Chapter 686 Eleven goals in the season
Lorraine Peretz is not a player trained by Leeds City himself, but his status in the hearts of fans and players is very high.
Because he's such a good guy.
Hu Lai had already felt this before the game came.
Unlike when Sean Barnett returned to Flanders, this time there is talk within the squad of Lorraine's return.
So even though Hu Lai knew nothing about Lorraine before, he knew a little bit about it through everyone's discussions.
Lorraine Peretz moved to Leeds City, which was still in the English Championship four seasons ago. As a forward, in his first season with Leeds City, he scored goals for the team in the league. Seventeen balls.
In the season when the team reached the Premier League, he also scored 13 goals. Although it was not as good as Sean Barnett, considering the difference in talent and ability between the two, this performance was still very impressive.
Along with his outstanding abilities, Peretz also has a good personality.
He is a warm-hearted person and is very willing to help other teammates in the team. No matter who has difficulties, he is willing to help.
Therefore, such a person quickly gained the love of his teammates.
At the same time, because of his outstanding performance on the court, he also gained the love of the fans.
This is a player who is very popular among fans and players.
Therefore, when the club sold him in the winter transfer window and introduced Hulay at the same time, Leeds City fans were dissatisfied with Hulay's arrival.
Although the club has never admitted it, they still believe that Lorraine Peretz was sold by the club in order to raise money for the introduction of Hulay and to free up salary space.
Yong Jun had actually analyzed this matter with Hu Lai a long time ago, and it had little to do with him.
Even without Hulay, Lorraine Peretz's life in Leeds City was actually not easy.
After suffering a major injury last season, his performance in all aspects declined.
Although after Tony Clark arrived, he could still become the team's starting player from time to time, but that was also because Leeds City's forward line really had no talent available.
It can be said that even without Hulay, Leeds City is considering selling Lorraine Peretz while he is still worth some money. At the same time, new forwards are introduced to enhance the team's scoring ability.
A player who was very popular both inside and outside the team could not escape the fate of being sold due to the decline in his competitive form.
This is the cruelty of professional football.
Small teams like Leeds City are fine, but wealthy teams have more such phenomena and the situation is more serious.
It can only be said that Hu Lai was unlucky, because after selling Lorraine Peretz, he came.
It's like you were walking on the road and suddenly an old lady in front of you fell down. You ran to help the old lady up out of kindness.
As soon as his hand touched the old lady, several people suddenly walked over from the street corner and saw this scene.
Most people will think you knocked down the old lady.
It just happened.
Fortunately, Hu Lai later won the hearts of Leeds City fans with his outstanding performance.
The football world is still simpler than the real society. As long as you can perform well and show your strength, no amount of rumors will affect you, and the fans will gradually accept you.
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Also returning to Flanders, Lorraine Peretz's return received a rather muted response in the media.
Except for the local media in Leeds, which reported this incident, no other media mentioned it.
After all, Lorraine Peretz is just an ordinary professional player, not the same as the talented player Sean Barnett.
But on the court, Lorraine Peretz still enjoys treatment no less than Sean Barnett.
When Lorraine Peretz walked out of the tunnel wearing a Hoods jersey, there was a huge cheer, and many fans held up signs to show him "Welcome home, Lorraine!"
When Hu Lai saw this scene from the side, he remembered the game one round ago, when Leeds City played against North London Wanderers at home. He was also so warm before the game.
But his mentality as a bystander was completely different from that at that time.
After all, he already knew at that time that Sean was not a fan who loved this team from the bottom of his heart, so what those fans did was more like flirting with a blind man.
Now, at least he didn't hear any negative comments about Lorraine from his teammates.
Seeing the blessings sent to him by the fans, he raised his arms and waved to those fans.
The fans applauded him.
Another thing that is different from when Sean came back: this time Leeds City fans did not have such a strong anger and hatred.
After all, they have already been relegated in advance, and there is no reason to continue to use the past to target the current club management.
So see, as long as you have good grades, many contradictions are actually not contradictions.
The most die-hard fans in the Flanders North Stand did not make any slogans or banners to ridicule the club, they simply welcomed Lorraine back.
There are also fans who wish Lorraine because his Hudes have been relegated to the British Championship ahead of schedule.
This scene reminded CCTV commentators He Feng and Yan Kang of the treatment Sean received last time he returned to this stadium. They couldn't help but sigh: "Leeds City fans are really emotional! First, Sean, Now it's Lorraine's turn..."
At the same time, they are also longing in their hearts, will Hu Lai enjoy such treatment one day?
If such a day comes, it will definitely be extremely warm...
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The game was indeed played in a warm atmosphere.
Because whether it is Leeds City or Hudes, their fate this season has been determined.
Leeds City avoided relegation two rounds ahead of schedule. This last round of the league is more like allowing their fans to revel and celebrate at home.
Hudes was also determined to fall into the British Championship early. No matter whether he wins or loses in this game, the result cannot be changed.
The competition was not intense.
The fans in the stands are enjoying the joy of successfully relegation and the warm time of "good guy" Lorraine returning home.
Tony Clark was paying attention to the game seriously on the sidelines, but his attention was basically not on his team, but on his opponent.
Because of this game, Hudes' substitute central defender Ben Grist started.
This is a good opportunity to see him in action up close.
Although Tony Clark already knows enough, he is still unwilling to let go of any opportunity to understand the current situation of the players.
"His weight is really his biggest burden..." After observing for a while, Tony Clark said to assistant coach Sam Landill.
"Well, no wonder he suffered a knee injury before. Such a heavy weight, combined with his every take-off, landing and acceleration, puts a great burden on his knees." Randhir nodded.
"If we can introduce him, we must make a complete physical training plan for him." Tony Clark said.
Randhir was a little worried: "The old injury on his knee..."
"As long as we can successfully lose weight, I believe the impact will be much smaller. Then we will strengthen his muscle strength to protect his knees. Leave the rest to God. God bless us not to be so unlucky and get injured as soon as we buy it... ”
Tony Clark really has nothing better to do about it.
Injuries are a common occurrence for professional players. It is impossible to buy a professional player with no injuries at all. Some professional players have suffered major injuries in their lives when they were fifteen or sixteen years old. Every professional player has various injuries.
Both of them stopped talking and continued to stare at the game on the court.
At this moment, Leeds City is attacking.
Ben Grist happened to be guarding Hulay.
The two people stood together, forming a strong contrast - Grist, who was 1.95 meters tall and weighed over 90 kilograms, and Hu Lai, who was 1.79 meters tall and weighed 70 kilograms, stood together, as if they were the same person. In a fight regardless of weight class, everyone can see that Hu Lai will lose without any suspense.
But football is not mixed martial arts, and absolute strength is not that useful here.
When Falek Quinn passed the football from the wing, Hulay, who was originally running forward, suddenly stopped and retreated, easily getting rid of the bulky Ben Grist.
In the process of retreating, Hu Lai jumped up and the football just happened to fly.
At the same time, Grist had just stopped the car and before he could turn around, he just looked back at Hu Lai behind him.
Seeing that figure already in the air, he pushed the ball backwards!
Nevin Ball, the club's football director on the podium, couldn't help but frown when he saw this scene - what can such a clumsy central defender do if he buys him?
The football flew over Grist's head and towards the back of the goal.
The Hudes goalkeeper turned over and rushed back, just passing the football again. He waved his arms in vain and did not touch the football.
In the end, the football hit the inside of the goal post and bounced into the goal!
Nevin Ball stood up from his seat and clapped his hands hard to ensure that the camera lens could capture the smile on his face.
But his joy was not fake.
Hu Lai’s transfer deal is still reliable!
This is his eleventh goal of the season!
In half a season, he only played half a season and scored eleven goals!
What a terrifying efficiency?
And from what Tony said, the team's tactics and personnel configuration this season are not the most suitable for Hu Lai. If we wait until next season and the personnel and tactics are suitable enough, what performance can Hu Lai perform?
Nevin Ball felt excited just thinking about it. Can't wait for the new season to arrive...
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Hulay, who scored 11 goals of the season, turned and ran towards the corner flag area and once again made his signature celebration.
When he landed, a short roar sounded again over the Flanders Stadium:
"HUUUUUU!!!"
Compared with the last time at Flanders Stadium, the sound this time was louder and louder.
After landing, Hu Lai opened his arms and greeted his rushing teammates with a smile.
Lorraine Peretz in the distance saw this scene and sighed softly. (End of chapter)