In reality, the main reason for the media's big fuss over such an unknown player being hired was the "gag order" which Tang En had announced after the incident with Millwall. He forbade all players and staff from accepting any interviews from the media. At the same time, the team's training had changed from being open to being closed off. Not even their fans, let alone reporters, were able to get their favorite player's autograph by the field.
The fans were more understanding; they knew that it was for the sake of the team's performance. But the media was different. Not letting them interview the team took away their ability to create news, which in turn prevented them from making money. The English media industry was very competitive, and any reporters who were unable to churn out articles would most likely lose their jobs. The media therefore hoped that the other football clubs would be more cooperative.
