Aldrich was in the spotlight, but his professorial style remained the same. The two old friends suddenly reunited, and each other was filled with emotions.
"How are you in Japan?"
"Very happy."
"Are you coming back this time for a vacation? No, the Japan J-League should be in the middle of the season right now."
"Well, I received an invitation from Mr. Dane, and I just came here to watch a game."
Wenger said without any secret that in fact David Dein had already had thoughts about Wenger. After Graham was fired more than half a year ago, Dein had invited Wenger, but he had just gone to Japan at that time.
Wenger was still immersed in the mentally and physically exhausted five years of Monaco and politely rejected him.
Dane firmly believed that Wenger was the right candidate for Arsenal's revival, so he waited in Wenger's hometown of France and used various "chances" to contact Wenger. This sincerity impressed Wenger, and Wenger missed Europe.
It is also increasing day by day. This summer, Dane invited Wenger to come to England to watch football. He arranged a game between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at home next week, but Wenger decided to come to watch Millwall's away game after looking at the schedule.
The big battle with Arsenal.
Aldridge smiled and said: "I hope you are here to enjoy the game. I will leave first. Let's get together briefly after the game?"
Wenger shook his head and said: "No, I will catch a plane as soon as the game is over and I have to go back to train the team."
"Okay, I look forward to your coming to London in the future."
After Aldridge finished speaking, he said hello to David Dein and left the box.
"Hello Mr. Wenger, long time no see!"
Arthur and Amelia also came over to exchange greetings with Wenger. David Dein saw this scene and was a little surprised: Did Millwall also think about letting Wenger coach?
After this idea came up, he shook his head and dismissed it. It was impossible!
"Oh, my old friend, asshole Dane, come here and give me a hug!"
Arthur, who had a round belly, turned around and hugged David Dane hard, tightening Dane's upper body so tightly that he almost couldn't breathe. In another situation, Dane would have pushed Arthur away.
But with Wenger as an honored guest next to him, Dane had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure it. He also had to smile and pretend to be on good terms with Arthur.
Deep down he hated Millwall.
This damn little club is simply a worm in the Premier League!
Dirty stadium, hooligan fans, notorious reputation, and a gangster president!
Originally, Dane had no interest in coming here to watch the game, even if Arsenal were here as a guest, but Wenger said he wanted to come here to watch the game, so he had to ask Millwall Club for VIP tickets in a hurry. He couldn't bring Wenger with him anyway.
Standing in the stands with the fans is simply not treating guests well.
Who knew that Millwall's tickets had long been sold out, and only the boxes were left, but Arthur refused to give the empty box to Dane, and let him watch the game in the same box as him, even though there was no chairman of the Premier League sitting side by side.
It is a tradition to watch the game, but this arrangement can be regarded as a courtesy to Millwall. Dane has no choice but to accept it. He knows what Arthur, an old gangster, is planning. Doesn't he just want to show off his power at home?
We are educated people, with quality and culture, and we are not as knowledgeable as gangsters!
Tolerate!
Besides, it’s not certain who will win and who will lose!
After David Dein and Arthur "cheered", he put away his contempt, solemnly shook hands with Hall's eldest son, Barnett, and chatted a few more words.
Although he despises Arthur in his heart, Dane still admires his three sons very much. Barnett is an upstart in the British business world, Andrew's agency is booming, and Aldrich is a blockbuster.
If it weren't for Aldridge's age and background, and if he was a part-time worker, David Dein might still have to choose between Wenger and Aldridge.
Barnett was just following social etiquette. He didn't pay much attention to David Dane. He had dealt with countless elites and even giants in the British business world. He was able to chat and laugh with the representatives of the Barclays Bank consortium. Naturally, he was interested in this.
It was difficult for the vice president of this club to look at him differently. Besides, he always thought that Aldridge was underestimating his talents by choosing to be a football coach!
Just two days ago, Microsoft released the Windows 95 operating system, and its stock price skyrocketed. This new product is already being prepared to enter different markets around the world. It can be seen that Microsoft will make a qualitative leap in the next period of time.
As early as after the Black Monday eight years ago, Barnett's first choice for cyclical investment has always been Microsoft stock. This comes from Aldrich's judgment. Now, Barnett's worth is rising with Microsoft every minute.
The stock price has soared and grown rapidly.
He felt that Aldridge was the kind of genius who could make money while sleeping, but this younger brother only wanted to be a hard-working football coach who tested his heart. Barnett felt sorry for him, but he never advised Aldridge.
The brothers in the family have their own ambitions and never interfere with each other. They only have one position: support.
Wenger walked to the box and looked down at the entire Lion's Den stadium.
He came here to watch a game almost a year ago. At that time, he was sitting in the stands and didn't think this stadium was anything special. But today, when he looked around, it was a spectacular sight.
Except for the away fans who have an inconspicuous red in one corner of the north stand, the entire stadium's stands have turned into a sea of blue, with the south stand being the most eye-catching.
It was a pre-match cheer organized by Roar fans. They spent more than half a month drawing a picture that covered the entire South Stand.
The content on the scroll is actually very simple, it just replicates Millwall's official first-team promotional poster for the new season.
The promotional poster is almost the same as last season. Aldridge in a suit and tie stands in the center, with a slightly wild and confident smile, head held high and chest held high with hands in his pockets.
Behind Aldridge, thirty members of the first team wearing home dark blue jerseys lined up in a V shape, menacing!
Roar fans made the promotional poster into a large scroll, which was held up by everyone in the south stand, shocking the entire stadium!
The live broadcast footage even played this scene repeatedly before the game.
When players from both sides began to enter the field, Aldridge had already returned to the coach's bench. He stood on the sidelines and calmly waited for the game to start.
Not far from him, in front of the visiting team's coaching bench, Arsenal's head coach for the new season, Bruce Rioch, was also standing there. His face was solemn, and he obviously took this battle very seriously.
Taking over as caretaker coach Hoxton in the summer, Rioch was under huge pressure. He wanted to change Arsenal, but he lacked some courage, especially when a new coach took office. The first priority must be to eliminate the influence of his predecessor on the team, but
Arsenal's situation is somewhat special. Horston's four months as acting coach is not worth mentioning, while Graham's dismissal was due to non-competitive reasons. It will not take a day to eliminate the mark that Graham has left during his eight years in office.
Especially since this group of players in the team can be considered successful, Rioch can actually only adjust the team's status, but dare not make drastic reforms, otherwise, he will inevitably be expelled by the big guys in the locker room.
Therefore, Arsenal's tactical play this season is still the 532 laid down in the Graham era.
"Viewers, welcome to follow our live broadcast to Millwall's home stadium, the Lion's Den. My name is Martin Taylor, and the person commentating the game with me today is still the familiar Andy Gray."
"Martin, what do you think of today's London derby?"
"This will be a game of spear and shield. Haha, Millwall's offense has left a deep impression on everyone in the last round of games, and Arsenal has been known for its defense in the past eight years. They have maintained an order. A stifling season record of conceding 18 goals. However, Arsenal's recent situation is not good, and the stable state in the past has become turbulent. In less than a year, a third head coach has appeared in the position, Graham and Horston. , now it’s Rioch, and I think Rioch will play more conservatively at the Lion’s Den. After all, they failed to win the newly promoted Middlesbrough at home in the last game, so there is a lot of pressure on his shoulders.”
"But if Arsenal only get a draw at the Lion's Den, I think the Arsenal fans and the management will not be satisfied. I am not belittling Millwall, but in terms of traditional impression, everyone There is a deep-rooted view of Millwall's fighting ability. This year marks the 110th anniversary of Millwall's founding, but Millwall has not won any important championship. Of course, if the Southern League champions a hundred years ago can be regarded as champions , then Millwall has not tasted the championship for almost a hundred years. On the other hand, Arsenal, they were the last team to dominate England."
"You are right. It is precisely because of this complex emotion that has been suppressed, brewed, sustained, and longed for 110 years that the fans of Millwall now seem unusually fanatical, but they are also so capable that people can Understand. Will Aldridge be the key person for Millwall to end the championship-less era? I think if they can keep the current personnel in the team, the championship is not out of reach for them."
"Yes, the outside world is paying attention to Millwall now, and the entire English football world is speculating that Millwall, whose average age in the starting lineup is only 23 years old, is far from reaching their peak, maybe within three to five years. This team can challenge the dominant order in England, but the premise is that Millwall can keep these players and not be poached by other teams."
"The retention of Larsson and Trezeguet is a good signal. It at least shows that this club will not be shaken by financial interests. The transfer price of the two players is 12 million pounds. I think many teams in the Premier League would have already opened their accounts and counted the money after completing the transaction."
"Okay, let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides in today's game. Millwall's starting lineup is the same as the last game. Goalkeeper: Keller, defenders: Thuram, Stam, Southgate, Neil, midfielder : Schneider, Makelele, Nedved, Pires, forwards: Larsson, Trezeguet. Arsenal’s starting lineup today is, goalkeeper: Seaman, defenders: Winterbourne, Adams, Balder, Keown, Dixon, midfielder: Mason, Jensen, Platt, forward: Wright partnered with Bergkamp. Millwall's 442 versus Arsenal's 532."
Looking at Bergkamp on the court preparing to kick off, Aldrich's expression remained unchanged and he thought to himself: Ice Prince? I will freeze you in place today!
