Chapter 108 The Best Fan
Chapter 108 The Best Fan
The match was lost without any suspense.
Burton conceded two more goals in the second half, then Quinn provided an assist for Murphy to score a consolation goal for the team.
Li Yanqing accepted the defeat calmly at the post-match press conference.
"We lost, but I'm very happy with my players' performance."
"Burton is considered a young team even by Championship standards."
"There's nothing to say about losing to a team of this caliber; everyone played exceptionally well."
"But Burton will not give up. We will be promoted to the Premier League next season and look forward to facing them again."
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, having already secured the title, had nothing to complain about. He praised Burton's performance and wished them success in their promotion bid.
The rest of the press conference was basically a one-man show by him.
After a brief exchange with the other party, Li Yanqing left early, and even Miss Maggie couldn't stop him.
He just wants to be with his players right now.
On the bus back to the club.
Chris was comforting the players.
Actually, the coaches weren't particularly upset about losing the game, because they had already decided to forfeit it in a previous meeting.
At that time, they were well aware of the gap between themselves and Burton and Chelsea.
No one spoke, not even Murphy, who had scored the goal.
To be honest, they only managed to score a goal because the opponent's defense became a bit lax after taking a four-goal lead.
Chris's voice was the only sound left in the entire carriage.
"Guys, the game is over."
"We may not win this championship, but we should be grateful."
"Because this game did not cause any losses to the team."
"Only three rounds left in the league!"
"Let's take down Swansea City and send the team straight to the Premier League!"
"Shouldn't we at least leave Jamie a gift?"
"Let him leave here as a meritorious official!"
“I will!” Murphy was the first to respond; he was sitting next to Jamie.
"We will!"
Veterans of the team, such as Bradford, Turner, and Miller, also shouted in unison.
Jamie was always the first to arrive when they needed help.
They don't have the ability to help the latter win the championship, but they should at least achieve the minimum goal.
upgrade!
"Look, that's..."
As the bus rounded a corner, they found their vision filled with a sea of yellow.
It's Burton fans!
Instead of leaving early, they gathered on the road that the team bus would have to take on its return journey.
They were still waving banners and flags just like at the start of the match, constantly chanting "Burton, Burton..."
The team did lose, but for this group of players to reach the FA Cup final in their first appearance in the competition is already a remarkable achievement.
Whether they win the championship or not, it won't affect the fans' enthusiasm for their home team.
Besides, they even scored a goal.
This scene moved the players.
These tough guys on the court are about to lose control of their tears again.
They saw Will, who was still handing out beers, then holding them above his head and crushing them one by one.
I saw Little Blanche sitting on top of a car, waving her special jersey.
I saw Dr. Strange, who was with others, holding up the largest banner and waving it around.
"Damn it, Will!"
"Buy less beer!"
"Give little Blanche more nourishing food..."
Murphy never swears, but this time was an exception.
By the time he shouted this, he had completely lost control and buried his head under the curtains.
"Thank you, thank you."
"We lost this time, we're sorry, but we'll definitely win next time..."
As the team captain, Bradford couldn't tell whether he was thanking them or apologizing.
Who cares? I'll just blurt out everything I remember.
Jamie patted Murphy on the shoulder and greeted the fans; he was actually the most emotionally stable one right now.
So he saw Li Yanqing, who was shouting among the fans.
"So that's it..."
No wonder they told us to go first.
He suddenly smiled and realized that all of this was actually planned by their head coach and Will.
Indeed, this usually only happens when welcoming the national team back home or after the team wins a championship.
And now... just a little thought reveals that it must have been organized by someone.
"That's not bad either."
"At least the fans are genuinely cheering us on."
"Otherwise, even if they organize themselves, it will just turn into a street brawl..."
Jamie didn't dare say these words aloud.
It's best if no one else knows about this...
Watching the bus slowly drive away, Li Yanqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He has already done so much; the players should be able to recover from the shadow of the final defeat very quickly.
This is thanks to Will's leadership of the fan club; their organizational skills are truly outstanding.
and many more......
It seems we've overlooked a major issue.
After a moment's thought, Li Yanqing suddenly realized.
As soon as his press conference ended, he went to organize fans with Will and then cheered for the team here.
The bus has finally left.
But it seems he hasn't gotten on the bus yet?
"Li, are you coming back with us?"
"Or is there something you need to do here?"
Will is a good person and provided a solution for the former in a timely manner.
"Of course, that's exactly what I planned to do." Li Yanqing would never admit that he had simply forgotten.
He devoted all his energy to the team and the players...
"Little Blanche! Long time no see!"
"Get down quickly, you can't keep sitting on the roof when we get back!"
He picked up little Blanche and put her down, while the little girl was still giggling.
"Murphy is such a loser!"
"He scored a goal, but he's crying like a little kid..."
“He hasn’t fully grown up yet.” Li Yanqing wholeheartedly agreed with this.
"But you can only laugh at him like that when you're older; you're much younger than him."
On the other side, two more people walked over and greeted Li Yanqing.
"Dr. Strange!"
"Miss Fanny, you've come too?"
"Shall we go back together?"
"Of course I'm coming. This is the team's first final, and I can't miss it."
Dr. Strange glanced at Miss Fanny beside him and then spoke.
"You guys go back first, we plan to stay here a little longer."
“You two…” Li Yanqing quickly noticed that something was wrong with the two of them, and then smiled meaningfully.
"Okay, friendly reminder, Miss Fanny, don't let it interfere with your work..."
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