Having said that, Wu Jingui and Shenhua's "divorce farce" is really embarrassing. Just from that "no contract renewal", the whole incident is like a suspense drama in the football world. Let's talk about the "+1" clause first, isn't it like a "renewal" option in a marriage contract, but who knows how it turned into a debate in the end.
Let's talk about Wu Jingui first, he is not a vegetarian this season. Leading the team to win the FA Cup, it stands to reason that this should be a good thing. However, the problem lies in this "good thing". What kind of calculation did the Shenhua Club originally play?Obviously, they don't have the FA Cup in their eyes and may even want to change their manager. But Wu Jingui's win, didn't it disrupt the club's plan?It's like if you've planned to get a new phone, but your old phone suddenly has a big update that catches you off guard.
Let's take a look at the attitude of the club. In the summer, Shenhua's ranking was not bad, and the outside world thought that they would increase their investment and compete for a good ranking. The result?The club is like a stingy guy who is unwilling to pay for new toys, not only did not give Wu Jingui better support, but let him use limited resources to fight the world. Isn't this an obvious contradiction?
Speaking of Wu Jingui's attitude, I have to say that he is stubborn. It has always emphasized the need to "come according to the contract", and this kind of insistence is rare in the football world. But the problem is that the club clearly doesn't intend to rest on its laurels. It's like both sides are playing a game of the Cold War, and neither side is willing to let go first. Wu Jingui used the law as a shield, and the club tried to make a fuss with "inconsistent understanding of the contract", and no one was willing to admit defeat first in this tug-of-war.
The final result is also in everyone's eyes. The club has already found a replacement for Wu Jingui, and this "marriage" can only be said to exist in name only. But isn't the right and wrong in between a big drama for us football fans?It's just that there is no real winner in this scene, only one chess piece struggling in the big picture.
To be honest, this incident is a big shock for Chinese football. A coach who should be regarded as a hero, for various reasons, ended up with a personal disappointment. This is not only a problem for Wu Jingui and Shenhua, but also a reflection of some problems in the entire Chinese football environment. The management of the club, the relationship between the coach and the club, the expectations of the fans, these are all topics that need to be pondered.
In this story, everyone has their own position and considerations, and there is no absolute right or wrong. But if there's one lesson, it's that in this world of football, coaches, players, and clubs need more communication and understanding, less aggressiveness, and more mutual respect. After all, football is not just a game, it is a culture, a spirit. What we all want to see is a more harmonious and passionate Chinese football, don't we?