Seven Hundred and Seventy-Two History, in the Hands

Sander’s pub has long been a gathering place for Millwall’s die-hard fans. In the early years, Aldrich would gather here from time to time with friends. On the wall of the bar are photos of Aldrich with the boss, employees, and friends here. Such was the appeal of the bar, and Sander's pride.

The middle-aged Sander wiped his glass in the afternoon. The bar was full of guests, and everyone was waiting for the start of the televised game.

"Hey Sander, if Millwall wins today, how about you buy us each a drink?"

Sander smiled and said: "Today our opponent is Chelsea, do you think I am a fool? We will win! If you are a man, every time Millwall scores a goal, you will buy everyone a glass of wine, and I will give you How about a 30% discount?"

There was a boisterous sound in the bar, and the leader did not hesitate, took out a stack of money and put it under the wine glass in front of Sander, and said with a smile: "Look at your stinginess, I invite you, I will invite you if the Wild Lion scores a goal, I will give you money." A glass of wine, everyone, and if Kaka scores a goal, I'll buy two."

"Huh? You like Kaka?"

"It's my daughter who likes him and can't stand her. The bedroom is full of Kaka's photos. By the way, you have such a good relationship with Aldrich, help me ask him for a signed photo of Kaka?"

Sander smiled wryly, "I won't help you with this job. Now is the most critical time of the season, so I won't trouble him."

"After that season is over."

"He's going to lead the team to the World Cup!"

"Hey, why do I keep forgetting about this, haha, if there is a chance, please do me a favor."

"Okay. I'll make a note. Since you're so generous, I'm not stingy. If you buy everyone a drink, I'll give you a 50% discount."

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The middle-aged man who took out the money patted the bar and shouted: "Look, Sander's bar is so profitable!"

Amidst the noise of the crowd, Sander first collected the money from the cup in front of him.

When the TV screens began to show the game, the crowd in the pub sang songs composed and composed by Millwall fans, at least until the game started. There will be a cheerful atmosphere in the bar, and then as the game progresses, waves of passion will be detonated.

Sander looked up at the picture on the ceiling TV, and the camera locked on Aldrich who was taking off his suit standing on the sidelines, his eyes were in a trance,

It was like seeing the kid who was sitting on the floor in his video store and analyzing game videos with a notebook.

Aldridge, fifteen years have passed in a flash, you have made Millwall above all, and countless people proud

Villa Park

"Welcome to Villa Park, where this season's FA Cup semi-final kicks off. Millwall and Chelsea will battle for a ticket to the Millennium Stadium, no surprises. Millwall's main players are all sitting on the bench today. They will recharge their batteries for the first round of the Champions League semi-final in the middle of next week. Chelsea will use their main force. Can Ranieri reverse the Chelsea game? What about Millwall's absolute disadvantage? Let's see."

The temperature was suddenly higher today, and the sun was dazzling. Aldrich took off his suit when he came to the stadium and felt hot.

Ranieri obviously can't be as relaxed as Aldridge. Chelsea can hardly get involved in the Champions League next season this season. Now there is only the FA Cup left to fight for. Of course, we will do our best.

Aldridge declared before the game that Millwall would try to make the game more balanced, so that Chelsea's experience could not be brought into play, and the striker trident, Zola, Hasselbaink, Gudjohnsen, would not give Any chance they have, Millwall will limit Chelsea's offense as much as possible in front of the penalty area.

Ranieri expected that Aldridge might play a defensive counterattack, after all, Millwall sent a substitute lineup to play.

The confrontational atmosphere in the stands has declined, and Chelsea fans are really numb. This season is Millwall's seventh season in the Premier League. In the past seven seasons, the two teams have met almost 20 times in league and cup matches. Chelsea have never won a single victory!

In fact, this should not be too unacceptable record, in the eyes of non-Chelsea fans, it is taken for granted.

Just like in the original history, Ferguson was in charge of the Red Devils for 20 years. How many battle records did he set? Otherwise, where did Moyes, a latecomer, break the unbeaten record of more than n matches in one season?

Don't say that Chelsea, a stronger team than them, may not have a better record against Millwall. They can only get cheap from Millwall in some cup games or non-critical battles.

Of course, Chelsea fans cannot accept it. What troubles them now is not only the stadium record, but also Chelsea's future. The club is deeply in debt, which will affect the life and death of the team.

Aldridge was somewhat gloating at this time.

How glorious was it to burn money back then?

Are you happy to spend money that doesn't belong to you?

Many teams in Serie A broke out in financial crisis, and several top teams in England also fell into financial crisis. It is more or less self-inflicted karma.

No one forces you to borrow money, and if you can’t pay it back, there is nothing to complain about.

Smoke bombs were put before the game, and in the game, Millwall surprised Ranieri from the beginning.

balance?

Balance shit!

At the beginning of the game, Chelsea organized a wave of offense, and Millwall formed a crazy press in the midfield.

Originally, Millwall had a variant dislocation 442 formation today. Just look at their starting roster, Pedretti, De Rossi, Alonso, Lamour, Kaka, Villa, this is the starting six in the midfield , Obviously weakened the striker and strengthened the midfield. Ranieri thought that Aldridge either said that the balance was true, or he was playing counter-defense, but the trend of the game was not what he expected at all.

De Rossi guarded the area in front of the back line and acted as a barrier. Pedretti cooperated with Alonso to launch a frenzied interception with frontal flanks, and Lamore pressed the midfield line from behind.

At the beginning of the game, Pedretti intercepted the ball from Zenden. Zenden was innocent. It was obvious that Pettit passed the ball to himself under double-teaming against Larmore and Kaka. And it's a mountain of knives. He and Pedretti went to grab the ball at the same time. He touched the ball first, but couldn't finish the kick because he couldn't find any contact points around him. As soon as he stopped the ball, he was intercepted by Pedretti.

Pedretti steals the ball and crosses it to Alonso, who passes the ball straight ahead without stopping. Lamour, who has the ball in front of Pettit, dials the ball laterally and then passes directly to Billy on the right side of the striker. Ya, Villa retreated to get the ball. When he retreated, on the other side of the vertical cross, Kaka rushed forward quickly, attracting Terry to come out and press the defensive Villa to control the ball, and then passed behind him diagonally, Kaka led the ball when he entered the penalty area, and took advantage of the trend Taking one step at a time, he quickly passed the 34-year-old Desailly, and at the same time had a shooting angle, Kaka volleyed from a small angle to the far corner of the goal and succeeded!

"Millwall scored! A beautiful goal. What formation did Millwall play today? 433? Or 442? In short, they have established a very large advantage in the midfield and put strong pressure on the opponent to organize the attack. Passed After the midfield interception, Kaka quickly launched a fast break, and Kaka helped Millwall open the scoring!"

Aldridge nodded with a smile. Although this season is Kaka's first season joining Millwall, his growth in all aspects has satisfied the coaching staff.

Excellent talent and professionalism make Kaka a slight threat in just one season. Although there are still limitations, at least he knows how to use his advantages when he has the space to attack and his teammates help him, and he does not hesitate. , have a firm and unwavering heart!

When the talents in this area are almost discovered, it is necessary to further develop his ability under the tactical system of control style of play. After all, in most of Millwall's games, the opponent will limit the attacking space and reduce their speed threat.

Ranieri's heart was hit hard, he felt incredible, really incredible!

Regardless of the main lineup or the substitute lineup, Millwall has a set of tailor-made and powerful tactics, which can be adjusted appropriately according to the personnel.

Obviously he can play a good power, but today, Aldridge suppressed Chelsea in targeted restrictions.

How should I say that Aldrich is dedicated? Or is it that he is always trying boldly and breaking through himself?

Because of his dedication, he will not gnaw at his laurels. He will do his best to exploit his strengths and avoid his weaknesses in every match, against different opponents, and seize the opponent's weakness to fight to the death!

Obviously, Chelsea lacks field-control players, playmakers, even if it is an offensive and defensive transition center, they must have a first-class level, they do not have it.

Pettit has not been in the same state since he moved to Chelsea. The best Pettit is Arsenal's Pettit, France's Pettit, not Chelsea's Pettit, so there are loopholes in the defense in the middle. Secondly, Chelsea is facing Millwall's frenzied press centered on the midfielder. To break this situation, Chelsea needs to make full use of the width of the field. Only by constantly shifting and widening the width can they avoid Millwall. The area where Wall focuses on interception.

However, for this style of play, you must first have the right players, or the golden wings of Manchester United, with the central axis scheduling to move back and forth, the opponent wants to grab the ball, and can run past the ball? Either the team plays to the extreme and runs in a large area, but Chelsea itself still has some veterans. In terms of running ability as a team, it is obviously not as good as Millwall's group of lively boys.

Ranieri was frowning, and Aldridge stood motionless on the sidelines.

Klinsmann sat on the coach's bench and said in a low voice: "Actually, today, our strength comparison with Chelsea is almost the same, but we still scored first. Under such circumstances, you have to admire Aldridge's coaching ability." .”

Jansen covered his mouth and said, "In the past month, I found that he seems to have returned to his original state."

"initial?"

"It's, um, the state when he first took over the team in 1994, maybe because history is in his hands."

Klinsmann nodded thoughtfully.

He could understand what Jenson meant by "history".

Millwall has won four championships, the Charity Shield, the Super Cup, the Toyota Cup, and the League Cup in a single season from the start to today.

The league championship has been locked, that is, the fifth championship has been won, and the last two championships are left, the Champions League and the FA Cup.

If Millwall can win these two championships.

This is definitely a great achievement in the past!

Single season, seven championships!

Before the start of the season, he didn't think so much, but at this point, history is really in the hands of Aldridge, how could he take it lightly?

So in Jenson's eyes, Aldridge's work status has returned to the original one. He is serious, hardworking, and every second counts. He doesn't even have time to chat and joke with friends and colleagues. When he is resting, he spends most of his time thinking. (to be continued...) ()