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Today is different from the past. In 1966, England won its first World Cup title on home soil. This news could not even make the headlines of mainstream newspapers. Today, eyeball effect is extremely important, and the Football Association also needs more commercial selling points.
, to attract sponsors. It can be said that during the more than three years that Aldridge coached the national team, the FA was determined to make progress in commercial development.
At one stage, in the "post-Aldridge" era, the Football Association was able to see from the income and expenditure statements that their business growth was slowing down and the growth rate was declining, so for more benefits, Southgate, a
A contemporary player who has won the Hercules Cup for England deserves to hold a grand ceremony for Southgate on this day, of course, as a collaborator.
In the VIP box of the Lion King Stadium, a group of heavyweight officials from the Football Association were sitting. During the day, the ceremony was held at the Lion King Stadium. In the evening, there would be a reception specially organized by the Football Association for Southgate. Then
Sometimes, an honorary award such as a special contribution award will be created for Southgate.
"Southgate's retirement game is over. After 90 minutes of the first and second half, in this game where the outcome is actually irrelevant, we should still talk about the score. 6:5. The team represented by Southgate has always been
The ball narrowly beat the opponent. At this moment, we saw all the players on the sidelines stood up and applauded. Probably, this was a way to start bidding Southgate off the green field."
The players all left the field, and only Southgate was still standing on the court. The laughter in the stands was over. The audience could not help but feel sad.
Southgate himself also looked a little sad and forced a smile.
At this time, Carter, the CEO of Millwall, appeared on the sidelines. He walked into the stadium with a wireless microphone. As he walked in, a red carpet paved avenue was presented by the staff.
He came to Southgate's side, picked up the microphone and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, we all know that today is the day when Gareth Southgate hangs up his boots and retires. On this day, he will bid farewell to the players.
career, but he will always be a part of the Millwall family. Before we witness him leaving the arena, let us first review his contribution to the team during his years at Millwall and his contribution to the team.
What an honor Millwall brings!"
At this time, Butt walked out of the players' tunnel holding an old-fashioned English League One championship trophy with a smile on his face, stepped on the red carpet. He walked all the way to Southgate and placed this inconspicuous trophy on his face.
On the lawn in front of Southgate.
Why is it called the old English League One Championship Trophy?
Because the current English League One is already the third-tier league in England, and the second-tier league was replaced by the former English League One and now the English Championship.
As Butt came out, Carter was also telling the audience that the story that started in the summer 11 years ago belonged to Southgate's journey and his footsteps at Millwall.
Then, Nedved and Larsson came out holding the English League Cup and FA Cup championship trophies one after another, which were the honors won by Millwall in the 1995-96 season.
Millwall players continue to come out of the tunnel holding trophies.
Trophies were constantly placed in front of Southgate, and behind him, his teammates appeared one after another, standing behind him, staring at him with blessings and pride.
When Schneider held out the Champions League trophy in the summer of 1998, Carter introduced it emphatically: "In the 1997-98 season, Millwall achieved a great feat. It won the European Champions Cup for the first time.
After winning the championship trophy, the image of Southgate lifting the trophy as captain will be forever
It has been recorded in the history of the club. In order to recognize the contribution of meritorious players, the club deliberately made a major decision this season, that is, on the back of the Champions League championship trophy, the names of the players who participated in the Champions League that season were engraved.
This way, they will remain in our memories forever.”
As soon as Carter finished speaking, the expressions of many players watching on the sidelines changed.
For example, Pirlo's eyes became misty.
It seemed that as Schneider held up the trophy and showed it around, he could see his own name among the densely packed names on the back of the trophy.
The memory returned to his green years, the years when he was a blockbuster in the Crazy Lions. He couldn't help but stand in awe of the trophy and the old captain who was about to call it a day!
The ceremony is still in progress, and the spectators in the stands are witnessing more and more trophies in front of Southgate, including the Premier League, Champions League, European Cup Winners' Cup, League Cup, FA Cup, Community Shield, Toyota Cup, and European Super Cup.
, the Europa League, and the honor that Millwall Club can sweep are displayed in front of everyone, and they are not only plundering, but also a crazy gesture.
The audience also discovered that the people holding out the trophy were all Millwall players, excluding those who had left. In the end, they had to let the youth team players come out holding the lighter trophy.
However, people also discovered a problem.
The Champions League trophy in the summer of 2002 seems to have been forgotten by Millwall Club!
Carter didn't seem to notice the problem and skipped that glorious period during the introduction.
When the two most recent championship trophies were presented in 2005, a new ceremony was carried out simultaneously.
Thiago Silva walked into the stadium solemnly holding the Premier League championship trophy.
He placed the trophy in front of many trophies, and the Premier League championship trophy was displayed side by side.
Carter said from the sidelines at this time: "In the past 11 years, Southgate has worn the Millwall No. 6 jersey. For such a captain who has helped the team win countless honors, we have reason to express our support by sealing the jersey number.
However, Southgate himself rejected the proposal. His answer was: I am not special, the honor belongs to everyone, and without the collective Millwall, he is nothing!"
There was warm applause at the scene, and many fans had tears in their eyes.
Carter continued: "However, the jersey number that has belonged to him for the past 11 years needs a new owner. Today, here, Southgate will pass on his jersey to the club's junior, Thiago -
Erva!”
Silva walked up to Southgate, and Southgate had no idea that the club would make such a decision. He thought that changing the number was just a common thing, and he was worried that it would make Silva feel uncomfortable.
Comfortable. So he frowned slightly and asked in a low voice: "Is this okay?"
Silva raised his head and replied with a serious face: "Gareth, this is my honor, I will defend the No. 6 jersey with my life!"
Southgate shook his head and choked up: "What you have to defend is not the number, but this jersey! The dark blue jersey belongs to the Wild Lion!"
Before handing the jersey to Silva, Southgate lowered his head and kissed the team emblem on the jersey affectionately before handing the jersey to Silva.
With a serious look on his face, Silva unfolded his jersey and raised it to show it to the world.
The No. 6 jersey has a new owner.
Thiago Silva.
Silva put on the jersey directly, then walked behind Southgate and stood with his teammates.
Next, De Rossi appeared holding the Champions League trophy he won a week ago.
He also looked solemn because there was still a handover ceremony to be performed.
The legacy of the captain’s armband!
Southgate has been the captain of Millwall for 11 years. This season, the captain on the field is generally temporary and there is no fixed candidate. Sometimes Nedvěd starts and he is the captain. Sometimes he is the captain.
It's Schneider.
Inevitably, the Wild Lions need a stable captain and a backbone.
Aldrich named De Rossi as captain's successor.
This Italian he brought back from Rome himself, from the youth team to the reserve team to the first team, he definitely has the ambition to be loyal to and defend Millwall.
When Southgate handed the captain's armband to De Rossi, people could feel that the scene seemed to be filled with a heavy atmosphere of history, glory, responsibility, mission, etc.
This is a moment of Crazy Lion’s legacy.
It also represents the curtain call of the older generation of heroes.
I don’t want to admit it, but Southgate’s hanging up his boots is also the countdown to Nedved’s departure.
Finally, Carter raised his voice and shouted passionately: "You must think I made a mistake. Millwall won the European Champions Cup in 2002, three consecutive championships! But I did not introduce this honor, and no players praised it.
Come out with the trophy, no, it’s not that I forgot, but this championship award
The Cup has a very special meaning to Millwall. This is the authentic Champions League trophy that belongs to Millwall and will be preserved forever! In order to remember the players who have devoted their loyalty to the club and made incomparable contributions in the arena, we are here
This authentic Champions League trophy also has their names engraved on it!”
The last one to come out of the tunnel was, of course, Aldridge!
At this time, Aldridge, wearing a suit and leather tie, walked into the field holding the authentic Champions League trophy in both hands.
There are less than 10 names on this authentic Champions League trophy!
There is no doubt that after they retire, they will become Millwall stars and legends!
Aldridge came to Southgate holding the trophy, handed the trophy to Southgate, his eyes were alert, and he said softly: "Gareth, thank you."
Southgate lowered his head and suddenly burst into tears!
On the back of this authentic Champions League championship trophy, the first name engraved on it is none other than Gareth Southgate!
At this moment, he was surrounded by players from Millwall's first team, some reserve teams and youth teams.
Southgate choked up and was speechless.
No words could express the pride and pride he felt in his heart at this moment.
His name is engraved on this great trophy.
Not an ordinary replica of the Champions League trophy, but the real thing!
"Gareth, how about one more time? One more familiar morale-boosting slogan!"
Aldrich suggested with a smile.
With tears streaming down his face, Southgate turned around and looked around, seeing smiling faces blessing him, as well as encouragement from his old friends Nedved, Larsson, Butt, Schneider and others.
Southgate raised his hand to wipe the tears from his face, lowered his head and bent slightly, holding both sides of the trophy with both hands. Then his expression instantly became wild and passionate, he raised the trophy high and shouted: "Millwall!"
All around him the Millwall people responded enthusiastically: "Go, go, go!"
Southgate bent down again, raised the trophy again, and shouted: "Millwall!"
Throughout the Lion King Stadium, tens of thousands of people shouted in unison, and the sound was heard in all directions!
"Go! Go! Go!"
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