.
As the head coach, he is also very happy to see that the players can organize such a party. This is helpful for the formation of the cohesion of the whole team, especially for Manchester City, which is in the process of rebuilding.
"I'm the head coach. If I appear on such an occasion, it will make everyone unhappy, so I won't go!" Mark. Hughes smiled and said, "Don't worry and have fun. Have fun! Tomorrow's training allows you to be an hour late!"
The players heard Mark. Hughes said that he could be an hour late for the next day's training. They all cheered happily.
Zhang Yang heard Mark. Hughes is also very happy to be so 'face-to-face'. He is to Mark. Hughes, in terms of personal feelings, it's not about liking or dislike, just for Mark. There are some doubts about Hughes' coaching ability, especially for Mark. Hughes sometimes felt that his conservatism was unacceptable, but at this time, for Mark. Hughes's perception is a little better. Anyway, this is a good head coach.
Zhang Yang also made an agreement with everyone that after the training the next day, everyone would go home, change their clothes, and go to his home for a party.
Zhang Yang's house in Manchester was found by Sun Jihai. The location is good. It is a single-family villa with a small area. It has a back garden, a swimming pool, and a small gym.
The party will be held in the back garden of Zhang Yang's home.
This is Zhang Yang, the team's internal flag, and the number one star, for the first time to invite everyone to a party at home, so everyone also attaches great importance to it.
Even some players who had a date canceled the original appointment and chose to go to Zhang Yang's home for a party.
After the training the next day.
Everyone went back to their homes to change their clothes and drove to Zhang Yang's home.
I have to admire the smell of the media. The news that Zhang Yang is going to hold a private party for the whole team in his home. The paparazzi soon caught it, so not far from Zhang Yang's house, there are many media waiting there.
There were too many reporters, and some nearby Manchester City fans also came to join in the fun, so that the nearby police had to come to maintain order.
Zhang Yang drenched a box of mineral water and gave it to the policemen to express his condolences.
The area of the public back garden is not small. This is a buffet party. Naturally, there are no rules. After everyone comes, you can enjoy delicious food.
While enjoying delicious food, we can chat with each other.
In addition, Zhang Yang also specially invited a samba-style band to cheer up, which played for everyone under a grape rack.
Food, wine, music, teammates who fight together.
Everything is so beautiful.
Robyneo also especially found Zhang Yang and had a good talk with Zhang Yang. Now he has gradually accepted his position in the team and no longer wants to surpass Zhang Yang and become the core of the team.
Robinho also understands that his strength and influence are not as good as Zhang Yang, and the importance that the team's senior management attaches to Zhang Yang, and the fans' love for Zhang Yang is not comparable to that of Robinho.
Once a person can determine his position, the rest will be easy to do. Although Robinho is a little reluctant when he comes to Manchester City, he is more willing to go to Chelsea, but he can only look forward to a good future in Manchester City.
At this point, he and Zhang Yang's goal are naturally consistent with the team's goals, and everyone hopes to get good results.
If Zhang Yang is the flag of the team, there is no doubt that Robinho is the number one person in the team, and he is also in the leading position in the ranking of Zhang Yang's partner. After these games, Robinho's performance on the court, especially Manchester City's current ranking, also makes Robinho With more expectations for my future in Manchester City, I am naturally willing to work hard around the Manchester City team with 'Zhangyang as the core'.
Three days later, Manchester City welcomed its ninth-round rival Stoke City at their home stadium, Manchester City.
In this game, the media are also speculating whether Manchester City, which is not publicized, will continue to win.
In the end, Manchester City made some skeptics shut up with a big victory.
They beat Stoke City 3-0 at home.
Robinho, Elano and Motrich, fired three arrows together, and three people scored a total of three goals for Manchester City in the first and second half, helping the team win a victory.
After this game, Manchester City still ranks third in the table. They have the same points as Arsenal, but Manchester City has more goals than Arsenal, ranking third.
This is also because Manchester City was tied by Newcastle in the last game, so the points ranking declined.
Now, in the Premier League table in the 2008/2009 season, the leader is Chelsea, and the second place is the team that surprised everyone: Hull City.
PS: The second update.