The Young Lion

We can invite Wenger and Ferguson to come here, not only to see the face of Audridge, but also naturally have the credit of the FA.

Today is different. In 1966, England won the first World Cup championship in the country. This news could not make the headline of the cover of the mainstream newspaper. Today, the eye effect is very important, and the FA also needs more commercial selling points. In order to attract sponsors, it can be said that Aldridge has been coaching the national team for more than three years. It is a stage where the FA has made great strides in business development. In the "post-Aldrich" era, the FA can The report shows that their business growth is slowing and the growth rate is declining, so for more benefits, Southgate, a contemporary player who has won the Hercules Cup for England, is worthy of them on this day. , A grand ceremony for Southgate, of course, as a collaborator.

In the VIP box of the Lion King Stadium, there was a heavyweight official from the FA. During the day, the ceremony was held at the Lion King Stadium. In the evening, there will be a reception specially organized by the FA for Southgate. At the same time, it will also be an honorary award such as a special contribution award for the Southgate method.

"The retired game that belongs to Southgate is over. After 90 minutes of the first and second half, this game does not matter whether we win or lose. We should still talk about the score. 6:5. The team represented by Southgate is one. The ball narrowly defeated the opponent. At this moment, we saw that all the players on the sidelines stood up and applauded. Probably, this is a way to start saying goodbye to Southgate to leave the greenery."

The players retired, only Southgate was still standing on the court, the laughter in the stands was over, and the audience uncontrollably sentimental emotions.

Southgate himself was a little sad, and he smiled.

At this time, Carter, who is the CEO of Millwall, appeared on the sidelines. He walked into the field with a wireless microphone. As he walked in, a red carpeted avenue was presented by the staff.

He came to Southgate and picked up the microphone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we all know that today is Gareth Southgate’s retirement day, and on this day, he will bid farewell to the players. Career, but he will always be part of the family of Millwall. Before we witness him leave the arena, let’s first review the contributions he made to the team during his years with Millwall. What honor does Millwall bring!"

At this time, from the player channel, Bout walked out with a smile of an old Champions League trophy, stepped on the red carpet, walked all the way to Southgate, and placed this insignificant trophy On the lawn in front of Southgate.

Why is it the old Champions League trophy?

Because the current Premier League is already the third-level league in England, and the second-level league is replaced by the former Premier League and now the British League.

In the process of Bout's coming out, Carter is also telling the audience that the story that started from the summer of 11 years ago belongs to Southgate's journey and belongs to his footsteps in Millwall.

Then, Nedved, Larson, took the English League Cup and the FA Cup championship trophy, which was the honor Millwall won in the 95-96 season.

Millwall players continue to walk out of the player channel holding the trophy.

Southgate continued to have trophies placed in front of him, and behind him, his teammates also appeared one after another, standing behind him, staring at him with blessing and pride.

When the Champions League trophy was won by Schneider in the summer of 98, Carter focused on introducing: "In the 97-98 season, Millwall achieved a great feat, and he won the European Champions Cup for the first time. Winning the championship trophy, Southgate as the captain of the trophy picture is always included in the history of the club. In order to recognize the contributions of the players, the club deliberately made a major decision this season, that is, the Champions League trophy The back of the is engraved with the names of players who participated in the UEFA Champions League this season, so that they will always remain in our memory."

When Carter's voice fell, many players watching the courtside changed their look.

For example, Pirlo's eyes became confused.

It seems that as Schneider held up the trophy and showed it around, he could see his name on the back of the trophy.

The memory is back to the lush years that belonged to him, the years when he was in the mad lion, and he couldn't help but apologize for the trophy and the old captain who will soon call the curtain!

The ceremony is still in progress, and the audience in the stands witnessed the increasing number of trophies in front of Southgate, Premier League, Champions League, European Winners Cup, League Cup, FA Cup, Community Shield, Toyota Cup, European Super Cup The glory of the Europa League and the Millwall Club can be swept in front of everyone, and they are not only predatory, but also a crazy gesture.

The audience also found that the people who won the trophy were all Millwall players, excluding those who had left. In the end, they had to let the youth team players hold the lighter trophy.

However, people also found a problem.

The Champions League trophy in the summer of 2002 seems to have been forgotten by the Millwall Club!

Carter didn't seem to find any problems, and skipped that glory directly during the introduction.

In 2005, when two recent trophies were recently won, a new ceremony took place at the same time.

Tiago Silva walked into the stadium solemnly with the Premier League trophy.

He placed the trophies in front of many trophies, and the Premier League championship trophies were displayed side by side.

Carter said at the moment: "In the past 11 years, Southgate has worn the Millwall jersey. This is a captain who has helped the team get countless honors. We have reason to express our right to seal the jersey number. His gratitude and respect, but Southgate himself rejected this proposal, his answer is: I am not special, the honor belongs to everyone, without the Millwall collective, he is nothing!"

There was a warm applause at the scene, and many fans were already wet.

Carter continued: "However, the jersey number that belonged to him in the past 11 years requires a new owner. Today, here, Southgate will pass on his jersey to the club's junior, Thiago Sil watt!"

Silva came to Southgate, and Southgate did not expect the club to make such a decision at all. He thought that changing the number was just a common thing, and he worried that it would make Silva feel uncomfortable. Comfortable, so he frowned slightly and asked in a low voice: "So, okay?"

Silvaon raised his head and replied solemnly: "Gares, this is my glory, I will use my life to defend the No. 6 jersey!"

Southgate shook his head and choked: "What you want to defend is not a number, but this jersey! The dark blue, belongs to the mad lion, jersey!"

Before handing over the jersey to Silva, Southgate kissed the team logo on the jersey affectionately before handing over the jersey to Silva.

Silva raised the jersey seriously and showed it to the world.

The No. 6 jersey has a new owner.

Tiago Silva.

Silva put on the jersey directly and walked behind Southgate to stand with his teammates.

Next, De Rossi played with the Champions League trophy won a week ago.

He also looked solemn because there was another handover ceremony to be performed.

Inheritance of the captain's armband!

Southgate was the captain of Millwall for 11 years. During this season, the captain on the field is generally temporary, and there is no fixed candidate. Sometimes Nedved starts, he is the captain, sometimes Schneider.

Inevitably, the mad lion needs a stable captain and needs a backbone.

Aldridge chose De Rossi as the captain's successor.

This Italian who he brought back from Rome personally, from the youth team to the reserve team, and then to the first team, he definitely has an ambition of loyalty and defense of all Millwall.

When Southgate handed the captain's armband to De Rossi, people could feel that the scene seemed to be filled with a thick breath of history, glory, responsibility, mission and so on.

This is a moment of mad lion inheritance.

It also represents the curtain call for the older generation of heroes.

Reluctant to admit it, but Southgate's boots are also Nedved's countdown for their departure.

Finally, Carter increased the volume of his voice and shouted passionately: "You must think I made a mistake. Millwall won the European Championship in 2002, three consecutive championships! But I did not introduce this honor, nor did the players hold it. The trophy came out, no, it’s not that I forgot it, but this championship trophy has a very special meaning to Millwall. This is the authentic Champions League trophy that Millwall permanently preserves! In order to remember those who have dedicated their loyalty to the club, The players who have made invaluable contributions in the arena, we have carved their names on this authentic Champions League trophy!"

The last one to come out of the player channel is, of course, Aldridge!

At this time, Audridge in suit and leather suit walked into the field with both hands holding the authentic Champions League trophy.

There are fewer than 10 names on this authentic Champions League trophy!

There is no doubt that after they retire, they will be Millwall's fame and legend!

Aldridge came to Southgate holding the trophy, handed the trophy to Southgate, his eyes were sharp, and he said softly, "Garez, thank you."

Southgate lowered his head and burst into tears!

On the back of this authentic Champions League trophy, the first name engraved on it is really: Gareth Southgate!

At this moment, around him, players from the Millwall first team, some reserve teams and youth teams were brought together.

Southgate choked silently and was speechless.

A thousand words could not express his pride and pride at the moment.

His name is engraved on this great trophy.

Not an ordinary replica Champions League trophy, but the real one!

"Garez, how about coming again? Again, the familiar morale slogan!"

Aldridge proposed with a smile.

Tears in tears turned around and looked around, a smile of blessings in his eyes, and the encouragement of his old friends Nedved, Larson, Bout, Schneider and others.

Southgate raised his hands to wipe the tears from his face, bowed his head slightly, and held his hands on both sides of the trophy. Then his expression suddenly became wild and excited, and he raised the trophy and shouted: "Milwall!"

All Millwalls around him responded passionately: "Chong, rush, rush!"

Southgate bent down again, raised the trophy again, and roared: "Milwall!"

In the whole Lion King Stadium, tens of thousands of people shouted in unison and shook all directions!

"Chong! Chong! Chong!"

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Volume twelve