champion godfather

Chapter 724 Volume 2008 Crimson is about to pass [-]
Between December 21st and December 25th, there will not be a game.On Christmas Day, everyone can relax and relax the nerves that have been tense for a year, and have a good time this festival.

The spirit of Christmas has been flying in every corner of the city since the beginning of December.Like the Chinese Spring Festival, Christmas is the most important festival of the year in western countries.

At this time, even if he was as troubled as Tang En, he had to put aside these troubles for a while and spend a holiday with everyone.

It's just that due to the team's recent poor record, Christmas within the club was a bit dull.

The Christmas tree is still in its place and each player has a small present.But the atmosphere is much colder. Some people don’t have the heart to spend this festival because of poor grades. They don’t know what the future holds. They really can’t arouse interest...

Shania made a phone call to greet Tang En, and repeatedly asked him to find a chance to relax, so as not to wear down his body.There is still a tacit understanding between them not to talk about that matter.Shania seemed determined to ask Tang En to speak out on his own initiative, and not to force him anymore.As for Tang En... There were many things that bothered him, and this was one of them.He didn't find a solution to the troubles in the team, let alone the emotional one.

He just laughed and chatted casually with Shania as before, careful not to touch the embarrassing topic.

It's only when I go home late at night and face the dark and cold house that I feel how inconvenient it is to have no one around.

Tang En spent Christmas with Tang at George Wood's house.Every time I see Sophia again, I feel that her face is getting paler and paler. It seems that this winter is not very good for her.

It's just that Sophia looked at Tang En with some worry in her eyes.Tang En had forgotten to shave, and his hair was not trimmed. It tended to grow longer and longer. The blood in his eyes was increasing, and his eyes were red and cloudy.

"Mr. Tang En, you have to pay attention to your body..." she reminded while eating.

Tang En laughed: "I'm in good health! I'm fine, it's just that I've been so busy that I forgot about my personal hygiene... It's okay, I'll shave and cut my hair when I get back..."

Sophia said softly: "I don't know much about the team. It's just that George is not in a good mood recently, with a gloomy face..." She looked at George Wood, who was buried in eating, and her eyes were full of a mother's Love and worry.

Hearing what she said, Tang En also remembered that Wood was not in a good mood recently.Although the state is still stable, it is not outstanding.Because of the team's downturn or other reasons that are hard to say?
"Hey, it's not a big deal. Winter will pass, right? Didn't Shelley say that if winter comes, spring will be far behind...Did Shelley say that?" Tang En turned his head and asked Tang.

Don nodded.

"Have a good Christmas, don't mention anything today, it's just a holiday!" Dunn raised his glass.

He also doesn't want to hear about the things that have been bothering him for half a year, so let him forget all about it!At least...tonight, he didn't want to frown anymore.

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Coming out of Sophia's house, Tang En found his white jeep in a row of cars on the side of the street. He and Tang got in, started the engine, but did not drive away in a hurry.

Just sitting in the driver's seat in a daze.

Tang turned to look at the dazed Tang En, and asked, "What are you thinking?"

"Many... many things."

"The team, or Shania?"

Tang En grinned: "There are all of them."

"I know maybe I shouldn't say this... But, you plan to continue with Shania like this? She confessed her love to you, as a man, shouldn't she express it?"

Tang En covered his face with his hands and rubbed vigorously. "I know too...but I still don't know how to face her..."

"Do you love her?" Don asked bluntly.

"I have no idea……"

"Why don't you just shake your head and say 'no love'?"

"I have no idea……"

"Are you afraid of the age difference between you and her?"

Dunn didn't say a word.

"If you were 22 years younger and her age, would you like this girl?"

"Bam—"

Tang En and Tang looked up at the same time. Through the front windshield, they saw a red firework blooming in the distant night sky.

"I think...you should like it."

Tang smiled and said nothing.Just looking outside in a trance, admiring the beautiful fireworks blooming in the night sky one after another.

Tang En turned the steering wheel and drove the car out of the parking space.

"Want to watch the fireworks?" he asked.

Tang shook his head: "I don't want to join in the fun. Go home."

Tang En nodded without expressing any objection.He also has little interest in these fireworks displays that highlight the good times of the year.

2008 is about to pass, should I miss it, or shouldn't I?
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Nottingham Forest's first game after Christmas is at home against northern powerhouse Newcastle.

For ordinary people, the Christmas holiday has just begun, and they can choose to go on vacation in any place in the world-as long as they have money.For fans, there is no better holiday than enjoying the high level of the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest fans remember how their side lost to Newcastle at St James' Park a month ago.Now back home, this revenge must be avenged!

For Tang En, even if it wasn't for revenge, this match must be won, must be won.

His team has lost three games in a row in the league.Since entering December, except for winning the last game of the Champions League group stage, he has not won another victory.This situation must not continue!
Take Newcastle and put an end to this dreary, depressing and breathless day!The new year should have a new look, welcome the new year with victory, and welcome the rebirth of Nottingham Forest tomorrow!
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"If the Premier League has the most disappointing team or the worst team selection every month, I will definitely vote for Nottingham Forest in December!" The experts are doing various things for this game on TV. Various analysis.

"Three consecutive defeats, Nottingham Forest, who dared to lose even Blackburn at home, can still see the momentum of the defending champion? It's just that Ruud van Nistelrooy is gone, and half the sky has collapsed... Could it be that the Forest team's previous results All earned by Van Nistelrooy?"

"Of course we can't negate the performance of this team just because of a loss in a game, but for Nottingham Forest now, it's not as simple as a loss in a game. Their poor performance has lasted for a long time. Winning is called winning. People are frightened, and the loss is inexplicable. Is this the Nottingham Forest team we are familiar with? Tony Twain's Nottingham Forest is known for winning without any suspense, known for its stability, even if it loses, it is clear. .”

"With Van Nistelrooy absent, van der Vaart and others absent due to injury, Nottingham Forest's offense seems to have lost its direction all of a sudden, without a clear idea...Looking at the players running blindly on the field, they don't know what to do. Do it. When the ball is at the feet of one person, it depends on individual skills alone. Even if it is a pass...it is just because you have teammates around you, so you pass the ball. There is no clear and clear idea at all-why? How to pass the ball. No, nothing. Even if this kind of Nottingham Forest plays against Newcastle at home, I don’t think they can win. The odds offered by all bookmakers are unanimously not optimistic about Nottingham Forest. I believe this is not unreasonable of……"

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Facing his players, Twain no longer wanted to say "we must win this game".He believes that his players have heard it and don't want to hear it anymore.Instead of yelling these useless empty words, let's say something practical——

"The full-backs take turns to assist, pass more high balls, and pass the football towards Zikic's head. We must make full use of Zikic's height and body. Use the simplest way to defeat them! Use offense to force the opponent to follow our rhythm. Three 10 minutes must be scored! And one goal is not safe, two goals can be considered defensive! After establishing the lead, we will return to our familiar way and grind slowly with Newcastle..."

He spoke very seriously, without the slightest meaning or words used to joke with the players in his tone.The players also listened solemnly, knowing what the team was doing now.They can't afford to lose...can't afford to lose again.

Although one should be cautious now, Tang En still decided to use a large-scale attack.This kind of arrangement is also in line with his personality-whatever is the most risky is a gambler, and a gambler who is jealous of losing.

"Remember! Minimize mistakes as much as possible. If you lose the ball in the frontcourt, don't wait to return to the backcourt to defend. We are home, so we can't vent our anger. It would be even better if Newcastle were afraid of us! "

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After the start of the game, Nottingham Forest really exploded with great energy, showing the momentum of the defending champion, which really frightened Newcastle for a while.How can I say that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and although the tiger has fallen to the plains, its power is still there.Nottingham Forest, who was cornered, made Newcastle scrambled and at a loss.

Just after 7 minutes, Ribery took advantage of a mistake in Newcastle's defense to break into the penalty area and score with a low shot.

There were thunderous cheers at the city stadium, and Tony Twain even jumped high, waving his arms vigorously to celebrate the goal.

It's a good start!

Great job, Frank!

"Although he has been plagued by transfer rumors recently, Ribéry's performance in the Forest team is still remarkable. This goal is very crucial! Look at the excited look of Tony Twain on the sidelines, as if he was the one who scored the goal Same……"

It's a pity that the good times didn't last long. Before the end of the first half, Newcastle launched a wave of fierce offensives, fighting together in front of the goal. Finally, Owen found a chance and scored a shot into the net to equalize the score!

The city stadium fell silent for a while, and Tang En also stood on the sidelines, not knowing what expression to make.

Looking at his huge changes before and after, the commentator was still teasing: "Tony Twain should really be given an instrument to record his pulse and heartbeat... His current heartbeat must have far exceeded the normal level!"

During the intermission, Tang En angrily reprimanded the defense line for being too sticky and hesitant to handle the ball: "Dribble the ball in that kind of place? What are you carrying? Can you still bring the ball directly into the opponent's goal? Take the ball quickly Quickly play the ball! Why can’t I remember what I have said countless times? What is the first requirement of the defenders? It is not to show off your superb footwork in front of your goalkeeper, but to quickly eliminate the danger for me! As long as football Every second we stay at your feet, we are in danger for one more second! The way you handle the ball will only give the Newcastle bastards a lot of confidence, telling them-the ball is at our feet, come and grab it! Come down and you can directly threaten the goal!"

"If you can't find a suitable passer, kick me out of bounds! Don't worry about so many messy things!"

"In addition, if the physical strength is insufficient in the second half, the full-backs should not assist... It's the same sentence. Fight for the lead at the beginning of the second half! The initiative of the game is always in the lead! I don't want to drag the game to 10 minutes. Can't decide the outcome. We can't afford to delay!"

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After the start of the second half, the Forest team played proactively, while Newcastle defended their defense.Don't let the Forest team have more opportunities.

When the situation cannot be opened in sports warfare, the importance of set kicks is once again highlighted.

In the 17th minute of the second half, Nottingham Forest won a corner kick.Bell drives the ball into the penalty area.Everyone in Newcastle is paying attention to defending Zigic, but forgetting the little man Ayala.

The small Argentine central defender leaped high, accurately found the landing point of the football without marking, and then shook his head with a beautiful lion!

"Leading again! Ayala's wonderful header! Zigic made the best screen for him! Nottingham Forest leads Newcastle 2:1!"

Tang En hugged Tang next to him fiercely, and he could hear the wailing sound from the bones when he tied Tang's hoop.But Tang En was still undecided, just gritted his teeth and tried harder.

In the end, it was Chris Lak who saved the poor Tang—he turned around and hugged Tang En, and Tang En let go of Tang, who was almost out of breath.

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"Fuck! Fuck them! Fuck the northern bastards! Nottingham Forest will win!" The fans in the stands also fell into a frenzy.

The forest team's losing streak made everyone feel a fire in their hearts. As an opponent who defeated them in the first half, everyone hoped to avenge their hatred at home.

Newcastle's new coach, the legendary striker Alan Shearer's face is still as tough as he was when he was young, and Newcastle's style of play is also the same.He won't give up, and his team won't give up easily either.

At home, he led the team to beat Twain by surprise, with a beautiful 2:1 sniping.In the away game, he also wants to double-kill this temporary colleague who explained the World Cup on BBC TV this season.

In the second half of the second half, the forest team began to have physical problems. Ayala had leg cramps and was replaced by Woodgate. Ribery was exhausted and was replaced by Leighton Barnes. It's defense.

At this time, Tang En could no longer think about such things as "leading by one goal is the least insurance". He would be thankful for winning by one goal.So with a wave of his hand, everyone retreated, leaving Zikic alone as a bridgehead in front, fighting for headers, and harassing Newcastle's defense to prevent them from being too arrogant.

The rest is to keep looking at the watch, counting the time and counting how many minutes until the end of the game...

After Newcastle saw that Nottingham Forest had no strength to attack, they turned their backs and pressed forward to attack.Vow to tie the score before the end of the game!
Every time he saw Newcastle's attack threatening the gate guarded by Van der Sar, Tang En's heart beat wildly, fearing that what he was worried about would become reality in the next second.

He stood upright on the sidelines, even though his waist was sore, he didn't notice it at all.

Now his whole mind is on the game, in front of his own goal.

In any case, Newcastle cannot be allowed to equalize!

It was the only thought in his mind.

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In the 808th minute, Martins rushed into the penalty area with speed. Nottingham Forest's players dared not make a tackle at this time, for fear that the referee would award Newcastle a penalty at this sensitive moment.Anyway, even if Martins takes a shot, he might not be able to score...

Martins did not choose to shoot when the angle was not too big, but made a false shot!

Alan Smith fell to the ground under the pull of Kompany!
Clenching his fists, his knuckles turned white, he leaned forward and his eyes widened. The extremely nervous Tang En saw the football roll from Van der Sar's armpit into the goal...

"Alan Smith! Alan Smith! Unbelievable! Unbelievable! They equalized at the last moment! Newcastle's tireless attack finally paid off!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! ! Narrow escape!"

The narrator yelled hysterically.Cooperating with him are Newcastle players and fans, who are cheering.

But all of this has become unimportant in Tang En's eyes.

A burst of tiredness suddenly hit my heart.

He felt so tired, so sleepy, and so cold.

"...This ball was a heavy blow to Nottingham Forest! Their players stood there at a loss... four rounds, four rounds... the whole December, for Nottingham Forest, it seemed cold At the North Pole! They lost three points again... Let's look at Tony Twain's expression, facing such a blow, I really don't know what else he can say..."

No one could see Tony Twain's expression because he was already asleep.

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PS, the outbreak has begun!There is another chapter at 06:30 in the afternoon, don't forget~~~~~!

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