ps, today's first update, I wish you all a Merry Christmas~~~!

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The first round of the league was going to be an away game, so when the players came to the Kings Ranch to assemble, the red spear bus was already parked in the parking lot outside the stadium. Thanks to a five-figure sponsorship from SI, Wimbledon was able to rent such a bus.

Every time he saw this car, Chu Zhongtian had the urge to pull out the oyster card. Although he has been in this car for several away games, he still can't get into the habit of living here for a year.

Eames appeared in front of the crowd, counted the number of people, and then checked the list, and found that everyone who should have come had come. Then they waved their hands and asked everyone to board the car, this time the away road was a little far, and they had to leave early. It's twenty-seven miles from Kings Ranch to the opponent's home and it takes more than forty minutes to take the M3 motorway.

Once the players were all in the car, the driver started the car and turned out of Jack Goodchild Lane and headed west.

As soon as they got in the car, everyone noticed the big bag at the feet of assistant coach Ingrid, which was the same as the last time they went to the game, and it must have contained a jersey. However, this time it should obviously not be a training uniform, but an official jersey with the team crest printed on it.

"Now let's start the jersey." Eames pointed to the bag, confirming everyone's suspicions. "Let me first explain that the jersey number has been fixed, and your name has been submitted to the FA for the record, if someone is dissatisfied with their number, there is no way, if you want to change the number, wait for next season."

Then he pulled out the list and began to read it, and every time he thought of someone, that person stepped forward to get his own jersey.

Just like the first time they received their training jerseys, the players were excited when they received their official jerseys. And this time it's all there, after everyone gets their own jerseys, they keep comparing them on their bodies, and no one can't wait to change their jerseys in the car. Because Ingrid had warned them not to do that, the last time they did so, the club received a ticket from the London traffic police for endangering traffic safety - drivers who had gone to see the group of people dancing striptease in the car were indeed more likely to get into trouble.

The much-anticipated No. 10 jersey was given to the team's striker and captain Kevin Cooper (kevin_cooper), who wore it to the delight of others. In the warm-up game, Cooper was the top scorer, and he is also not young in the team, much more mature than a group of young people in their early twenties, and in terms of ability and seniority, there is no objection to the number 10 being given to him.

Russell was very happy to get the number 16 jersey because, by chance, it was his favourite number. Chu Zhongtian saw his excited appearance, and then remembered that the first time he met him, in that intramural friendly match, Russell wore the No. 16 jersey......

So, Borger's favorite must be No. 11, right?

He set his sights on Borger.

Bolje wasn't so happy because he didn't get the number 11 shirt, which was in Joe Srinkling's hands and he got the number 17. Russell was comforting him: "It's okay, we're numbered!" ”

"Chu!" Chu Zhongtian was observing the reaction of others after getting the jersey, and he thought it was funny, and he heard Eames call his name coldly.

He stood up and looked at the manager.

"Yours." Eames picked up a set of jerseys and shook them at Chu Zhongtian.

He stepped forward to pick it up, and then couldn't wait to see what his number was.

"8", the white number appeared in front of him and the others, and one of his teammates let out a soft sigh.

This is the absolute main number!

Chu Zhongtian didn't expect that he would be able to get this number, he didn't have any preference for the number, but this number represented the possibility of becoming the main force of the team. He and everyone remembered what the manager said after training two days ago:

"My principle is that people who have a high attendance rate and can participate in training and competitions consistently have a better chance of getting the main number."

The main number obviously refers to the eleven numbers from 1 to 11, and the number 8 was given to Chu Zhongtian, which means that Coach Eames thinks that Chu Zhongtian is qualified to play the main player!

Chu Zhongtian was a little surprised. Because judging from the performance in the warm-up game, he doesn't seem to be worthy of playing the main team. He played nine games and the team lost nine. The only game he didn't play in was a Supporters' Cup. Judging by the performance of the training, he has been left to be punished every time, and it seems that he should not be the main force either.

Eames ignored Chu Zhongtian's question, he lowered his head and read the names of the players one by one, asking them to come and collect their own jerseys and numbers.

Chu Zhongtian returned to his seat with the No. 8 jersey that symbolized the main position, and what was waiting for him was the palms of Schilling and Sullivan.

"Smack! Syllable! With two friends high-fived, Chu Zhongtian carefully folded the jersey again.

After all the shirts were distributed, Eames said: "For the sake of management, the shirts are only given to you before each game and have to be taken back after the game. ”

This made many people sigh with regret - they still thought that they could wear this jersey home to show off......

Eames ignored the men's sighs and began to announce something else quite important: "Now it's time to reveal the answer - who will start today's game?" Who will be the eleventh lucky winner? ”

The previous sighs and whining suddenly disappeared without a trace. Everyone pricked up their ears and stared at the manager.

"We hit 442 today. Goalkeeper Andy Bale (andy_bell). Right-back Danny Ogkins (danny_oakins), left-back Danny Roberts (danny_roberts), left-back Tony Reddings (tony_readings), right centre-back Sim Johnston (sim_johnston). ”

The line-up has changed a lot from the first warm-up game, with Sim Johnston, who used to play at right-back, now playing centre-back. Some of them are unable to guarantee attendance because of their work and personal affairs, and gradually fade out of the list, while others are gradually marginalized because of their strength.

After reading the starting line at the back and then the midfield, Russell and Chu Zhongtian both looked at the manager with anticipation, eager to start this game to make up for the lack of travel with the team in the last game.

"Defensive midfielder ......"

Chu Zhongtian wanted to see Eames's mouth pouted, which meant that he had a good chance of pronouncing the pronunciation of "chu". But he saw Eames grinning.

"Keith Ward (keith_ward)."

Chu Zhongtian was surprised, he was the number 8, isn't this a number that symbolizes the main force?

Keith Ward, who was called by his name, was also a bit surprised, because he was 36 years old and he was ready to retire after this season.

He pointed to himself, a little confused.

Eames nodded at him, "That's right, it's you. Wardy (wardy's nickname). ”

In the second half of those ten warm-up games, it was basically Ward who started the game. He's experienced, he's experienced defensively, and although he's older, it's a ninth-tier league after all, and he can handle it.

Chu Zhongtian looked at Ward's back, envious and disappointed...... He knew that if he had done well in the warm-up, he would have been in the starting line-up.

How many things did you miss...... Victory, and enjoying the game with your teammates.

The little surprise after receiving the main number has long been gone, and he sat in his seat, bowing his head and silent.

But soon he had company. Russell was also omitted from the starting line-up, but it was Russell's friend Jorge who got a starting spot - starting right midfield. The left wing-back belongs to Andy Sullivan, who can play as a striker or as a wide player. The other man who plays alongside Keith Ward at the back is Lee Sidwell (lee_sidwell).

The forwards who started were captains Kevin Cooper and Joe Schilling.

Chu Zhongtian's two friends both started, and Russell's friends also started. The two of them were the most frustrated people on the team.

"Next up are the five people who made it to the roster." Eames continued to read, and his whole function seemed to be to read the list.

The people who made it to the roster of the match had a goalkeeper, a defender, two midfielders, and a striker. Substitute goalkeeper Andy Hunt, on-site defender Duru Watkins, Alley Russell and Chuk as substitute midfielder, and substitute striker Glenn Mulkere (glen_mulcaire). Except for these sixteen people, everyone else could only go to the stands to watch the game and cheer on the team.

After reading the list, Eames sat down in his seat, and he waited until he got to the playing field, it was too early.

Chu Zhongtian stared out the window and gradually became distracted. Would Emily be a little disappointed if she knew she didn't start?

He laughed, he was really self-inflicted. No starter, no starter, what is Emily disappointed? She's a Wimbledon fan, not a fan of her own.

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