The development of professional football is really changing traditions all the time.

Many people say that the FA Cup is a traditional event that English local fans attach great importance to.

But even so, it still changed a lot.

Fans who are familiar with English football must still have an impression. In the past, the FA Cup games were basically played away games. The purpose of this is to boost the opponent's home attendance and stimulate the market.

Although many times, strong teams play with all substitutes and youth teams, their popularity is still very high.

But by now, the situation has changed a lot.

Many teams in low-level leagues will take the initiative to apply to arrange the game at the home court of the strong team after they draw strong teams.

The reason is very simple. They can get more income in home games of strong teams.

For example, Leeds United's opponent in the third round of the FA Cup, Crowley, a team from England's fourth-tier league.

Crowley Town is located in a small town between London and Brighton. The total capacity of Broadfield Stadium reaches 6134, but in fact? Because there are 3,000 tickets, in the FA Cup, they can only sell 3134 tickets.

The key problem is that with Crowley's influence and the number of residents around him, he can't sell so many tickets at all.

So, Crowley applied to the FA to arrange the game venue at the Amazon Stadium in Leeds United. At the same time, he cooperated with Leeds United to provide tickets to all Crowley fans who follow the team north with the official ticket price of Crowley.

In other words, fans go north to watch the game, and the ticket price is still based on Crowley's ticket price, but they can go to Amazon to watch the game.

This is definitely a very, very temptation for all Crowley fans.

The three thousand tickets assigned to Crowley by Leeds United were soon sold out, and later five thousand tickets were added.

All this income is given to Crowley, and Leeds United will deduct expenses and costs from the ticket revenue of this game and then share Crowley with half.

After a full calculation, Crowley could take at least hundreds of thousands of pounds away in one game.

This is definitely a long time when the fourth-level league teams that have been unable to make ends meet.

For Crowley fans, although it is a difficult time to watch football in the north, it is a weekend, so it is more like a vacation trip. You can come to Leeds United and watch the game of the hometown team at the Amazon stadium that is famous all over the world. This is definitely a rare enjoyment.

And things like this are everywhere in the FA Cup today.

For example, Morecambie, who is also in the fourth level, drew Chelsea and also applied to arrange the game at Stamford Bridge Stadium.

Such a phenomenon can actually be accepted by both the FA and the English fans.

There are even many teams like Crowley and Morecambi who fought to the third round of the FA Cup, just to draw strong teams in the draw and then go to the home game of strong teams.

Hundreds of thousands of pounds are really nothing for strong teams, but for these fourth-level league teams, it is simply a sky-high price, which can make them stand up straight and even make a lot of purchases in the league.

As for home and away factors, as for the hope of promotion, is this important?

Even at their home court, even if Leeds United plays with a full substitute and a young team, they still can't beat their opponents.

The difference in strength between the two sides is too huge.

Crowley fans who followed the team north also had a vacation mentality and did not value the final results at all. Even in the game, they were amazed at the dreams and technology of Amazon stadiums, and cheered for the wonderful performances of Leeds United players.

In this game, Leeds United played with a full-young lineup.

Young players including Mushara, Kvaratskhelia, Ansu Fati, Pedri and others started all of them, and the 16-year-old midfielder Garvey made his debut.

In this game, Leeds United youth team kicked an offensive storm, kicking over the head in the first and second half, sweeping Crowley five-to-zero, completely knocking the visiting team down.

Interestingly, not only the Crowley fans in the stands were applauding, but even the Crowley players took the initiative to applaud Leeds United after losing the game, and many players even came over to exchange jerseys.

Captain Crowley, right-back George Francombe, was born in Norwich's youth training and has been struggling in the low-level leagues in his career. He praised Leeds United's stadium and players, believing it is the most dreamy football stadium in the world.

At the same time, he also highly praised the Georgian left winger Kvaratshelia who was facing him.

"He is really too strong, just like Messi, and he can't defend himself at all!"

After the game, he also exchanged jerseys with Kvaratskhelia. In an interview with the Yorkshire Post, he said that he would keep the jersey because he believed Kvaratskhelia would definitely become a top star in the future.

"By then, this jersey will be of great significance."

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On January 13, in the 18th round of the Premier League, Leeds United faced Southampton at home.

Since Leeds United began to take a break after the winter break, especially in the second half of the team's schedule, adjusting the players' physical fitness and implementing Buenaventura and Pingtus's winter break small charging training plan, the team's condition is not particularly ideal.

In the first half, the two sides shook hands with zero to zero.

Especially during the halftime break, Sancho had mild muscle pain, which forced the team to make substitutions.

After the second half of the game, Leeds United broke through Southampton's goal in a quick attack. The straight pass from Enzo Fernandez allowed Haaland to score the first record for the team, one-to-zero!

Afterwards, Rodrigo, who came on the bench, assisted left winger Vinicius to score.

In the 83rd minute, Alfonso Davis helped the team win another goal.

In the end, Leeds United won the Saints Southampton 3-0 at home.

...

Three days later, in the 19th round of the Premier League, Leeds United continued to play at home and welcomed Brighton.

There were two consecutive home games, but the team had to undergo a large rotation.

This time, the old captain Vardy showed a super level. He first assisted Valverde in the 27th minute to score, and then received a pass from Rashford in the 41st minute.

In the 44th minute, Valdy's assist allowed Valverde to win another goal.

Interestingly, the two goals of the Uruguay midfielder were all long shots from the front of the penalty area, which was really shocking and awesome!

Leeds United also defeated Brighton three to zero with Vardy's two passes and one shot.

At the critical moment, the old captain showed off his performance like a Dinghai Sword Needle.

In an interview with media reporters, Vardy said that he was very satisfied with his current state and was also satisfied with his positioning in the team.

"I'm already 33 years old, and I'm sure I can't play so many games and contribute so many goals like before."

Vardy believes that his biggest problem is that he needs more time to rest.

"I think it's good now."

Leeds United official is also very satisfied with Vardy's condition and expressed his affirmation of his role in the team.

...

After playing the 19th round, the team finally had a chance to breathe and got a week's rest time.

Leeds United gave the players two days off to take a good rest.

On January 23, in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Leeds United played against Nottingham Forest at home.

Just 7 minutes into the game, Kvaratschlia dribbled the ball on the left and sent two opponents with one pass, and gave Alvarez in front. The Argentine calmly seized the opportunity this time and opened the first record for Leeds United.

One to zero!

In the 29th minute, an assist from Camavenga allowed Bellingham to win another goal for Leeds United, expanding the score to 2-0!

After the second half of the game, Nottingham Forest scored a goal, Leeds United won another goal five minutes later, and expanded the score further, three to one!

Afterwards, Joan Améni's assist allowed Alvarez to score twice, four-to-one!

In the 83rd minute, Mushara, who came on the bench, scored his fifth goal, helping Leeds United defeat Nottingham Forest five-one at home and successfully advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup, which is the quarterfinals of 16.

It is worth mentioning that Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle also advanced to the quarterfinals.

……blazing

Three days later, Newcastle St James Park Stadium.

In the 20th round of the Premier League, Leeds United challenged Newcastle away.

As an Italian head coach, Ancelotti is also outstanding in targeted tactics, especially when he is targeting the opponent's core players, he always makes quite comprehensive preparations.

It's like when facing Leeds United in this game, Ancelotti used two central defenders, Botman and Bremer, to pinch Haaland, which made Leeds United's center forward not have a good opportunity in the whole game and could not gain an advantage.

Haaland's only highlight in the whole game was that in the 17th minute, he assisted Sancho to score a goal.

Since then, he has been completely frozen by Newcastle's double center back.

Newcastle scored a goal in the 57th minute of the second half, and even showed signs of reversal and overtaking.

But four minutes later, Sancho assisted Rashford to score, surpassing the score again.

Subsequently, Ancelotti replaced two players in a row and continued to strengthen the offensive.

Especially the extraordinary king St. Maximan.

This French player is still the player with the most prestige in the Premier League and even European football this season. As soon as the French winger came on the court, she immediately broke into the right side of Leeds United.

But Pochettino also made adjustments quickly. Militon strengthened his assisting defense on this side, resulting in St. Maximan's personal performance was excellent, but on the overall tactical level, he was only limited to Leeds United's right and could not affect the overall situation.

Osmayen was closely guarded by Ruben Dias in this game, and there were no good seats.

In the end, Leeds United defended a goal lead and defeated Newcastle 2-1 away.

But this battle can only be considered a narrow victory at most.

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Chapter completed!