He dropped out of school at the age of 14 and started living on the streets. He was used by street gangsters as a drug courier to make extra money, and was sanctioned by the AS wave. When he was 17 years old, he began to work and live a life of poverty, earning a low salary, and living in a miserable state every day.
:Lack of money.
It's not surprising that a person like him has a few bad friends.
Theft is also commonplace.
However, during yesterday's burglary of Aldridge's home, he acted as the driver. There were other people involved in the burglary, and he was responsible for responding outside.
He didn’t know that Aldridge’s home was there, and Millwall fans hardly knew where Aldridge lived. Aldridge would not disclose such ** information to the outside world, and newspapers would not mention the door to his home.
Publish the trademark number in detail, otherwise you will have to wait to receive a lawyer's letter.
When Jamie arrived at a safe place after the successful theft and divided the stolen goods, he discovered something strange.
They worked all night to pry open the safe. Aldrich's safe was not built into the wall, but was placed in a cabinet in the study. It was not too big and was taken away by the group.
When Jamie opened the box where the medals were stored, his accomplices thought they were gold medals, and he immediately realized who the owner of their theft might be.
Because each medal is engraved with the year and event.
1996 League Cup, 1996 FA Cup, 1997 Premier League Championship Medal, 1998 Champions League Medal
Jamie felt fear well up in his heart at that time.
As long as you know which team won this honor that year, you will know who these medals belong to.
Millwall!
And from 1996 to last season, the number of people who have been able to win so many medals is actually very small.
Millwall players or managers who have been playing since 1995!
Jamie guarded the box tightly when his accomplices demanded to divide the medals and sell them. He didn't want cash, expensive jewelry, watches, and other valuable things, and he wanted this box.
It's also to blame that his companions didn't know the goods. They saw a medal and found it was not pure gold, so they weren't very interested. If they knew the goods, they were willing to hide them for a few years and then sell them. This box of medals could bring them more than
Million pound check.
Seeing that Jamie didn't want cash or valuables that could be cashed out directly, his accomplices followed his wishes and ended up dividing the loot.
Jamie's inner fear stems from his family's football belief. In his memory, his family has been Millwall fans since his grandfather. Maybe even earlier, starting from his grandfather.
In his less than 20 years of life, he has nothing to be proud of, no appearance, connotation, knowledge, technology, etc. He has low self-esteem and lives at the bottom of society.
, others are glamorous, but he is like a stinky rat in the sewer.
But his only pride is that he dares to stand up and tell everyone, and what he says loudly is: I am a Millwall fan!
If he was talking to friends, he would mention countless times that his father, his grandfather, and his family were all Millwall fans.
Ironically, before he joined the theft gang, he fantasized about using the proceeds from the theft to buy season tickets for Millwall next season, so that he would not have to save a month's salary to watch another Millwall game.
, his salary is only enough to allow him to watch only one Millwall game a month.
This is where the fear comes from. The object of his theft is actually the "hero" in his mind.
After watching the news during the day, he was sure that it was not Nedved, Southgate and others who had been robbed in their homes. He could think of a person but did not dare to think about it, which made him feel dizzy.
He actually stole something that belonged to Aldrich.
Aldrich, in his heart, is no longer a hero, but a god!
Jamie has imagined countless times that he can be as bold, courageous, unrestrained and flamboyant as Aldrich to challenge everything and conquer everything. Seven years ago, when he was 12 years old, he received a birthday gift from his father on his birthday: two
Millwall home tickets. That's the day
, he and his father were at home to witness Millwall eliminate the giants Arsenal in the cup, Aldridge defeat Graham, and Aldridge's attack on Graham in the press conference. Since then,
Aldrich began to be "deified" in Jamie's heart!
"Mr. Hall, I don't know how to face you. You have always been the person I admire most in my heart. I have nothing and nothing. My greatest happiness is to put on the Millwall jersey and walk into the Lion King Stadium.
Watching my beloved Lions play in the stands, now, I don’t even dare to say that I am a loyal fan of Millwall. Maybe, prison is the place I should stay.”
Jamie cried, cried very sadly.
The only faith and pride in his heart were shattered by himself, and as if in an instant, the only glimmer of light remaining in the entire gray world was extinguished.
Maybe it was this emotion that made him come in person to ensure that what belonged to Aldrich could be returned to him, instead of using other clever ways. He was afraid that if something unexpected happened again midway, he didn't dare to think about it.
With Aldrich's mentality, the way he looked at Jamie at this moment was actually not much different from the way he looked at Bert and Earl, they were both children.
He is just a child who is unfortunate and lacks correct guidance and a comfortable environment. There are many such children in the world. In the process of Aldridge's unremitting efforts in charity over the past few years, he has seen too many similar situations.
"You gave it back to me, which proves that there is something worth defending in your heart. Jamie, are you afraid?"
Aldrich asked softly.
Jamie, who was crying, nodded fiercely. He was indeed afraid, afraid to face all this. The whole incident was like a nightmare hanging over him.
When the only thing he cares about and is proud of is trampled and tainted by himself, he is losing the meaning of his life.
Others talk about life ideals and great ambitions, but that has nothing to do with him. A small person like him lives in confusion and does not have so many pursuits because he does not have the ability to pursue them.
Aldridge opened the box again and took out a brand new medal with the words 20012002 English League Cup engraved on it. It was the championship medal that Millwall had just won at the beginning of the month.
He handed the medals to Jamie and said softly: "Maybe you don't believe that I really thank you. If it weren't for you, maybe I would have lost these medals forever. You are afraid, which is good, good, because
, Without fear, there is no courage. Only in the face of fear can courage be nurtured. I and my team have been afraid of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and so many other opponents.
But when we were afraid of them, we chose to burst out with courage and fight
Beat them, this is the charm of football, this is one of the reasons why I love this sport. This medal is given to you as my thank you gift, and I hope it can give you the courage to change yourself and dare to
Dream, dare to take action, and when you are afraid, look
Hold it, hold it, and then tell yourself that you are not afraid of all difficulties, give yourself the strongest faith and courage to overcome difficulties, you are only 19 years old, you still have 50, 60, 70 years, or even longer
, never say you should stay in jail."
With tears streaming down his face, Jamie looked down at the medal handed over by Aldrich. Under the bright moonlight, the medal reflected a faint light. Although his eyes were dim with tears, the light made Jamie feel a dazzling light.
He raised his hands, trembling, and wanted to take the medal, but he backed away and choked: "Mr. Hall, I don't deserve it."
"There is no worthiness, only fear and courage, remember? I just said, you are afraid now, what you need is courage, muster up the courage, and take it."
Aldrich still didn't take back his outstretched hand.
Jamie hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and held the medal in his hands with trembling hands as if he had found a treasure. Then he held it gently, closed his eyes and felt it with his heart. At this moment, something incredible seemed to have happened. Jamie seemed to really
He could feel that his trembling mind became calm, and an invisible force penetrated his whole body, making him put away his tears and stabilize his mood.
When he opened his eyes again, Jamie turned to look at Aldrich. This time, his eyes finally lost the panic and avoidance.
He saw Aldrich smiling, with tears on his face and said: "Mr. Hall, thank you, it seems to be really magical."
Aldridge smiled and gave a medal to Jamie. Maybe it was just an impulse, but what really moved him was probably Jamie's tears. If he didn't love Millwall to the extreme, he wouldn't have such a reaction.
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After staying here for many years, what Aldridge feels most deeply is the fan culture. England's die-hard fans have really infiltrated football genes into their bones and derived many extreme emotions.
For example, die-hard fans of West Ham United know that they will be banned for life but still carry flags and disrupt the game just to show the dignity of the Hammers. In other parts of the world, this will 100% be called crazy or crazy, but in England
, no one will find it strange that extreme love and hate will lead to extreme crazy behavior.
"Jamie, have a dream and have the courage to take action. What if it really comes true?"
Aldrich smiled at him.
Jamie wiped his face, stared at Aldrich sincerely, and smiled. He looked ordinary, but his smile was quite good-looking because he had two dimples.
"Mr. Hall, I want to be like you."
Aldridge was stunned, shook his head and said: "No, you will never be me, just like the media used to say that I will become Ferguson, Paisley, Shankly, or Chapman, no
, I am me, you are also yourself, everyone is unique."
Jamie quickly said: "No, I mean, I want to be a football coach. Since I was 12 years old, I have been dreaming that one day I can sweep all opponents like you leading the crazy lion."
Aldrich raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Then you should study and work hard for whatever you dream of."
Jamie lowered his head and said, "I don't have any money."
This is reality, the reality that blocks human dreams.
Doesn’t it cost money to learn to be a coach? Of course it does. There is no free lunch in the world. Besides, in order to live a healthy life, one needs to eat, sleep, have clothes, and have all the necessities needed for life.
Aldrich is in a good mood now, and with his energy, the cost of helping others to the end is negligible. Everything depends on his mood.
"Jamie, if you are really determined to do it, I can provide you with a chance." (To be continued...)
