724、The finale of 2016
"Hello everyone, welcome to the last MATCH of the DAY of the 2015-16 season. I am Gary Leinker. Today I wore a shirt and trousers. Children can watch it with confidence."
In the BBC's branch building in Manchester, the host of "Today's Game" Leinker started recording the last episode before the holiday:
"The league has ended, the FA Cup has also been decided, and Liverpool has become the biggest winner of the season without any surprise. Do you agree with me, Phil?"
This episode invites dual celebrities from Manchester United and Everton, Phil Neville - mainly because his boss has followed the English national team to France for the preliminary report.
Neville's face was not good-looking at all, but according to the BBC's contract with him, he could not refuse the call from the TV station.
He shrugged:
"What else can I say? I can only congratulate Liverpool on their first league title after 26 years, and they also won the trophy of the Europa League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup."
Another guest, Jamie Carragher, smiled unceremoniously:
"Hey, Phil, why do I see you looking desperate?"
Neville rolled his eyes:
"I have congratulated you on your champion. Are you not satisfied? Do you want me to kneel down and kiss your stinky feet?"
Ringkel laughed and pointed to the curtain:
"Today, the program team also invited the hottest superstar in the Premier League this year to the scene. Let us welcome his arrival."
Amid the applause of the audience, Long Shu walked up with great strides.
In the first half of the season, he was almost a regular visitor to this episode, but as the schedule became more and more intense, in the second half, especially in the last month, he only occasionally interviewed BBC before and after the game, and never made a special trip to Manchester - although the distance between the two cities was only 50 kilometers.
“We haven’t talked about football together for months.”
Leinker smiled and shook hands with him.
Neville still smiled bitterly:
"If you told me earlier that I would do Liverpool's album today, I would definitely ask the BBC for sick leave."
Carragher was obviously more intimate. He enthusiastically gave Long Shute a bear hug, but almost made the champion captain angry:
"Beautiful job! You are really my idol! By the way, can you give my son a jersey? It must be signed and greetings!"
Long Shute, who had coughed for a long time, punched the old senior without hesitation:
"Did you just want to murder the greatest player in Liverpool's history?"
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"After the five-time champion in 2001, Liverpool hasn't won so many championships at the same time for many years, right?"
The four people sat down on both sides, and Reinkell opened up the conversation.
Neville is destined to be the villain:
"Yes, they were all empty in 90% of the seasons and got nothing. They only won an insignificant league cup, community shield cup and other trophysical 1/2 seasons..."
Carragher shrugged:
"Do those matter? We are champions now!"
Long Shute said lightly:
"And...As long as I haven't retired, Manchester United won't win any championship trophy! Yes, even one!"
Carragher quickly added to his junior:
"By the way, since we only participate in the Champions League, Manchester United can go and win the future UEFA Cup championship. Oh, sorry, Manchester United will not be able to play next season... there is no UEFA Cup!"
According to the rules, the top three Premier League places directly get tickets to the Champions League main match, the fourth place must pass the Champions League qualifiers before they can advance to the main match, and the fifth place can only participate in the UEFA Cup.
And Manchester United... finally ranked sixth in the standings.
"Jamie, you're probably going to be in vain."
Leinker explained with a smile:
"You probably forgot that if the League Cup champions qualify for European competition, then the sixth-ranked team in the league will automatically participate in the next season's Europa League."
Neville didn't miss this opportunity:
"If I remember correctly, Liverpool has entered the UEFA Cup in at least two seasons in this way."
Carragher opened his mouth and smiled awkwardly.
Long Shute rubbed his chin:
"Then we wish Manchester United can achieve good results like us in the Europa League next season."
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This episode was slowly unfolding through the conversation between four people.
Neville and Carragher's mutual teasing and even sarcasm took up most of the time. Even the special guest Long Shute felt that he was a little stolen by them.
"Let's take a look at the final standings," Leinker pointed to the big screen, "You must have seen it many times in the past week.
The champion, Liverpool, 95 points, this is the highest score since 2005. The league championship that year was Chelsea, which also had 95 points.
Runner-up, Leicester City, 87 points. At the beginning of the season, Ranieri always claimed that their goal was to score 40 points, but in the end, they scored two 40 points.
The third place is Arsenal, with 72 points. Although he only introduced one player in Cech last summer, Wenger still controlled the team well. Compared with other powers, Arsenal was the one with the most stable performance.
The fourth place is Arsenal's arch-rival in the city, Tottenham Hotspur, with 68 points, Pochettino beat Manchester's two players and grabbed the last Champions League place. In the English football world where red and blue occupy the main colors, the guards in White Hart Lane have a white trend that belongs to them.
The fifth place is Manchester City. They are ranked behind Tottenham by 2 points. Manchester United, who is also 66 points, ranks sixth because of the small number of goals, and Southampton with 63 points, ranks seventh. These three teams will participate in the UEFA Cup next season..."
Long Shute said with a smile:
"At least next season, we won't have to play five or six games with Manchester United."
Carragher laughed, but Neville looked depressed.
Leinker smiled too:
"A week ago, the Premier League officially announced that you have become the best player of the season. In addition to this award, you have also won the League Cup, the FA Cup, and the Best Player of UEFA and the Golden Boot. The only regret is that you have participated in too few games in the League Cup and the FA Cup, so you can't win the assisting king... What do you think about winning so many awards?"
Long Shute suddenly fell silent:
"Gary, you know, I'm missing one of the most important awards."
Premier League champion, Europa League champion, MVP, Golden Boot, assist king...
These honors are probably not comparable to those of the Champions League championship - although in the hearts of all Liverpool fans, the Premier League championship trophy is enough for them to regard Longshute as a god and a god.
"You are only 26 years old, much younger than Ronaldo and Messi. As long as you maintain your current state, I believe... that crown will definitely return to your head."
As an old senior, Carragher quickly comforted Liverpool's current thigh.
Long Shute nodded at him:
"Of course, I will never let the title of No. 1 in the world be left behind."
Neville felt a little uncomfortable when he heard such a domineering but so proper declaration, and he said with a little provocative expression:
"I am frank, with Liverpool's current lineup, it may be difficult to support your ambition to dominate Europe. As far as I know, the Chinese consortium behind Liverpool has begun to withdraw due to domestic policies. In this case, your ambition will undoubtedly be more difficult to achieve.
In addition, you will have a bigger problem.
Can a club like Liverpool keep you?”
Karager, who was originally smiling, suddenly looked solemn.
The mainstream football circle in Europe is not big. Whenever there is any disturbance in other countries, the English tabloids will promote it as soon as possible. So Carragher also knows that giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris will definitely extend an olive branch to players like Longshute in the summer.
Countless historical facts have long proved that Liverpool has never been able to retain its core players. As long as the opponent's price is sufficient, no one can betrayed!
Reinker, Carragher, and Neville's eyes were all focused on the fourth person.
Long Shute's expression was extremely natural, and he spread his hands with a smile:
"I will stay 100% in Liverpool next season and I will not leave here."
The other three people didn't believe it at all.
Who are you lying to?
We are not those naive fans, we cheer when we hear you say "stay"!
Even if a red legend like Gerald chose to leave in the end?
Looking at their expressions, Long Shute could only shrugged.
It seems that in order to make the hearts of Liverpool fans more comforted, I should find an opportunity to announce my true identity...
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Chapter completed!