The Young Lion

Thank you Thieves for your reward!

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On the afternoon of Millwall's game against Manchester United, fans entered the field early to prepare to watch the game. As the first home game of the new season, the fans will release all the enthusiasm accumulated throughout the summer.

The small Lion's Den stadium has undergone simple renovations in the summer. Although it is planned to move into a new stadium in two years, all of Millwall's games are now the focus. Although the stadium is small, it represents the image of Millwall.

Now the Lion's Den stadium is small and exquisite, and the top-level turf looks very green and eye-catching. The seats in the stands of the stadium are mainly blue, and the seats in the main stand are printed with a huge blue lion pattern on the background of the seat color, which is full of richness. visual beauty.

There was almost no red in the stands today, and there was a sea of ​​blue at first glance. There were less than 2,000 Red Devils fans here today, and they were arranged in remote corners.

Before the start of the game, the fans sang the new song after the Wild Lions won the Champions League, and the major fan organizations also pulled up banners and flags.

On the side of the main stand, the curtain covering the entire stand is painted with a pattern of a big ear cup. On both sides of the big ear cup are half-length hand-drawn drawings of Millwall players. At the bottom is Aldridge's serious bust Like, with arms crossed and a face full of determination.

In other stands, the flags of the Wild Lions were constantly waved by the fans. Die-hard fans of all ages, men and women, held high their homemade slogans to support the team. They all wore Millwall's home jersey for the new season today, which at least allowed the jersey sponsors Commercial music has blossomed, and the commercial value of Millwall has been quickly reflected before the start of the new season. In less than a month, the sales of jerseys have exceeded one million.

In the top seats of the VIP seats, Arthur and Puskas are still reviewing the Champions League final three months ago.

Puskas reunited with his old friend Stefano in that game. The two were not only legends when they played football, but also became good coaches after the players retired. Puskas talked about the game from the perspective of a coach. The exciting part, he confessed to Arthur. The team's technical and tactical play style trained by Aldridge is impressive and has also set off a trend.

Arthur was happy when he heard this, but he was very humble in his mouth, thinking that Aldridge was lucky, and finally won Real Madrid with a penalty shootout.

Sitting next to him, Yiwen secretly laughed in his heart. No one who knew Arthur knew how badass he was. He talked about Aldrich every day. What made him most proud was not his eldest son with a net worth of more than one billion, but This youngest son, Aldridge, led the team to the top.

On the sidelines, the team mascot.

The little blue lion Leo playfully interacted with the audience on the sidelines. When Aldrich walked into the arena. The fans on the sidelines stood up and applauded him collectively, thanking him again for his contribution to the team.

He not only made Millwall an important part of the English football map, but also made the fans behind Millwall feel proud and proud of the team's brilliance. Driving the pride in the hearts of the fans is one of the public meanings that the football club should carry at the beginning. Millwall has achieved this, allowing these fans to gain happiness and pride while supporting the team.

Aldridge came earlier, he doesn't need to mobilize everyone in the locker room every game, the players are not horses, if you don't whip the whip, it won't run...

If there is enough time, if Aldridge is not sitting in the stands with reporters or friends chatting. Then he will sign autographs and take photos with the fans, and try to meet their requirements as much as possible.

Today he was smiling and signing autographs for the fans on the sidelines, and those fans would hand him jerseys, hats, commemorative books and other things for him to sign. At the same time, he would say two words of blessing to him or pat his arm to encourage him.

Boss, help me!

Aldridge had just signed an autograph for a fan, when he suddenly looked up, he seemed to hear De Rossi's voice.

Turning his head, he didn't see De Rossi, but he saw the mascot Leo the little lion tilting his head on the edge of the stands not far away. The ears on the little lion's head were covered by a young fan in his father's arms Hold tight.

A charming smile suddenly appeared on Aldrich's face.

deserve it!

Boss, I don't want to hurt him with force, please help me!

De Rossi's voice came from inside the lion's head, and Aldrich smiled at the smiling young couple: Does this kid like him very much?

The child's father said cheerfully: He likes to grab things, and he won't let go of them.

The child's mother said excitedly: Mr. Hall, today is my son's birthday. He is two years old. We gave him a Millwall jersey. I hope you can sign it.

Aldrich readily agreed, took the pen from the young mother, walked up to the child's father, thought for a while and said to them: Please wait a moment.

He turned and walked towards the player tunnel, and De Rossi shouted behind him: Hey, boss, you are helping!

Aldridge came back quickly, with a small football in his hand. He walked up to the couple and asked with a smile, What's the name of this angel?

Mother excitedly said: Benson!

Aldrich took a pen and wrote on the football: May Benson grow up healthy and happy! Aldridge.

He dangled the football in front of little Benson for more than ten seconds. As expected, little Benson got his attention and let go of the ear of little lion Leo. .

Mr. Hall, thank you very much.

No, I want to thank you all. It makes me feel happy to see Benson here.

Aldridge signed his name again on the baggy kid's jersey worn by Benson Jr., then waved goodbye to the couple.

Turning around and walking towards the coach's bench, Aldridge still had a smile on his face. He was not pretending to be a hypocrite. Seeing young couples happily bringing their children to the stadium to watch the game made him feel strangely satisfied.

This was impossible to see three, four, or five years ago!

At that time, the stands in Millwall were not safe. Not to mention children, even teenagers might be in danger when they came to watch the game, because there were often small riots in the stands.

Now the atmosphere in the stadium is still hot. From Aldridge's entry to sitting down, the singing in the stands has not stopped for more than ten minutes, and the waves of banners are rising one after another. Millwall's home court is indeed small. But walking here is like walking into a different world. Here, you can appreciate the purest charm of watching football.

When Ferguson walked from the sidelines, Aldridge took the initiative to get up and greet each other.

Ferguson's face was not very good-looking.

For three years at the Lions Den, the memories of United have never been good.

In addition to the fact that Manchester United finally reversed Newcastle United to win the league championship in the first year, it was also thanks to Millwall's team that sniped Keegan at the last moment. In that year, Manchester United did not beat Millwall in both home and away league rounds . Also eliminated by Millwall in the Cup.

Causal loop. Just three and a half months ago. In this stadium, Manchester United was sniped by Millwall, allowing Arsenal to achieve a big reversal after falling behind by 10 points in winter and finally winning the trophy at the end of the season!

But this is not the reason for Ferguson's displeasure.

He deliberately talked with Aldrich on the sidelines for a while today.

I thought you'd be happy now.

Aldrich stood very close to Ferguson, and the voices of the conversation between the two were relatively low. It's the kind of whispering in public.

Ferguson frowned and said, I thought I would be happy too, but if Millwall can sell a few people from Manchester United at a low price, I will be happy.

What does it have to do with us? You and Edwards, don't bring me up. Besides, look at your offer, 3 million for Van Nistelrooy, 4 million for Lampard... If I Disclose these offers to Fleet Street. Hehe, Manchester United may be a laughingstock.

Aldrich was blunt.

The most irritating thing is that last year's bid for Larson was 15 million pounds, but this year it became 12 million pounds, and Millwall did not reply. It is to tell Manchester United silently: Bring shame on yourself!

Ferguson asked softly: Are you selling people in winter?

No sale! No business in Millwall in winter.

In winter, Manchester United can offer a normal price, or a higher price.

No, this is our principle. It has nothing to do with the amount of the bid. Our season plan is complete, unless there is a big change in the winter, but we can solve it internally. At least I will not sign in in the winter, and I don't plan to sign up in the winter. Let go of any planned players over the winter.

Aldridge replied firmly.

Ferguson said to be angry, but he couldn't get angry.

Are Manchester United out of money?

What a joke, Edwards and his son, who sold pork back then, made at least hundreds of millions of pounds through Manchester United. After converting Manchester United's current stock price, it is estimated that they can earn more than one billion pounds.

It's a pity that the relationship between Ferguson and Edwards is not good. Edwards has always been the object of condemnation by Manchester United fans. Ferguson is the coordinator in the middle, but Edwards is stingy, especially after spending a lot of money on the introduction of Stam last season, Manchester United actually In a single season, the four teams were all empty, and the process was also very shocking. With such a big advantage at the end of the league, Arsenal snatched the championship at the last moment. Edwards criticized Ferguson quite a bit.

The transfer budget for Ferguson is also reduced, and there is an extra Yorke in the summer supplementary lineup.

Just looking at Manchester United's main 11-man lineup, there is not much to criticize. Perhaps Irwin is indeed old, but with Giggs rushing in front of him, Irwin only needs to do a good job of defending.

But to compete for the league championship, 11 players alone are not enough, far from enough, especially in the face of a strong opponent like Millwall who has a strong main force and strong substitutes.

Manchester United has been the focus of the whole of England recently, because Manchester United is caught in the transaction.

Edwards wanted to sell Manchester United to media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and the deal between the two had reached the point of signing, so there was a lot of noise and fierce opposition from the fans. This was an important reason for Ferguson's unhappiness.

This kind of turmoil will undoubtedly affect the team, but he does not reject Manchester United changing the boss. As long as his status as the coach is guaranteed, and the new boss is willing to invest, Murdoch is strong. Zes like a miser.

Ferguson also doesn't want to have a fight with the board every season over the transfer budget.

Will this deal work? Do you have a special news channel?

Ferguson asked in a low voice, staring into Aldrich's eyes.

The Hall family has a cooperative relationship with Murdoch, Sky Sports, and Barnett have 20% of the shares. They invested tens of millions in the past, and now they are worth at least more than 500 million pounds.

Aldrich shook his head and said, It is impossible for my family to get any news from Murdoch, not to mention that we have no cooperation with each other in core interests. In fact, my elder brother fell out with Murdoch since last year. No more speeches, the shareholder meeting is always attended by representatives, and if there is a need to communicate, it is through an intermediary.”

Ferguson laughed dryly, and couldn't understand what those rich people thought. Sometimes they were just like children, and they would never communicate with each other when they had conflicts.

Aldridge finally added: But you still have a mental preparation, I don't think this deal will go through.

why?

The reason why Ferguson said just now that there is money in winter is that he thinks that before winter comes, Manchester United will get a new boss. Good to please the fans.

Aldridge shrugged and said, This incident has caused a lot of trouble, and the public's opposition is too strong, which will directly affect the government's decision-making.

As for ballot politics, what the government does or doesn't do depends on whether it can win the hearts of the people.

Ferguson shook his head and said, Manchester United can go public and issue shares, why can't they change their boss?

Just wait and see, anyway, don't be too optimistic.

Aldridge shook hands with the opponent, turned around and walked back to the coach's bench, and the game was about to begin. ()