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Chapter 69 The Top Bidder Has Arrived! [Seeking First Subscription]

Museum Street, Manchester.

The bar was bustling with noise.

The moment Januzaj scored, the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

The VIP room fell into a deathly silence.

The Class of '92 players, led by Giggs, remained completely silent.

6 is better than 0!

Six-game winning streak!

This has equaled the longest winning streak ever set by Moyes during his time managing Manchester United this season.

However, their value is completely incomparable.

Moyes' six-game winning streak was against mid-to-lower table teams.

But what about Yang Fan?

Two Champions League knockout stage matches: Manchester City, West Ham United, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa —

Every single one of them was a truly tough battle!

Most importantly, Manchester United won every game beautifully.

Even when they were outplayed by Manchester City and Barcelona, ​​Manchester United still managed to put on a spectacular victory.

After playing one tough match after another, this team inspires confidence!

Despite rotating nine key players against Newcastle, they still managed to win 6-0.

This situation would never have occurred during Moyes' tenure.

"Who but the old man could do it?" Nicky Bart muttered to himself.

Everyone else wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words.

Bart's words boosted Yang Fan's morale, but they were also true.

"I always felt that this bastard was weird!" Giggs said, scratching his head in distress.

"What's strange about it?"

The Neville brothers and others all looked over.

"I don't know, I can't explain it, but it just feels weird. He's clearly a complete novice who doesn't know anything. To put it bluntly, he doesn't even know how to arrange training, and when it comes to tactics, he just talks big."

"But—but—"

Giggs was somewhat at a loss for words to describe the situation.

"But it seems that the players in the locker room are willing to listen to him and have started to respect him."

Everyone was completely confused, having no idea what Giggs was trying to say.

Could that Chinese kid know magic?

Or did he hypnotize the players in the locker room?

Rooney, Van Persie, Vidic, Ferdinand —

During Moyes's tenure, these bigwigs were all notorious troublemakers, constantly causing all sorts of problems.

But when it came to Yang Fan, everything was calm and nothing happened.

There's also rotation.

During Moyes' tenure, every time he rotated his squad, things went wrong, and every time he rotated his squad, the team lost.

Even when he was dismissed, the British media listed his faults, one of which was his rotation, saying that in twenty or thirty games, the starting lineup was constantly changing and there was no stable playing style.

Where is Yang Fan?

Nine people were rotated.

They actually won!

Who the hell can I complain to about this?

Moyes is a renowned European manager who has made a name for himself in the Premier League for many years, and he is also a household name in the world of football.

Is he even worse than a newbie?

At first, the legends of Class 92 were all waiting for Yang Fan to lose and step down.

But now?

They've won game after game; where is there any sign of them stepping down?

After a 6-0 away thrashing of Newcastle, Manchester United now have 60 points and are ranked 5th in the Premier League.

Everton, ranked 6th, also have 60 points, but due to goal difference, they have been overtaken by Manchester United in the standings. They will host 4th-placed Arsenal this round, with the match taking place tomorrow.

Arsenal have 63 points.

Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow afternoon's match at Goodson Park, Manchester United's hopes of returning to the top four have been rekindled.

This will further provoke Manchester United.

From Woodward to the coaching staff to the players, and even the personnel, everyone was giving it their all.

Participating in the Champions League would be a lucrative opportunity for Manchester United.

It's also a bonus for the players, the coaching staff, and the employees.

"Just a few days ago, I felt he could be ousted at any moment. How come, with each game, his position is becoming more and more secure, and the team's prospects are getting better and better?" Scholes also found it hard to believe.

Who said no?

Everyone around nodded in agreement.

Immediately afterwards, they all felt extremely frustrated and helpless.

The more firmly Yang Fan sits, the less chance they have.

Especially Gary Neville, who is currently facing legal trouble.

The top bidder has arrived!

Following Manchester United's 6-0 away victory over Newcastle, British media outlets showered praise on the Spanish player.

But the most interesting thing is that The Times published a photo on its front page of Juan Mata running to the sidelines to hug and celebrate with Yang Fan after scoring a goal.

In its match commentary, The Times noted that Mata's performance had been mediocre for some time since joining Manchester United for a record-breaking £3710 million.

At the very least, no one has seen his net worth.

But after Yang Fan took over the team midway through the season, Mata's performance improved with each game.

They had a particularly explosive performance in the match against Newcastle.

"The Spanish number 10 delivered his most dazzling performance since joining Manchester United with effortless ease!"

Why did he specifically run to the sidelines to hug and celebrate with head coach Yang Fan after scoring a goal?

In a post-match interview, Mata said, "I really enjoy the atmosphere of playing and training with the team right now, and there's a great rapport among all of us."

"Yang's arrival has brought about very big changes to the team and the locker room."

"Before the game, he called me into his office and told me that I would be in complete control of the number 10 position for this game."

"Due to the Champions League matches, the team has to make significant rotations, and he hopes and believes that I can shoulder the team's attacking burden."

"He gave me enough room to perform. His expectations and trust made me feel needed and allowed me to unleash my full potential in the game. It was a very meaningful game for me."

The Times believes that Mata's remarks are exactly the same as those made by Van Persie, Rooney, Vidic, and others in previous interviews.

"Young Yang Fan is a top economics student from the University of Bristol. He has his own management philosophy, which has been proven at Manchester United."

Another authoritative media outlet, The Guardian, also believes that Yang Fan's six-game winning streak at Manchester United is largely due to the management system he implemented at the club, especially his very harmonious relationship with the players.

"This is the key to Manchester United's six-game winning streak!"

The Guardian points out that Yang Fan is a complete novice, knowing absolutely nothing about playing football or coaching.

But Manchester United's players themselves are quite capable.

During Moyes' tenure, what limited Manchester United's performance was not the players' ability, but internal strife that prevented the team from reaching its full potential.

"Yang Fan's arrival changed everything."

"The return of Mike Phelan, coupled with the return of a series of Ferguson-era measures by Carrington, allowed Manchester United to quickly regain stability and return to the track they were familiar with."

The Guardian also revealed that, according to a Manchester United reporter, "Manchester United's risky decision to switch to a three-man defense was made by Yang Fan against the prevailing opinion, including that of Mike Phelan and Steve Lande."

"But from the current perspective, the three-defender formation is indeed the most suitable for Manchester United's actual situation."

"Yang Fan made the right decision!"

Sky Sports also published an article titled "[Magician Yang Fan]" in the post-match commentary, analyzing the tactics of the game and praising Yang Fan's various performances since taking charge of Manchester United.

The Sun also featured Manchester United and Yang Fan on its front page.

But the most interesting one was an article expressing regret for Yang Fan.

This article argues that, based on his performance over the past period, Yang Fan should be named the Premier League's Manager of the Month for March.

"There's absolutely no doubt about that!"

"He has been the most eye-catching manager in the Premier League this month, especially in turning the tide and helping Manchester United stop their losing streak."

"Unfortunately, Yang Fan took over as manager of Manchester United in mid-to-late March."

Currently, the most popular candidate for Manager of the Month for March is Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers, whose Liverpool won all five of their matches in March, including a 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

This makes the Premier League's Manager of the Month and Player of the Month for March pretty much a foregone conclusion.

The Sun, on the other hand, lamented, "If Manchester United had changed managers earlier, if Yang Fan had taken over Manchester United sooner, perhaps the Red Devils wouldn't be in such a predicament now."

The Daily Mail has always had a very good relationship with Chelsea.

But the day after Manchester United played Newcastle, Daily Mail columnist Charlie Skellen pointed out in an article, "After seeing Manchester United's big win at St James' Park, Mourinho will definitely regret it."

"Chelsea desperately needs a player like Mata, who can provide the team with more creativity and finesse in attack, which is what this Chelsea team is currently lacking."

"If Mata were here, Chelsea wouldn't have lost 0-1 to Crystal Palace away in the last round."

But it was all too late!

I returned to Manchester from Newcastle overnight, arriving back in Carrington very late.

The next morning, Yang Fan first read Jackie Kay's briefing and then enjoyed reading the reports praising himself and Manchester United.

Now, his photos are being published in the British media.

It's still a high-definition close-up.

I have to say, my face is actually quite photogenic!

After breakfast, Yang Fan also received a phone call from Woodward.

Manchester United's CEO first praised the team's resounding victory over the previous night on the phone, and also said that he would definitely pass on the message to his American boss and put in a good word for Yang Fan.

Yang Fan didn't care much about these things.

In my past life, I worked in the corporate world and heard my superiors say these kinds of polite phrases all the time.

Woodward really took the CCTV interview seriously.

He stated that he would personally come to Carrington with his public relations team to receive them.

The Chinese market is a huge prize, and no top football team dares to underestimate it.

At the same time, Woodward also encouraged Yang Fan, hoping that he would work hard in the home game against Barcelona next Wednesday and make sure to secure a place in the Champions League semi-finals.

"The two American bosses will also be there to watch the game, and Jazz and I will try to put in a good word for you."

Woodward then offered another lucrative deal.

Yang Fan himself was a little stunned.

Is Ferguson willing to speak well of himself?

Is he trying to stay at Manchester United?

No, did you ask for my opinion?

With Manchester United in such a mess, whoever stays is doomed!

Van Gaal, Solskjaer, Mourinho, Ten Hag—which one of them will have a good ending here?

Before Yang Fan's transmigration, Carrick did a pretty good job, but he probably couldn't escape the tendency to start strong but finish weak.

There's no way around it, Manchester United's badness isn't due to a poor squad.

Instead, the entire management system collapsed and rotted.

San Dezi, in a few years you'll be out of here, and you still expect me to stay at Manchester United?

However, Yang Fan would never say these words aloud; on the surface, he would readily agree.

After Woodward hung up the phone, Steve Lund came over.

"Have you finalized your training plan?"

Yang Fan was stunned. "Training plan? Isn't that what you guys do?"

Steve Lund was also taken aback. "I was talking about the training plan for the afternoon exam. Don't tell me you forgot."

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Yang Fan slapped himself in the face before he remembered.

In the afternoon, the Level 1 coaching certificate exam will be held. The exam will consist of a 15-minute training session. In addition to personally leading the youth team in training, candidates must also prepare a training plan in advance and submit it to the Manchester Football Association examiners for review.

"Then get on with it!" Steve Lund's role now wasn't assistant coach, but a strict teacher.

"Yang, you absolutely mustn't become the first Manchester United player in history to fail the Level 1 coaching exam."

Yang Fan also looked completely innocent.

Is it my fault?

I'm so busy with work every day, how could I possibly have time to deal with such trivial matters?

Also, how do I create a 15-minute training plan?

It was covered in class before, so I need to go through my notes.

Just when Steve Lund was about to vomit blood and go berserk, Cleverley came knocking on his door.