King’s Landing in Nottingham

Chapter 64 Our Defence Is Too Brittle

In the twelfth round of the League Two, Notts County challenged Cardiff away, and the Ninean Park Stadium, which can accommodate 20,000 spectators, finally changed its advertisement.

The advertising slogan "CaptainMorganRum" on the top of the public bank stand at Ninian Park Stadium appeared in the summer of 1960. It was not until this season that it was replaced by the new slogan "HyperValue". The single advertising period lasted for 42 years. A record that is difficult to break.

The Real Sociedad coach Toshak, who bombarded Notts County and Harvey Alonso before, is a famous cardiff. He is a star in the hearts of Welsh people, and many Liverpool fans still miss his contribution.

The old main player is Notts County?

At least Tosak thinks so.

In an interview with the "Sun" reporter, Toshak did not hesitate to explode his expectations:

"I think the difference is at least 4 goals, Cardiff will let them see what real football is! A group of mercenaries who are slaves to money, what fighting ability can they have, they are all scum! They can be ranked first in the league. One is really disgusting!"

And the result of the game was just as Tosak expected. Notts County saw real football. A 0-3 loss brought Notts County's ten-round unbeaten record to an abrupt end, and Notts County's The boys lowered their proud heads.

Cardiff vs. Notts County, the two teams are first in the league and fourth in the league. When they were about to make a leaps and bounds, they unfortunately encountered each other. It must be said that the "destiny arrangement" is really interesting.

This strong dialogue was not as evenly matched as thought before the game.

The process was wonderful. Notts County played a more beautiful offensive football, but Cardiff, who counterattacked like lightning, won a big score.

Football, or competitive sports, has always looked at the ending, not the process.

No matter how good your football is, players and fans will gradually lose if you fail to win the championship.

3-0, Cardiff ushered in victory at home. But Notts County’s luck in this game is really bad. Ribery and Klose hit the goal post twice. Notts County, which has big problems on both ends of offense and defense, needs Guardiola to spend a lot of effort to fix it. .

Judging from the actual performance on the field, Notts County, who is a guest, has a sense of attack.

Within 3 minutes of the opening, the young center Klose hit the left post with a long shot from the front of the penalty area, causing home fans to exclaim again and again.

Afterwards, Notts County's aggressive offense and high-pressure pressing also allowed most of the possession of the ball to fall into their hands. When Notts County's possession rate was the highest, it even exceeded 70%.

Lichsteiner has continuous assists on the right, and the teenager Corey Bukalossi, who won the starter position at the front midfielder, is completely fearless. He showed his desire to attack in front of Cardiff.

As promised to Notts County fans before, Guardiola allowed the team to play aggressive offensive football.

Although the scene is dominant, the defense of Notts County is full of holes, which is worrying.

In the 19th minute of the opening, Maurice Taylor, who partnered with Chiellini's central defender, revealed his huge shortcomings. Cardiff's big center played back and singles like a basketball, all the way to the penalty area. Finally scored.

The fans at the scene gave a deafening boo to Maurice Taylor's performance, which also seriously affected Taylor's performance in the game.

Cardiff then went to another city. The Notts County defender who had problems was still Maurice Taylor:

He knocked down the opponent with an unnecessary foul in the penalty area, not only giving the opponent a penalty, but also proved that England's general fear of the Notts County defense was not unreasonable.

Insufficient numbers and lack of experience, Notts County's defense, facing the hard bridge and hard horse England team, it is too fragile.

Thiago Motta was injured suddenly before the game, so he could only sit on the bench and watch his teammates struggle hard.

Guardiola temporarily arranged for Anthony Elt and George Grant to serve as the double midfielders. Their replenishment ability is very strong, but the interception ability is relatively average, and they cannot effectively block Cardiff's rapid counterattack in time and have been catching up The state will make the players feel very tired.

After losing the ball again, the quick-thinking Guardiola immediately replaced Van Persie with Connell as a high center, preparing to use the twin tower tactics for a desperate fight.

However, the calculation is obviously not as good as the sky. The high center Connell just came on the court and before he touched the ball, Cardiff once again launched a fast attack through the backcourt interception to expand the score.

A long pass accurately found the forward who was ambushing the Notts County defender. Notts County defender Morris Taylor could not catch up with the Cardiff forward who broke through with the ball.

After desperation was overwhelmed, they were unable to chase back. What awaited them was the loss of the city gate, who went to the meeting and easily pushed the far corner to score.

"Man, are you defensive? Didn't you TMD have dinner today? Would you like to keep your spirits up? I don't want to get the ball out of the net anymore!"

Even Rainer, who has always had a good temper, couldn't help but swear at Morris Taylor. Although his intention was not bad, it also pushed the lost Taylor into a more self-blaming abyss.

When the score on the court became 3 to 0, the remaining ten minutes was completely worthless.

Guardiola replaced Maurice Taylor with Mertesacker. The enthusiastic fans of the Notts County Expedition gave Taylor a warm applause, hoping that the young man can reinvigorate himself after his disaster-level performance.

After the game, on the bus in Notts County, the atmosphere was as silent as death. Only Guardiola's roaring and cursing voices could be heard...

"George, today you and Anthony got the chance to start. Before you played, what did I ask you to do?"

Guardiola was standing in the aisle of the bus, pointing his finger at George Grant, who was sitting on the seat not far away, bowed his head in thought, and asked sharply.

Wei Xun could clearly feel the anger in Guardiola's tone. All the players just bowed their heads and didn't dare to ask, let alone speak. Who would let himself behave badly and the team lost.

"Coach, I..."

Grant has a guilty conscience. He didn't play well today. He almost didn't do the interception task that the coach asked him to complete. The team lost again. He does have an inescapable responsibility.

"I confess your task is, in addition to actively filling up, you must also judge the opponent's passing route and cut off the opponent's offense!"

"Frank, you had a great time today, right? You have almost never failed one-on-one on the side. It's so handsome. Christina is so happy!"

"Hey, thank you coach..."

Hearing these words, Wei Xun hurriedly covered his head, leaning back in his chair and didn't want to speak.

"Ribery is a dumbfounded boy, what a compliment Josep is saying, he is afraid that he lost the game and lost stupid?"

"Ten rounds of undefeated, first in the league, you are very good? You feel that you are invincible in the world? Floating to the sky? Then you have a kind of don't lose today!"

Guardiola looked a little angry, pointing to the players with their heads down and loudly reprimanding them.

"And you, Pepe, even if you lose, you can't yell at your teammates or lose your temper. The team's performance is the responsibility of everyone, and Taylor should not be alone! The time is to cultivate tacit understanding and strengthen cooperation. You are the closest group on the court!"

"I was wrong... Coach..."

Reina stood up, vowed to Guardiola that he would pay attention next time, and apologized to Taylor.

Maurice Taylor also accepted Renner's apology, and the atmosphere in the bus eased a bit, but it was still a little dull.

"We in Notts County are a collective. It's not a loose sand that can't play the ball without anyone, and it's not a brawny team that can't win without anyone!"

"I emphasize once again, we are a collective, and I don't want anything to go on alone and shirk each other in the future!"

"Don't think that how popular you are among the fans, how good your relationship with other coaches and the chairman is, you can do whatever you want!"

"Don't forget, I am your head coach! For the next game, Frank, George, and Pepe will be your three substitutes. Now everyone has a good rest..."

After speaking, Guardiola sat back in his seat, and the entire bus returned to a quiet state again, and no one dared to make a noise.

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