As the ace commentator of BBC5 and the regular host of the "match_of_the_day" program, as well as the famous sports reporter, John Motterson's lunch is not in line with his identity - it's just two cold sandwiches and a cup of hot coffee.

He didn't care how he ate for lunch, as long as he could fill his stomach. His attention was still in the afternoon game. He had read all the information of both sides, and now he had a rough impression in his mind. Then he would just take the seats in the game.

Motson has entered the commentary seat of the stadium. It is now two o'clock in the afternoon, and the fans gathered outside are entering the stadium one after another.

Unlike other FA Cup games, although this game has attracted much attention from the media, local fans do not seem to have invested much enthusiasm. The maximum capacity of the national hockey stadium is 10,000 people. Look at the number of fans entering the stadium, there are not 10,000 people. Can they fill a stand? Motson even has this idea.

Mortson still has some knowledge about this team that moved to Milton Keynes. According to media reports, since the move, the situation of this team has not only not improved, but has become worse and worse, because many former Wimbledon fans refused to watch the game at home and lost the important fiscal revenue of tickets, and the team's economy is becoming increasingly difficult. Some time ago, they owed huge debts of 20 million pounds, and it was the current club chairman Pitt Winkelman who raised funds to help the team overcome the difficulties.

No fans came to see the ball, and the stadium was empty most of the time. According to statistics from the league committee, the average number of Wimbledon's home game in the first half of the season was only 2,000.

You should know that at the same time, another Wimbledon Athletics team had an average number of attendees at home that was close to 3,000. It was really ironic that an amateur team in the ninth-level league had higher home attendance than the second-level league team.

This is the power of the fans. Motson really wants to be so amazed.

The commentator who was waiting for John Motterson finally felt the National Hockey Stadium at 2:15.

"I thought I was in the wrong place, and it didn't look like a FA Cup game was going to be held." As soon as I arrived at the commentary seat, Stuart Pierce complained to Motterson. "There are too few people outside, and the traffic is smooth and there is no congestion at all."

Motson smiled: "This is the first time I have seen people complain that there is no traffic jam... The home team is a very interesting team, and the visiting team is the same. This game is very interesting."

"I know. The media has been talking about the 'Wimbledon derby' these days. The visiting team was once a fan who supported the home team split up and formed it. I read the news from the past on the way here. It was really interesting."

"There's another more interesting thing." Motterson turned to Pierce, "I know you just retired from Manchester City. Do you know Sun?"

"Chinese Suns? I know. We have been teammates, although it has not been long." Pierce nodded, but he didn't know what Motson mentioned about the Chinese player and this game.

"Yes. You are now the only person in our commentary group who knows something about Chinese players. Maybe it can be used in a while." Motson handed Pierce the Wimbledon Athletics roster, "Did you look at the visiting team's roster?"

Pierce took the list while shaking his head.

"Find the name I underlined." Mortson pointed.

Pierce easily found that special name: "Chu...recharge?" He frowned and pronounced, not knowing whether he was pronunciating it correctly.

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

"Well... Chu Zhongtian, Chu Zhongtian..." Pierce repeatedly muttered this name.

"He is a Chinese."

Pierce looked up at Motson, a little surprised.

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

"Oh—" Pierce sighed, "It's amazing. He may be the first international student to participate in the FA Cup, right?"

"As far as I know, it should be. In fact, there are not many amateur teams that can enter the main game... You have played with Sun before, so I think you have some knowledge of Chinese players, and you must have more than me."

"Okay, I try to... But no matter what, he is just an ordinary player. There are not many places to introduce in the game, right?" Pierce asked.

Motson shrugged: "Who knows? Maybe it's just an inconspicuous player who can impress us in the game? There are so many highlights in this game - the grievances between the two teams, can the amateur team successfully kill the dragon? And this Chinese student player... I am more and more looking forward to this game."

※※※While the two were chatting in the commentary seat, fans were already arranged to enter the field outside the court. Wimbledon Club owner Pete Winkelman looked at the fans who fell into the field in the VIP box, and the smile on his face was a bit far-fetched.

Although he sent people to various communities to give tickets before this game, there were only a little more people coming to see the scene than usual. Usually there were 2,000 people, but now there are 3,000 people, and the effect is not very good. Many Milton Keynes fans are still hostile to this team that suddenly invaded their territory. Some Milton Keynes fans even said online that the arrival of this team was just because their boss wanted to hype the land through the team. Next to a new stadium under construction that can accommodate 30,000 people, the super large Asda supermarket and IKEA furniture city are rising up, only hundreds of meters away from the largest shopping center in the area. Asda supermarket is a branch of the Walmart Group in the United Kingdom, and IKEA is a world-famous furniture giant. The intention of building the stadium here is really obvious.

Now Winkelman must thank the local team Milton Keynes City for its home jersey, which is also blue, otherwise his team may not be able to find their supporters in the stands. There are blockbuster fans wearing yellow jerseys entering the court, those are fans coming from Wimbledon Town, Surrey, Southwest London. They are not here to support Wimbledon FC, although the team is still Wimbledon's team. They are here to cheer for Wimbledon Athletics.

Most of the fans who came to support the home team were wearing blue Milton Keynes City jerseys, which were also blue, which at first glance looked similar to Wimbledon's home jersey.

Seeing such a small number of people entering the game, Winkelman gritted his teeth and thought that when he met a strong Premier League team, his popularity would definitely increase. At that time, he would not give away tickets. Want to watch the performance of Premier League stars? Get your own money to buy tickets, you guys!

※※※Emily wore sunglasses and a baseball cap. With the company of Boss John and Mr. Bent, she mingled among the fans of the Wimbledon Bar, passed through the ticket gate and entered the stadium smoothly.

"Huh--" Jackson next to him breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that Emily would be recognized, causing unnecessary trouble. So he kept searching for the crowd around him with all his attention. If he found someone was suspicious, he would stand in front of Emily. Looking at his serious appearance, it seemed like Emily's bodyguard... "Okay, no one can disturb us, go to the stands, guys!" Boss John was obviously the leader of the group, and he waved his hand, "Enjoy a wonderful game!"

After walking out of the passage, a group of people were attracted by the stand opposite: "Wow, what is that? A lonely stand? Why is this happening?"

In front of them, opposite the stadium was a very short stand, surrounded by flat ground, and such stands were invisible on the football field.

"This is a hockey stadium, and of course it looks different from a football stadium," said Old Bente.

"Where will our stands be? I don't want to sit in a stand like that to watch the game. It will make me feel that the stands may collapse at any time..."

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

"Chu and the others seem to have not arrived yet?"

"We came very early..."

"I thought there would be a lot of people here, but I didn't expect that everyone in yellow jerseys would be in their own people. I wonder what the expression would be when the bitch Winkelmann saw the stands? It must be very exciting, ha!"

"It seems that their support here is not high..."

"I deserve it! This is the end of betraying us! Did he really think that our fans are all a bunch of bitches? This game is a good opportunity to let them see the anger of our fans!"

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

※※When the players of both sides were entering the court, the two teams also arrived at the court one after another.

"Wow, National Hockey Stadium! Who of you has brought the ball stick? No? Golf clubs are OK, right?" When I saw the name of the course, the funny Joe Xilin started his acting performance again.

The players were very relaxed from beginning to end, but Ingrich was always worried that the players would be too relaxed and could not get nervous when they wanted to be nervous during the game.

"Okay, don't talk nonsense, jeep. Hurry up and change my clothes in the locker room and then come out to warm up. We don't have much time!" he shouted from the side.

"Nicky is a little strange today..." the team members whispered as they walked to the locker room.

"Maybe it's too nervous?"

"What's so nervous about him? We should be the ones who should be nervous... By the way, who are you nervous?"

"I'm not nervous! I'm hoping that the game will start early now, so I can kick those asses of those bastards!"

"Nervous? I'll almost forget if you don't say it... Why should we be nervous? The person who should be nervous should be raised by that bitch Pete Winkelman!"

"Let the competition start early!!" a group of people shouted in unison.

Eames followed behind, spread his hands at Ingrich and smiled: "Look, we are full of fighting spirit."

"I never worry about their fighting spirit. I worry about their fighting spirit being too strong and getting carried away."

Eames shook his head and refused to argue with him. Facts are better than words, and the best way to convince his partner is to see the facts.

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

for example:

"Did you think you can make a lot of money after moving? I heard you have no money? I deserve it!"

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

Of course, there are also those who express their feelings directly: "Peter Winkelman is a big fool! He is a big fool! Oh oh! I didn't lie to you, he is such a big fool!! Big fool, big fool, idiot fool--!!"

After singing, someone else took the lead and shouted: "If you hate Pitt Winkelman, this bitch, please stand up and raise your middle finger!"

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

Emily was also among them. Look at her pouting and raising her middle finger, it was really hard to associate with the likable Sarah in "Christmas Boy"... If her mother saw her daughter like this, she would definitely faint from anger... Her mother had not seen this scene yet, but Winkelman in the lounge had heard these sounds. Although she was closing the door, the scolding from the stadium stands was still clearly audible.

He doesn't want to be as knowledgeable as the fans, but the scolding and singing still make him very upset... He now hopes that his team will massacre the opponent at home with a large score, so that he can relieve his anger.

Amateur teams want to challenge us too? Go and daydream!

※※※"There are so few people on this stadium! Are you sure we are playing in the third round of the FA Cup, not a mixed county league?" Joe Xilin looked at the stadium with half of the stands and sighed like this.

"There is at least one advantage..." Captain Kevin Cooper also looked at the stands and said, "Our fans have basically turned this place into our home court..."

Looking around, there are blockbuster porn fans in the stands. Because of the away game, Wimbledon Athletics has to wear yellow away jerseys. Although the players were not very happy before, they thought that the blue and yellow home jerseys should be worn by them, and they are the orthodox heirs of the gang, but now they are forced to wear yellow jerseys because of their home and away game. In the game against Wimbledon, Wimbledon Athletics players care especially about this position issue.

Unfortunately, the rules of the FA are not allowed to be changed, and Winkelman's team also disagrees with wearing away jerseys - his reason is very good: Why should we wear away jerseys at our own home court?

So Wimbledon Athletics had to reluctantly wear a yellow jersey to participate in the game.

In order to support the team, fans also found out the away Wimbledon jerseys - these jerseys are still Wimbledon FC jerseys, and the logo has not changed, and the styles are from ten years ago to a year ago. Because Wimbledon Athletics is not able to sell jerseys today, the fans who cheer for the team are still wearing the same clothes as Wimbledon team before. If it weren't for the different colors, they suddenly looked like they were all fans of the home team.

The complex relationship between these two teams can be seen from the jersey alone.

Wimbledon Athletics fans in the stands are making all kinds of noises to cheer for their team, and by the way, they have not forgotten to collectively scold Winkelman every once in a while.

Those who were dressed in blue clothes seemed very silent to the fans. There were very few Wimbledon fans among them, and more people just wanted to watch a highly anticipated FA Cup game. Even if they wanted to shout something to support the home team, how should they shout? What they shouted were probably the slogans that supported Milton Keynes City Team?

"Our opponent is so pitiful..." Gavin Borger laughed after listening to the fans' singing.

"Okay, stop chatting!" Assistant coach Nicky Ingrich came again. "Warm up and warm up! Keep your body fully active! If any of you want to get injured while warming up and get disqualified from participating, I'm happy to help! Don't worry about what's going on in the stands, concentrate me!"

※※※When the team was warming up, media from all over England had already rushed in. They set up cameras around the stadium, and the press room was crowded with people. Police and security guards entered the stadium to maintain order, and the deserted stadium finally became lively.

In the studio of BBC5 in London, experts are doing previews of this FA Cup. When talking about the two Wimbledons, almost everyone is optimistic that Wimbledon, who is in the First Division, defeated Wimbledon in the Ninth Amateur League. The reason is very simple - the strength gap.

"The home team is much better than the away team, and it is not of the same magnitude at all."

"Yes, the difference between the two is seventh-level league, it's 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 most suspenseful game in this round of competition!"

But there is one person who disagrees with them.

"I am optimistic about Wimbledon Athletics. I said that the home team is strong, but in the first round of the FA Cup, Nords County was also stronger than Wimbledon Athletics. What's the result? Wimbledon Athletics County won. What's the difference between the two? Wimbledon Athletics County was also a sixth league difference. What's the result? Wimbledon Athletics County won." The person who spoke was Paul Parker, the head coach of Weling United. As a football celebrity, he was invited by BBC5 to be a studio rating guest to hold pre-match, halftime break and post-match comments.

He may be the only one of the four guests who has had contact with Wimbledon, so it is not surprising that he is optimistic about Wimbledon.

"I've seen their games. Although they are in the ninth league now, their strength has long surpassed that league level..."

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

Host Reinkell came out to smooth things out: "Actually, this is very simple. After the game is over, we will know who is right and who is wrong, ha!"

Everyone agrees.

Leinker smiled at the camera and said, "Then let's wait and see. This 'Wimbledon's off-site derby' is about to begin in fifteen minutes..."
Chapter completed!