i am gun king

Chapter 223 Arsenal's Most Valuable Wealth

After all, it is not yet the transfer period, and the focus of people's attention is still back to the Champions League!

2007-05-03 Thursday,

Arsenal host Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final

It's raining in London
However, at this moment, Old John walked out of his home.

He was about to leave this warm hut sheltered from the wind and rain, and walk into the icy wind and rain.

"Hey, old man, it's windy and rainy again today. The weather is so bad, so don't go, okay?"

The door opened again, and an old lady who was nearly seventy years old walked out from inside.Facing Old John's back, she nagged and persuaded.

Old John didn't look back, but just waved his hands back coolly.

"You do not understand!"

"If you want to go out, you must wear a windbreaker. Otherwise, what should you do if you catch a cold?"

"Hahaha!"

"Hi John!"

Old John knocked on the door.

The completion of the new stadium is a very beneficial thing for the team.Whether it is the stadium facilities or ticket revenue, it has provided the Gunners with great help.

That time, for their wedding, Old John spent more than fifty years.The only time I didn't go to the scene to watch the game.Recalling his uncomfortable appearance at the wedding, Fierna couldn't help but want to laugh.

Old John pursed his lips and shook his head stubbornly.The cold and rigid lines, coupled with the motionless black windbreaker, made him look like a sculpture standing in front of the door.

Since then, Highbury's North Stand has become the exclusive stand for diehard Arsenal fans.

Unfortunately, his son didn't believe it.

"Haha, that's right!"

"This is my good grandson!"

"Hey, Dad, let me tell you, what's so interesting about a team that is already on the verge of decline..."

The loud slogan resounded through the audience, inspiring every Gunners player!

Most traditional teams have their own stands for diehard fans.

"Grandpa, that idiot Jon came to laugh at me again today!"

That year, they were double champions.Is the double champion of cup and league!

After a while, Frank left the house smoothly and went out with his grandpa.

Support Chelsea?
Who cares!

On the way, Frank and Old John were talking.

"Jon also said that we must lose, and then I beat him! Don't look at him taller and bigger than me, he is not my opponent in a fight. I kicked him down with one leg, then kicked him like this, kicked like this, and hit here again, and he was convinced after a few hits!"

Although there was a bell beside the door, Old John didn't like to use it.He stubbornly believed that knocking on the door was the most correct move.

since childhood.Old John trained his son to be an Arsenal fan.As a result, in order to challenge the authority of Old John, this rebellious kid actually ran to support Tottenham Hotspur, which almost made Old John die of anger.

For Old John, he has already adapted to this climate, but adapting does not mean he does not complain.Complaining about the damn weather every day has become a Londoner.Especially a daily habit of the local aborigines.

The sound faded away.

Subsequently, Highbury Stadium was overthrown by bulldozers and has since been annihilated in history.

She complained in a low voice.

At that time, the captain of the Gunners was called Frank.McClintock.The reason why Old John named his grandson Frank is precisely to commemorate this great captain, the great captain who led the Gunners to win the double crown.

"Frank, Frank!"

The formation of the stands for diehard fans often does not happen overnight. Most of them have gone through a long historical process and carry a team's profound historical accumulation.

When he was a child, Old John followed Old Old John to watch the ball and the Gunners' games.At that time, the Gunners' stadium was still called Highbury; at that time, there were not so many big-name players, but so what?

"This fucking weather!"

More than 50 years have passed, and John, who was handsome and tall in those days, has now become a bad old man with a big belly.Neither character.Or something else, he has changed a lot.The only thing that remains the same is the love for her and this family, as well as the infatuation for Arsenal.

However, history belongs to history, people always have to look forward, don't they?

Mentioning these two names, the cute child raised his head high, like a general who has won a battle.

"Even when we got married, you had to go to the ball. In the end, I was almost beaten up by my father..."

Old John thought so.

"Boom boom boom!"

A look of confusion was evident on the man's face.

"Oh?"

The champion may be late, but he will come!

Glancing at Old John, the young woman looked helpless.

Taking advantage of his mother's inattention, the cute child made an OK sign to his grandfather.

"Frank! Frank! . . . "

During World War II, London was hit by German air raids, and Arsenal's North Stand was also hit by an indiscriminate disaster.The North Stand was renovated after the war and people still gather there on matchdays to cheer on their beloved team.

Wearing a white jersey is a Manchester United man from Manchester.

The old man said firmly.

Because of the fight, Frank was often criticized by his parents.Now that he has the support of his grandfather, he is very happy.

Who tmd doesn't want to win the championship, who tmd doesn't want to win the championship!
But what if there is no champion?Doesn't it mean that if there is no champion, you have to throw away your beliefs and go after those upstarts?
Nonsence!
Old John is not the kind of person who is always in a hurry!

In the early 60's there used to be a steam laundry on Gilspie Road behind what was then the stadium.

Therefore, despite his dissatisfaction with the old stadium, Old John still supports the club's move to build a new stadium.

ok!

Old John was also a little helpless.

In the crowd, the cute kid Frank also stood up, imitating the appearance of the adults, holding up the scarf with the Gunners logo printed on it high.

It didn't take long for Old John's good grandson to come out.

Also, London is humid.When the day turns cold, it is often that kind of cold, which makes people feel uncomfortable from the nasal cavity to the lungs.

Facing the rain, Old John walked forward for a while and came to a big house.

However, seeing Old John's stubborn appearance.Fierna knew that what she said was useless.So, she had no choice but to sigh, and turned back to the house.

Except football.Old John didn't have many other hobbies either.Therefore, most of the time, Fierna would not interfere with Old John's going to the game.

no champion...

Frank looked at them enviously.

When the team has no championship, the fans unite tightly and cheer for the team together.We also cheered for ourselves together, so we persisted until 1970.Then, they witnessed the gunman's happiness together.

So, newcomers to London.I really can't adapt to the weather here.

Tightening his windbreaker, Old John looked up at the sky.

He complained.

so what?

The fans have never abandoned Arsenal!
The weather in London is fickle, but there is only one weather at the Emirates Stadium, and that is hot summer!

More than [-] years of watching football experience told Old John such a truth.

Still, whenever Frank saw people of all shapes and sizes, all with red and white scarves around their necks, he felt kind.Because he knew that it must be one of his own.

Old John didn't speak, just looked at him.

Frank secretly made a face at Old John, and Old John immediately coughed cooperatively.

The last time they won the top league championship was in 1953; the last time they won the FA Cup was in 1950, when the tragic Old John watched the football with Old John.The Gunners are no champions, but so what?

"Ah, Dad!"

Today, because of the bad weather and worrying about her husband's health, she spoke out to stop him.

"He didn't sleep!"

Looking at the back of his son gradually going away, Old John suddenly sighed.

Old John continued.

He thought it would be cool to be shirtless in the cold like those uncles did.

Before the game started, the fans, under the command of the leader of the fan organization, chanted slogans in an orderly manner to warm up the game.

……

In the eyes of the stubborn old John, people who only stay at home and watch TV, never go to the stadium to watch the ball.Not really a fan at all.

The man turned sideways to get out of the way.

Seeing the warriors in their hearts appear on the field, the fans in the North Stand immediately became excited.Under the leadership of the shirtless man, the fans raised their red and white scarves and shouted neat slogans, bringing the atmosphere of the game to its first peak.

This is the music that belongs exclusively to the UEFA Champions League, and this is the big stage that every championship team dreams of!
In the exciting Champions League theme song, players from both teams entered the field.

"Haha, well played! If you dare to insult our player, you beat him, just like that! Well done, Frank!"

What a stubborn old man!

"Call my grandson out, I'm going to take him to the ball."

Frank shouted slogans excitedly.

Outside, the cold wind and bitter rain made people shiver with cold.But the inside is as warm as spring, warm as if it is spring.

"Watching football?"

"No."

"Well, I was wrong, I apologize, I shouldn't have said that. I'll go see Frank and see if he's asleep."

"Dong dong dong! Dong dong dong!"

To this day, John Sr. misses the old stadium, the green years he spent there, and the little squirrels bouncing on the court.

"In the past 50 years, which one have I missed? Not to mention the rain, even the heavy snow 30 years ago did not stop me. A little bit of wind and rain, there is nothing to worry about, you really are!"

"Come on, Grandpa, we won't be able to catch up!"

The cute kid waved his pink fists, looking very angry.

Walking into the stadium is like entering another world.

Therefore, the slope where the North Stand is located is called "Laundry Corner", which is the origin of the nickname since Highbury was built.

Arsenal's stadium will always be one of the most attended stadiums in the Premier League!

Frank also watched the slogan with the fans next to him, looking quite excited.

Here, the Gunners can enjoy the cheers of nearly 60000 people every game, and receive the encouragement and cheers of 60000 people.In this stadium, the Gunners will never lack motivation!

And that red and white suit is the king of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal!
"Arsenal! Arsenal! Arsenal!"

"Arsenal! Arsenal!"

Now, the only thing Old John cared about.It was his grandson Frank.He must make Frank, like him, the most staunch Arsenal fan.The kind that never wavers for a lifetime!
Arsenal is the tradition of John's family.

On May 1992, 5, the Old North Stand witnessed her last match.

"It's a bit cold, and I have to watch some games and complain.

In recent years, it is said that he has become a Chelsea fan again.Old John didn't care anymore, though.

Historically, Arsenal's traditional stand for fans was Highbury's North Stand.

He may not be able to remember the formulas in the theory class, but he can memorize the Gunners' lineup every season, which makes Old John very gratified.

At that time, it was still a period when the Gunners had no crowns.

"There is only one team in North London, and his name is Arsenal!"

But Old John sat beside Frank motionless with his sleeves covered and his eyes closed.Everything that happened around him didn't seem to have any effect on him.

He believed, in his lifetime.He will definitely see his beloved team stand at the top of England and become a world-renowned champion again!
This is the belief of Old John!

Complaints are complaints, life must go on, and watching the football can't be delayed.

In fact, the Emirates Stadium is an open stadium, and the temperature difference between inside and outside is not large.However, seeing those enthusiastic fans gathered together, looking at their excited expressions and feeling the warmth from them, you will not feel how uncomfortable the cold weather is.

London is like that.The temperature difference between day and night is huge.It's better when it's not raining, but when it rains, the whole city seems to enter winter at once, without even a transitional time.

Who hasn't been naughty when he was young, who hasn't fought with his friends, Old John doesn't care about these things.As long as his grandson doesn't suffer, who cares who he hits!
Amid heated discussions, cars get closer to Emirates Stadium
"Hi John!"

He ran to Old John like a gust of wind, grabbed Old John's windbreaker, and was about to drag his grandfather out together.

"Want to come in? Dad."

A young woman also ran out immediately, with an anxious expression on her face.

The sound of hurried footsteps came from the stairs, and a cute-looking little boy rushed out suddenly.I saw his fluffy blond hair, covering his head with eyebrows, just like Harry.Ron in Potter.Weasley.That was Old John's favorite little grandson, Frank.

A wave of warm air gushed out from the room, blowing like a spring breeze, making Old John feel quite comfortable.

"Ignore those boring people."

Old John was very pleased.

At this time, the man also came out.Seeing his son's gesture, he also felt a little helpless.

Today's North Stand has 12500 seats.John Sr. and his grandson Frank sat in this stand, which symbolizes the club's tradition, waiting for the start of the game.

Even if there is no championship for 8 years, even in today's general economic downturn, every time the Gunners match, fans will still flock to the Emirates Stadium from all corners of London, and the stadium will be packed to the brim.

The man shrugged, turned and walked into the room.

Frank looked familiar to most of them, but he just couldn't remember the name.Because, there are too many!

Those who are afraid of the cold are not men!
Frank straightened up, no longer curled up in his windbreaker.He also wants to grow up, and he also wants to be an upright man.

Noticing Old John's cold eyes, the man immediately raised his hands with an innocent look on his face.

After a while, the door opened, and a middle-aged man appeared in front of the door.

Old John is a Gunners fan, Old Old John is also a Gunners fan, Old Old John is still a Gunners fan, no matter what you say, this tradition must not be broken in Old John's generation!
Fortunately, thanks to the cultivation that started at the age of 4 or 5, Frank did have a good impression of Arsenal.

The young woman bent down helplessly, put on the windbreaker for the cute child, and adjusted the neckline and sleeves for him a few times.

"the_champions! (Champions)"

In 1935, Arsenal's meritorious coach Herbert.The year Chapman died, the Gunners built a shelter for their diehard fans on the slopes north of Highbury.

The old lady smiled wryly and shook her head helplessly.

"He said that we are a civilian team, the stars are gone, and that we will never win the championship!"

Frank could also see a few shirtless uncles, with tattoos on their chests and backs, walking up and down the stands.

Old John touched his little grandson's head.

Among the major clubs in the Premier League, the most expensive ticket is Arsenal.For a focus match against Juventus, the most expensive ticket will cost £100.And Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium, the most expensive ticket, but only 55 pounds.

Soon, an impassioned melody sounded over the Emirates Stadium.

The cute kid was praised and smiled very happily.

"Hmph! I'm being reasonable! He said we don't have stars, but we have Van Persie and Chu. Do they have them? In my opinion, Rooney he likes is not as good as our Robin, and their Cristiano is far worse than our Li!"

Not only are the tickets expensive, but even Arsenal's season tickets are the most expensive in the Premier League.

A crowd gathered to cheer for the Gunners' win.Isn't it a sweet memory to cry for the team's loss?

Old John still didn't speak, just nodded slightly.

After coming out of the car park of the Emirates Stadium, there were many uncles Frank knew or didn't know along the road saying hello to Frank's grandfather.

"Oh, that's right!" Not long after, the man suddenly slapped his head, "Hey, look at my memory, today is Arsenal's home game against Manchester United, right?"

The old lady Fierna was still waiting to persuade, but was blocked by what Old John said next.

Frank made several gestures with great interest and repeated his heroic fighting process.

Old John spoke while driving.

Seeing Old John, the young woman hurriedly said hello, and then hurried to the cute child.

When entering the stadium, including all the players led by Li Yuxin, they will deliberately face the north stand, applaud the fans, and thank them for their consistent support to the team.

For the actions of the players, the way the fans responded was to shout their names loudly!

Li Yuxin, Van Persie, Lehmann, and Campbell are the players who shouted the most times from gun fans.In the minds of Gunners fans, they are the soul of this team and the hope of Arsenal.

After all the players entered the stadium to warm up, Arsenal fans played their banners in the stands.

　Sorry, another update today, double update tomorrow
　　
　
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