I Just Can Score

In the eyes of most outsiders, Joey Barton is a notorious villain. He can be ranked in the top ten of England's history of villains. Those who hate him even think that he is in the top three. Looking back at the history of English football, it is difficult to find A guy with such a weird personality and such a bad temper.

but.

It would be a big mistake to simply regard Joey Barton as a villain. His cultural level even surpasses most players-he is studying philosophy at the University of Roehampton.

Maybe it's because he wants to deepen his studies, or maybe he's interested in philosophy. In short, Joey Barton is studying philosophy, and among those educated at the same level, his grades are quite good.

This also explains why Patton's tweets often quote some philosophers.

certainly.

Even a major in philosophy could not improve Barton's violent temper.

After the match between Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic, Button took half a day off to visit his tutor in Manchester. They had already agreed on a time to receive some private lectures to complete their dissertation.

It was night, so it was definitely not possible to visit.

Button was so bored that he found a bar, and happened to meet Gerald who was relaxing in the bar after the game. The two must know each other, but they didn't say a word at all, because they didn't like each other at all.

Button was born in Manchester City.

Gerrard was born in Liverpool.

Players who grew up in two cities that are in dire straits will not have any connection at all. What's more, Button and Gerrard have conflicts. For example, on the field, Button tackled Gerrard more than once. The former two even have a history of getting hands-on.

Now at the same bar, they looked at each other and pretended not to know each other.

When the DJ in the bar changed a song, the conflict suddenly appeared. Barton liked to listen to more explosive music, while Gerald liked the country style. The two ordered songs at the same time, which made the DJ in the bar not know what to do.

The two quarreled.

There was no one around to help at all, and a few people who recognized them were all Manchester United fans.

Then.

The quarrel turned into physical contact,

I don't know who made the move, anyway, the two started fighting with each other.

Patton didn't win.

Didn't lose either.

The process of the two fists facing each other was filmed, and the whole process only lasted a few seconds. Gerald was punched in the stomach and curled up on the ground for a long time. Button was not much better, he was slapped He slapped his face hard and covered his cheeks, which looked like he had been disfigured.

The media said, "The police have intervened!"

In fact.

Because the fight between the two was very similar, it was unclear who started the attack, and the video was also blurry. It was difficult to determine who was the perpetrator, and the result of the fight was similar. Barton was a little miserable and disfigured. Gerrard estimated It's not good either.

In short, there is no winner.

In this case, neither of them wanted to make a big fuss, otherwise they would be charged with a crime if they were unlucky, and they might have to go to prison for a few months, which would definitely not be worth it.

So there is no follow-up estimate.

But anyway, it happened, and before the Newcastle-Liverpool game, it felt weird, with the outside world talking about the injury and whether they would play in the game.

There are also discussions within Newcastle United.

Everyone is in good spirits.

For most players, Barton's fight is gossip, but Zhen Shaolong, Smith, and Milner are still worried about Barton. They called Barton, and the result was, "No problem! I will teach that soft man tomorrow." -Egg……"

Button's tone was not small.

Zhen Shaolong measured the strength of Jawton and Gerald, and found that Barton was still a little bit disadvantaged, and Gerald obviously had more muscles. If it was only a competition of strength, it would be really difficult for Barton to be an opponent.

"I remember teaching him a few tricks, why can't he really fight?"

Zhen Shaolong shook his head.

When he was free on weekdays, Barton would also ask him about fighting. Zhen Shaolong had the skill "Suppression" and knew a lot about fighting moves. He taught Barton some moves.

Too bad it didn't work.

When the fight really started, Barton really didn't take advantage of it.

certainly.

Not taking advantage is not a bad thing.

If Barton took advantage of it, Gerrard would feel uncomfortable, and Barton's situation would definitely be very bad.

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afternoon.

Barton returned to the club.

He only returned to the team at three o'clock in the afternoon, and there was still a white cloth on his cheek, making him look a bit vicious.

Teammates rushed over.

When asked about what happened last night, Barton immediately said viciously, "That's because he was lucky. I obviously avoided it, but I didn't expect him to hit me when I was hit by someone next to me!"

"But he didn't take advantage of it either!"

"I punched him hard in the stomach!"

Barton also clenched his fist hard, expressing that his punch was very heavy, and the others all looked like 'you are very powerful', but in fact, they all didn't take it seriously, because Gerrard appeared in the media in the morning In the field of vision, he is also sure that he is in good health and can participate in tomorrow's game.

It was Zhen Shaolong who couldn't see it anymore, and patted Patton's shoulder heavily, "Joy, it seems that you need to practice more fighting skills!"

"Of course, it's just for self-protection, don't use it to bully others!"

Barton immediately regained his energy, "Don't worry, boss, I will!"

Barton really felt ashamed.

Gerald?

In the past, Uncle Patton didn't pay attention at all. He didn't expect that the opponent really had two brushes. He was still in pain from a punch, but Patton was not a person who gave in. He immediately emphasized to the head coach Keegan that he could Entering the competition, "I will save face in the competition!"

Keegan felt that Barton could not be allowed to play. What if this guy's mentality exploded and he staged a reality PK show in the game?

Barton noticed Keegan's hesitation, and immediately followed up, "Of course, in the way of football."

It made Keegan feel better.

Zhen Shaolong happened to be standing next to him, but he didn't participate in the topic. In fact, like Keegan, he was also a little worried about Patton's mood. It is also very possible that Germany will directly have another PK.

Then.

Zhen Shaolong received a system task, "Reminder: There is a new system task triggered.

Your buddy Joey Button vowed to save face by teaching Steven Gerrard and Liverpool a lesson during the game.

You need to help Barton fulfill his promise.

Mission objective: Help Barton score three goals in the game.

(Note: During the execution of the task, the temporary skill "Fantasy Passing" will be obtained.

"Fantasy Pass": When you want to create opportunities for designated teammates, the kicked ball can achieve the effect imagined in your mind.

Designated target: Joey Barton. )

Mission Reward: Increase the appearance index by a little. "

After receiving the prompt from the system, Zhen Shaolong stared blankly at Barton. He felt that Barton had become the main character, while he had become a supporting role. Barton wanted to teach Gerald a lesson during the game, but the system presented a task and asked him to work hard. Help Patton?

This is awesome!

Zhen Shaolong felt a little jealousy in his heart, but he felt that there was nothing to do. He could only lament the treatment of Patton as the protagonist, and then helped Patton and said, "Mr. Keegan, let Joey play, I think he No problem, Joey and I work very well together."

The latter sentence is true.

In the entire Newcastle United team, the one who has the most tacit understanding with Zhen Shaolong is Patton. Patton often passes the ball to Zhen Shaolong and has become the "first support" on the field. Patton also obeys him, which naturally increases the tacit understanding.

Other teammates are worse.

When Keegan heard that Zhen Shaolong had spoken, he thought about it carefully, and felt that it was not good to kill the enthusiasm of the players. What's more, Barton had always been in good form except for his bad temper, and he was able to continuously assist Zhen Shaolong.

His presence is helpful.

"Ok!"

Eventually Keegan agreed.

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The next morning, Newcastle United continued to train, because it was a game at James Park, they could wait steadily in the stadium and prepare for the game.

Barton's injury is recovering well.

In the morning, the white cloth on his face was removed, and there was still obvious redness and swelling on his cheeks. It was a little scary to look at carefully, but the actual impact was not great, at least it did not affect his kicking.

During training.

Zhen Shaolong took the time to talk to Button about the game in the afternoon, and reminded him continuously, "You said you should use football to save face, Joey, I don't want to see you fight with the opponent in the game."

"I see, boss."

What Barton said was very sincere.

Zhen Shaolong was indeed a little worried. What happened to Button, one would affect the game and himself, and the other would directly affect the task. He was sent off with a red card and could not complete any tasks.

Then.

He told Barton what to do, "I will help you. When the game comes, you will treat yourself as a striker, keep rushing to the front to find opportunities, and I will pass the ball to you."

"Boss?"

Barton was a little confused.

"Just listen to me!" Zhen Shaolong said affirmatively.

Patton was very moved.

Zhen Shaolong not only talked to Button, but also reminded Gremi, who started together, "When it comes to the game, retreat a little bit. I want Button to go forward, and I will pull back."

"..."

Gremi was very depressed because it was different from what the coach said, but he still approved Zhen Shaolong's words.

no doubt.

In the entire team of Newcastle United, Zhen Shaolong is the most authoritative, and the head coach Keegan can only be ranked second. Keegan is the maker of the general direction of tactics, but when Zhen Shaolong talked about any changes, Keegan could only pretend that there was no change. See.

Keegan was used to it.

With such a 'stab' player under him, what else can he do? The point is, every private modification by Zhen Shaolong can achieve very good results.

For example, the last game against Chelsea.

He wanted the team to play a normal counter-attack, but Zhen Shaolong made his teammates shoot long shots, and the team beat Chelsea 7-1.

The results speak for themselves.

Even if he went to the media and fans to complain about 'the players don't follow orders', the media and fans will support Zhen Shaolong, because Zhen Shaolong brought a big victory, but they think he is useless as a coach.

Keegan was left alone depressed.

noon.

Keegan also heard the gossip that Zhen Shaolong was going to help Patton and asked Patton to plug in a lot.

Then he started working on--

"Why did Zhen do this?"

"Does this guy, Button, have the potential to be a striker? Maybe he really has it, but he hasn't discovered it yet!"

"otherwise……"

"Maybe the change of formation will bring unexpected effects? Let Barton step in, Gremila plays the defensive midfielder, and Zhen's position seems to be retreated a bit? He is a core forward, and it can be said that he is a center that attracts attention, but the center How to arrange the retreat..."

Keegan wrote and drew on the tactical board, frowning and thinking carefully, but no matter how he thought, he couldn't find the theoretical support for the adjustment.

"Is it my lack of ability?"

"old?"

"The understanding of tactics is outdated?"

Keegan gritted his teeth for the last time, "I don't believe it! What kind of effect can this completely unreasonable adjustment have!"