As an ace commentator for BBC5 and a regular host for Match Day (match_of_the_day) on Channel 1, as well as a well-known sports journalist, John Brown. Mortenson's lunch didn't match his identity - just two cold sandwiches and a hot cup of coffee.

He didn't care what he ate at noon, as long as he could fill his stomach. His attention is still on the afternoon game, he has read all the materials of both sides, and now he has formed a general impression in his mind, and when the time comes, he will just take a seat in the game.

Mortensen had entered the stadium's commentary booth, and it was two o'clock in the afternoon, and the fans gathered outside were entering one after another.

Unlike other FA Cup matches, this one has received a lot of media attention, but the local fans don't seem to be very enthusiastic. The maximum capacity of the National Hockey Stadium is 10,000 people, and if you look at the fans who enter, you can't count 10,000. Will they be able to fill a stand? Mortenson even had such thoughts.

Mortensen still knows a little about the team that moved to Milton Keynes. According to media reports, the team's situation has not improved since the move, but has gotten worse, as many former Wimbledon fans have refused to come to the stadium to watch the game, losing an important financial income such as tickets, and the team's financial difficulties have become increasingly difficult. Some time ago they owed a huge debt of 20 million pounds, and the current chairman of the club, Pete Brown, was the head of the club. Winckelmann was able to raise money to help the team through the storm.

There were no fans to watch the game, and the stadium was empty most of the time. According to the league committee, the average attendance at Wimbledon in the first half of the season was just 2,000.

It is ironic to know that Wimbledon, another team, has an average attendance of nearly 3,000 at home, and that an amateur team in the ninth division has a higher home attendance than a team in the second division.

That's the power of the fans. Mortenson really wanted to say that.

John. Mortenson's waiting commentator finally got a sense of the National Hockey Stadium at 2:15.

'I thought I was in the wrong place, it didn't look like there was going to be an FA Cup game. As soon as I arrived at the commentary seat, Stuart. Pierce complained to Mortenson. "There are too few people outside, and the traffic is smooth, not congested at all."

Mortenson smiled, "It's the first time I've seen anyone complain about not being stuck in traffic...... The home team is an interesting team, as is the away team. It's a good game. ”

"I know. These days, the media is always talking about 'Wimbledon derby', and the away team used to be formed by the fans who supported the home team. I looked at the news from the past on the way here. It's really interesting. ”

"There's something more interesting." Mortenson turned to Pierce, "I know you just retired from Manchester City, do you know Sun?" ”

"The Chinese Sun? I know, we've been teammates, even if it's not for long. Pierce nodded, but he didn't know what Mortenson's mention of the Chinese player had to do with the game.

"Not bad. You're the only one in our commentary group who knows anything about the Chinese players right now, and you might be able to use it in a moment. Mortensen handed Pierce the squad for Wimbledon Athletic, "Have you seen the away team's squad?" ”

Pierce shook his head as he took the list.

"Find the name I underlined." Mortenson pointed.

Pierce easily found that particular name: "Chu...... Charge? He frowned, not knowing if he was reading it correctly.

"I studied it, and it seems that I should read it like this-Chu Zhongtian." Morteson corrected.

"Hmm...... Chu Zhongtian, Chu Zhongtian ......" Pierce repeated the name.

"He's a Chinese."

Pierce looked up at Mortenson, a little surprised.

"But unlike Sun, he is an international student who is in college."

"Oh," Pierce sighed, "that's amazing, maybe he's the first international student to play in the FA Cup, right?" ”

"As far as I know, it should be. In fact, there are not many amateur teams that can make it to the main event...... You've played with Sun, so I think you know a little bit about Chinese players, definitely more than I do. ”

"Okay, I'll try to ...... But anyway, he's just an ordinary player, and there aren't many places to focus on in the game, right? Pierce asked.

Mortenson shrugged: "Who knows? Maybe it's just the humble players who can impress us in the game? There are so many highlights of this game - the grievances between the two teams, can the amateur team succeed in slaying the dragon? And this Chinese student player...... I'm looking forward to it more and more now. ”

※※※While the two of them were chatting in the commentary seat, the fans had already begun to enter the stadium outside the stadium. Wimbledon owner Pete. Winckelmann looked at the sparse fans in the VIP box, and the smile on his face was a little far-fetched.

Although before this game, he sent people to various communities to give away tickets, but the number of people who came to the scene to watch was only a little more than usual, usually 2,000 people, but now it is 3,000 people, and the effect is not very good. Many Milton Keynes fans are still hostile to the team that suddenly invaded their territory, and some Milton Keynes fans even said online that the team's arrival was only because their owner wanted to use the team to hype up the land, because next to a new stadium with a capacity of 30,000 people, a huge ASDA supermarket and IKEA furniture store are rising, and the largest shopping mall in the area is only a few hundred meters away. ASDA is the British branch of Wal-Mart Group, and IKEA is a world-famous furniture giant. Winckelmann's intentions couldn't be more obvious.

Winckelman now has to thank local side Milton Cairns City for having their home shirt also blue, otherwise his side might not have been able to find their supporters in the stands - there is a large number of fans in yellow shirts coming in, from the town of Wimbledon in Surrey, South West London, who are not here to support Wimbledon FC, even though the team is still nominally Wimbledon's. They're here to cheer on Wimbledon.

Most of the supporters who supported the home team were still wearing blue Milton Cairns City shirts, which were also blue, and at first glance looked similar to Wimbledon's home shirts.

Winckelmann looked at such a small number of attendees, gritted his teeth and thought that if he waited for the fourth round and met a strong team in the Premier League, his popularity would definitely be boosted. When the time comes, you won't give away tickets, and you want to see the performance of Premier League stars? Pay for your own tickets, you guys!

Wearing sunglasses and a cap, Emily, accompanied by Boss John and Uncle Bent, mingled among the fans at the Wimbleds Bar and made her way through the ticket gates and into the stadium.

"Whew-" Jackson next to him let out a sigh. He was always worried that Emily would be recognized, causing unnecessary trouble. So he was engrossed in searching the crowd around him, and if he found anyone suspicious, he would stand in Emily's way. Look at his serious look, as if he were Emily's bodyguard...... "Alright, no one can disturb us, let's go to the stands, guys!" Boss John, who was clearly the leader of the group, waved his hand, "Enjoy a good game!" ”

After walking out of the passage, a group of people were attracted by the stand opposite: "Wow, what's that?" A lone stand? Why is this the case? ”

In front of them, on the opposite side of the stadium was a short stand, surrounded by flat ground, which could not be seen on a football field.

"It's a hockey stadium, and of course it doesn't look like a football field." Old Bent said.

"Where will our stands be? I don't want to sit in the stands like that and watch the game, it makes me feel like the stands could collapse at any moment......"

"Obviously, we're not here." Boss John pointed to the stands behind the goal, "We should be there!" ”

"Chu, they don't seem to have arrived yet?"

"We're here early......"

"I thought there would be a lot of people gathered here, but I didn't expect it to be all my own people in yellow jerseys, I wonder what Winckelmann's bitch's expression would be when he saw the stands? It must be exciting, ha! ”

"Looks like they don't have a lot of support here......"

"Well deserved! This is what betrays us! Does he really think that we fans are a bunch of sluts? This match is a great opportunity for them to see the fury of our fans! ”

A group of people walked towards their stands and waved their fists in the direction of the rostrum.

※※※ While the players of both sides were entering, the two teams also came to the pitch one after the other.

"Wow, National Hockey Stadium! Did any of you bring a bat? No? Golf clubs are OK, right? "When I saw the name of the stadium, Joe. Schilling began his pretend show again.

The players were relaxed throughout, but Ingrid was always worried that the players would be too relaxed and not be nervous when it came time to get nervous.

"Okay, don't talk nonsense, dead jeep. Hurry up and get me to the locker room to change and then come out and warm up. We're short on time! He shouted from the side.

"Nicky is a little weird today......" the players whispered as they walked to the locker room.

"Maybe you're too nervous, aren't you?"

"What is there for him to be nervous about? It's probably us who should be nervous...... By the way, which of you is nervous? ”

"I'm not nervous! I'm wishing the game started sooner and I can kick those bastards in the ass! ”

"Nervous? If you don't say it, I'll forget about it...... Why should we be nervous? The nervous person should be Pete. Winckelmann's bitch! ”

"Let's start the game early!!" A crowd shouted in unison.

Eames followed behind, smiling at Ingrid: "You see, we are very scrappy. ”

"I'm never worried about their fighting spirit, I'm worried that they're too motivated and a little carried away."

Eames shook his head, no longer arguing with him. Facts speak louder than words, and the best way to convince his partner is to show him the facts.

※※※When the players of Wimbledon and Wimbledon Athletic appeared on the court at the same time to warm up, the deserted stadium finally ushered in the first **. Mainly from Wimbledon fans, who waved flags and scarves in their hands, sang songs cheering for Wimbledon, and changed the lyrics to distinguish them from the current home team. In addition, they did not forget to sing songs that insulted the home team.

Like what:

"You moved, thinking you were going to make a lot of money? I heard you have no money? You really deserve it! ”

"Look at this deserted stadium, are those people your fans? But why are they wearing other teams' jerseys? ”

And, of course, the straightforward: "Pete. Winckelmann is a big idiot! He's a big fool! Oooooooo I didn't lie to you, he's such a big idiot!! Big stupid big stupid, stupid ”

After singing, someone took the lead in chanting: "If you hate Pete. Winckelmann, this bitch, please stand up and give your middle finger up! ”

Hearing this shout, the away fans who had just sat down stood up one after another, raised their middle fingers in the direction of the rostrum, and booed from their mouths.

Emily was among them, and looking at the way she pursed her mouth and raised her middle finger, it was really hard to connect with the likable Sara in "Santa Boy...... If her mother saw her daughter like this, she would be stunned...... Her mother hadn't seen it yet, but Winckelmann in the lounge had heard it, and the scolding was clearly audible from the stands despite the door closed.

He didn't want to meet the fans in general, but the scolding and singing still made him very unhappy...... He now very, really wants his team to slaughter each other at home so that he can relieve his anger.

Amateur teams want to challenge us too? Daydream and go!

※※※ "There are so few people in this stadium!" Are you sure we're playing in the third round of the FA Cup and not a mixed county game? "Joe. Schilling looked at the half-empty stadium and let out such an exclamation.

"There's at least one good thing about that...... "Captain Kevin. Cooper also looked at the stands and said, "Our fans have basically made this our home stadium......"

As far as the eye can see, there are large swaths of yellow fans in the stands. The match was drawn away, so Wimbledon had to wear the yellow away shirt. Although the players were not very happy with it before, because they felt that they should wear the blue and yellow home shirt and they were the rightful heirs of the mad gang, they were now forced to wear the yellow shirt because of the home and away differences, and the Wimbledon players were particularly concerned about this issue in the match against Wimbledon.

Unfortunately, the FA's rules are not allowed to be changed, and Winckelmann's side do not agree to wear the away shirt - and for good reason: why wear the away shirt on our own home turf?

As a result, Wimbledon Athletic had to reluctantly wear the yellow jersey to participate in the game.

In order to support the team, fans are also looking for away Wimbledon shirts - these are still Wimbledon FC shirts, the logo has not changed, and the style is from 10 years ago to a year ago. Because Wimbledon Athletic is not yet able to sell jerseys, the fans who cheer for the team, whether they are away or home jerseys, are still wearing the same Wimbledon jerseys as before, and if they are not in a different color, they suddenly look like they are fans of the home team.

The complex relationship between these two teams is evident in the jerseys alone.

The Wimbledon fans in the stands are making all sorts of noise to cheer on their team, and by the way, they don't forget to collectively curse Winckelmann every once in a while.

The blue-clad crowds were silent with few Wimbledon fans and many more just wanting to watch a high-profile FA Cup match. Even if they want to shout something in support of the home team, how can they shout? I'm afraid all the slogans shouted in support of Milton Keynes Cairns City, right?

"Our opponent is pathetic......" Gavin. Bolger laughed after listening to the fans' singing.

"Alright, stop chatting!" Assistant Coach Nicky. English is here again. "Warm up! I move my body enough! If any of you want to get injured during the warm-up and get disqualified, I'd be happy to help! Don't care what happens in the stands, give me concentration! ”

By the time the squad was warming up, media from all over England had already poured in, setting up cameras and cameras around the pitch and filling the press booth. Police and security guards entered to maintain order, and the deserted stadium finally became lively.

And in the BBC5 studio in London, experts are doing a preview of the FA Cup round. When it comes to the match between the two Wimbledon teams, almost everyone is unanimously favoured by Wimbledon in the First Division to win against Wimbledon Athletic in the ninth amateur league. The reason is simple - the disparity in strength.

"The home team is much better than the away team, it's not a quantitative level at all."

"yes, the difference between the two is seven leagues, it's almost as wide as the English Channel......"

"Although this game was selected as a national live broadcast, I still have to say that this is probably the least suspenseful game in this round!"

But there is one person who disagrees with them.

"I'm optimistic about Wimbledon. said that the home team is strong, but in the first round of the FA Cup, Nods County was also stronger than Wimbledon, what is the result? Wimbledon won. How many leagues are there between the two, Wimbledon Athletic and Norths County are also six leagues apart, and the result? Wimbledon won. "The person who spoke was Welling United manager Paul. Parker, a football celebrity, was invited by BBC5 to be a guest commentator in the studio, commenting on the game before, at halftime and after the game.

He may be the only one of the four guests who has been in contact with Wimbledon, so it's no surprise that he is bullish on Wimbledon.

"I've watched them play, and even though they're in the ninth tier now, they're already better than that league level......

"But even if they reach the National League level, they are still far from the level of Wimbledon. Paul. Someone retorted.

The host Lineker came out to play the round: "Actually, this is very simple, and when the game is over, we will know who is right and who is wrong, ha!" ”

All agree.

Lineker smiled at the camera: "Then let's wait and see, this 'Wimbledon off-site derby' is about to start in fifteen minutes......"

(To be continued)