Chapter 349: Turning your face with the chairman of the FA

"Milwall, after defeating Dortmund to win the European Super Cup title in the two rounds of the first half of the year, defeated Chelsea in a single game with a 2-0 victory at Chelsea today. This game is reminiscent of almost half a year ago. , Viali just took the first game led by Chelsea, that game was the League Cup final, Hall strategically defeated Viali, today is a tactical knockdown of the opponent, through the results of two championship battles, Hall showed excellent tactical platoon formation and commanding ability, which was awkwardly viali, but this should also be normal, viali can show off his player's achievements in the era of the player, Hall You can use the coach's performance to return color, and God is really fair."
Millwall won the European Super Cup again at Louis II Stadium. After the game, Aldridge was naturally the focus. He defied Chelsea before the game, but defeated his opponent with a conservative counterattack tactics during the game. This process is subversive. But the result was enough for Audric to start facing the media.
He accepted the post-match interview directly on the sidelines and was surrounded by a group of reporters in the center.
When someone asked him if he was proud to beat Chelsea again, Aldridge said helplessly: "I don't know what the source of this pride? Is it because of the championship trophy, or because the opponent defeated is Chelsea. If it is the former, I can't I am proud, but I am satisfied with the performance of the players. If it is the latter, I think this is ridiculous. Chelsea is not a big deal. You always say that Deseli, Leberf, is better than Southgate and Materazzi. Strong, saying that Poyet Di Matteo is also stronger than Lampard and Makelele, and so on. I think this is the most erroneous comparison. The ability of the two teams to compete is not meaningful, and Southgate Will not be one-on-one with Deseli, and Materazzi’s defender is not Lerberf, who is stronger and better, is it important? The point is that Southgate and Materazzi freeze Flo and Zola, Makelele and Lampard restricted Poyet and Di Matteo, but Chelsea could not prevent Millwall's offensive players, Millwall is stronger, there is nothing to dispute So, should I be proud of beating a team that is already weaker than us?"
Aldrich was tired of the media raising Chelsea's strength indefinitely.
Chelsea has made progress and improved its strength. This is a fact, but it does not mean that it has really reached a point where it must be viewed by a first-class strong team.
Especially when the media is bored, it will vertically compare the strength of the teams, and the way is ridiculous in his eyes.
From a normal perspective, the comparison of the strength of the two teams is to compare the strength of players on the three fronts. Everyone's back line, midfielder, and forward are more capable.
But as coach, Aldridge never compares the team's strength in this way.
That doesn't make sense. The contrast when he analyzed his opponent was transferred.
The midfield line may be a direct collision, which is related to the control of the midfield.
But how does a defender compare with a defender and a striker compare with a forward?
He will only use his opponent's striker to compare his defenders, his own striker to compare his opponent's defenders, and then targeted deployment.
If the opponent's defender is slow, then play the advantage of speed. If there is a problem with the defender's air defense, then play high altitude.
If the opponent's forward is fast and sharp, he will adjust the position of the back line. After the Southgate drags, he will intercept the penetration of the opponent. If the opponent is playing a long pass, then the defender's layout It is mainly to occupy regional control rights.
He can frankly admit that the combination of Makelele and Lampard midfielders cannot form a control advantage over Chelsea during the offense, so he adjusted tactically and attacked the wing. Millwall flew both wings today to maximize his advantage. , To minimize the disadvantages of the short board, this is the key point of winning.
After the game, the interview broke up, and Aldridge finally turned to criticize the media, thinking that they always compared, not only did not respect his players, but also affected the mood of the players.
Anyone who hears that they are not as good as their opponents is not happy!
But as long as the game is won, the players will be happier.
After the award ceremony, Millwall celebrated in a low-key manner, and then many players of the team returned directly from Monaco to participate in the FIFA international competition.
Aldridge returned to London with the few remaining players.
The next league will be played after ten days.
In addition to the main force of the national team like Nedved and Southgate, basically the young players of the main lineup are either on the national team bench or are called by the lower echelon. Let them go to the U23 and U21 international games, which will help them grow, although this will affect Millwall's next league, the so-called FIFA virus.
After returning to London, Aldridge's life was in order, jogging with Ewen in the morning and working during the day.
Just as the national team was in full swing, Aldridge received an invitation to dinner from Wiseman, the FA's chairman.
In the evening, celebrities and gentry of the Leeds Hotel came in and out, and a steady stream of guests came to the door, and the business was booming.
Aldrich came here with a brand-new Audi. He used to be too old for BMW, and he went to repair and maintenance from time to time. It was better to buy a new one, so he accepted the Audi from the team sponsor in the summer. He drove the car to advertise, and it was a normal exchange of interests.
Under the guidance of the waiter, Aldridge came to the box. Wiseman and CEO Kelly were looking forward to it. When Aldridge came in, the two got up to meet.
"Congratulations, there is another trophy in Millwall's honor room, Aldridge, you can get a trophy faster than you can take a rocket, hahahaha."
Wiseman's opening statement surprised Audridge.
This flattering is too conspicuous.
Strange, abnormal!
In the past, the exchanges between each other were based on an equal position, or Wisemanto, who relied on the identity of an elder and spoke to Audridge.
Aldridge did not care about the position of the senior team of the Football Association, but many people in the football circle are thinking about it. The chairmen or executive officers of the teams in the Premier League are all staring at that position. Climbing up in the circle, one day he will go to a high position in the FA.
Therefore, when dealing with such people, the other party loves face, and Aldridge will give it to the other party, no big deal.
But today the other party's attitude is obviously abnormal. Aldrich guessed that there was a mystery in this meal. If something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
He humbly answered with two sentences and sat down. Kelly was also enthusiastic. He smiled and gave the menu to Aldridge. Aldridge smiled and refused. He turned his head and asked the waiter to order his own dinner. The number of times he came here Quite a lot, I like to eat what I know.
In the first half of the dinner, Wiseman and Kelly sang together, and the dinner entered a moment of recollection. The two began to review the achievements of Aldridge since he became the head coach more than four years ago.
The trophy honors one by one came out of their mouths.
In the middle, they bear the brand of witnessing the growth of Aldridge.
Wiseman talked about the excitement of awarding Millwall in every domestic event, and prides himself on his wisdom. He has long believed that Aldridge can achieve today's achievements...
Aldridge was just eating, and the other two said, he nodded with a smile, without talking.
Waiting for the dullness of the two to talk about it can no longer be touted, Wiseman gave Kelly a wink, and the other understood, and took out a document from the briefcase and handed it to Aldridge.
Aldrich wiped his mouth, secretly said: finally it's time for the business.
He took the file and opened it, and didn't understand the other person's intention for a while. After putting down the file, he asked, "Is this not related to me or Millwall?"
Wiseman smiled and said: "No, it does matter! The FA invites you to join our team. Isn't the Lion King Stadium completed in two years? By then, at the 2006 World Cup, the Lion King Stadium will become a game. One of the main arenas."
06 World Cup?
Yes, that document contains the content of the FA to compete for the bid for the 2006 World Cup.
After thinking for a while, Aldridge said, "But I am the head coach and I have no time."
"It doesn't take up much time for you. Now that you are so popular, it also has a certain influence in the European football circle. With your image, your presence as a member of the English delegation is also good for you."
Wiseman stared eagerly at Aldridge.
The English delegation went to bid for the 2006 World Cup, and the FA hopes that Audridge will become an ambassador.
As the chairman said, it seems that this matter is beneficial to Aldridge. He becomes an ambassador and can further enhance his reputation.
But there is a premise, that is the success of the bid in England.
Aldridge shook his head after thinking for a moment: "Sorry, I still want to do my job well enough."
As a result of thinking about it, he thought that rejection was the best choice.
There are three reasons.
First, England’s bid to host the 2006 World Cup was a fiasco. Aldridge didn’t want to be labeled as a ambassador.
Second, England’s bid to host the 2006 World Cup is morally untrustworthy and unpopular.
This originated from the European Cup of England in 1996. Aldridge remembered that he had read the professional report analysis of Fleet Street at that time. The reason why England was able to successfully host the European Cup in 1996 was that in the bidding process, England and Germany had a gentleman agreement privately. Germany gave up the bid for the European Cup in 1996 in exchange for England’s support for the 2006 World Cup.
Now England has benefited. After finishing the European Cup, but wanting to continue to bid for the World Cup, not only does it not support Germany, or even directly competes with it, this is a bit of a meaning.
If Aldrich is involved, although the previous agreement and football politics have nothing to do with him, the negative effects will certainly affect him.
The last reason is that Germany is too powerful!
For the 2006 World Cup, Germany is almost a political and business backing for football. The delegation is gorgeous and the country has spared no effort to support the hosting of the World Cup. It has reached the point where it does not hesitate to vote and carry the national interest. What does England compete with others?
Knowing that it will be a surefire, will Aldridge still participate?
The World Cup is such a huge and complicated project in front of and behind the scenes. Aldridge is no match for strength, and he has no endurance to turn the tide. The English division is unknown. He does not want to go to this muddy water.
Wiseman and Kelly persuaded Aldridge tirelessly, hoping that he could join England's bid to host the World Cup delegation, but Aldridge refused to enter, no matter what the other side said, they refused each other on the grounds that they wanted to coach the club.
The dinner ended with Wiseman and Kelly scuffing away.
The three-year friendly relationship between Aldridge and FAFC Chairman Wiseman also broke down directly.