Luis Enrique, Van Persie's choice /EPL

Last summer, Robin Van Persie contracted Manchester United. he said good bye to Arsenal that he has played striker for 8 years. Last Sunday, Van Persie visited the Emirates Stadium that is home stadium of Arsenal. Arsenal staff greeted him with a smile when you head out to the locker room before the game.

Because Arsenal staff greeted Van Persie with a smile, Van Persie moved Arsenal's locker room. But as soon as he realized that he has belonged Manchester United, he returned Manchester Uinted's locker room. It was happening.

However, the atmosphere of pitch was different. Arsenal players applauded to Manchester United players as a respect to the Champion.(Manchester United was decided Premier League champion of 2012-13 season.) But Arsenal fans jeered at Van Presie. Because of it, key point of this match is what Van Persie's choice is.

And he answered to his choice through this match. the situation of Van Persie was similar Luis Figo. Figo transferred from FC Barcelona to Real madrid in 2000. Van Persie was also captain his previous team like Figo. For this reason, fans of previous team get angry.

However Van Persie was different in the pitch. Although fans of Arsenal did not throw rubbish filth or cellular phone, their heckling was similar that Luis Figo visited Camp Nou.(Camp Nou is home stadium of FC Barcelona. It was a similar situation sent the intense booing when you kick a set piece and when to touch the ball.

Nevertheless, Van Presie showed his play style unlike Luis Figo. Early First half, he mistook that he passed arsenal middle fielder and he provided a reason of lost goal. (In this case, he got a hand from fans of Arsenal.) At the last moment of first half, he got penalty kick and succeeded penalty kick. This goal was his 25th goal of this season.

And he forgot courtesy to Arsenal fan. He has not been a ceremony at the thought fan of Arsenal after success of goal. He greeted to Arsenal fans and it was display of respect to Arsenal fans. (Of course, Arsenal fans booed Van Persie.)

The figure of Van Persie was similar to the figure of Luis Enrique who moved to FC Barcelona from Real Madrid in 1996. After Luis Enrique moved to Barcelona, he show ed a strong figure in the away match against Real Madrid, so he was called "the man of El Clasico".

Van Persie was also the same as Luis Enrique. Because he showed his paly style without hesitation and recorded goal at the Emirates Stadium. But he did not kissed his team(Manchester United) logo. It was different form Luis Enrique.

Robin van Persie that he moved to Manchester United from Arsenal, has taken the brand of traitor to Arsenal fan. Although he was just one game at Emirates Stadium, he showed appearance of Luis Enrique.

Luis Enrique. This was a decision of Van Persie. And it was an excellent choice.

 

Support to challenge of Joo-ho Park /Europa League

1979-80 season Cha Bum, 1987-88 Cha Bum, 2007-08 Dong-jin Kim/ Ho Lee. What is common point of these? This answer will find without difficulty, if you are interested in football. The answer is the season which won the UEFA Cup Final.(UEFA Cup was formerly Europa League)

And another Korean player challenges Europa League Champion. He is Joo-ho Park who is playing in the left-back of Swiss first division team Basel.

Joo-ho Park participated U-20 World Cup in 2007 with Sung-yeung Ki and Chung-yong Lee. In 2008, He contracted J2-League team Mito Holy and started professional football player. Afterward, he played Kashima Antlers and Jubilo Iwata and showed up impressive play. So he joined Basel in 2011.

Before Joo-ho Park contracted Basel, some Bundes Liga club that like Stuttgart love called him. But He had one criteria that he chooses Europe Club and appropriate team was Basel. The criteria is that he can participate game.

And this choice was an excellent. Last season, Basel participated UEFA Champions League Group stage. Basel belonged Group C With Manchester United, Benfica and Otelul-galati. It was the dominant expected to Basel will advance to the Europa League round of 32.

However, expected out, Basel was advanced to the round of 16 in runner up Group C, followed by Benfica. And Joo- ho Park main player of this splendid achievement. Than Basel won 1-0 first game of Rounf of 16 to Bayern Munich than held in Basel. But Basel Lost 0-7 second game and failed in the quarterfinals advance.

This season, Basel lost in the playoffs to Cluj in UEFA Champions League. So Basel is participating Europa League. Basel was advanced to the round of 32. Basel won Dnifro in round of 32 , won Zenit in round of 16 and won Tottenham by penalty shoot out in quarter final.

there was Joo-ho Park that Basel was advanced to semi final. He showed stable defence in Swiss League and Europa League.

And Joo-ho Park begin another challenge. The opponent of Basel is Chelsea. Chelsea was the UEFA Champion League winner in last season. Chelsea is participating Europa League because Chelsea held 3rd rank of UEFA Champions League group stage. So Chelsea is not easy opponent by Basel.

However, the ball is round and anyone doesn't know result before tell final whistle. So his challenge is not impossible .

'Alea Jacta Est'. Now die was cast and The opponent was arranged. After Joo-ho Park contrected Europe club, he didn't receive attention. But now he receives attention. So we have to cheer for to fulfill his dream.

Fighting Joo-ho Park!!

El Clasico of Korea, The match between Seoul and Suwon

The derby match, it's a term that is rival match between two teams in the same region, such as sports. This is originated football game between St. Peters team and All Saints team during the period of Lent at small town Derby in East Midlands in England in 19th century.

Recently, the meaning of derby match has been extended that is used a word between strong teams in professional sports. There are many derby match in famous professional football league of Europe. For example, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona of the Spanish La Liga match, the confrontation of the traditional meaning of "El Clasico"

And here is derby match that is most famous of Asia. It is match that is betwween FC Seoul and Suwon Bluewings in Korean professional league, K-League Classic named 'Super Match'.

Super Match has begun since late 1990s. this super match has entered in 2000 when the rival competition will begin a serious. Also at that time, superstar to represent the Republic of Korea were lined on both teams still.

At that time, FC Seoul and Suwon have many famous player of Korea. For example Lee Young-pyo, Choi Yong-soo(he is manager of FC Seoul) attached Seoul, S대 Jung-won(he is manager of Suwon), Lee Ki-hyung attached Suwon. So many fans watched Super Match in Stadium and level of play was higher than the other team's game.

In addition, Seoul's owner is LG and Suwon's owner is Samsung. It is the interesting point because LG and Samsung is famous Rival Company of Korea. Now Seoul's owner is GS. GS devided from LG.

The match between FC Seoul and Suwon Bluewings is not only named big match of K-League Classic but also named El Clasico of Korea. So here is many episodes that are also present as it is the case in other Derby.

It is typical example that reduced the logo of both teams in the electronic scoreboard of the opposing team at the home of both teams in 2006. In addition, (does not come out now almost) a physical fight between supporters of both teams had occurred in the same way as other Derby of Europe.

And is a scene that Super Match also come out even collisions between players of both teams, which are common in derby Europe. The players can be assumed that the will to win a rival relationship is reflected in much. Moreover, there is no comparable over-the-counter narrative showdown players and coach of both teams before the game unfolds, or even comparable to that of Europe.

For this reason, the confrontation of Suwon and Seoul to focus the attention of fans, this is the rivalry of the K-League best naturally. Then, K League, was an opportunity to South Korea soccer makes one step further upgrade because there is rivalry like this.

In addition, the 'Super Match' of Suwon and Seoul, the result was to be a World seven major derby match that FIFA is selected.

Augsburg's big crisis, injury of Koo Ja-cheol /Bundes Liga

In 2011, Augsburg succeeded residual of Bundes Liga division 1 at first time of club's history. However, moment the joy of promotion. In the season of 2011~12, Augsburg recorded ranking table 14th at the end of the tough relegation battle. So Augsburg was decided survival of Bundes Liga division 1.

 

Koo Ja-cheol was key player of Augsburg's survival in the season of 2011~12. First half of last season, Augsburg recorded bottom 3 of ranking table. Because of bad ranking table, Augsburg decided loan of Koo Ja-cheol from VfL Wolfsburg in January 31, 2011 when was Transfer market deadline.

 

After loan of Koo Ja-cheol, Augsburg changed different team as compared with First half of last season. because Koo Ja-cheol, Augsburg won many games. so Augsburg succeeded survival.

 

And in the season of 2012~13, the first season after survival, the situation of Augsburg is as same as last season. The first half of this season, Augsburg recorded ranking table 18th.(Injury of Koo Ja-cheol was cause of bottom of ranking table) The second half this season, Augsburg won 4 games.(It is as same as last season) And the situation of tough relegation battle is as same as last season. But there is one different thing as compared with last season.

 

It is that Koo Ja-cheol injured in March 26, 2013 when held 2014 FIFA World Cup finl al Qualifiers vs Qatar. Because of Koo Ja-cheol's injury, Augsburg was poor in last 2 games. (vs Hanover, vs Dortmund)

 

Because Augsburg lost last 2 games, Augsburg is behind 5 points as compared with Dusseldorf that records 15th of ranking table. But is down to 1 point compared with Hoffenheim that records 17th of ranking table.

 

In Bundes Liga division 1, Two teams are demoted Bundes Liga division 2 that record 17th or 18th of ranking table. one team that records 16th of ranking table need to qualify for the playoffs with 3rd of ranking table of Bundes Liga division 2. And winner of playoffs belongs to Bundes Liga division 1.

 

Because of this reason, Augsburg must record at least 16th of ranking table at the end of final round of this season. So Koo Ja-cheol's injury is big crisis of Augsburg.

 

If he didn't injure, Augsburg would be tough relegation battle. But it is After death comes a doctor. So Augsburg must gain many points before Koo Ja-cheol's come back.

Busan I'Park, Can they enjoy a renaissance?

Recently many Korean say "Leeds heyday". It means glory days. It derives from English football club Leeds United. Leeds enjoyed a golden age from later 1990s to 2001. This period, Leeds was situated at high rank of English Premier League and went on to the semifinals of UEFA Champoins League in 2000-01 season. But after 2000-01 season, they have been past their prime.

Here is K-League club like Leeds United. the team is Busan I'Park. They have taken part in K-League since 1983. In 1983, (K-League started first season) And they won K-League championship four times(1984, 1987, 1991,1997) with super star Kim Ju-sung, Ha Seok-joo. Especially 1997 season they achieved treble.(K-League, Adidas cup, Hanabank FA Cup)

This period, I'Park was most popular team of K-League. Average 28000 spectator were present at the Guduk stadium(Guduk stadium was home field of I'Park to 2001 season). It's great show that allows for Busan has most popular profassional sports team Lotte Giants.

But in Korean financial crisis, their parent company Daewoo collapsed. after Daewoo collapsed I'Park was accepted Hyundai Development Company in 1999.  After Hyundai Development Company accepted I'Park, super star players move I'Park and they were a sharp downturn. So I Park has been low rank.

Why has I'Park been low rank?

All these days, I'Park has no super star. Because they foster star player to their youyh system. In contrest, most of top ranked club use their youth system for they persistingly foster young star player. And many fans come to their home field for they see new star player. Doing so they can make good rank persistingly.

If so, How can I'Park enjoy a renaissance?

As soon as finished last season. Ahn Ik-soo was appointed new manager of I'Park. He said" Our goal is that makesgood rank. For we make good rank, we stabilize defence line." because defense line of  I'Park is their weak point. If their defense line stabilized, their winning rate raices, and many fans come to their home field.

If I'Park enjoy a renaissance, I'Park foster star player and they make that many fans are present at their home field.

Most of K-League fans want that Buasn I'Park enjoys a renaissance. If I'Park enjoys a renaissance, Korean football system will Upgrade one step.

Wenger's kindergarten , Arsenal has no leader.

Since when won the FA Cup Final of  2004-05 season, Arsenal hasn't won champion. Arsenal prepared this season for the champion, but recently has been far from champion because the team didn't overcome a crisis.

Of course Arsenal ranks no.2 to Premier League table. The team falls behind 3 point comparing with one game more than league ranking no.1 United. But looking for the remaining schedule - except for vs. Manchester United game - Arsenal's remaining games are a more difficult than Manchester United.

During last 6 season, Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger has been operating the team centrically early 20s players for reform the team. We recognize his leadship that has been keeping high rank of Premier League although he has been operating the team centrically young players. But bacause he has been operating the team centrically young players, Arsenal can't go through a crisis.

Arsenal has no leader who controls game and has many experiences. Wenger is a good manager but just the game plays the player in the football or other sports. So, especially team sport needs a leader who controls the game in the ground.

As compared with Manchester United, Man Utd. has leaders who was captain of national team. They are Evra, Vidic, Ji-sung Park, Fredinand and legend Giggs. So, Man Utd. can change ambience. Man Utd. won the FA Cup quarter final vs. Arsenal although the team lost 2 games in the last week that vs. Chelsea and Liverpool.

But because Arsenal has no leader, Arsenal can't change ambience. 2008-09 UEFA Champions League semi final game2 vs. Manchester United is a typical example. Arsenal wanted to go in to the final, Arsenal had to win the game over 2 goal gab, because the team lost 0-1 the game1. But 8 minutes after kick off Arsenal gave first goal to Ji-sung Park. After given the first goal, Arsenal's ambience was down. As a result Arsenal lost th game by 1-3 and didn't go in to the final.

North London derby, vs. Tottenham, also as same as 2008-09 UEFA Champions League semi final game2. In the first half, Arsenal led 2-0. But after gave goal to Bale, Arsenal broke team ambience and gave two goals. So Arsenal lost game by reverse.

Arsenal won the last champion of the Premier League in the 2003-04 season. To this season Arsenal has some leaders who controls game and has many experiences like Bergkamp and Seaman. So Arsenal can win the trophy. But after they retained, Arsenal has never won the trophy.

Because of this reason Arsenal must need leader who controls game, have many experiences and can go through the crisis. Wenger must know importence of leader of ground.