Fox in the Penalty Area

In the training base of the Stan Park Rangers, next to the first-team training ground, there was a lot of voices and excitement.

People who don't know think that today is the club's open day. You can see so many ordinary fans and media reporters in the training base.

"You let so many people in to watch the team practice, are you not worried about affecting the players?" assistant coach Stephen Brown asked head coach Scott Brooks.

Brooks shook his head and explained: "Anyway, today is recovery training. It is a relatively relaxed training method, and there is no need to worry about leaking. The key is that the team needs such a 'ceremony'. The fans also need it. Both sides need to gain from it. confidence……"

About today is not a public open day, why so many media and fans come to watch the first team training outside the training ground, of course it is because today is a special day.

There was a cheer from the fans gathered outside the wire fence as the players came out of the dressing room after changing and ran to the training ground.

Amidst the cheers, the photographers aimed their cameras at a figure among the players.

It was team captain Harry Bernard!

Today is the day Bernard, who has been injured for more than two months, resumes training with the team.

This day is of great significance to the current Stan Park Rangers. The return of the backbone of the team is a good thing to boost confidence for everyone...whether it is players, fans or media reporters.

With the team being chased by Leeds City with only a four-point lead, confidence is really important.

"You're right, Scott. But I'm just worried that ... doing this now is putting all the pressure on Harry. And he's a man who's had his meniscus removed, and he's able to take that much pressure?" Brown whispered, covering his mouth.

The reason to cover your mouth is a habit developed in the presence of the media, so as to prevent people with ulterior motives from reading their lips to understand what he is talking about.

He doesn't want what he said to be reported by the media, it will be a big trouble for himself and the team.

"I understand your concern, Stephen. You think I came up with the idea?"

"Isn't it? It's like the 'Corridor of Honor' you made..."

Brooks shook his head with a smile: "'Corridor of Honor' is of course my idea,

But in fact, Harry brought this matter up to me today, and it was his idea from beginning to end. "

Brown was a little stunned, and then he turned his attention to Harry Bernard who had already walked onto the court and was greeting the fans and the media on the sidelines.

He should be very clear about what state his body functions are in now.

But he also knows what kind of dangerous situation the current team is in.

So he chose to stand up and carry the banner of the team.

This is really in line with his style of acting...

It can be said that it is some kind of extreme to be able to make the "captain" do this.

"I hope he was worth it..." Brown sighed.

"All of us hope so."

The two stood on the sidelines like this, casting their gazes over.

Under their gaze, the enthusiastic fans waved their banners and shouted to Harry Bernard who came up to communicate with them: "Harry! We need you! Harry! You will lead us to victory!"

Bernard reached out to give the fans a high-five through the wire fence, saying:

"I will, guys. We'll be champions, I promise you."

His answer was greeted with cheers from the fans:

"Rangers! Never give up!!"

The shouts of hundreds of people at the same time echoed over the training ground like thunder from the sky.

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"Rangers - NEVER! NO! DON'T! DON'T!!!"

The shouts resounding from the stands at Stan Park were Stan Park Rangers fans paying tribute to their captain.

Just now, Harry Bernard, who has returned from injury, volleyed vigorously from outside the penalty area, and the football ran into Abion's goal against the turf.

The deadlock was broken, and the Stan Park Rangers took a 1-0 lead at home!

After scoring the goal, Harry Bernard rushed to the bottom of the Rangers stands, raised his hands and kept waving upwards.

Make a huge noise!

"This is Harry Bernard! The captain forever! The greatest captain in the history of Stan Park Rangers! The symbol of English football! Be careful, opponents, 'tough guy Harry' is back!" In the broadcast of Stan Park Stadium, The announcer is yelling.

Cox was also amazed that Harry Bernard could score a goal in the first game of his comeback: "Why do we say that Harry Bernard is so important to Stan Park Rangers? Look at this ball! Look at it." Just look at this ball... when the team is in trouble, you can always turn your eyes to that man, and he will never let you down!

"In the sprint stage of the league, Bernard's return is the biggest benefit for the Rangers! If the Stan Park Rangers have stocks, then I believe that just the news of Bernard's return from injury is enough to make their index Up ten percent! Look at him running on the court, can you imagine this is a guy who just had his meniscus removed? God..."

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"The game is over! Stan Park Rangers finally beat Abion 2-0 at home thanks to Bernard's long-range shot after returning from injury. Taking the lead in the title race with Leeds City, now the football is kicked At the foot of Leeds City..."

For the first time before the start of the game, what sounded in the dressing room of Leeds City was not music, but the voice of the game commentary.

Everyone is watching the game that just ended through the TV in the locker room.

At this moment, the door of the locker room was pushed open, and head coach Tony Clark walked in from the outside.

He also heard the commentary on the TV and the cheers from Stan Park.

So he glanced at the TV screen, then quickly looked back at his players.

"Looks like you all know what happened in that other stadium. The player who had the meniscus removed from one leg, scored a goal in his first game back from injury and led the team to such a beautiful victory ...It's really amazing. Even as an opponent, I have to say, it's really amazing." Clark clapped his hands, as if applauding Harry Bernard's performance.

"And that's the kind of football I love - everyone giving their best and getting the best out of themselves. Then... the title goes to the one who does the best. Now Stan Park Rangers have given their answer , it's our turn to do the quiz. Go out there guys and give 'em a good answer, kudos to 'tough Harry'!"

Clark clapped his hands hard.

With his applause, the players got up one after another, filed out from the open locker room door, and rushed to the court.

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"How? Did I miss anything?"

Brooks pushed open the door of the room and asked.

People in the room looked back at him, then turned back to watch TV.

On the TV screen in front of them, a live broadcast of another Premier League game was being played.

"No, you didn't miss anything. It's been more than 30 minutes, and nothing happened." Assistant coach Stephen Brown said.

Scott Brooks went through all the postgame procedures, including the postgame press conference, and did not leave with the team.

The players are bused back to the training base, where they will disband, and then drive home in their luxury cars to relax.

Usually Brooks will follow the players back to the training base.

But today he didn't do that. Instead, he stayed in the Stan Park Stadium and watched Leeds City's away game against Walder Hampton with his coaching staff.

After Stan Park Rangers won the game, the football was given to Leeds to see what Leeds would do with it...

Walderhampton were originally just a mid-range team in the Premier League, but they have performed well this season. After defeating Holt 1-0 away in the last round of the league, the league ranking has risen to fifth, and they have temporarily qualified for the Europa League next season. In order to keep this result, they will definitely do their best in their home court.

Therefore, Leeds City's away game is not easy to play.

It has been 34 minutes since the start of the game, and Leeds City, which is good at attacking, still failed to break through the opponent's goal.

After sitting down in the seat specially reserved for him, Brooks also focused on watching the live broadcast of the game.

Commentator Cox just mentioned his team:

"In another game that just ended not long ago, Stan Park Rangers have defeated Abuen 2-0 at home. Harry Bernard's return is very crucial, and it can be said that he held the team on the edge of the cliff. …Stan Park Rangers are now temporarily one game more than Leeds City, leading Leeds City by seven points. If Leeds City cannot win Walder Hampton away, the situation will turn back in favor of Stan Park Rangers… ..."

Just as he was talking, he saw a sudden change in the situation on the field.

Leeds put their attack into Walderhampton's box...

"Look at this ball!" Matthew Cox had to interrupt his tirade just now.

The Stan Park Rangers coaches in front of the TV also became nervous.

I saw on the screen, Leeds City's Williams stuffed the football straight in, and Kamara rushed forward after passing the football in the penalty area.

When he was approaching the bottom line, he sent a cross!

"Hu--"

Hu Lai in front of the goal suddenly burst out from the side of Walderhampton's central defender, stretched out his foot and poked it!

He stabbed the football into Walderhampton's goal!

Leeds City took a goal lead away!

"Great goal!! Hu-Lai!! He has scored in two games in a row! His previous form seems to be back! When Leeds City was facing pressure, he stepped up bravely and scored with a signature goal Let the whole team relax..."

Amid Cox's cheers, the Stan Park Rangers coaches in the room looked at each other.

Brooks laughed at himself: "Hey... What a coincidence..."