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Blue Dragon's Lee Chung-yong (38) also laid down the burden of his heart, which he stayed with at the end of his companion with Ulsan HD. Regarding the controversial "golf ceremony" in the past, he bowed his head, saying, "As a player, I should have acted rationally rather than putting my emotions first."
About three months have passed since the "Golf Ceremony," which Lee Chung-yong shot Shin Tae-yong, former Ulsan HD coach, took place. Why did Lee Chung-yong, who has been silent so far, leave a true apology only now that he took off his Ulsan uniform. It seems that several reasons, such as human reason and the future to be overcome, worked in combination.
First of all, it is convincing that Lee Chung-yong's apology is the "last courtesy" to Ulsan clubs and fans. It seems that he delayed his apology in consideration of the position of his teammates and some fans who supported him when he was a member of Ulsan, but only when all his responsibilities as an Ulsan player ended. It can be a consideration to go without leaving a burden on his/her former team when he/she leaves.
In reality, the aspect of "reputation management" in the transfer market cannot be ignored. Lee, who is 38 years old, can seek a transfer to another team or choose to train as a playing coach, leader or retire. At a time when they have to move to other K-League clubs or seek a third way, the image of being hateful to clubs and fans is burdensome.
If there is a team that wants to recruit itself by ending controversies in the past ahead of a new start, it is interpreted as a willingness to ease the burden and take the next step lightly on its own. As such, Lee's apology was like a farewell ceremony to pursue a new future beyond mere regret.
In October last year, Lee Chung-yong scored a net goal in the extra time of the second half against Gwangju FC and ran to the stands to shoot former coach Shin Tae-yong. The ceremony didn't end with just one. Even after the game, Lee made a gesture of swinging with a soccer ball toward the audience. Ulsan fans at the scene cheered enthusiastically at the time, but other fans criticized his behavior for going too far.
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