Thanks for the reward of "Death of the Thief"! ——

On the afternoon of Millwall's game against Manchester United, fans were ready to watch the first home game of the new season, and the enthusiasm they had built up all summer was unleashed.

The tiny Lion's Den was briefly renovated in the summer, and although it was planned to move into a new course after two years, all of Millwall's games are now the focal point, and the small pitch represents Millwall's image.

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

There is almost no red in the stands today, and there is a sea of blue as far as the eye can see, and there are fewer than 2,000 Red Devils fans here today, and they are still placed in the middle of nowhere.

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

On one side of the main stand, the curtain that covers the entire grandstand is painted with a pattern of a Big Ear Cup, and on either side of the Big Ear Cup is a bust of Millwall players, and at the bottom is a serious bust of Aldridge, with his arms around his chest and a resolute face.

In the other stands, the Lion's flag was waved by fans, and die-hard fans of all ages, young and old, held up homemade slogans in support of the team, and they all wore Millwall's home shirt for the new season today, which at least made the shirt sponsors happy, and Millwall's commercial value was quickly reflected before the start of the new season. In less than a month. Jersey sales exceeded one million.

The top seat in the VIP seat. Arthur and Puskas are still looking back at the Champions League final three months ago.

Puskas was reunited with his old friend Stefano in that game, and the two were not only legends when they played, but also became good coaches after the player retired.

Arthur was happy to hear this, but he was very modest. Thinking that Aldridge was lucky, he finally won Real Madrid on penalties.

Evan sat next to him and smiled secretly in his heart, no one who knew Arthur didn't know how stinky he was, and he talked about Aldridge every day, and what made him most proud was not the eldest son who was worth more than one billion, or the youngest son Aldridge who led the team to the top.

On the sidelines, the team's mascot, the blue lion cub, Leo, playfully interacted with the crowd, and when Aldridge walked in, the fans on the sidelines stood up and applauded him. Thank you again for his contribution to the team.

Not only did he make Millwall a significant part of the English football map, but he also made the fans behind Millwall proud. The glory of the team and the pride in the hearts of the fans are one of the public meanings that the football club should carry in the first place, and Millwall has done this, so that these fans can get joy and pride while supporting the team.

Aldridge came early, he didn't have to mobilize everyone in the dressing room every game, and the players are not horses, if you don't whip it, it won't run

When Aldridge is not sitting in the stands chatting with reporters or friends, Aldridge will sign autographs and photos of the fans to meet their requests as much as possible.

Today he was smiling on the sidelines signing autographs for the fans, who would hand him jerseys, hats, commemorative books and the like to autograph, and would also say a few words of blessing to him or pat him on the arm to encourage him.

"Boss, help me!"

Aldridge had just finished signing a fan when he suddenly looked up, as if he heard De Rossi's voice.

Turning his head, he didn't see De Rossi, but he saw the mascot Lion Cub Leo tilting his head on the edge of the stands not far away, and the ears on the lion's head were clutched by a toddler fan who was being held in his father's arms.

A charming smile suddenly appeared on Aldrich's face.

Deserve!

"Boss, I don't want to hurt him hard, do me a favor!"

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 happily: "He likes to grasp things, and he won't let go when he grabs." ”

The child's mother said excitedly: "Mr. Hall, today is my son's birthday, he is two years old, we gave him a Millwall shirt and 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 moment, and said, "Please wait a moment. ”

He turned and walked towards the players' tunnel, and De Rossi shouted behind him, "Hey, boss, you're doing a favor!" ”

Aldrich quickly walked back with a small football in his hand, he walked up to the couple, smiled and asked, "What is the name of this angel?" ”

The mother excitedly said, "Benson! ”

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

He put the football in front of Benson Jr. and dangled it for more than ten seconds, Benson Jr. was really attracted to the attention and let go of Leo the little lion's ears, and De Rossi immediately took two steps back after being saved, for fear of falling into the "clutches" again.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Hall."

"No, I want to thank you for making me feel happy to see Benson here."

Aldridge signed his name on Benson's oversized children's jersey and waved goodbye to the couple.

Turning to walk to the dugout, Aldridge was still smiling, he was not pretentious, and it was a strange psychological satisfaction to see the young couple happily bringing their children to the stadium to watch the game.

This would have been impossible to see three years ago, four years ago, five years ago!

The stands at Millwall weren't safe, let alone children. Even teenagers can be in danger when they come to see the game. Because there are often small riots in the stands.

The atmosphere in the stadium is still hot. From Aldridge's entry to his sitting, for more than ten minutes, the singing in the stands has not stopped, and the waves of flags have risen one after another, Millwall's home field is indeed small, but walking in here is like walking into a different world, here. You can enjoy the purest charm of watching football.

As Ferguson walked past the sidelines, Aldridge took the initiative to get up and greet the other side.

Ferguson's face was not very good-looking.

Three years on, at the Lion's Den Stadium, Manchester United have never had good memories.

In addition to Manchester United's final victory over Newcastle United in the first year, it was also thanks to Millwall's team who sniped Keegan in their last moments, and that year, the Reds did not beat Millwall in two legs home and away, and were eliminated in the cup.

The causal cycle, just three and a half months ago, was on this pitch. Manchester United was sniped by Millwall, allowing Arsenal to achieve a big comeback of 10 points behind in the winter and finally winning the cup at the end of the season!

But that's not why Ferguson was unhappy.

He made a point of talking to Aldridge on the sidelines today.

"I thought you'd be happy right now."

Aldridge was very close to Ferguson. The two of them talked in a low voice, which belonged to the kind of public whispering.

Ferguson frowned and said: "I thought I would be happy, but if Millwall can sell it to a few people at Manchester United, I will be happy." ”

"What does it have to do with us? The problem between you and Edwards, don't get to me, besides, you look at your offer, 3 million for Ruud van Nistelrooy, 4 million for Frank Lampard If I reveal these offers to Fleet Street, hehe, Manchester United will probably become a laughing stock. ”

Aldrich was blunt.

The most annoying thing is that last year's bid for Larsson was 15 million pounds, and this year it has become 12 million pounds.

Ferguson asked softly, "Do you sell people in winter?" ”

"Not for sale! Millwall doesn't do business in the winter. ”

"In the winter, Manchester United can offer a normal price, and it can be higher."

"No, that's our principle, it doesn't matter how much you bid, our season plan is complete, unless there is a big change in the winter, but we can solve it internally, at least I won't bring in reinforcements in the winter, and I don't plan to let go of any players in the plan in the winter."

Aldridge replied firmly.

Ferguson said he was angry, but he couldn't.

Is Manchester United out of money?

What are you kidding, Edwards and his son, who sold pork back then, made at least hundreds of millions of pounds through Manchester United, and it is estimated that they can make more than a billion pounds when converted into Manchester United's current share price.

It's a pity that Ferguson and Edwards don't have a good relationship, all along, Edwards is 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 to introduce Stamm last season, Manchester United actually has four big empty in a single season, and the process is also very shocking, the league ended halfway with such a big advantage, and was snatched away by Arsenal at the last moment, Edwards has a lot of criticism about Ferguson.

The transfer budget for Ferguson is also less, and the summer addition to the squad is more York.

Just looking at Manchester United's main 11-man lineup, there is not much to find fault with, maybe Erwin is indeed old, but he has Giggs in front of him, and Erwin only needs to defend well.

However, to compete for the league title, 11 players alone are not enough, far from enough, especially against a strong opponent like Millwall, who is the main force and the substitutes.

Manchester United have been in the spotlight across the UK lately as they have been locked in a trade.

Edwards wants to sell Manchester United to media tycoon Murdoch, and the deal between the two has reached the point of signing soon, so there is a lot of uproar and fierce opposition from fans, which is a big reason for Ferguson's unhappiness.

Such a turmoil will undoubtedly affect the team, but he does not rule out Manchester United changing owners, as long as his managerial status is guaranteed, plus the new owner is willing to invest, Murdoch is strong, no matter what, it is impossible to be like a miser like Edwards, who was born in a pork seller.

Ferguson also doesn't want to get into a big deal with the board every season over the transfer budget.

"Will this deal work out? Do you have a special messaging channel? ”

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

The Hall family has a partnership with Murdoch, Sky Sports, and Barnett have a 20% stake, which was tens of millions of shares back then, and is now worth at least more than 500 million pounds.

Aldridge shook his head and said: "It's impossible for my family to get any news from Murdoch, not to mention that we don't have core interests in cooperation with each other, in fact, my eldest brother has turned against Murdoch since last year, the two no longer speak, and the shareholders' meeting is attended by representatives, and if there is a need to communicate, it is through an intermediary." ”

Ferguson laughed dryly, and he couldn't understand what those rich people thought, sometimes they were really like children, and they couldn't get along with each other when they had conflicts.

Aldridge added in the end: "But you still have to be mentally prepared, I don't think this deal will go through. ”

"For what?"

The reason why Ferguson just said that there is money in winter is that he thinks that before the winter comes, Manchester United will have a new owner, and the new owner is coming, and he is a rich financier, so he must not pay tens of millions to the team first, so as to please the fans.

Aldrich shrugged and said: "This matter is in a uproar, and the opposition of the people is too strong, which will directly affect the government's decision-making." ”

In the politics of votes, whether the government does or does not 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 you change the owner?" ”

"We'll see, don't be too optimistic anyway."

Aldridge shook hands with the other side, turned and walked back to the dugout, and the game was about to begin. (To be continued......)