Football Modifier

In addition to Barton, James Milner was seduced by Aston Villa.

Villa coach Martin O'Neill has always favored this new English favorite with excellent physical conditions and tough style of play. As early as 2005, he had already offered a price. If it weren't for Newcastle's owner Sheffield who forcibly rejected the deal at the last moment, Aston Villa might have taken Milner away with 4 million pounds.

Although Aston Villa's league ranking is not as good as the Magpies this season, the team's finances have been very good after the acquisition by the American owner. Moreover, when James Milner was loaned to Aston Villa because he could not play as a starter in Newcastle, it was Martin O'Neill's attention and trust that made Milner stand out. The Northern Irish coach has a great favor for Milner!

The temptation of high salary and the call of the mentor, Milner finally found Lao Li after the training and told the whole story of the incident very sincerely.

"Thank you for your honesty, James. I want to know what you think..."

Li Tongfan's expression was much calmer than Milner imagined: "Are you willing to stay at St. James Park to receive the cheers of Newcastle fans, or are you more eager for the applause of Aston Villa fans at Villa Park? I promised each of you on the first day I came to the team that I would not force any of you to stay after the season ends!"

"I am willing to stay in Newcastle, but Mr. O'Neill agreed to provide a weekly salary of 70,000 pounds and guaranteed my absolute starting position. If I can get all this in Newcastle..."

"This is impossible..." Li Tongfan quickly interrupted Milner and shook his head: "James, you see, you are indeed an excellent player, very good! I also hope that you can stay here and continue to fight for Newcastle... But I'm sorry, the team is in trouble now, so I can only provide you with a weekly salary of 40,000 pounds at most next season, and... I can't guarantee you an absolute starting position!"

"In that case... I need to think about it, sir!" Hearing Lao Li's answer, Milner's face was gloomy, and then he gritted his teeth and left Li Tongfan's office without hesitation!

Sitting in the chair behind the desk, Li Tongfan looked at Milner's back as he left, thinking.

Considering that this young player has less than 50 loyalty points in the FM2008 system, it seems that his departure from Newcastle is inevitable. However, Li had previously recruited Milner to the England national team, and after a small modification with FM-MM, his outstanding performance on the field has already increased his value to a level that can bring huge profits to Newcastle!

Even if he sells it for cash, he will not suffer a loss!

Sure enough, just one day later, Aston Villa offered Newcastle 9 million pounds to buy James Milner, but the content of this offer was obviously lower than Li Tongfan's expectations, so he naturally could not agree. After a brief negotiation between the two parties, the talent-hungry Aston Villa got this England main midfielder for the next ten years at a cost of 13 million pounds.

13 million pounds!

This money will be the first income since Li Tongfan coached Newcastle!

Unlike the previous secretiveness in the purchase of Crespo and Ronaldo, after reaching an agreement with Aston Villa, the official website of Newcastle Club quickly announced the transfer operation, and the transfer agreement will be officially effective after the opening of the European football transfer market on July 1, 2008!

Newcastle fans have different views on James Milner's transfer.

Although many people feel infinitely sorry for losing such a supernova with unlimited potential, they can also understand the helpless move of the club management to cash out by selling key players when the team encounters financial difficulties. Moreover, the crazy religious superstition of Newcastle people is certain: as long as the [God on the sidelines of the football field] Crazy Mr. Li can stay at St. James Park, no matter which player is lost, sooner or later the Magpies will be able to reproduce the glory of the Japanese style!

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In the next few days, Newcastle's transfer department has been busy in accordance with Li Tongfan's requirements.

James Milner is not the first person to leave Newcastle. Left back Charles N'Zogbia and center back David Lozehar, two of Newcastle's main full-backs, found their next home before the Liverpool Anfield battle on May 11. Charles N'Zogbia joined the French Ligue 1 team Bordeaux for 6 million pounds! David Lozehar transferred to the La Liga powerhouse Sevilla for 5 million euros! Unlike Milner, these two chose to leave after being clearly informed by Lee Tong-Bum that they would not appear in Newcastle's main lineup next season. Of course, like James Milner, the transfer agreement will take effect after the end of the season, and the two will have to play the last game of the season for Newcastle for the time being. In addition to selling players, Lee Tong-Bum took the time to complete another long-booked player introduction during this period - activating the buyout clause in Juan Mata's loan contract, and snatched this former proud disciple from Ferguson at a low price of 2 million pounds. After all this, the 38th round of the Premier League will begin!

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Morning of May 11!

Press conference hall at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool!

Newcastle coach Madman Lee and Red Army helmsman Benitez attended the pre-match press conference together!

Now that the Premier League has been settled, and the results of the last round of the league do not affect the rankings at the bottom and bottom of the standings, the only gimmick in this game that can attract the attention of fans and media is that Michael Owen, who has returned to his peak form, returns to his peak form. Once he came to Anfield, where he played for eight consecutive years, and the feud between Benitez and the Euros at current Liverpool!

Of course, reporters attending the press conference will not let go of these eye-catching questions——

The tall and lanky reporter from The Sun pointedly asked the question that attracted the most attention from fans: "Mr. Benitez, why did you let go of Michael Owen, the team's flag bearer at the time, in the summer of 2004?"

The Spaniard Benitez, who was sitting high behind the interview table, was expressionless: "It was a decision that both parties were satisfied with and made unanimously. I had no reason to stop it from happening. That's why."

"But some people think that you threatened the team and drove away the former flag out of personal preferences... You don't like Irving, and you need to establish your prestige by driving away big-name players like Michael, and use this to get enough transfers. You can rebuild the team according to your own ideas, right?" The tall and lanky reporter from the Sun was aggressive and was not satisfied with Benitez's answer.

Benitez smiled instead of being angry: "As a head coach, I have the right to manage the team in any way that I think is beneficial to the team? If Michael Owen's departure can make Liverpool's strength even greater , why should I say no?”

"Thank you for your answer, the last question...Mr. Benitez," the reporter from The Sun is obviously not a fuel-efficient lamp. "When the team has been unable to find a stable scoring point after losing Michael Owen, you Have you ever regretted your decision?”

By this time, Benitez was obviously a little impatient with the question:

"Liverpool still has Torres and Gerrard, Carragher and Reina... Michael Owen is just an ordinary player, and his performance after leaving Liverpool has proven everything. I am very glad that I made a wise decision. Decision... Your question time is over, sir, and I can tell you clearly now: I will not regret the decision to sell Michael Owen at any time!"

After successfully irritating Benitez, reporters focused their attention on Madman Lee.

"Mr. Fantong, first of all, thank you for everything you have done for the England team. Can I ask your opinion on Mr. Benitez's point just now, and please comment on Michael Owen in your own mind?

The questioner was still the tall and lanky reporter from the Sun.

This guy seems to be a crazy Irving fan, and every question he asks is inseparable from his idol. And when he asked Li Tongfan, his tone was obviously much more respectful and enthusiastic than when he treated Benitez!

"Everyone has his own Michael Owen in his heart," Li Tongfan used a famous quote from the literary world and replaced Hamlet's name with Owen, which caused laughter in the press conference hall. Just now Benitez got angry and made The tension that came out was gone.

"However, if I were the head coach of Liverpool, then I would definitely regret it very much! Because for every loyal Liverpool fan, the Owen who once galloped like the wind at Anfield is unique..." Li Tongfan started. After a joke, the conversation immediately changed and he unabashedly pointed the finger at Benitez: "Irving is the top striker of this era and a being that every opponent will fear. I believe Michael will win tonight." This was proven in the game..."

the other side.

Before Li Tongfan finished speaking, Benitez stood up and waved his sleeves and walked away!

For the Spanish bishop, it is undoubtedly a very boring thing to sit here in front of a group of reporters like flies and a junior who is gesticulating and boasting. As for who will regret it, let the game speak for itself. Benitez is confident that he can shut everyone up with a hearty victory...

Michael Owen?

That guy is good for nothing except running fast and getting injured quickly. Even if time could be turned back and everything happened again, Benitez would still drive him away for the second time without hesitation! ——

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