Godfather Of Champions

    Chapter 61—China's Twilight of the Sun

    For Sun Jihai, Twain's attitude towards him is very complicated.  When he personally persuaded him to Nottingham Forest FC, it is undeniable that Sun Jihai came because he was a substitute for Richards.  It may not be fair to Sun Jihai to say this, but it is.  However, Twain, the performance of Sun Jihai from the Forest team, has a lot of heart, a professional professional player.  The level is not enough to make up for it. Overall, Twain is quite satisfactory.  Except for some Chinese media who complained that Twain didn't give Sun Jihai the main position, nothing happened.

    However, with the increase of age and the frequent occurrence of injuries, his team gradually lost the fact that the position is indeed indisputable.  Now Sun Jihai can't even play Defender, and more often he can only follow the Reserve Team. Even if the Forest team is extremely short, Twain doesn't give him any chance.

    During that time, the Chinese media attacked Tony Twain was not friendly to China player.

    Nottingham Forest FC is not a charity. Players who have the inability to keep up with the team's needs are naturally eliminated.  Sun Jihai is not the team's relationship, nor is it an indispensable player.  Even if his spirit is outstanding again…Nottingham Forest FC is not only one person with a high spirit.

    Next summer, Sun Jihai and the team's Contract will officially expire.  Twain has no intention of giving Sun Jihai a new contract. Not only that, he decided to sell Sun Jihai this summer.  There are two British champion teams now interested in Sun Jihai, and they will not lose too much if they operate well.

    Both Sheffield United and Crystal Palace FC hope to get the China's all-round Defender.

    However, they only expressed their intention to buy, and there is no official price.

    Just as Twain decided to wait and see for a while, Evan found him and hoped he would reconsider the contract renewal with Sun Jihai.

    Twain was very surprised when he heard this request.

    "This is how the same thing.  Evan? I remember that we had a common view of Sun Jihai's future.  ”

    Evan smiled and didn't answer Twain's questions right away, but said Allen.  "Don't you always tell me that the plan can't keep up with the changes? You know that Allen has been outside to find sponsorship for the new Stadium project.  He first found the Arabs.  Arsenal FC's Emirates Stadium was built by the UAE people and cost only ten years.  I think this is a very suitable price.  ButHe spread his hands.

    “The Arabs agreed to fund the project, but they asked to set up a spokesperson in the Club to nominally monitor whether their money was in place.  practicallyI don't say you should be able to understand it? ”

    Twain nodded.

    "I don't want to add a senior administrator in the Club that I am completely unfamiliar with, no matter how much money he stands behind.  "Evan."Doughty said with a smile.  But let Twain know that this man is actually a person with a heavy desire for power.

    "And China has performed well in this worldwide financial crisis.  So Allen turned his eyes to it…"

    He said that Twain finally interjected: "You found the big rich man in China?"

    not yet  Evan shook his head.

    Very strange, Twain has some regrets.

    "So reconsider the contract with Sun Jihai…Do you want to make some hints to potential investors in China? ”Twain is not stupid.  He quickly straightened out the relationship between the two.

    “Don told me that China is very disappointed with their own football.  Under such circumstances, the only player who can make Chinese Fans feel a little proud, besides Don himself, is the Chinese player Sun Jihai who still plays in the Forest team.  He is now the only player in China who is still playing in the top league in Europe.  ”

    Shao Jiayi, who played in Cottbus, was sold to the Bundesliga by the team.  Zheng Zhi is still struggling in the British crown. Every time there are rumors that a certain English Premier League team has caught up with him, and ultimately it is just Chinese wishful thinking.

    As for the young players who have been placed high hopes…It’s not very good now.

    In this context, those Chinese Fans can only use Sun Jihai and Tang as the only comfort.

    Tang is the hope of China coach, Sun Jihai…Nature will not be the hope of the player.  But he has long been regarded as the most successful person in China's overseas players.  And it is estimated that for a long time, there will be no latecomers who can surpass his current status – China's first player in China, China player Europe, the first player in China, China player Europe, the first player in China, China Player Champions League Champion First person, China player English Premier League League Title First person, China player Double Crown Wang first person…Countless “first person” hats were smothered by the enthusiastic Chinese media and fans.

    Looking at these achievements, it really deserves the title of "China player's most successful first person".

    Even if he is old and weak, there are very few appearances. Just look at the list of Forest First Team after the start of the new season every year.  For the Chinese Fans who have no other demand, it is the greatest comfort.

    Twain feels very sad.  The biggest comfort of this national football can only be used as a second-line substitute in the Forest team, and is already on the verge of being abandoned by the team.

    I understand.  Twain nodded. "I will reconsider a new contract for Sun Jihai."  But he must accept a pay cut.  To know.  He is not in my new season plan.  ”

    What's more sad is that this biggest comfort has almost no competitive value for the Forest team. The only reason he can stay is because Club wants to use him as a cover for China's funds.  From a professional player to a flag hanging in front of the door to attract gold owners.

    Evan left with a satisfied smile, and Twain looked at the two Clubs on the table and asked for a fax.

    If he wants the two Clubs to quote their own, how much can Sun be worth?

    1,000,000 Still one hundred and fifty thousand? MaybeNot even a million?

    Sun Jihai's presence in the mainland of the team is very low, perhaps because he is a Chinese, relatively low-key.  Living habits are not the same as other European teammates.  He never participated in parties that would find a lot of sexy girls to adjust the atmosphere, and did not go to any nightclubs to relax.  After training every day, I drove home alone to accompany my wife and children.  Play with your child on the grass in your backyard.  Twain had a small Spring Festival with Sun Jihai at the Spring Festival of the previous year.  When Tang and Sun Jihai were chatting in Chinese, Sun Jihai mentioned his wish – "There is no wish."  I am making money here, to support my wife and children, how can I not work hard? My wish is to work hard to make money, earn more money when I can make money, and live a good life after retirement.  I don't even think about it… The teammates are actually good to me, but I can't play with them.  After all, we are not a world person.  ”

    His life is simple and somewhat boring.  But he has long been used to it.  Playing in Nottingham is a job for him.  His child has been attending school in Nottingham.  Accept United Kingdom education.  But after he retired, Twain believed that this family would return to China immediately.  With the savings in the United Kingdom over the years.  Live a life like any ordinary Chinese.

    Sun Jihai didn't know that around himself, Club and China got together.  I don't know if his fate has changed because of these things.

    His Agent had already informed him that there were two British champion teams who wanted him to join.  Sun Jihai means to see what the Forest team said. Anyway, there is still a contract that expires. He is not in a hurry to sell himself.  Join the teams for free after one year, and maybe even attract more buyers.

    Other than that,  After the team's vacation is over, he only comes to the training ground on time every day, and then drives home after the training.  Occasionally, I received several media journals from China, signed the Chinese students outside the training field or somewhere else, and took photos with them.  The days have passed to any previous season.

    until one day.  Tony Twain called his Agent and wanted to talk to him about the contract renewal negotiations.

    This news surprised Sun Jihai – he is not a fool, nor a fanciful youngster who likes fantasy.  He knows his position in the team.  If the Nottingham Forest FC Club is smart enough, the best way is to sell him this summer.  Then they can still receive a little money.  Otherwise wait a year later.  They can't get anything.  What he thinks is based on the fact that the team will definitely not follow his contract renewal.

    I didn't expect Twain to talk about contract renewal with his Agent.

    In this regard, his Agent is not surprised.  He vaguely heard Club's market subjective Allen .Adams is active in China.

    He felt that he could win a good contract renewal contract for Sun Jihai and himself.

    Twain's new contract to Sun Jihai began to contract renewal for two years from this summer, but Sun Jihai must accept a 50%pay cut.

    Sun Jihai’s China Agent rejected Twain’s contract.  He believes that a 50%pay cut is totally unacceptable.  Because the contract is not contract renewal for two years on the basis of the original contract, the new season Sun Jihai can still get 100%salary. Once the contract is signed, he will lose half of his income.  This is the main reason why he disagrees.

    They can completely reject the contract and then take a 100%salary a year.  Wait until the contract expires next year and then freely transfer to other teams.

    However, Twain will never agree to the conditions for the other party to raise the salary standard.  The team is now racking its brains to open up and cut costs and control spending.  If Sun Jihai leaves the country this summer, it will be good for everyone.  Allen wants to find a landlord who is willing to pay for his new plan in China, so Sun Jihai has become an important player.  Even so, Twain will not allow Contracts for a second-line substitute player to have the same salary requirements as before.

    He showed the other party that Sun Jihai's level is not worth his original salary – of course, the original words are not so said, it is too hurtful to say so.  He said it was euphemistic, just to the example of the China Agent, there is no club in the world that will open such a contract for the player who is about to retire.  Even aldMilan's Maldini must accept a pay reduction contract.  What's more, a China player?

    Agent Mr.
I also clarified the words – Club believes that Sun Jihai is still useful, then it should meet our requirements.

    Twain said that it won't work.  Satisfying is a reasonable request, not a price.  So, in order to show sincerity, let us all make one step better – a pay cut of 25 percent.

    This proposal was approved by the other party.  So the next step is simple. Let's meet and sign together and have a glass of champagne to celebrate.

    Sun Jihai will continue to belong to Nottingham Forest FC in the next two years.  When the contract expires, he will be thirty-four years old.  At that time, he was planning to continue to fight in the United Kingdom or return to China to play for Dalian. It was not Twain's concern.  What's more, maybe there will be several inquiries next summer and the fax that Sun Jihai can sell will appear on his desk.

    If Allen can really attract China's funds, then will Sun Jihai continue to stay in the team, and who cares?

    Twain is not a good person in China football. He has no time to cultivate a savior for China football or establish a banner character.

    After Sun Jihai’s work was over, the other side had good news.

    Agbonlahor showsdown to Villa Club.  In a close conversation with Martin O'Neill, he told Manager that he wanted to play in Nottingham Forest FC.  The reason is simple. He has confidence in Tony Twain.  He believes that going to Nottingham Forest FC can satisfy his desire to win honors.  Tony Twain is a Manager who can lead him to victory and glory, even if he has just recovered from heart disease.

    Martin O'Neill can't convince Agbonlahor.  This kid is obviously fascinated by Tony Twain's personal charm.

    The Villa team began to seriously consider how much it would cost Agbonlahor to be suitable…

    Three days later, Nottingham Forest FC announced that they introduced Speed ​​Striker Gabriel from Aston Villa FC for a £16 million transfer fee.Agbonlahor.

    In the new season, Agbonlahor will wear Arshavin's No. 18 jersey, sprinting in front of the Forest team, killing each of their opponents with speed.

    After Anelka, Twain finally had a real speed Striker.

    If the previous Van Nistelrooy and Zigic are more like a heavy hammer, then Agbonlahor is a sharp dagger.  There are hammers and daggers, and Twain can easily face all kinds of enemies with ease…