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Reborn in Football to Build Top Clubs from English League Two

Chapter 151 : The Dignity of Relegated Teams (Part 1) · Oct 01, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 : The Dignity of Relegated Teams (Part 1) 2026-10-01
152 Chapter 152 : The Dignity of Relegated Teams (Part 2) 2026-10-01
153 Chapter 153 : fast and Furious 2026-10-01
154 Chapter 154 : ”Wenger is concerned (above) 2026-10-01
155 Chapter 155 : Public Opinion’s ”Praise and Killing” (Part 2) 2026-10-01
156 Chapter 156 : Recording the ”Inner Demon” 2026-10-01
157 Chapter 157 : ”Release” of pressure 2026-10-01
158 Chapter 158 : The battle for dignity and the cracks in the ”iron barrel” 2026-10-01
159 Chapter 159 : The heavy artillery of the ”iron lung” 2026-10-01
160 Chapter 160 : Continuation of the winning streak 2026-10-01
161 Chapter 161 : The ”open conspiracy” of the wealthy 2026-10-01
162 Chapter 162 : Lin Feng’s ”counterattack” 2026-10-01
163 Chapter 163 : The King’s Promise and the Strengthening of Military Morale 2026-10-01
164 Chapter 164 : The dominance of blitzkrieg and suffocation 2026-10-01
165 Chapter 165 : Everton’s ”big gift package” 2026-10-01
166 Chapter 166 : Global live broadcast of the ”Official Announcement Day” 2026-10-01
167 Chapter 167 : Goodison Park’s meat grinder (Part 1) 2026-10-01
168 Chapter 168 : Goodison Park’s ”meat grinder” (Part 2) 2026-10-01
169 Chapter 169 : The despair of the ”frog” 2026-10-01
170 Chapter 170 : Melting of Toffee 2026-10-01
171 Chapter 171 : The cry of ”Champion” 2026-10-01
172 Chapter 172 : Record threshold 2026-10-01
173 Chapter 173 : Record Night 2026-10-01
174 Chapter 174 : The Lion Unburdened (Part 1) 2026-10-01
175 Chapter 175 : The Lion Unburdened (Part 2) 2026-10-01
176 Chapter 176 : No. 99’s ”provocation” 2026-10-01
177 Chapter 177 : The Children’s Monologue 2026-10-01
178 Chapter 178 : The invitation to ”war” and the FA Cup 2026-10-01
179 Chapter 179 : A ”small test” of the FA Cup debut 2026-10-01
180 Chapter 180 : The Eve of History 2026-10-01
181 Chapter 181 : Making history 2026-10-01
182 Chapter 182 : Making history 2026-10-01
183 Chapter 183 : The dust of history 2026-10-01
184 Chapter 184 : New ”Horizon” (Part 2) 2026-10-01
185 Chapter 185 : The ”coronation ceremony” of 15 consecutive victories 2026-10-01
186 Chapter 186 : The ”Crown Jewel” and the Art of Negotiation 2026-10-01
187 Chapter 187 : The King’s New Clothes and the Devil’s Schedule 2026-10-01
188 Chapter 188 : London’s ”Plan B” (Part 1) 2026-10-01
189 Chapter 189 : London’s ”Plan B” (Part 2) 2026-10-01
190 Chapter 190 : The Youth Storm of Defeat and Honor (Part 1) 2026-10-01
191 Chapter 191 : The Youth Storm of Defeat (Part 2) 2026-10-01
192 Chapter 192 : The shock of ”S-class” 2026-10-01
193 Chapter 193 : The baptism of the hammer and the birth pains of the dark horse 2026-10-01
194 Chapter 194 : The Value of ”Crisis” and the Declaration of the ”Queen” 2026-10-01
195 Chapter 195 : Proving himself at Bramall Lane 2026-10-01
196 Chapter 196 : The Queen’s Invitation and the Founding of the Empire 2026-10-01
197 Chapter 197 : The Price of Number One and the Prelude to Revenge 2026-10-01
198 Chapter 198 : Praise of ”Professor” and Global Layout 2026-10-01
199 Chapter 199 : The cruise to the top of the list and the ”big gift package” again 2026-10-01
200 Chapter 200 : The birth and official announcement of the ”Gamebreaker” 2026-10-01

151: The Dignity of Relegated Teams (Part 1)On October 13th, in Colchester, heavy dark clouds hung in the sky.

The air was filled with the unique humidity of eastern England.

The distant cries of seagulls, mixed with the clamor of fans, added a touch of solemnity to this ancient town.

Lin Feng sat in the front row of the team bus.

Looking out the window, the red-brick buildings lining the streets appeared particularly heavy under the gloomy sky.

The architectural style here was distinctly different from Hartlepool.

Older, more conservative, and more hostile.

“Boss, we’ve arrived,” the driver reminded him softly.

Lin Feng nodded and was the first to get off the bus.

The players followed, each silent, merely checking their boots and equipment.

The pressure of nine consecutive wins made them more cautious than ever.

Colchester United’s home fans had already gathered around the stadium.

They held banners, sang their team anthem loudly, their voices filled with hostility towards the away team.

“Hartlepool, go home!”

“The winning streak is about to end!”

These harsh shouts did not affect Lin Feng’s mood.

He understood the root of this hostility.

Colchester United had just been relegated from the Championship last season, and their fans’ pride had been deeply wounded.

Hartlepool United’s nine-game winning streak, coincidentally, touched their most sensitive nerve.

Why was a League One team so strong?

Why was an unknown small club challenging the established football order?

This questioning and resentment transformed into the most primal force on the pitch.

Inside the away team’s changing room, the atmosphere was unusually quiet.

The players were making their final preparations.

Vardy, tying his shoelaces, mentally recited the key points of positioning that Lin Feng had taught him.

Walker checked his shin guards, his movements gentle and focused.

Schmeichel leaned against the wall, eyes closed, regulating his breathing.

Everyone knew the importance of this match.

Ten consecutive wins, only three short of the League One historical record.

But the closer they got to the goal, the greater the pressure.

Old John pushed open the door.

His face bore its usual serious expression.

“Lads,” Old John’s voice was low and powerful.

“Today’s opponent is not simple.”

“They have the foundation of the Championship, the pride of a relegated team.”

“But!” Old John’s tone suddenly rose.

“Everything they have, we have too!”

“And we also have what they don’t—unified belief and perfect execution!”

The players looked up, clenched their fists, and responded to the coach’s encouragement with a low roar.

“Remember what the Boss said,” Old John continued.

“In the first half, we need to be patient, waiting for opportunities like hunters.”

“In the second half, we need to explode, tearing apart our prey like lions!”

Henderson was the first to stand up.

The other players followed suit.

They formed a circle, stacking their right hands together.

“For Hartlepool!”

“For ten consecutive wins!”

A earth-shattering roar echoed through the changing room.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the home team’s changing room was completely different.

Colchester United’s head coach, Paul Lambert, was making his final tactical arrangements.

He was an experienced Scottish coach who had led many teams in lower-tier Leagues.

The pain of relegation made him particularly eager to prove himself.

And this match was the best opportunity.

“They are the League One leaders, but so what?” Lambert’s voice was full of fighting spirit.

“We are a relegated team, but we have something they don’t—Championship experience!”

“Kemi, you need to firmly control the rhythm of the midfield.” Lambert pointed to the central midfielder Izzet.

“Don’t let their passing be too comfortable.”

“Cliff, you need to use your body to suppress their defenders.” He then turned to the tall striker Pratt.

“Let them know what Championship-level confrontation means.”

The players nodded in agreement.

The fire of revenge burned in everyone’s eyes.

They wanted to prove on their home turf that the dignity of a relegated team would not be trampled upon.

In the player tunnel, the two teams’ players stood side by side.

The tension in the air was almost palpable.

Colchester United’s players all looked solemn, their eyes sharp.

Hartlepool United’s players appeared calmer, but the confidence emanating from them was equally not to be underestimated.

The referee checked his watch.

“Gentlemen, prepare to enter the field.”

Accompanied by deafening music, the two teams’ players walked onto the pitch.

The roar of tens of thousands of fans merged into one, so loud it made one’s chest feel tight.

The home fans’ voices clearly dominated.

They waved blue and white scarves, singing their team anthem loudly.

In the away stand, approximately two thousand Hartlepool fans were also shouting desperately.

Although outnumbered, their momentum was by no means weaker.

Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler began his opening remarks.

“Welcome, viewers, to the highlight match of the tenth round of League One.”

“Colchester United hosts Hartlepool United.”

“For Hartlepool United, this is another tough battle.”

His partner Andy Gray took over.

“Colchester United has retained most of its Championship squad; their strength is absolutely top-tier in League One.”

“This will be an evenly matched contest.”

Tyler nodded and continued to introduce the starting lineups.

“Let’s look at the starting lineups for both sides.”

“The home team, Colchester United, is playing in a 4-4-2 formation.”

“The goalkeeper is Dean Gerken, and the defensive line from left to right is Matt Heath, Carl Duggan, Pat Baldwin, and Chris Barker.”

“The midfield four are Tony Kay, Kemi Izzet, Jamie Peters, and Mark Yates.”

“The strike partnership consists of the tall striker Cliff Pratt and the speedy forward Jeremy McCarthy.”

Gray then introduced the away team’s lineup.

“The away team, Hartlepool United, is still playing its full-strength 4-3-3.”

“Schmeichel guards the goal; the defensive line is Walker, Shawcross, Nelson, Robson; the midfield trio is Henderson, Sigurdsson, Tinkler; and the attacking trident is Maloney, Vardy, Snodgrass.”

The match officially began.

Colchester United kicked off first.

They demonstrated the depth of a Championship team from the very first minute.

The midfield battle was extremely fierce, with frequent and intense physical confrontations.

Izzet, as the central midfielder, showed technique and awareness beyond the average League One level.

Every time he touched the ball, it was threatening, and every pass had a clear purpose.

Hartlepool United clearly felt the pressure in the opening stages.

The opponent’s tempo was faster than they were used to, and the confrontations were more intense than they were familiar with.

But they did not panic.

Lin Feng’s “slow tempo” tactic began to take effect.

They did not rush to attack, but instead gradually adapted to the rhythm of the game through patient passing and control.

Sigurdsson’s role in midfield began to show.

He helped the team stabilize the situation with precise passes and excellent vision.

In the 15th minute, the first real clash between the two sides.

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