369 hundred balls
"Champion! We are the champions! ”
"We are the hegemons."
Hordes of fans began to gather at Ewood Park. Before they even entered the court, they were already singing and cheering.
It's only the 35th round of the Premier League.
But for Blackburn fans, it's about celebrating Blackburn's championship. Why?
Because after this period of Premier League games, Blackburn Rovers are twelve points ahead of Arsenal. In other words, as long as Blackburn get a point in this game, they don't care about Arsenal. Even if the next three games, Blackburn will lose all and Arsenal will win all, and the Premier League title will also be Blackburn's.
The Premier League title is no longer in doubt.
"You can see how excited the Blackburn fans are right now. However, they have reason to be excited, as their side are about to win a third Premier League title. And it's a back-to-back Premier League title. Ten seasons into the Premier League, Blackburn Rovers will surpass Arsenal and second only to Manchester United's five Premier League titles. ”
"As far as I can see, there are more than 50,000 fans gathered in front of Ewood Park right now. Of course, these people can't all be ticketed fans, as there are only 30,000 seats at Ewood Park. But I'm sure they don't care. They all had to celebrate together, with Blackburn Rovers winning the Premier League title for the second consecutive year. ”
There was a reporter with glasses, who was broadcasting live in front of Ewood Park.
"Three, this is the third!"
The fans who passed by next to him all raised three fingers and shouted "Three, three!" to the camera. ”。 It was also to show the audience that this was Blackburn's third Premier League title.
Looking at these fans who interrupted their words, the reporter was not annoyed. Instead, he looked at them with a smile and waited until they left before continuing: "Everybody saw that the Blackburn fans had started celebrating their third Premier League title. ”
"Okay, there's still half an hour to go. This is a report from the BBC on the spot. ”
This is just a BBC reporter. In fact, many reporters have already started their work, and they started their stories early in front of Ewood Park.
………… There are a lot of fans today. It's a lot. George hadn't even entered the stadium, and when he arrived at the stadium, there were already nearly 20,000 fans welcoming Blackburn's arrival.
"George! George! ”
"We are champions! We are the champions! ”
"George, we want a championship!"
When the Blackburn players got off the bus, all the fans were chanting "Champion!" ”。
Everyone really felt the enthusiasm of the Blackburn fans.
Blackburn Rovers face Chelsea from London today.
Chelsea are a strong team in the Premier League. But history is even far inferior to Blackburn. So far there is only one top-flight title, three FA Cup titles, and one League Cup title. In the London top three, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are the worst teams in history.
Since Ranieri joined Chelsea, Chelsea's record has been much more stable.
But Ranieri is definitely not a championship coach. In the current Premier League, with strong teams such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Blackburn, Liverpool and even Leeds United, the only way to grab a place in the League Cup is to grab a place in the League.
The game was peaceful.
George didn't feel the slightest nervousness. It's different from last season's last-minute draw with Manchester United to win the Premier League. There was still a lot of pressure on George last year, but now there is not even the slightest fluctuation in George's mood towards Chelsea.
Because George didn't have any reason to be nervous.
Blackburn were twelve points ahead of Arsenal. There was a mistake in this game and there were three games left. And there are no strong opponents in the remaining three games. There are only mid-table teams like Middlesbrough, Fulham and Everton.
So even if this game is lost, there is no problem with Blackburn's Premier League title.
This season's Premier League title is all in the bag.
George's normal mentality, Blackburn players have all felt. With such a big lead, their mood is also calm. Anyway, the current Blackburn players have also won the League Cup and the Premier League with George. I've seen a big scene.
George was even laughing and joking with the players below.
There was only one person, and his mood was excited. That's Campbell.
Campbell was really excited. Campbell has been playing in the Premier League for almost ten seasons as England's main centre-back. But until now, Campbell has only one title in his roster, the 1999 League Cup.
Campbell was not reconciled. So he left Tottenham and wanted to chase the title.
He was between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers and chose Blackburn. I didn't expect to be at Blackburn Rovers and win the Premier League title in my first season. How can you not be excited?
Looking at George joking in front of him, Campbell was very glad that he had made the choice at that time.
In addition to the excited Campbell, there is one other person who is excited.
He was Klose.
Klose was afraid that he would not dare to play an important game. It's not the most important game now, but it's the one that decides the Premier League title. Before the game, George had told Klose that he would play the game as a regular player.
Klose has not recovered since his comeback. Until now, not a single goal has been scored.
This made Klose a little anxious. Fortunately, Klose is playing into his current position step by step, and even if he is in a hurry, he can maintain a normal heart.
Although many fans are hoping that this game will see Blackburn Rovers win the Premier League.
But George can't put everything on the table for this game.
Because in a few days, Blake was due to play in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Therefore, this game George has to stay. The Premier League title can't fly anyway.
So George gave Pire, Miku, Deco and even Makelle a break. In the attack, George used Klose and Anelka to partner up front, and in midfield he used veterans McAllister and Hargreaves.
McAllister is really a bit old.
At the age of thirty-seven, his ability to run has completely decreased. Against the young Frank Lampard, it was completely irresistible. But fortunately, McAllister is old and strong, and his passing ability is still quite powerful. As for the decline in running ability and the lack of defense, Hargreaves next to him can completely make up for it.
Ranieri was underreactive to George's sudden two-striker deployment.
Anelka and Klose.
In his first meeting with Chelsea this season, Drogba was defenced by Chelsea's Desailly and John Terry. But Anelka and Klose are different, they have a solution.
The game is played at a high tempo.
The speed between the two sides is very fast, you come and go. One moment it was Anelka who shot on goal, but in the blink of an eye it was already Hasselbaink shooting.
Despite a draw, Blackburn are the Premier League champions. But George didn't play much on the counter-attack. George almost gave up the middle of the midfield, and then played two wings and a high ball.
George's arrangement was effective.
Anelka and Klose took turns attacking Desailly and Terry, making them both very embarrassed. Desailly will be thirty-four and Terry will be twenty-two. The combination of the two is an old and a young, the old one is really old, and the small one can't carry the banner.
Against Drogba, the two of them can be pinched.
But the young Anelka and Klose, their strength is far greater than Drogba's.
Anelka's speed and skill in particular will definitely be a test for Desailly and Terry. Next to him is Klose, who is eyeing him fiercely.
Twenty-three minutes into the game, Anelka used his speed to force Desailly.
Anelka...... Desailly's explosiveness was not good, and it was so easy for Anelka to break through...... Anelka, shoot! ”
“…… The ball was saved...... Who's this? Klose! …… This is Klose! Shot! ”
“gooooooooooooal!!!!!!!!!!!” Mortenson snapped out and cheered high. 'Klose, this is the first time Klose has returned to the starting line-up after five months of injury. It was also Klose's first goal on his comeback after five months from injury. ”
Of course, it was also the hundredth goal of Klose's career! Klose is on the list of 100 stars. Had it not been for the injury, Klose would have been able to complete the record back last year. Klose scored 100 goals in seven seasons and 226 games, with a goal rate of less than 50 percent. It doesn't look like a prolific striker. ”
"But this average is definitely inaccurate. Because Klose played more than 120 games in the first four seasons of his career, but scored less than 30 goals. But in the following three seasons, more than 70 goals were scored in more than 100 games. ”
Klose scored a hundred career goals and Mortensen was highly praised.
"Among Klose's 100 goals, there are goals in League One, League Cup, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Premier League. However, most of them are Premier League goals, and as long as Klose stays fit and maintains his current form, I believe Klose's 100 Premier League goals will come soon in two seasons. ”
Alan. Hansen also echoed Mortenson on the side.
Blackburn fans are even happier.
Blackburn Rovers fans have been waiting for this opportunity since Klose's comeback. It's a pity that Klose was not in good form in a few games after his return and didn't score a single goal. So everyone's celebration has not come.
Unexpectedly, in this game, Klose scored a goal.
Many fans held up signs with a hundred numbers written on them and began to shake them. A hundred goals is a milestone for a player. While not all of Klose's goals came at Blackburn, there were two dozen or so that at Burnley.
But Blackburn fans don't care.
In Blackburn's history, Simon has scored the most goals for Blackburn. Ghana are 168 goals. However, all fans believe that as long as Klose plays for Blackburn for a few more seasons, he will be able to surpass him in the number of goals.
Therefore, all the fans cheered loudly, "Klose! Miro. Klose! ”。
(To be continued)