After Shandong Taishan's 1-1 draw with Qingdao Hainiu, a very interesting scene emerged. After the match, Song Long, a veteran player loaned by Taishan to Qingdao Hainiu, habitually took the bus to Taishan. Prompted by his teammate Li Hailong and the staff, Song Long suddenly realized that he had gone in the wrong direction, and some sadness came out of his embarrassed smile.
Not long ago, Song Long was loaned by Taishan to his hometown Qingdao Hainiu team for the Qilu derby with Taishan, and although Song Long couldn't play because of a recusal clause, he still went to Jinan with the team. After the game, he thanked Taishan veterans such as Li Hailong for the game and then made the customary trip to the Taishan team bus. Prompted by his teammate Li Hailong, who also joined Qingdao Sea Cowboys from Taishan team, and Taishan team staff, Song Long realized that he was going in the wrong direction. At that moment, everyone had a familiar and kind smile on their faces. Song Long also smiled and covered his eyes, smiling from the bottom of his heart, but making it look a little sad.
Song Long played for Taishan for nine years, from 2015 through this season. Subconsciously, the orange bus was his goal to return to his residence after the game. He is very familiar with his teammates, staff, including the bus driver. Over the past nine years, Song Long has been an important rotational player on Taishan's left side, both in the Li Xiaopeng era and the Hao Wei era. He also helped the team win a Chinese Super League title, three FA Cup titles and the New Year's Cup. He played more than 100 matches, contributing eight goals and five assists
However, after Choi Kang-hee became the head coach of Taishan, Song Long suddenly fell out of favor. Cui Kangxi's arrival not only created the "iron" Liu Yang, but also the "declining veteran" Song Long. After being abandoned for a year, Song Long left Taishan on loan to join his hometown team Qingdao Hainiu. Song Long has played two games for Qingdao Hainiu since the beginning of the season and has performed well and issued assists.
In terms of age and ability, Song Long is really no longer brave in the Chinese Super League, but his serious attitude is a memory for Taishan fans. I hope Song Long can keep his good form in Qingdao Hainiu team and play more exciting games.
