During the preseason of the new season, there is a flurry of personnel adjustment information among various clubs, with the rumors related to Shandong Taishan being the most numerous. Unexpectedly, two weeks after the opening of the winter transfer window, other teams, big or small, have had both departures and arrivals. Some teams have already started playing friendly matches after assembling their squads quickly. However, only Taishan has seen more than a dozen players leave without any confirmed arrivals. There was only one domestic player, Tang Chuang, who was confirmed to have joined the team but left due to failing the trial. The two Brazilian foreign players who were once hotly discussed suddenly disappeared without a trace, turning the claim of "the second CSL team to complete its five foreign player lineup" into a joke. Even the entry of famous veteran Su Maozhen into the club's management seems to have come to nothing... What is going on here? It appears that despite being widely recognized as lacking passion, Taishan Club is not short of composure. Some might say, why rush? The winter transfer window closes on February 18th, and Taishan may be carefully selecting their targets, ensuring that they don't waste time sharpening their axe. The problem lies in the fact that Taishan has two AFC Champions League matches on February 11th and 18th, and registration needs to be completed before the holiday. Even if domestic and foreign players arrive immediately and the squad is fully assembled today, there will only be 20 days left for targeted training! Currently, none…

Shandong Taishan Football Club is at a critical turning point, actively preparing for the winter training of the new season while also facing significant adjustments to its management structure. These changes stem from the team's failure to meet expectations in the previous season, particularly with unsatisfactory results in the Chinese Super League (CSL), the FA Cup, and the AFC Champions League, which has led to widespread criticism and dissatisfaction among fans. In this context, current head coach Choi Kang-hee has naturally become the focus of public opinion. Many fans and industry insiders believe that Choi should bear primary responsibility for the team's poor performance, with calls for his dismissal growing louder. In fact, the club's management has recognized this issue and has held in-depth discussions about changing the head coach. However, the reality is that the contract signed between the club and Choi Kang-hee includes a high breach of contract clause worth 30 million yuan. In the current overall environment of Chinese football, this amount of breach of contract is not a small sum for any club. Facing this dilemma, Taishan team has shown a pragmatic and wise side. The club finally made a compromise decision: let Choi Kang-hee continue to serve as the head coach, but at the same time clearly define and restrict the scope of his authority. According to the new arrangement, Choi Kang-hee will mainly be responsible for the technical and tactical work of the team and on-site command during the game, which maintains the relative stability of the team's technical level and avoids the economic…

On January 4th, Beijing time, as the news of Shu Maozhen, a veteran of the Tai Mountain team, joining the Shandong Tai Mountain team continued to ferment, although the official website of the Shandong Tai Mountain team did not announce any news about Shu Maozhen joining the team, it cannot be ruled out that Shu Maozhen will really return to the Shandong Tai Mountain team in the future. After whether Shu Maozhen returns to Shandong Tai Mountain has become the focus of Tai Mountain fans, two Tai Mountain players seem to have expectations for Shu Maozhen's return to the Shandong Tai Mountain team. These two Tai Mountain players are Bi Jinhao and Peng Xinli. Bi Jinhao, who will continue to stay with the Shandong Tai Mountain team in the new season, if he can really reunite with his mentor Shu Maozhen in the Shandong Tai Mountain team, this result will be the spring of Bi Jinhao and Peng Xinli's careers. It should be noted that when Bi Jinhao and Peng Xinli were in the 91 National Youth Team, Shu Maozhen, then the head coach of the 91 National Youth Team, was very fond of Bi Jinhao and Peng Xinli, especially for Bi Jinhao, whose physique is similar to his own. Shu Maozhen praised him even more. He designated Bi Jinhao as the core of his team's tactics and techniques in the 91 National Youth Team. After the relationship between Bi Jinhao and Shu Maozhen became a very good master-disciple relationship, if Shu Maozhen really returns to Tai Mountain, it will…

In the realm of Chinese football, Shandong Taishan has always been a team with a rich historical legacy. With a solid fan base, the dynamics of Shandong Taishan during each season's break have always been a focal point for fans. Now, there are reports that Su Maozhen and Guo Zuojin will join the coaching staff of Shandong Taishan, as well as the conflicts between Choi Kang-hee and the team. Taishan is facing unprecedented changes and challenges. It will be very difficult for the team to use young players extensively next season, especially since foreign coaches in the CSL still prioritize results and earnings. Su Maozhen and Guo Zuojin's Joining Su Maozhen, a legendary figure of Shandong Taishan, is a symbol of Shandong football. With his outstanding performance during his playing days, he has made remarkable achievements for the team. There have been several opportunities for him to return in the past, but none have materialized. It remains to be seen if this time will be successful. His return undoubtedly injects a strong dose of energy into Taishan. It is reported that Su Maozhen may enter the club's management, which is undoubtedly a good thing for Taishan's future development. Guo Zuojin, as the vice-chairman of the Qingdao Football Association and the first national team coach from Qingdao, his joining is also seen as an important addition to the management and coaching staff structure of Taishan. Choi Kang-hee's Conflict with the Team As the head coach of Taishan, Choi Kang-hee's rigid tactics and recruitment strategy have been widely questioned. It is reported…

Recently, there has been a lot of news about the Tai Shan Club, from coaches to players. However, most of the news is about departures, which cannot help but make people worry about whether the club's performance next season will be guaranteed. After all, the overall age of the team is getting older, and more time is needed from the outside world. It can be affirmed that there will always be new arrivals when there are departures, and the club will also have long-term plans, especially in terms of talent introduction, based on the support of the first team. Just as 2025 approaches, informed media sources revealed that Tai Shan has made new moves, and the first new signing for 2025 is about to appear. A familiar veteran will return to the club. It is reported that Su Maozhen, once a powerful striker in the domestic league, will sign with Tai Shan Club. This old minister of Tai Shan has been wandering outside for many years. Now his return also marks the club's attention to the growth of meritorious service. Although it is not yet known what Su Maozhen's specific position will be, he will at least enter the management level and may take on multiple roles, receiving important use. This is also a recognition of Su Maozhen's achievements upon his return. Speaking of Su Maozhen, Tai Shan fans are very familiar with him. As early as 1994, Su Maozhen was the spearhead of Tai Shan's front line and repeatedly captured cities and castles for the club. As time progressed,…

On the last day of 2024, Yu Dabao, Cao Yunding, Zhao Mingjian, and Wu Qing, known as the "Chongqing Legend," all announced their retirements with some fanfare. Unlike many professional players, former national team member Hao Junmin retired quietly, without an official announcement or even a self-proclamation. "Brother Three" Hao Junmin is really too low-key! Many fans like Hao Junmin not only for his ball skills but also for his low-key attitude. We also hope that Hao Junmin can continue to contribute to Chinese football in the future. There's news about Hao Junmin! He will once again follow former Shandong Taishan head coach Li Xiaopeng to join the Qingdao Hainiu coaching staff to assist Li Xiaopeng. On January 2nd, according to Sun Fei, a reporter from the "Qingdao Daily," "Hao Junmin is expected to follow Li Xiaopeng again and join the Qingdao Hainiu coaching staff." The last stop of Hao Junmin's career was Guangzhou FC, and after the 2022 season, he gradually faded out of professional football. In the second half of the 2021 season, he followed Li Xiaopeng. Li Xiaopeng has good people skills and invited Hao Junmin to join the Cangzhou Mighty Lions coaching staff, where Hao Junmin mainly focused on set-piece training guidance. Cangzhou Mighty Lions managed to avoid relegation, and Li Xiaopeng and Hao Junmin deserve credit for this. Now that Li Xiaopeng has left Cangzhou Mighty Lions to coach his hometown team, Qingdao Hainiu, he has once again invited Hao Junmin to join, and the two, who are both mentor and friend, can work together…

At 2:00 PM! Newcomers to the Shandong Taishan Team Management! In addition to Su Maozhen, there is also good news, a double-edged sword

Shandong Luneng's performance in the 2024 season can be described as disappointing. As a traditional powerhouse in Chinese football, the team not only finished fifth in the league, missing out on the AFC Champions League qualification, but also lost to Shanghai Port in the FA Cup final, losing their last chance to qualify for the AFC Champions League. Such results are undoubtedly a heavy blow to an ambitious team, and it can be said that they have experienced a complete "four empties" season. In this context, the team should have made a decision on the future of head coach Choi Kang-hee. However, due to the oversight at the time of signing, the contract did not include clauses related to performance, which put Shandong Luneng in an awkward situation. If the club were to unilaterally terminate its contract with Choi Kang-hee, it would have to pay a high breach of contract fee of 40 million yuan. This huge expenditure is no small amount for any CSL team, especially under the current tight economic environment in Chinese football. This thorny issue not only affects the team's daily operations but also seriously hinders the preparations for the new season, especially in terms of transfer planning. To avoid further passivity, the club has taken a series of measures to deal with this situation. First, they made a key decision: to take back Choi Kang-hee's transfer rights and firmly grasp the decision-making power for new season transfers in the hands of the club. More importantly, Shandong media reported that the club is actively promoting the…

In the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shandong Luneng failed to achieve their desired results, finishing fifth in the league standings. This outcome meant they lost the chance to directly qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite Division. Additionally, they were defeated by Shanghai Port FC in the FA Cup final, leaving them with no significant achievements for the entire season. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Shandong Luneng and left their fans feeling disappointed. What further complicates matters for Shandong Luneng's management is that their contract with current head coach Choi Kang-hee does not include performance-based conditions. This means that even if the team performs poorly, they cannot directly dismiss Choi Kang-hee without paying a high termination fee of up to 40 million yuan. This situation adds uncertainty to Shandong Luneng's future. However, amidst these challenges, Shandong Luneng has also seen new hope. According to Shandong media reports, former player Su Maozhen has passed the interview with Shandong Luneng's vice president, and both parties are discussing details. There is a possibility that Su Maozhen will return to Shandong Luneng soon. This news brings comfort to the fans. As a legendary figure of Shandong Luneng, Su Maozhen's return is expected to inject new vitality and confidence into the team. It also suggests that the future transfer power of Shandong Luneng might fall into Su Maozhen's hands, bringing new opportunities for the team's development. Before Su Maozhen takes office, there is also new momentum in Shandong Luneng's transfer activities. According to Turkish media STAR, the CSL team…

In the long history of Chinese football, Su Maozhen is undoubtedly a shining star. As the best striker in the hearts of many fans in the history of the Chinese men's football team, his career was filled with brilliance and regret. At the peak of his career at the age of 30, Su Maozhen chose to retire, a decision that is still lamented by many fans to this day. Despite receiving invitations from multiple teams at the time, he resolutely chose to hang up his boots out of deep affection for Shandong football. After retiring, Su Maozhen did not stay away from football. He poured his passion and talent into youth training. At the Shandong Luneng Football School, he served as the head coach of the youth team, cultivating batch after batch of young players with a rigorous attitude and professional skills. His efforts were recognized, and he was later transferred to coach the national team's youth ranks, contributing to the future of Chinese football. However, despite achieving remarkable success in youth training, Su Maozhen never returned to the first team of Shandong Luneng. He went in and out of Qingdao men's football several times and served as the executive coach of Beigti University, but he never found the stage that would allow him to soar again. It wasn't until December 2023 when Su Maozhen returned to Qingdao Hainiu as the head of the Chinese coaching staff that his football career seemed to have a new turning point. But Su Maozhen's football story did not end there. Recently, he passed…