Are Jagra waiting for Litvín’s hostile mediators? The atmosphere will be tense
The origin of antipathy to Jágr can be found in recent history. In March 2020, Verva played an existential rescue battle with Kladno. If she didn’t win, she would roar into the second highest competition instead of the Knights. At that time, Jágr was the central figure of the Central Bohemians, he often discussed with the referee in front of the sold-out stadium, he was simply visible not only thanks to his performances. The Litvínov team won 6: 2, the famous “68” was whistled.
The September match match, which was played in September in Chomutov, where Kladno is in this home, added fuel to the fire. Jágr scored two goals for the “chemists” and scored one. Once again, he often spoke to the judges, unnecessarily from the point of view of Litvínov fans. The climax came at a time when the legendary player allowed himself to explain the gestures that Verva’s exclusion was justified.
The photograph in which fans of North Bohemia point to Jágr through the plexiglass of the raised index fingers has become iconic. “That photo provoked a huge reaction on social networks. There was a huge hatred for us in the comments. At the same time, the situation was caused by the performance of the referees, who tolerated Jágr, which they would not tolerate ordinary players, “said Jan Ptáček, the head of the Ropáci on Tour fan club, on his Facebook profile. “What did Jagr expect? That we applaud him and start chanting: Is Jarda right? No. A few ones fell toward the ice and a few shouts. Every hockey player should reckon with the fact that every action must bring a reaction. “
Rivalry between fans
It is not without interest that there was a rivalry between Litvínov and Kladno in the past. Especially among the fans. However, after the return of the most iconic hockey figure in our history, it escalates. What will happen on Sunday in Litvínov?
The home team needs to score at all costs, after two home wins, two defeats came again, the table is in the dangerous zone. And Kladno is even worse in points. “That match will be very important for us. It’s a pity that we didn’t manage it at home with Třinec last time, we had it well played out, “realizes Litvínov’s defender Patrik Demel.
The team of coach Vladimír Országh was strengthened during the week by forward Matěj Chalupa, who did not make it to the first team in Chicago. He can make his debut against Kladno. “In my opinion, Litvínov has a good team. I hope it rises. I mainly need to play again. Grab some form and get into it, “looks out for his premiere. However, the central theme of Sunday’s fight will be the start of Jaromír Jágr in the hostile environment of the Litvínov winter stadium.
Personalities are always a thorn in the side. In Litvínov in particular
You are probably wondering why it is in Litvínov that the fans have such a pifka for Jaromír Jágr? The history is long, it begins with the mutual antipathy of the Litvínov and Kladno boilers, in the past there were even physical conflicts between the two camps. Litvínov fans are known for their irreconcilability towards the personality of the opponent, who irritates not only their famous name, but also discussions with the referees or otherwise deviate from normal.
Examples from the past? Žemlička, Duda, now for example Smoleňák. Jagr fits into this equation. Moreover – success is not forgiven, and when it is also such a strong (and recently contradictory) personality as the “68” undoubtedly is, it is clear that one plus one will be not only in the south of Litvínov. But this is not uncommon , in the world they whistle at both Ronald and Messi, and they, too, are often an opponent in the eye for their debates with the judges.
The truth, however, is that Jágr is often forgiven by domestic arbitrators for what others are mercilessly punishing. The spectators from the peculiar north of Bohemia are right about that.