greenery is king

Chapter 1277 Hatred

The confrontation between the North and the South is meaningless in modern times, but in that era it was irreconcilable, and under this confrontation, the mutual hatred deepened.

In October 1967, Leeds United wished revenge when they swept Chelsea 10-7 at Elland Road.

"At that time, Leeds United was like a house on fire. They recalled what happened in the past." Hollins said eloquently, "They are treating us like they did to Southampton, and we have no chance to approach They. Bramner is their engine, they roar like lions."

Animosity was building, and Hollins had seen it unfold between two men—Charlton and Osgood. "It was personal. Ossie had elbowed him, but it was to piss him off. Ossie One of the best players of his time, he enjoyed Leeds very much, he knew them well and knew what to do to make them rage. And that header in the replay in Manchester was the best goal of his life, I I think that goal was always his favourite."

"He didn't like Jack Charlton. At one point in the final, Ossie and Jack got into a fight without the ball, but the referee signaled the game to continue."

Ai Huan has been staring at the TV screen, watching the enthusiasm for this game, he can't help but feel a little bit out, what kind of game is this, according to their meaning, it's more like a fight between two gangs.

Sure enough, at the end of the TV program, the hosts said what they wanted to say, "There are far fewer Yorkshiremen and Londoners on the pitch this Wednesday than at that time, but the referee must be vigilant at all times, and the police must be on guard. Only in this way can we To see a game, not a fight."

The TV show also ended at this time, but Hollins appeared on the screen again when the subtitles came out: "I still remember the first game between the two sides at Wembley in 1970, we all shook hands and greeted each other. We never swapped jerseys. I was helping Billy Bremner off the field because he had cramps, and then I started cramping, and we were good friends, but once we were both in white or blue…” It stopped abruptly here, and the last word the old man said was not played at all, and that word is also the most important thing.

"Actually, I still don't quite understand. This is a 50-year-old grievance. Do you want to hype it now?" Ai Fan looked at Lampard strangely, really not understanding the value of this.

Lampard shrugged his shoulders, "If you think so, you are wrong. Although the real battle took place in that era, for a long time afterwards, no matter what the outcome was, the process on the court was full of brutality. This kind of hatred It has become a thorn in the hearts of our two clubs. After 50 years, he has grown into a towering tree. It has long been ingrained and there is no way to change it. Even if we have no reason now, we still hate each other. .”

He paused and said, "Leeds are indeed encountering a series of problems now. They are one of the teams that are lamenting that they are gradually moving away from the public eye. Perhaps encountering Chelsea can give them subtle comfort. Anyway, this It is also the reason why Elland Road can gather so many fans. This is the first time Leeds United played against Chelsea in eight and a half years, but the meaning of the game is far from that. This is the reappearance of the most acute confrontation in England."

Ai Huan looked at him, with a very strange expression on his face, "This sentence doesn't look like it came from your mouth."

Lampard laughed, "It's really what I read from the column, but speaking of it, you are quite lucky. We haven't met them for eight and a half years, but now we have met again, and we are still in your situation. Under the circumstances, isn't this your luck?"

"How lucky?" Ai Huan smiled wryly.

Lampard thought for a while and said carefully, "You have played in many countries. You have experienced the Milan Derby and the Ruhr Derby. Which of these two Derbys do you think is more fierce?"

"It's hard to say, judging from the reaction of the fans, they are all about the same?" Ai fantasized and thought about it, as if he really didn't think that one was weaker. They all had aggressive actions and confrontations.

Lampard nodded, "But you know, these two derbies can only be ranked in the top five in European football, and they can't even make it into the top three. After all, the Rome derby and the Betis derby in Spain are both Bloodshed, but these derbies in the long years before were incomparable with the next north-south derby, because it was a grand gathering of football hooligans in the north and south. Bloodshed and fights were commonplace, and death was not unheard of. If it weren't for these years The FA's heavy blow, coupled with the fact that Leeds United has already lost in a straight line, this derby is the bloodiest derby in European football."

"Aren't you joking? Will this happen in tomorrow's game?"

"God knows, I haven't met them for eight and a half years. I was just a young man nine years ago, but I also saw the wonderful scenes of the fans off the field from the beginning of the game to the end of the game." After finishing Lampa De laughed and left.

"Bullshit!" Ai Huan snorted a little bit dumbfounded, "You really think I haven't seen it."

The Elland Road Stadium was indeed full of seats, almost full of Leeds United fans wearing white jerseys, and in order to better control the game, the FA finally decided to only allow [-] Chelsea fans to enter. What's interesting is that the security personnel were on the verge of an enemy, and even sent hundreds of security guards to surround the away stands, not allowing any white jersey to approach.

But even this can't stop these fans who haven't seen each other for almost nine years. The hatred between them is as deep-rooted as Lampard said, so it is said that there have been several conflicts between the two sides outside the stadium. , although no one was injured, but the air was full of the smell of gunpowder at this time, this place was not like a stadium at all, but more like a powder keg, as long as you touch it, it will explode immediately.

When the Chelsea fans entered the stadium, the Leeds United fans immediately sang the song "Chelsea is coming, the blue flag is just right to wipe your ass/butt".

And when the Chelsea fans sat down, they immediately responded, "When we were in the Champions League, you were eating shit!"

(End of this chapter)