Song Kai, the former director of the Liaoning Sports Bureau, seems to be sending a message to Shandong fans that the FA is closely linked to Taishan by openly declaring himself a Taishan fan. In this way, if Taishan suffers an injustice in the game, Shandong fans may not blame Song Kai. Song Kai has made it clear that he supports Luneng and that the referees in the Chinese Super League are not in his power.
However, Song Kai's public statement may also have a potential negative impact on Shandong Taishan. In the current domestic soccer world, any ups and downs could be exploited by hostile forces, which could be unfavorable to Taishan in terms of public opinion, and may even affect the fairness of the game. In this case, the possibility of the FA making a decision in favor of Taishan is not high.
Therefore, if Shandong Taishan fails to win the league title in the next four years, there is no need to be surprised. Song Kai's status as a Luneng fan does not guarantee that Taishan will win the title. Looking back at Chen Xuyuan's four years as chairman of the Football Association, Shanghai Harbor has never won the league.
As you can see, Song Kai calling himself a Luneng fan does not substantially benefit the Taishan team. I'm afraid that such a statement will only lead to more challenges for Taishan on the road ahead, challenges that will not only come from their opponents, but may also stem from outside criticism.
