When it comes to our country's soccer, a figure that cannot be ignored is Shen Xiangfu. The general opinion about Shen Xiangfu is that he is a good man. Even commentators like Dong Lu have praised him. This "good guy" label seems to have been deeply imprinted on Shen Xiangfu's coaching career. When it comes to public service, such a label is appropriate. However, in the field of soccer, such a label seems to appear a bit awkward. Shen Xiangfu in the national football coaching position, with "repeated defeats, repeated defeats" eight words can be summarized. Sounds like obsession, but some people think it's self-abuse. He does not seem to realize how much effort he has put in.
Shen Xiangfu was a skilled athlete during his playing days. Later, he went to Japan to study coaching, and after returning to China, he started as an assistant coach and led the national Olympic team, but ended up with a loss. Several times he took over the club team and ended up with a loss. In the national soccer team and the national Olympic team, his coaching career also ended in failure. However, Shen Xiangfu always honestly takes apologies. Despite continuous mistakes, he persisted. Players who originally had potential were unable to play due to his commanding mistakes. But can you blame him? Shen Xiangfu has done his best and has honestly admitted his mistakes, even the mistakes of the FA officials he has the courage to take. Therefore, we have no reason to blame him. Dong Lu had this to say about Shen Xiangfu: "He has the ability to lead the National Junior Team, and he manages the 15 to 16 year olds strictly and pays attention to details. However, he is not suitable for directing the games of the National Olympic Games and the national team, and is too conservative in terms of substitutions and technical and tactical skills."
Shen Xiangfu's love for soccer is admirable. After stepping down from the position of head coach of the Tianhai team, we would have thought that he would choose to retire and enjoy his family. However, Shen Xiangfu still dedicates himself to the cause of soccer. He should be blamed for missing several opportunities in Chinese soccer. But the ones who should really be blamed are those incompetent people in the FA who have been keeping incompetent people in their posts and letting them keep making mistakes. The reason is simple: they can take the blame for the FA. Therefore, every time the national team coaching team, there is no Shen Xiangfu's figure (including the foreign coaching period). This is Shen Xiangfu's tragedy, but also the tragedy of Chinese soccer.
