Millwall's triumphant return from the Bernabeu has undoubtedly become the most sensational news in Europe.
But in addition to the game process report, the two Millwall players have also become hotly discussed topics in the media.
The first is Henry. This season has reached the final stage. Henry has been recognized as a world-class forward through his outstanding performance throughout the season. Although this is only his first full season at Millwall, thinking of his role in the team
Despite having Larsson as his domestic competitor, he still produced perfect statistics. In addition, his performance in the French national team has become stable and excellent. The outside world is convinced that he will become one of the iconic forwards of an era.
The second place is Ronaldinho.
Youth team, reserve team, first team, Ronaldinho's third season in Millwall's first team changed from expectation to reality. He scored twice at the Bernabeu and his cheerful samba turned everyone upside down. He dispelled doubts and made everyone
Those who criticized his poor mental quality for missing a penalty kick last year have shut their mouths. In 2000, the number one rising star in world football was none other than Ronaldinho.
Moreover, his name is completely different from those young heroes who often appear together. He is already a real star.
In every era, a large number of green stars of hope emerge who are defined as "future protagonists", such as Barry, Woodgate, Chivu, Appiah, Riise, and Dona who are still playing central defenders.
Ti, Maresca, Pinardi, Leal, Smith, Santa Cruz... Some of this large number of young people are hailed as geniuses, and some have the aura of prodigy, and they all
It can no longer be discussed alongside Ronaldinho's name.
Xavi, Casillas, Eto'o, Saviola, Aimar, Cassano and others also have a reputation gap with Ronaldinho.
For those who make a living in professional football, as long as they kick the ball well, fame and fortune will come naturally.
When Ronaldinho became a star and was inevitably touted by the outside world, it triggered internal conflicts within Millwall.
Some people in the Millwall team were dissatisfied with the current situation and expressed their opinions directly to the media.
On the afternoon of the third day after returning to London, Aldridge finished preparations for the away game against Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend. Then he was pulled into the office by Ivan, who handed him a manuscript of the news.
Aldrich took the manuscript in his hand and looked at it. There was the logo of "The Star", and the original manuscript of this news article was accompanied by a picture. The protagonist in the picture was the Dutchman Van der Meide.
"I don't think anyone knows about the relationship between Ronaldinho and the boss. The boss likes him, values him, and treats him well beyond normal standards. I don't know. I'm not as good as Ronaldinho.
Bad, but I just can't get the trust I deserve. If from last season, after the Ukrainians and French left, the boss asked me to play the main role, I will definitely not be worse than the Brazilians, that's it. This has nothing to do with how much I earn.
It doesn’t matter, I think I didn’t get the respect I deserved at Millwall and I don’t want to continue wasting my time here…”
After reading, Aldrich raised his eyelids and asked solemnly: "Is the news true?"
Yi Wen nodded and said: "The interview ended at noon. There is a recording. My work team unanimously confirmed that it was Van der Meyde."
Just then, Aldrich's cell phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Andrew calling.
He winked at Yiwen, who understood and turned around to leave the office.
When Van der Meyde was signed that year, Andrew also became the opponent's agent.
After Aldrich answered the phone, Andrew's deep voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Have you heard about Van der Meyde?"
"Um."
"Leave this matter to me and I promise to shut him up."
"No, you made a mistake. The news will be in the newspaper tomorrow. You will solve it? What about me? Do nothing? Wrong, I will solve it!"
"That......"
"You can find him a home."
After Aldrich finished speaking, he hung up the phone.
He leaned against the desk, turned around and pressed the speakerphone button on the phone on the desk, dialed Adam's number, and gave straightforward instructions.
"Notify the sales department, Van der Meyde's jersey will be removed from the shelves, and the club will list him publicly."
"ah?"
"Do you need me to repeat that?"
"Understood."
After hanging up the phone, Aldrich picked up the phone again and dialed Vandermede's personal number.
After getting through, he didn't wait for Van der Meyde to speak and said calmly: "Starting tomorrow, if you want to come to the club for training, you can go to the reserve team, or you can just go on vacation."
Van der Meyde was eating in the restaurant. He was a little uneasy about what he said in the interview at noon. When he saw Aldridge calling, he thought that the boss would persuade him to let him feel at ease in the club and give him some
promise.
However, he was stunned as he held the cell phone to his ear, and the fork in his hand fell onto the plate, making a crisp sound.
incredible!
He was thrown away like trash.
Aldridge didn't ask or hold back, and directly sentenced him to "death" in Millwall.
The next day, a report about Van der Meyde's interview with "The Star" came out, quickly triggering follow-up from major media outlets.
Millwall went to Sheffield Wednesday, which was in the quagmire of relegation. Except for Henry, who continued to start, all other positions were substituted. Van der Meyde was supposed to enter the squad and start the game, but he disappeared and Joaquin took his place in the starting lineup.
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Sheffield Wednesday have a relegation goal, and there is not much difference between 1 point and 0 points for them, so they dare to fight hard at home, while Millwall counterattacks in a targeted manner to train their young lineup.
The process was quite thrilling. Millwall finally defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3:2 in the away game. Since the Premier League will start at a fast pace next week, Aldridge asked Henry to resist the pressure. Anyway, this is what Henry himself wants. He has to work hard.
Refresh the number of goals scored in the league.
At the post-match press conference, no reporter cared about the result, because Manchester United had defeated Southampton the day before. Millwall could not win the championship in advance no matter what the result of this game was, but they won, and there were four rounds left in the league and they were ahead.
Manchester United has 12 points. There is no suspense about winning the championship. Even if Millwall loses all the next four rounds and Manchester United wins, Manchester United will still be ranked runner-up due to the huge goal difference disadvantage. Of course, the theoretical possibility still exists, but as long as the next
After one round, Millwall is undefeated, and they will definitely declare that they have successfully defended their title.
The reporters present were only concerned about one thing: the turmoil caused by Van der Meyde.
"Mr. Hall, have you read today's interview report on Millwall player Van der Meyde?"
Aldrich looked normal and said with a smile: "I saw it."
"What do you think?"
"Opinions? There are countless people in this world who have countless opinions. But they have no impact on the reality, so opinions are never important. Yesterday I informed the player himself and his agent that Van der Meyde can go find a new club.
, today Millwall also officially listed Van der Meyde in the transfer market. I don’t want to waste his time anymore, I wish him good luck, this matter is resolved perfectly, and that’s the end of it.”
The scene was silent, and many reporters present looked at each other.
This is wrong!
Everyone wants to watch a good show, everyone wants to see Aldridge's harried side, and they can't wait for Millwall to be in chaos. It would be better if a few more players come out to express their dissatisfaction!
There were no new questions from Aldrich. He nodded to the reporters and stood up to leave.
Reporters who have been covering Millwall all year round were not surprised. Even Giancarlo, the Premier League reporter for Gazzetta dello Sport, took it for granted.
The next day, The Times made a key report on the Van der Meyde incident.
There is no way, there is no news in the Premier League.
Champions? Millwall's.
And Millwall has been very popular recently. They just defeated Real Madrid in an away game and have already entered the final. At this time, even if Millwall farts, there will be people to support it!
David Miller wrote an article, believing that Van der Meyde's fate was his own fault.
First of all, Van der Meyde committed a big taboo. This taboo has lessons learned from the past, that is, his compatriot and senior Stam.
The time when Stam's transfer to Manchester United was in turmoil was when Millwall was competing for its first league title. When the European Cup Winners' Cup was also entering its sprint, the situation was roughly the same as it is now.
At this time, Millwall needs absolute internal stability, the general is united, and the personal interests of the players must not override the team. Van der Meyde committed the crime against the odds. When Millwall was the focus of the whole Europe, his remarks attracted much attention.
Straight up.
Just like how he dealt with Stam, Aldrich acted vigorously and resolutely, never delaying the incident to escalate and cause greater impact to disrupt the morale of the military.
Secondly, Millwall is no longer the Millwall it was, and Aldridge is not the Aldridge it was, and his current authority cannot be violated in the slightest.
Van der Meyde is dissatisfied and wants to be taken seriously. This is human nature. When he sees other players on the team becoming popular, he also wants to be one of them. What's wrong with that?
But he used the wrong method. The Millwall team is very disciplined. The first rule is that the internal affairs of the team are insulated from the outside world. No one can take things out of the locker room.
He could have talked to Aldrich privately, but opening his mouth directly to the media was a choice that was tantamount to "suicide."
Ultimately, the content of van der Meyde's comments was the catalyst that Aldridge had to expel him as soon as possible.
If Van der Meyde was just complaining, Aldridge would definitely give him a chance, or everyone could find a solution in a friendly and proper manner.
However, he directly named Ronaldinho in the interview, which sounded like a kind of competition, but some words are hidden in the heart. After they are said, the situation completely changes.
Ronaldinho has proven himself and has made an indispensable contribution to the team's brilliant record this season, and Van der Meyde also performed well as a substitute, scoring 4 goals and 9 assists in limited games.
He can be called a super substitute, but the words he said can easily be understood as a provocation, which forces him to definitely not get the support of most people in the Millwall locker room, in terms of qualifications, playing time, contribution, and all aspects.
He is not as good as Ronaldinho, can he still stay?
Aldrich must let him go. At least among the two options of leaving and staying, if Van der Meyde leaves, Aldrich can not only establish authority but also stabilize the internal situation. Keeping him will instead bury hidden dangers, and in this current situation
The critical stage is to start solving the derived problems.
David Miller expressed some thoughts at the end of the article.
He believes Aldrich's role has completely changed.
Aldridge, who took over the team six years ago, is the owner and the coach. He has authority, but whether he can convince the public is a huge question. Players such as Thuram, Solskjaer, Stam, and Pires
Leaving may be due to doubts about the young commander's ability in his heart.
But six years later, Aldridge has become one of the most eye-catching coaches in European football today. He has completely established the prestige and authority of the head coach. Nedved, Southgate, Larsson, Schnee
Germany and other players who are subject to huge temptations every transfer period
, they follow Aldrich wholeheartedly, the key factor is that they are sincerely convinced of this young coach, if they follow him and serve under him, they will achieve glory. Larsson and Nedvěd put the golden balls in the honor collection room at home.
Awards and countless medals are the best proof.
Times have changed for Millwall. Van der Meyde should feel sorry for himself. He should not only see Ronaldinho's meteoric rise. He should also see that there are many, many players who want to play for Millwall now.
