Chapter 71： Bullying

"Each of their press conferences will give reporters a small gift to the participating reporters. The value is more than two or three hundred pounds. If there is only one time, it will be fine, but they will give it every time, which is quite difficult. ."

Let alone the UK, even in the world, this is the only one.

Rebekah? Wade heard this, and suddenly understood.

It’s not uncommon for football clubs to give presents to reporters, but they are usually celebrated on New Year’s holidays and they have to be big-name reporters.

Like Southampton, it is very rare to give gifts to both big names and small pawns and treat them equally.

More importantly, they send it every time, which is very difficult.

"It's no wonder that in the past less than two months, Southampton reports appeared in newspapers almost every day, and they were all positive reports. It turned out not only because the club itself has hype resources, there is such a relationship behind it. "

Talking, Rebekah Wade looked at the reporter in front of him. His name was Charles Parker, a very young reporter.

"Editor-in-chief, I have actually received a lot of gifts from them, but I can guarantee that I have never done anything against professional ethics." Charles Pike is responsible for tracking the League One in the Sun, with the focus on Southampton.

"Okay, I see!" Rebekah? Wade is just putting pressure on him, and in the end, he can be divided into any benefits in the future, so as to save these people from being rich in oil and water, and the editor in chief does everything. No.

"go on."

"In addition, I also got news that they entertain the referees, and they are all arranged in the top five-star hotels, specially arranged for luxury cars to pick up and drop off. This is also a pretty big handwork." Charles Parker was also very amazed.

Rebekah? Wade also admired the same. After all, let alone the League of Nations, even if it is the Premier League, it is the only case in Southampton to entertain the referees with such a high standard.

"The FA should know, right?" Rebekah Wade asked casually, but it was very important.

"Well, they reported it, saying that there are not many hotels in Southampton, and they don't want the referees to live in a bad environment, which will affect the rest of the referees, so..."

Rebekah? After listening, Wade patted the table with both hands, and the whole person looked very excited.

"Very well, you quickly prepare. The front page headline tomorrow morning will be Southampton, and for the next three days, I will use three important pages to introduce the difference of this team. You Get ready as soon as possible!"

Charles Parker heard it and agreed without hesitation, "No problem, editor-in-chief, all my materials are ready."

"Well, then hurry up, now time is running out!"

The front page headline tomorrow morning, you have to prepare now, or it will be too late.

After sending Charles Pike away, Rebekah Wade sat down again, looked at the photo on the monitor, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He knew very well that this matter had already been noisy on the Internet. I believe it will be big tomorrow. Earlier, websites all over the world would rush to report on this matter, and even newspapers and TV stations may follow.

The Sun must be firmly in the forefront.

This is their biggest secret to ensure that their sales are far ahead over the years!

Oh, yes, he also thought of a nirvana.

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In fact, as Rebekah Wade, who is full of keen news sense, guessed.

Early the next morning, almost all the headlines of the British media were about this incident in Southampton.

Even the third round of the Premier League and the news of the European Super Cup are all under pressure.

This is almost impossible for the League One team.

But Southampton has firmly occupied the front page headlines of major British newspapers in one day, and even occupied the important pages of many newspapers in Europe and around the world.

On the Internet, the noise has been turned upside down.

Everyone is shocked by Southampton’s huge sums of money, a prize of 10 million pounds per game, which is almost unprecedented in football history.

Countless fans and spectators are amazed, thinking that Southampton is burning money in an unscrupulous way.

I think that the boss of Southampton is the real super tyrant. What Abramovich and Abu Dhabi consortium are not enough.

There are even more and more netizens paying attention, or becoming fans of Southampton.

Because they all believe that Southampton will rise soon due to the money burned by the big local bosses.

In the process of Southampton's rise, they can get a sense of participation that fans of the giants do not have.

For a time, the fans in Southampton skyrocketed.

Even on WeChat, the fans of Southampton's official WeChat account even surpassed Ibrahimovic, ranking first, with the total number exceeding two million.

And this incident has further attracted more users all over the world to use WeChat.

But it quickly caused a series of controversies.

Before the transfer of Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison to Southampton, Manchester United coach Ferguson was the first to stand up and questioned Southampton’s approach when he was interviewed by the Sun. This way will destroy the environment and structure of English football.

"According to the provisions of the English professional league laws, all incentive bonuses must be clearly recorded in the players' contracts at the beginning of the season, but Southampton violated this principle. I call on the FA to investigate this."

Arsenal coach Wenger also said that such money-burning behavior will not do any good for the English League.

The Premier League also expressed strong concern about this matter, but the Premier League CEO Skudmoore believes that whether there is a violation in Southampton, the FA requires further investigation and evidence collection.

Southampton officials made an apology as soon as they received the news.

The team’s chief press officer, Sun Yue, immediately held a press conference on the second day and said he was responsible for this matter. However, he defended the team and the management, believing that the main reason was the lack of experience in running the team, and expressed willingness to cooperate with England. FA investigations and even penalties.

But at the press conference, Sun Yue also retaliated against Ferguson and Wenger's actions.

"We have admitted our mistakes. We lack experience. After all, we have only been here for less than two months, and the relevant laws and regulations are still not very clear. But I want to ask Manchester United and Arsenal. You dare to say that you don't have any. Any violations? Do you dare to say that everything you do is strictly in accordance with the rules of the Premier League and the FA? Do you need me to give examples?"

"Even if our actions really disrupt the competition in English football, it will only be temporary, but what about you?"

"As a rich family, your every move, your actions, and the damage caused are greater and more serious than ours?"

Sun Yue’s question gave Manchester United and Arsenal a strong counterattack.

Everyone knows that the laws and regulations are only on the surface. Everyone keeps one eye open when they do it in private.

But Arsenal and Manchester United are now putting pressure on the FA at the same time, which is undoubtedly suppressing Southampton.

Moreover, after Southampton publicly apologized, it was tantamount to indirectly acknowledging the huge bonus. This once again detonated the media all over the world. Everyone thought it was misinformation and hype. But now, this is indeed true. It's really true.

In other words, Southampton did spend 10 million pounds to reward the team.

Otherwise, why should you apologize and express your willingness to accept punishment?

The FA also demonstrated high efficiency this time. In the afternoon after Southampton apologized, they convened a high-level meeting temporarily and made a verdict. Considering that Southampton is a newcomer and a first offender, they will give it as appropriate. Southampton gave a verbal warning and no fine.

Just kidding, the day before yesterday, it was announced that they had received two million pounds in donations, and they were fined in a blink of an eye. Are you sorry?

Southampton immediately announced that it would accept the penalty from the FA and promised not to commit another offence. However, at the press conference, Sun Yue once again vaguely stated that Southampton’s attitude was that the team was suppressed by the giants.

The external media also likes this role positioning, that is, Manchester United and Arsenal are at the top of the English professional league pyramid. The two giants have joined forces to suppress the fast-growing small team Southampton. This has undoubtedly become the focus of media and newspaper hype. .

So, Southampton was built into a tragic role suppressed by the giants, while Manchester United and Arsenal became bullies.

Without doubt, the weak attracted more sympathy points, and Southampton almost got a one-sided support in public opinion.

"How much money do people like to reward? That's their business. What does it have to do with Manchester United?"

"I want to question Manchester United and Arsenal, can you guarantee that you have no tax evasion?"

"The FA should check the financial status of these two teams!"

"Southampton is good, dare to admit mistakes, dare to take responsibility, don't be afraid of the suppression of the rich team, we support you!"

"Yes, supporting Southampton has long seen Manchester United and Arsenal's two hegemons not pleasing to the eye."

"Come on, Southampton, fight for an early promotion to the Premier League and kill them!"

Southampton’s number one superstar Ibrahimovic also expressed his dissatisfaction with Manchester United and Arsenal in an interview with The Times and explained the whole story.

"Our boss rewards the team with a lot of money. The main reason is that the team can work hard and wash away the decline at the beginning of the season. In fact, we did not win the game because of the huge bonus. Each of us worked very hard to win every A confrontation."

"After this incident, everyone in our locker room has seen the truth of the matter clearly and has become more united. This incident has not affected our enthusiasm and enterprising spirit. On the contrary, it has made us change. Must be more fighting spirit."

"Ferguson and Wenger said that we are playing hard for the bonus, but we will prove that we are not."

"We hope to be able to draw these two teams in the FA Cup, because we will use facts to prove that even if there is no prize money, we will still do our best, and a Southampton who will do our best to play is capable of defeating The strength of any opponent."

"Even if they are Manchester United, they are Arsenal!"

Ibrahimovic's remarks immediately received unanimous support and affirmation from Southampton fans and players.

As the saying goes, cutting off people’s wealth is like killing a parent.

It was hard to meet a local boss who gave big rewards, but he was messed up by Manchester United and Arsenal when he turned around. Who is not angry?

Neymar also expressed his opinion on WeChat, saying that the team is currently united and hopes to challenge a strong opponent in the FA Cup.

Captain Adam Lallana is even more challenging, asking Manchester United and Arsenal to be careful.

"You better not draw us in the FA Cup!"

No one thought that it was originally a violation in Southampton, but under the public relations and operation of the Ministry of Information, the whole world felt that this was a move by the giants to suppress the low-level league teams And Southampton was portrayed by the media as a brave who defies power and won the hearts of fans.

Entering September, the storm stopped temporarily, but Southampton quickly attracted the attention of the media.

Through Kesh Harris’s lead, Southampton signed a sponsorship contract with Citibank, with a total value of £7 million. This is also the highest jersey sponsorship that the League One and the Champions League can get, even half. The above Premier League teams are not as good as Southampton.

At the press conference, the CEO of Citibank also stated that there is a one-year renewal clause in the contract. If Southampton upgrades successfully next year, Citibank’s sponsorship payments will be further increased.

After signing a blockbuster sponsorship contract, Southampton’s first game in September ushered in the first round of the English League Championship in the low-level league. The opponent was Swindon, also from the League.

The Saints sat at home, continuing the spirit of Charlton's last break, killing Swindon at home 5:0.

Three days later, it was again at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton's home field 6:1 once again broke the visiting North team Rochdale.

After three consecutive games, Southampton has won the limelight and received continuous attention and unanimous praise from the British domestic media.

In Southampton, his performance has improved a lot. While he has beaten his opponents one after another, Yang Huan appeared on the campus of Southampton University.

This time, he challenged all the students of the University of Southampton!