Millwall have become the team that the European betting industry loves to hate!
Their strength can attract the favor of many customers, and even a draw in the league like Millwall will make bookmakers make a fortune.
But the biggest headache for bookmakers is that Millwall plays in the domestic cup. They send substitutes to play. It can be understood that the strength of the second team should have dropped, but they won. And in today's semi-final, they are still bigger.
The score was won. Just looking at the score, there seemed to be no suspense at all.
This is inseparable from the role of Millwall's youth training system, which is the cradle of superstars. Except for goalkeepers Keller, Klose and Larmour, all others on the field came to the team at or before the age of 18. This season, Millwall
Not only did the first team have a brilliant record, but the achievements of the youth training were also further demonstrated.
Some players were interviewed after the game.
Many teams across Europe are interested in the main players of Millwall's first team. This is not a secret, everyone knows it.
Now even their substitute players have become very popular.
"Congratulations, Larmore, you scored a goal that broke the deadlock for the team today, and you are the hero of the team's advancement to the finals. How do you feel now?"
Larmore was silent for a moment in front of the interview camera, keeping a smile on his face, and then said with a smile: "Wonderful, the feeling now is incredible, I can help the team reach the finals and win a trophy of an important event.
, I feel very honored, this gives me a sense of presence in the team, and will also give me a sense of accomplishment at the end of the season. Being able to play for a great club like Millwall, I think it is a dream life."
"There are rumors that Liverpool would like you to return to Anfield and put on the Red Army jersey. We all know that you were once a member of Liverpool's youth training. Have you ever thought about returning to Liverpool and working with Gerrard and Owen?
What about our teammates getting together again?”
The summer transfer window has not yet started, but by the end of the season, transfer work for many teams has already begun, and some even started in February or March. After all, for some teams, the season achievements have already been completed.
Basically settled.
Larmore's smile softened a little and said: "It is true that I was once a youth training player of Liverpool. I am very grateful to Liverpool for their investment in cultivating me, but that's all. This is the whole story between me and Liverpool. Mine
My career officially started at Millwall, where I had a good relationship with the coaches and with my teammates.
We get along well with each other. I train hard and get protection from the club. They ensure my health and discuss career development with me. They strive to make me better. The boss also gives me the opportunity to contribute my strength to the team. I am very satisfied.
The way things are going now, I feel great staying at Millwall, it's like home to me."
Larmore, who has fallen from the altar, behaved very calmly when facing the temptation of transfer. Perhaps only those who have experienced it firsthand like him can know how important it is to meet a head coach who understands people well and can inspire him in the football circle.
It's so rare that he doesn't want to go anywhere else. He really doesn't want to. The experience of being loaned to Doncaster by Liverpool is simply a nightmare. No.
Looking back, he has no complaints against Liverpool, but he is not grateful to Liverpool. He will not criticize Liverpool after he stands up again, because he has no hatred in his heart. He left Anfield and came to Millwall, and he thinks this
The process is your precious experience and wealth, making your mental strength stronger and your will stronger.
Larmour bluntly refuted the rumors, while another goal scorer was more straightforward in an interview.
"Hi, Klose, you have scored 14 goals this season, but Henry is here at Millwall. Have you ever thought about leaving the team for the main position? Many teams are now interested in you.
Especially German clubs."
Klose looked confused and said: "My new home in London has just been renovated, and I'm not going anywhere..."
Young players who have just arrived have low incomes, and the club provides them with apartments in the community. But those who have earned money and want to buy a house of their own will basically choose an ideal place to live outside.
Klose has indeed made a lot of money this season. In addition to the weekly salary increase when renewing his contract last season, there is also his goal bonus and the team's bonus for advancing to the cup. There is a huge gap between the salary earned by the main players, but
I saved a lot of money.
He bought a house in London in February and would decorate it himself in his spare time. As a young man, he has made money living independently and has his first house. It may not be luxurious, but his status in his heart is probably higher than
In the future, multi-million dollar mansions will become even more valuable.
Nowadays, managing a team can no longer be like managing an army. Clubs cannot make players shut up about the media, nor can they ask players to refrain from commercial activities. Beckham is a good example.
But there are still rules within the club. Players can be interviewed, but if they are not allowed to say anything, they must not say it out, otherwise they will only get burned.
These are basically the role of agents, teaching players how to face the media, maintain visibility and fame while increasing commercial value, and at the same time, avoid stalemate relations with the club, unless the agent advises the players to leave the club.
The remarks made by Larmour and Klose in interviews are not only accepted by the club, but will also win the favor of the club management.
Aldridge was asked during the interview that many teams are interested in Millwall's young players and whether the team will sell many youth players at once like last year.
"I don't want to describe player transfers as a routine. Every player is special. Different players are suitable for different clubs. Millwall's philosophy towards players is to consider the players. When we determine that a player is not suitable for the club,
When there is a future, we will not use the word "give up" to describe a player's transfer, but hope to help the player find a company that can continue his career and develop better.
As a club, Millwall will not sell young players just for the sake of selling. Like Klose, he is the player that Millwall relies on in the future. I am not saying that he will replace Henry, but Klose can fully contribute to Millwall.
He has shown his strength, but he is still in the stage of improvement. Now he plays one game every 10 days on average. In the future, he will get more opportunities based on his physical condition and competitive level."
"But you already have Henry."
"Who told you that Millwall can only play one striker? Neither Henry nor Klose can only play center forward. If one day I send two people to play at the same time, are they destined to be both?
What if people can’t coexist?”
Reporters suddenly realized that it was actually Millwall's 433 sweep of the Premier League over the years that was so impressive. They used 433 in their championship season. They switched between 442 and 433 last season, but they really showed their power and continued to explode this season.
, or 433, so placing one player at the center position and two wingers with scoring ability is the deep-rooted Millwall attack model in people's minds.
But if one day Aldrich succeeds with 442 again, will the British be surprised? Most English fans will think this is normal. They have lived on 442 for nearly half a century.
Millwall passed strongly in the semi-finals, and after the opponents in the final were announced, Fleet Street lamented: Enemies meet on a narrow road!
Millwall's opponents in this year's FA Cup final have Lions fans going wild with excitement.
Chelsea!
What could be more exciting for fans than winning a championship?
have!
Defeat your rival in the final and win the championship!
Watch your favorite team win the championship while watching your mortal enemy feel sad!
The FA Cup news lasted only two days before being replaced by new news.
The second leg of the Champions League semi-finals is coming.
Real Madrid in white clothes came to London one day early!
After losing hope of winning the league, Real Madrid made a desperate move and put all their energy into the Champions League.
At the beginning of the turn of the century, the clash between Millwall and Real Madrid was described by Fleet Street as the battle of the century!
After all, Real Madrid has six crowns in hand and is the most successful team in the UEFA Champions League in the 20th century. Even if its glory fades away, history cannot be rewritten. As the only team that has preserved the authentic Champions League, Real Madrid is certainly qualified to be the focus.
As the most powerful team in the new millennium, Millwall, this clash that was rated as the game of the century is not an exaggeration.
A gimmick is a gimmick after all.
Aldridge still needs to stay calm, actively prepare for the game, and work with the coaching staff to make the players understand the situation and not take it lightly.
The evening before the game, Aldridge gathered the players together at the end of practice.
"4:3, this is the result after 90 minutes, but in the semi-finals, there are still 90 minutes, or 120 minutes plus a penalty shootout. Although the probability is very low, it is the reality. I know you are full of confidence, which is good.
, but we cannot relax and think that we can easily get through with our current advantages. I think Real Madrid has some advantages. First, their strength. When the top eight met, public opinion was overwhelmingly positive.
Why Manchester United will beat Real Madrid, but what? Real Madrid is 0:0 at home, and the situation looks a bit bad, but what about the away game? They once led Manchester United 3:0. We are now leading 4:3, but if the game starts
Then Real Madrid scored two goals? We were 4:5 behind, couldn't they do it? Before going to Old Trafford, no one thought Real Madrid could do this."
Aldridge's words made the players frown.
They are indeed full of confidence and optimistic about the prospects of advancing to the finals.
But if you think about it calmly, what Aldrich said is not unreasonable.
The opponent was Real Madrid, who made it to the semifinals at Old Trafford.
Aldridge continued: "Second, Real Madrid has no worries. There is no hope of winning the league. It is conceivable that they will play tomorrow's game as a final. Therefore, if we are not fully prepared, especially psychological preparation
aspect, then it is very likely that we will lose to them. We once had nothing, and we once had nothing to lose. You can understand the situation where there is nothing to lose. Under such circumstances, the fighting power that burst out is exactly what you once did.
Experienced.”
Aldrich's words made the players think deeply. The team's current situation is wonderful, but if they cannot stay calm and correctly recognize the situation, it is very likely that the wonderful situation will turn bad.
Nedvěd stood up and said to the team players with a serious expression: "When we went to Munich last year, we took a 1:0 lead, but in the end we were eliminated. At that time, we were in a very similar situation to today. Today
Maybe the situation is better, because we have won the league championship and reached the FA Cup final, but I think a certain factor in last year's defeat was that we were too good, which directly affected the performance of the game and allowed us to rely on luck.
Psychology. The current situation is that we have enough time to adjust the situation.
However, if we lose the game and are eliminated tomorrow, our Champions League will be over. No one cares about the team in the semi-finals. People will only care about the final. Therefore, we cannot have regrets. Tomorrow is the final of Real Madrid, and it is also ours.
, we must forget about Paris now, until after tomorrow's game, let us put all our energy into tomorrow's game, treat it as the final! If we still lose in the end, at least we will not have regrets, and we will not regret being carried away by the advantage.
If you have reason, you will not let down your vigilance just because you are in a comfortable situation.”
Aldrich nodded solemnly, and the other team members also nodded wildly in agreement with the deputy's words.
The Champions League life-and-death battle between Millwall and Real Madrid is about to begin! (To be continued...)
