champion godfather

Chapter 897
It wasn't until noon the next day that Tang En met all members of the Forest team in the restaurant, whether they were players or coaches.When eating in the morning, there was no one in the restaurant. Tang En knew that these people must still be sleeping in after a night of carnival.Anyway, the season is over, and he won't ask someone to knock on the door.

After the team had lunch together, they will fly back to England.Then take an open-top double-decker bus from Birmingham Airport to Nottingham, accept the mayor's reception at the Municipal Square, then board the balcony of the City Hall, meet the fans gathered there, and stop here.In the evening, there is no arrangement to celebrate at the city stadium, because the city stadium has been fully closed for final preparations before demolition.

On the plane from Madrid to Birmingham, Evan Dalgety and Alan Adams sat in the first class cabin and did not come to look for Twain. Twain also wished that they would not bother him.He leaned back on his seat and texted Shania, asking her where she wanted to go this holiday.

Most of the players are still on the plane to catch up on sleep.The beautiful stewardesses really want to get acquainted, but they have no choice but to face a group of men who keep snoring.

After the plane landed in Birmingham, Dunn and Wood were the first to walk down the gangway carrying the Champions Cup.

The reporters who had been waiting there for a long time swarmed up, and the flashlights blazed for a while, and some players who hadn't woken up were shaken and almost rolled down the gangway.

Tang En was interviewed after getting off the plane and was asked to give an impromptu speech.

"This is a gift for all Nottingham Forest fans." He held up the trophy, which glistened in the afternoon sun.

Next, he did not speak emotionally and impassionedly, but waved to the camera: "I love you."

He then slipped into the crowd and left the scene under police protection.

A few stunned reporters were left looking at each other.Such a short speech is not very in line with Tang En's habits...

Only Evan Dalgety and Allen Adams know why -- there's no point in saying anything more after he's decided to leave.

Tang En put on a smiling face in front of everyone, but his mood was not high.If you can be alone, the smile on your face will disappear, and then you will fall into a daze.

His state continued until he boarded the balcony on the second floor of the city hall, facing tens of thousands of Forest fans below.He only leans in when he needs to step up and show up. At other times, he hides behind the players, his eyes wandering a little.

Because whenever he sees the enthusiastic fans below, he has to think about how to face these people after he announces the news.What would those who had supported him think?Continue to support him or cast aside him?When he walks in Nottingham in the future, will he need to wear sunglasses and dress up in disguise?
And his players.How would his most loyal men feel when they knew their leader had betrayed them?Tang En didn't even dare to think about such a future.He felt that he was sorry for the team, but he couldn't help it, and he didn't want to force himself to stay anymore.Leading the team to win the club's unprecedented Triple Crown might be the only compensation for these people, and it also made Tang En feel a little more at ease.

Tang En didn't tell Shania when he made this decision, otherwise he might be able to seek Shania's comfort and support.But this will also make Shania worry about herself.Tang En was unwilling to do this, so he chose to bear the pressure by himself.

"Boss! Hey, boss!" Bell called several times from the side before waking up Tang En who was in a daze.

"Ah? What's the matter, little monkey?" Tang En affectionately called Bell by his nickname.

"They're all calling your name." Bell pointed to the crowd below.

Tang En knew that he had to wave again, so he pushed forward.

The fans below stopped shouting after seeing Twain reappear, followed by huge cheers.

Tang En waved to them with a smile on his face.

Wood handed him the microphone in his hand.It turned out that it was not just as simple as waving hands, but also had to say something.

Tang En took the microphone and looked at the people below. He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.So he took the microphone and stayed there for a few seconds.

The cheers faded away, and Tang En realized that if he stayed in a daze any longer, people would notice something strange.He coughed and began, "Thank you all for being here."

Then it got stuck again.

"Uh...thank you again for your...one season of support." He almost said "these 11 years of support."

"We have won the three most important championships." Tang En pointed to the three trophies of different sizes and shapes in front of him.They are the Premier League Champions Trophy, the FA Cup, and the newly released European Champions Cup. "Here are three love letters to all of you. I love you all."

When Tang En said these words, he didn't show any pretentiousness or hypocrisy.He really loves these fans.After all, I have been coaching here for 11 years, so it is fake if I have no feelings.

Someone below shouted excitedly: "I love you too, Tony!"

There are many babes in hot and sexy dresses.

The players behind him blew their whistles.

Tang En waited for the commotion to stop for a while and continued: "Without your support, we would not have achieved such results. I will remember you firmly, this day belongs to you, let's have a good time!" He handed the microphone to He gave it to the people around him and withdrew.

"The boss is a bit weird..." Bell whispered to Wood.

Wood looked at Tang En, but did not respond.

"Maybe I'm too tired..." Others also noticed something wrong with Bell's words.If it were the past, the boss would definitely give an impassioned speech here, which would make the supporters rejoice and make the opponents angry and frightened, and then bring the atmosphere to a climax.But today's boss is like a lyric poet, some...how should I put it?be sentimental...

His statement was echoed by others.These days, the boss is really tired.This is what everyone sees, and there will be no fakes.No matter how tired they are as players, they are only physically tired, and as coaches, they are mentally tired.I am mentally exhausted, so naturally I don't have the energy to give a highly provocative and impassioned speech here.

The carnival with the fans continued into the evening.The Forest players and the three trophies finally disappeared on the balcony on the second floor.The whole team went to the mayor's dinner, and the fans gradually dispersed. They will continue to celebrate this great season in their respective bars.

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On the same day, the media also became lively.

The Spanish media were quite upset about Nottingham Forest winning the Champions League.They believed that the Forest team had no reason to win the championship and that the trophy was stolen from them.From the team lineup, from the sports style, from the support of the people... Real Madrid is more qualified than them to win the trophy.

In addition to criticizing Tony Twain for not being a champion at the post-match press conference, they were still holding on to Pepe's red card, and they were determined not to give up until Pepe was forced to retire.

Before the Real Madrid club could speak, Angel Torres, the chairman of Real Madrid’s younger brother Getafe and a member of Real Madrid, had jumped out to criticize Pepe publicly. He claimed that “Nottingham Forest should expel such a violent player from the team.” ".

Although Pepe made a public apology in the English media the next day and left tears of repentance, the Spaniard didn't care about it.There are still some Spanish media clamoring for Pepe to be banned permanently.The reason is that "in the final of the European Champions Cup, in such an important and high-profile game, such violence occurred. It is really a disgrace to football. Such a person does not deserve to play football!"

The "Marca" newspaper is concerned about UEFA's reaction to the matter.UEFA's response was very fast—in fact, they made all punishment decisions related to Nottingham Forest and Tony Twain quite quickly—on the second day of the game, they had already made a punishment decision: yes Pepe was banned for [-] matches in European competitions and fined [-] euros.In other words, even if Nottingham Forest can reach the Champions League final next season, Pepe will miss all [-] games. In addition, Pepe will also be suspended from the UEFA Super Cup at the end of August, and will continue to be suspended next season. One game - if Forest can still enter European competitions at that time, whether it is the UEFA Cup or the Champions League, or qualify for the UEFA Super Cup.

This is quite a severe punishment.

Nottingham Forest Club did not appeal this, but calmly accepted the ticket.So the Spanish media have speculated whether Nottingham Forest Club will also punish Pepe... Unfortunately, they did not get such news. Not a penny less.

Pepe was actually very depressed at the beginning, because after he calmed down, he also felt that he had caused a catastrophe.He even thought about retiring in his heart.If it wasn't for the boss, maybe he really did.

It was the boss who found him at lunch the next day, took him to a corner and talked for more than half an hour, and explained to him the club's and his personal position, that is, it will never continue on this matter If the entanglement continues, the past will be over. Tang En expresses his understanding for what he did at that time, and there will be no further punishment.

Tang En's tolerance and understanding made Pepe very grateful, and it also strengthened his determination to continue to serve the Forest team.

Now Tang En is still dealing with various entertainments. When he is free, he will counterattack those Spanish media in his column.The Spaniard will have a chance to withstand Tang En's saliva offensive.

Most of the English media were hyping another event that had absolutely nothing to do with winning the championship—whether Tony Twain's fate with Nottingham Forest had come to an end.Since the incident was reported by The Sun, it has swept the entire English press like a tropical storm.As for Tony Twain leading the team to win the Triple Crown, such news seemed commonplace and insignificant...

At the celebration dinner held at the mayor's mansion, the mayor also asked about it.Under the care of the mayor, the big three of the forest team laughed harmoniously, as if there was no contradiction at all.Tang En promised again and again, "I will consider renewing the contract after I settle down in a few days." Evan Dalgety also promised the mayor that the club would provide their meritorious coach with a job worthy of the results he had achieved. Contracts.

But the mayor would never know what the three of them were thinking.

There are players who have heard similar news from other places and come to the banquet to ask the boss if he really wants to leave.

This was what made Tang En most difficult to face.He didn't want to lie in front of his men, but now was the time to tell everything.He could only perfunctory: "You will know when the time comes." He also pretended to be mysterious, so that everyone should not think about it.

In the end, he simply hid outside alone to get some wind.

This is a corner of the garden of the mansion. It is very dark, and there are not many people here.Tang En hid here, thinking that he could finally get through the night, but he didn't expect another uninvited guest to break in.

"If I said: 'Huh? Such a coincidence?', you would not believe it." The visitor seemed to come out of the wine glass to breathe.

Tang En looked at him and said nothing.

The man continued: "There's no need to do this, Tony? Now that you have decided to leave, shouldn't the grievances between us be written off?"

Tang En's voice seemed to come from his nose: "Good evening, Mr. Allen Adams."

He was finally willing to talk to himself.Allen smiled: "I have no idea about you, Tony. Everything I do is based on financial considerations for the club. Just like everything you do and think is based on team performance. We The two of you...well, if you don't do this, maybe you can become friends."

"Perhaps." Tang En said coldly.If it wasn't for the person in front of him, his relationship with Nottingham Forest would not have been broken so early.

"Can I ask about your plans after you leave here? No, it's not about where to go with your wife, it's about football..." Allen waved his hand.

Tang En thought for a while, then shook his head: "I don't know, I have no plan. Maybe I don't plan to touch football again for a while." Then he sneered, "Are you still worried that I will go to Manchester United to be the enemy of the Forest team?"

Allen didn't say a word, seemingly acquiescing.

"I'm not interested." Dunn shrugged. "I can't say for a long time in the future, but I won't be coaching any Premier League team in a few years."

He didn't say the reason, but the reason was already obvious.Having led Nottingham Forest for 11 years, everything about this team has long been integrated with him. He is Forest, and Forest is him.He really couldn't imagine himself standing in front of the coach of another Premier League team directing the team to play against Forest.When he was in the Forest team, he successfully placed the other teams in the entire Premier League on the opposite side of Nottingham Forest, and they all became the enemies of the Forest team. So how could he transform himself into such an enemy now?

Allen seemed relieved.When they signed the contract with Twain, they absolutely did not think of today, otherwise he would have written in the contract: "Once the two parties decide not to renew the contract, Party B will not be allowed to coach in the same league within five years after the contract expires. .” At the very least, he felt more at ease now.

Is he afraid of Tony?To be honest, he was afraid.Afraid of becoming the opponent's Tony Twain.This person became crazy and no relatives recognized him...

After confirming this matter, Allen was not in the mood to continue chatting with Tang En. He found an excuse and left here, leaving Tang En alone.

Tang En looked at the brightly lit doorway, and there was an indistinct commotion.

He suddenly felt a little lonely, but he liked this kind of loneliness.If possible, it's better to let him stay alone until the dinner party is over, and then go back and hug his beautiful wife.

After staying in the darkness for a while, Tang En returned to the lively hall.Chris Rack came up: "Where have you been, Tony? I didn't find you just now."

"Go outside to get some air. What did you want me to do?"

"Hmm... I heard some rumors." Chris Lark looked at Tang En.

"Want to ask me for proof?"

Chris Lark nodded.

Dunn hesitated for a moment.

"You'll know when the time comes, David." He continued with that excuse.

"When? If you want to renew the contract with the club, it will be these few days?"

"Then you will know in a few days, David." Dunn patted his old partner on the shoulder.

He didn't lie on purpose, but he hasn't figured out how to say goodbye to the people closest to him.After today, the team will disband directly, and everyone will go their separate ways and go on vacation.There will be no time for them to meet until the time of assembly again.Due to the World Cup, those players who were not selected for their respective national teams to compete in the World Cup will be the first to return to the team. Dunn will be explaining the World Cup, so his assistants will lead the team first.When the World Cup is over, the contract between him and the club will have expired long ago.

He also knew that Evan and Allen would not really wait until June [-]th to find their successors, and the news could not be kept secret for a few days.Even so, he still wanted to procrastinate, at least let him figure out how to bid farewell to these people.

"If there is any latest news, I will be the first to notify you, David." Tang En smiled.

"Okay..." Chris Lak sighed helplessly, "My phone will be turned on 24 hours a day."

"Thank you, David."

"Thank you for what I did? Oh, I don't know what's wrong, I just feel a little uneasy in my heart...Did you drink too much?"

Chris Rack turned and walked away, muttering.

Tang En's troubles became more and more serious.

So many people, how can he say in front of them: "I'm sorry, guys. I will not continue to lead you to win and championship. Because of some conflicts between me and the club, I decided to automatically Retiring. Good luck and goodbye.”
(End of this chapter)