The Young Lion

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In the past 11 years, there have been many players who have left Millwall. They have never played an important role in the first team. Even if the substitutes at the top of the list are not counted, Millwall is still considered an export player among European clubs. Dahu, there are too many names mentioned repeatedly by Fleet Street.

There is a phenomenon that is common in football, and that is the comparison between afterthoughts and players.

If Millwall has two consecutive games with a weak striker and the striker's condition seems to have declined, then the media will definitely mention some of Millwall's former ministers in the news, such as Trezeguet, Shevchenko, or Ruud van Nistelrooy , the same situation will appear in other positions. When Alonso is not performing well, people will always mention Pirlo. When Kaka is in a downturn, people will also say that Millwall mistakenly let Lampard go. , full-back, the only peaceful position is the goalkeeper, but this position has always been considered by the outside world as a place where Millwall is lacking.

The influence of public opinion in the media will naturally subtly affect the fans. Even the fanatical fans of Millwall will occasionally miss those players who left. Belongs to their nostalgia.

Therefore, when Aldridge decided to adopt Carter's suggestion and engraved the names of the meritorious players and legendary players who created the dynasty era for Millwall on the genuine Champions League trophy, many, many Millwall fans would definitely think of Pirlo, Zambrotta, Gattuso. Materazzi four, maybe Makelele will not be mentioned, after all, he left earlier, but at any rate, he was also the hero of one of the three consecutive championship seasons.

However, if the club does not engrave the names of these players on the trophy, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among some nostalgic fans.

There are always many, many people who are nostalgic. I miss the beauty of the past, time is always gone, and it is really rare to be able to leave good memories.

In order to avoid, or appease the fans, reduce the negative impact of this matter. Aldrich and Carter needed to come up with a better solution to do something better that was supposed to have a huge positive effect.

Millwall cannot deny the heroes of past existence.

Aldridge poured another glass of wine, took a sip and drank slowly, thinking while drinking.

This proposal was thought up by Carter, and his thinking naturally turned quickly. Then he said: Uh, is this okay? We still have replicas of the Champions League trophy. For example, the ones won in 2000 and 2001 are replicas. What do you think of engraving the names of the players on the replicas?

Aldridge heard the words thoughtfully, and said after a while: If this is the case, it would be a bit blatant. I mean, anyone with a discerning eye can see that we are deliberately avoiding the fact that the meritorious players have left. However, the method you mentioned , can be improved.”

Carter spread his hands and said, Do you have an idea?

In 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, these four years. The club won the Champions League and kept replicas. Then, we can engrave the team's first-team lineup for that season on these trophies. Come. The players of the season will be remembered by future generations. When tourists visit, they can not only learn about the players who played for Millwall in those successful seasons through our exhibition content introduction and season review, but also directly in the When visiting the trophy, you can see Millwall's first-team lineup for the season on the trophy. After all, fans go to visit now, and they have a deep memory. Maybe they don't need to see it. Fans who know Millwall can tell the season's football Team squad, but, ten years from now? Twenty years from now? As time goes on, old fans have a blurred memory, or new fans want to understand the history of Millwall, and it is highlighted.

After thinking for a while, Carter nodded in agreement, and then the two discussed some details, including the announcement time, some requirements for engraving the player's name on the genuine Champions League trophy, and if the club won a second genuine Champions League trophy in the future, what would the player think? What criteria do you need to meet to get your name on it.

Of course, these standards will have room for flexibility. For example, if a player is required to play more than 50 times for Millwall in Europe, then if the player only played 40 times, this should be accommodated.

Another example is that players are required to play for Millwall for more than 6 years, but if they have only played for 5 years, then the standards should also be relaxed and measured according to the player's contribution and the status of the club.

When the devil's schedule was approaching, Carter's proposal gave Aldrich a new look, as if he had slightly recharged.

Aldridge is delighted to have such a partner at his side as he seeks to build Millwall into one of the world's preeminent football clubs.

In mid-April, the first game of this Armageddon month devil schedule arrives.

Lion King Stadium.

70 minutes into the second half of the game, the score on the scoreboard is 1:1.

There are already many Millwall fans in the stands showing nervous faces.

In the same round, Chelsea settled the battle early and managed to take all three points at Old Trafford.

In the real-time standings, Chelsea are only 1 point behind Millwall.

At this time, Millwall and Liverpool are still tied at home.

Millwall's luck was too bad today. Liverpool performed well this season under the leadership of Benitez, but they still couldn't shake the dominance of the top four teams in the Champions League. At the stage when the sprint is most needed, Liverpool is quite strong. The successor is weak, which is also related to the thickness of their lineup. Today Benitez put up an iron bucket formation in the away game. It seems that he is trying to score 1 point at the Lion King Stadium. Millwall was attacked by Liverpool in the opening game. Owen The follow-up shot was successful, and Millwall goalkeeper Bute's failure to save and miss became the focus of the game again. This may become a fatal mistake in the season. Millwall did not panic after conceding the ball. They played steadily and finally equalized at the beginning of the second half. Carragher brought down Henry and was awarded a penalty kick, but Ronaldinho kicked the penalty away. Henry also missed a chance to score with a header that was close at hand. However, his header ability seems to be impossible to criticize. Ronaldo and Nedved's long-range shots hit the crossbar and goalpost respectively, which makes people doubt whether this is Millwall's home field !

Benitez sat expressionlessly on the coaching bench of the visiting team, taking out a small notebook to take notes from time to time.

Aldridge doesn't know all the contents of Benitez's notebook, even if he didn't peep at it when he worked together before, but he knows a little bit, Benitez will record the player's mistakes in the notebook, and then even if the game wins , I will also discuss with the players the reasons for these mistakes and how to improve them with a sullen face, which will often drive the players crazy...

Liverpool is also very pragmatic today, and to put it bluntly is similar to Chelsea.

It's a devil's schedule for Millwall, and it's the same for Liverpool.

Liverpool's hope of competing for the top four depends on the sprint situation in the last few games.

Benitez was unlucky, with a 90-minute draw with Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final before losing to Jose Mourinho.

The FA Cup was also eliminated earlier, but the UEFA Cup reached the semi-finals. Now Liverpool's goal is relatively clear. Whether the league can compete for the top four depends on the few league games before the end of the month. Manchester United, then shift the focus to the UEFA Cup.

Millwall is advancing on three fronts. At this critical juncture, Aldridge has also seen it through this game. It is hard to say that it is all due to luck. Although a penalty kick is scored, it will overtake the score. Opportunities are wasted. This is a matter of players' performance. It is unrealistic for Millwall to take all the spoils when the three lines are advancing side by side.

The pressure of the league itself is still huge, especially in the standings. Chelsea have been suppressed from the first round of the season. If at this time, they are caught up by the opponent, or there is such a 1 point and 2 points lead, Millwall's mentality will be different. There will be earth-shaking changes.

Aldridge walked to the sidelines with a grim expression, his eyes shining sharply.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea!

The last battle of Armageddon month is Chelsea.

Before that, the traditional top three of the Premier League want to snipe Millwall?

You guys, don't try to succeed!

Millwall is making substitutions, we see that Villa is ready to play, maybe he will replace Henry who missed two golden opportunities in this game, but at this time, the pressure on Villa may be unprecedented !

Contrary to the commentator's expectations, Villa played, and the player replaced was not Henry.

Aldridge did not make a counter-substitution, he removed Thiago Silva, a central defender, and replaced him with a striker!

Benitez's complexion changed slightly.

He is already a master tactician. However, the tactical environment he likes and is used to is when he knows himself and the enemy, that is, he has a thorough study of the opponent and knows all the changes of the opponent.

Aldridge's substitution is not in line with Aldridge's style.

It's not that he won't pull back.

It's that he seldom withdraws the guard, and then so obviously increases the strength of the front line.

Benitez was a little confused about what Aldridge's intention for this substitution was?

Is it simply to increase scoring opportunities in the penalty area?

Aldridge stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips supervising the battle. He had an obvious wild demeanor without saying a word. He didn't dismiss Liverpool, but wanted to crush Liverpool!

Of course, he will not expose the real killer move so obviously. Before Villa played, assistant coach Boas, after Aldridge's instructions, told Villa the task after playing, where is the center of gravity of Millwall's attack .

Now, Millwall has four forwards and three midfielders on the field.

If you want to be tied by Liverpool, then it is better to fight vigorously in the last 20 minutes. Liverpool has the courage and ambition to score 3 points here, so give it a try! (to be continued)

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