Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 278 045 The FA's appearance was brought forward

When the game time came, the game was divided into two days. First, two teams played against each other, and the winners entered the final on the second day to determine the final winner.

At the same time, the losing side also had to decide the ranking. Early football matches were more or less a civilian sports activity, and there were more friendly matches.

Of course, it was not surprising that it became a friendly match after losing too much.

The venue of the game was on a flat ground near Wimbledon Park, which was also a more formal venue nearby.

This grass field did not look like some training ground, but like a vegetable field.

And today, Prince George also came to the scene to watch the game in person. He should have figured out that sometimes the education of his daughter should also be reflected in the father appearing in the right occasion.

He brought Princess Charlotte to kick off the first game, and he also prepared a copper plate as a prize.

The reason is also simple. If it is gold and silver among precious metals, it is easier to be stolen.

In particular, there was a Mr. Morrison nearby who liked to steal things from other people's homes. Because he was a repeat offender, the responsible British police arrested him and prepared to sentence him to exile to Australia.

This kind of episode is sometimes unexpected.

Moreover, it is indeed rare for royal supplies to be awarded to civilian teams as rewards.

With the clever mind of Prince George, he saw from the eager eyes of the boys who were eager for the game and victory when Princess Charlotte kicked off the first match between Central School and Wimbledon FC.

For the British, if the royal family performs well, it can also act as a lubricant.

But if there is trouble in politics, there will be gossip about the royal family, and if possible, even royal family members are pregnant.

During the reign of George III, the news was mainly about the two princes George and William. The latter's descendants became prime ministers and were pulled out of the botanical garden to become foreign ministers.

This was not in the era of explosive news, otherwise the battle between Prince George and Princess Caroline for the custody of Princess Charlotte could easily cover up the current tense situation of Britain preparing for anti-landing operations against France.

Soloviev, who was the coach of Wimbledon FC on the sidelines, was not allowed to play because he was a foreigner, but he would soon show the importance of having a coach.

"Your position must block the opponent's forwards. You should be able to tell from the logo on this board."

"Sir, do you want us to stand in this formation to defend?"

"Yes, the opponent should not have such an advanced style of play. It's just that Steve and Frank in the midfield will have a harder time. You two will be responsible for intercepting in the midfield. If you see an opening, you can shoot at the top of the arc."

"Then what?"

"Then, Mike, I hope you can quickly get in, don't just let others know that you run fast. Our two wingers, Joseph and Paul, don't try to cross the ball, you all have to come back and cut inside, Harry will retreat there to contain the opponent. "

"What if Harry asks?"

"Can you understand what the red-haired Irish guy says? Not only does he have a big tongue, but he also has an Irish accent. Just hit the ball on his head and under his feet, that's all, understand?"

"Yes, sir!"

Anyway, he has arranged this set clearly for the front and back courts, but he is more worried about the butter hands of British goalkeepers and the fact that his goalkeeper's last name is Hart.

If the opponent learns his tactics and directly swings the ball for a long shot, it will be quite troublesome.

Today, in addition to the local gentlemen and workers and farmers of Wimbledon, there are also several members of the royal family who came to watch the game at once.

In addition to the Crown Prince and Princess Charlotte, there are three little princesses who have always been inseparable, Mary, Sophia and Amelia, especially the last princess. Although the blush in her face is cute, it also means that she has been infected with tuberculosis, but the symptoms are still relatively mild.

Solovyov wanted to help her, but it was useless. After all, he knew how to use streptomycin and isoniazid, but the synthesis route was too complicated, and this was not something he could solve alone.

Organic chemistry is really more troublesome than inorganic chemistry.

This princess was also the favorite of George III, but she was also the most unlucky. She had tuberculosis and measles in her life. Although the symptoms of tuberculosis did not worsen seriously, she was infected with measles during a trip to the United States. Even if she recovered, it destroyed her immunity and she died in 1810.

She didn't even have the opportunity to complete the wedding with her boyfriend, which made George III completely crazy. Before becoming George IV, Prince George served as regent as the prince.

The princess was asking Sofia about the situation on the court. Obviously, she knew that the disease was contagious, so although she was very close to Charlotte, she kept some distance.

This was in the open air. As long as the droplets did not directly hit the face, it was actually relatively safe. It was just that the tuberculosis bacillus itself was more terrifying.

However, since Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria under a microscope, there has been no significant progress in the study of microorganisms, and it is impossible to know where some deadly diseases come from.

These tall players from Central College are all students of the school. Although playing football looks rough, they are still relatively civilized and do not have any malicious behavior.

It's just that their movements have always been very big. When Solovyov saw it, he could only say that this was a typical English rough guy's style, which is to use the body to crush the opponent.

But when they knocked down their opponents, they would take the initiative to help them up, so their education was pretty good.

In the future, Britain will be full of demons and no gentlemanly demeanor at all.

"Ref, this is a foul, shouldn't I be warned?"

"Sorry, sir, we don't have a penalty rule that severely punishes rough fouls. This can only be regarded as a foul."

When Solovyov was on the sidelines, he looked like a hair dryer, always putting pressure on the referee and encouraging his players.

If the big guys on the opposite side weren't relatively civilized, he might have blown them away.

"It's so interesting. This Russian guy is like a grumpy Scotsman. He usually has a very gentle accent, but when he gets to the side of the court, he changes into a different person."

Prince George was also watching the excitement, but Solovyov's shouting was so loud that he could hear it here.

"Is he a Russian?"

"Yes, Amelia, you have been recuperating the past few days and are not here. We have seen how a young Russian officer turned these Wimbledon boys into A great shot from a great team!”

The Crown Prince himself also supports Wimbledon FC, because these young men are also his neighbors in the country villa, especially after the shot was saved by the goalkeeper, the Wimbledon forward saw the opportunity and succeeded in a sneak attack.

Today, a tabloid reporter actually came to the court. Prince George, who has always indulged in wine and sex and rarely takes care of his daughter, actually brought Princess Charlotte to kick off a friendly tournament near Wimbledon. This was something other than official business. , but he showed his closeness to the people.

After all, the crown prince is still the future king of Britain. If he turns back, even if he cares more about the lives of the British people while eating, drinking and having fun, it will be big news.

One good thing about British journalists is that they run very fast and they always want to make big news.

As for being able to interview members of the royal family at close range, it is indeed surprising.

Especially the Sun, which was founded in 1792. There are indeed no girls on their third page, but this time the media is pro-Tory, that is, the Conservative Party. In fact, this media is not very friendly to the crown prince who supports the Whig Party.

But I have to admit that today the Crown Prince allowed a public interview and hosted the event with these methods, which are all good work, and it reflects the demeanor of an English gentleman.

It's just that his paunchy appearance has nothing to do with athletes, but the fact that the Crown Prince attended this event with three unmarried young princesses and Princess Charlotte is always eye-catching.

There was even a man wearing a Russian military uniform on the sidelines directing the players of the Wimbledon FC team.

There is a lot of material. In terms of Britain's recent efforts to win over Russia, the crown prince has done much better than when he was living and drinking.

If this is the case, it will be impossible not to report it positively.

But the score on the court was 5-3 in the end. Wimbledon FC defeated Central School. This result did not seem to matter.

This is something Murdo Young, the young editor of the newspaper (who will also be the future editor-in-chief of the old Sun when it turns to the Whig Party), finds unacceptable. After all, the Sun’s sales volume is second only to that of The Times, so it should grasp all the news more accurately. rather than selective reporting.

However, he himself also admired the content of the report on the first day. Everyone knows that the Crown Prince has a good relationship with the Whigs. Although the Sun's editorial board is all from the Tory side, it cannot be selective. Report.

"You have done a good job, but will His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales still attend the following events?"

"His Royal Highness will also attend the finals award ceremony the next day, and he will also attend the match between the two teams this afternoon."

"Ah, His Highness is still like this. He prefers entertainment, but we can also report. Or he has other ideas."

In fact, after winning the game, Prince George, as a supporter of the Wimbledon FC team, made a decision.

"If possible, football, as the sport should be called now, should have an association that can organize games in London, and even throughout England, so that the sport in the streets no longer involves kicking people's windows. It is a sport, but an entertainment project for the people. It can also hold competitions on a regular basis, such as the 'English FA Cup'. Football players from all walks of life can organize teams to participate in the competitions, which are divided into regions. sexual games, native games, and colonial games”

Solovyov was listening nearby. The fat crown prince really knew everything. It was just that when he was training the players, he mentioned the suggestions on organizational rules and he heard them. Now let alone the Football Association and The FA Cup, the European Cup and the World Cup were all mentioned by him.

However, if the Crown Prince manages the FA, his debt problem will be even worse.

As for the sports associations of other sports, he also expressed his strong support, especially the billiards, cricket, and tennis that the British people love to see.

The British invented many sports, but their own performance is really not good, and sometimes they are arrogant with a special plot.

However, to set up a sports association so early, although it is a bit ahead of time, it sounds like a good thing in the UK.

As for the content mentioned by the crown prince, including the ceremonial words such as organizing competitions to ease the tense atmosphere and make the people more united, George III saw it and thought that although his son still lived a life of debauchery, he at least started to walk on the right path.

Although these sports are just entertainment activities, they even need to be approved in the House of Commons.

But the king himself prefers astronomical observation and agriculture, which is a heart of heaven and earth. Although sports can also make him feel some interest, compared with secular affairs and daily prayers, he is not very concerned about civilian sports.

Especially when his mental illness is getting more and more frequent.

However, George III still wants the crown prince to organize this kind of thing, so the British Football Association appeared 59 years ahead of schedule.

And the first formal football club will also be established in London.

Considering the long history of London, Prince George initially considered establishing the club in the area of ​​Stamford Bridge.

However, Stamford Bridge was the place where William the Conqueror came to England for the decisive battle, which was always unlucky for the change of dynasties, so the first club did not restore history and changed from Sheffield to Millwall in East London.

Why here? It is because the workers of the Scottish and Irish breweries here are all football lovers, so they were placed here.

But Solovyov is a football fan. He knows that the crown prince of these London teams is too good at choosing places. Even if the workers of the Royal Arsenal formed Arsenal, it would be seamless, or he would set up a club in Fulham, West London.

The place he chose will be the most concentrated area of ​​football hooligans in London in the future. The diehard fans of Millwall love to fight, and they are not just ordinary fans. They often go to trouble the fans of West Ham United. Both clubs are from East London.

This is secondary. The Crown Prince himself was interviewed on Saturday, May 5, 1804.

But there were some unexpected things. For example, after Wimbledon FC defeated its opponent the next day, the four teams decided to establish a Wimbledon football team after the establishment of Millwall Club.

But their club has two tennis brands on its logo.

It probably symbolizes that their technical playing style came from a ball accidentally entering the Crown Prince's tennis court, where a British general and a Russian officer were playing tennis.

And there is a Wimbledon Park in the local area.