champion godfather

Chapter 745 Volume Six Scarlet Newborn Calf
Nottingham Forest continue their trip to London after the victory over Tottenham.In the sixth round of the league in the middle of the week, they beat Fulham by one goal away and won two consecutive victories in the new season.

Criticism of the "Boy Scouts" by the outside media has gradually diminished.

Except for a few stubborn "Twain Black" elements, everyone else began to accept this team slowly.

"After all, they are very young, and being young means that there are more possibilities...doesn't it?" said an expert in the newspaper.

But then they will face another test.

"...I think one advantage of a young team is that it is full of drive. But when facing experienced opponents, it will show its immaturity in experience. Tony Twain and other players in the team do not exist This kind of problem, but there are still some people who are the team's uncertain time bomb. For a team like Manchester United, if I were Tony Twain, I would send 'veteran' players to deal with Ferguson."

Yes, Nottingham Forest's opponent in the seventh round is the defending champion Manchester United.

On September 2009, 9, Nottingham Forest will welcome Manchester United's challenge at home.

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On Wilford's training ground, Tang is announcing the 18-man roster for tomorrow's game against Manchester United (since last season, the Premier League has implemented the "seven substitute list system") and the starting roster.

Just after reading the list of 18 people, Tang En stood up before Tang continued to read the starting list.

"Before announcing the starting lineup, I have a question for you. How do you... feel about pressure?"

A group of people looked at each other in blank dismay, not understanding why the boss suddenly asked this question.

Tang En called by name: "Milan, tell me. How do you view pressure? When you were 14 years old and represented the club's first team in the league, did you feel any pressure?"

Nicholas Milan hesitated for a moment before replying, "A little...but I feel fine, boss."

"Why do you feel better?"

"I said to myself, it's just playing football with people who are older than me, it's not a big deal. Even if I perform poorly, no one will say anything to me, because I'm only 14 years old, which is normal."

Tang En nodded, and he turned his gaze to Bostock: "What about you, John."

"Me?" Bostock shook his head with a smile. "I don't feel anything, boss. I'm a professional player. Since I'm a professional player, I will definitely face all kinds of pressure. I'm used to it." What he said was actually To be honest, John Bostock, one of the high-profile English talent players, has been noticed by major clubs and media before he was 16 years old. He also represents England's national teams of all ages in international competitions Appeared in the show.So for him, the pressure of professional football is not a big problem.

Tang En asked them one by one, but the ones he selected were all young players who had been transferred to the first team this season.

The results obtained satisfied him.

Of course, he has no way of knowing whether these answers are from the heart, or just to satisfy him, the head coach.But he has a way to check the authenticity.

He shook his head at Tang, indicating that he could continue to announce the starting list.

"Goalkeeper Akinfeev." After the new season, Van der Sar had gradually withdrawn from the starting lineup, and any fool could see Tang En's intention to straighten Akinfeev.Van der Sar is also mentally prepared for the prospect that he will gradually fade out of the main lineup. After all, he is almost 39 years old.The Dutch goalkeeper's contract expires next summer, and he will be only four months away from his 40th birthday.He has long decided not to renew his contract with Nottingham Forest, and of course he will not go elsewhere. He will announce his retirement directly after the contract expires.

"Defenders Gareth Bell, Pepe, Kompany and Rafinha." This set of defense is the absolute main defense of the Forest team this season.Working together for many years, they have already cultivated enough tacit understanding.Since Woodgate only came last season, he can only be a rotation player at present.The only problem with this line of defense is that it is a bit heavy on offense and light on defense.

"George Wood, John Bostock, Chris Cohen and Lennon in midfield."

Bostock and Cohen, who were called by name, looked at each other, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.They thought the starting lineup should be George Wood, Shaheen, Petrov and Lennon.This is also the midfield configuration that the Forest team defeated Fulham in the last game.

"Forwards Abanglaho and Niklas Milan."

Tang En looked at the puzzled players and said with a smile: "Prove to me your performance under pressure with practical actions, guys."

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"Nottingham Forest's projected starting line-up should be goalkeeper Akinfeev, left-back Gareth Bale, centre-backs Pepe and Kompany, right-back will definitely be Rafinha. Midfielder George Wood will definitely start , As for his partner...it should be Shaheen, if the Forest team wants to defend, it may be Thiago. On the front line..."

Ferguson and his assistants were in the hotel room figuring out Tony Twain's starting lineup for tomorrow's game.That would make it easier for them to study countermeasures.

The door was pushed open, and assistant coach Mike Phelan walked in with a piece of paper.

"Boss, Nottingham Forest has announced their starting lineup for tomorrow's game." He had a strange expression on his face when he spoke.

Ferguson looked up at his assistant, who only took over last season.

"This is the list." He handed the paper to Ferguson.

After Ferguson glanced at it, the expression on his face was exactly the same as that of Phelan.

"Is Tony crazy?"

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"I'm not crazy, I just want young people to accept this kind of game training as soon as possible. Losing? I'm not afraid. Anyway, we don't have to expect any championships this season. It is very important for young people to accept training in one season. It's a good deal." Tang En answered Chris Lark's question about the starting list.Of course, this happened before they announced the starting lineup.

Twain convinced the other coaches that he would try to use inexperienced youngsters for the main event with Manchester United.The result of the game was put aside by him, and training these young people was the purpose.As long as it can serve the purpose of training newcomers, even if he really loses the game, he will not get angry about it.

For him, the current match against those strong teams is a rare practical exercise...

Whether it's Ferguson's Manchester United, Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, or Benitez's Liverpool, or Scolari's Chelsea, they are just NPCs that allow his players to accumulate experience and upgrade to become stronger.

He doesn't care about losing those few games.As long as those young players can learn something useful from it.Failure is success, damn it, if you lose a few more games this season, you just need to win them all back in the next season.

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game day.

"Tony Twain announced their starters for this game one day in advance. This list is really surprising. Facing a strong team like Manchester United, Twain actually dispatched a veritable 'boy scout'. Abang La Huo's recent performance is not bad, but Miklas Milan...he has played a total of 110 minutes so far this season, and his performance is very average. There are also Bostock and Cohen, their performances are completely lacking. I don't understand why coach Tony Twain suddenly reused these young players in the game against Manchester United. Petrov, Eastwood and Zikic are in good condition, and there are no injuries. The team You don't need to store your stamina for multi-line battles..." The commentator Mortensen was puzzled by Tang En's lineup.

Like him, there was Manchester United coach Ferguson who didn't understand what Tony Twain wanted to do.

Until the game started, he didn't understand what the smiling man was thinking.He can only let Manchester United play in the way he is used to, and control the rhythm of the game in his own hands.

The next thing... depends on the players themselves.

At the beginning of the game, the situation did not exceed the expectations of most people.Manchester United completely took the upper hand in the game through their experienced experience and superb skills, as well as the tacit cooperation between the players.

Although Nottingham Forest also has George Wood, Bale, Pepe and other well-tested "veterans on the battlefield", they are all defensive players.They can only ensure that their goal will not be easily broken by Manchester United, but cannot pose any threat to Manchester United's goal.

Abang Lahuo performed as well as ever, but it's a pity that he can't do it alone.

He lacks effective support from his teammates, and more often he has to run back to the backcourt to participate in defense.

In the away game, the Manchester United team completely turned away from the guest and launched a bombardment around the Forest team's half.

Mortensen said worriedly: "If this goes on, Ferguson will get the result he wants..."

But Ferguson was worried in his heart - he was too familiar with Nottingham Forest's attitude. After studying this opponent for four years, he had already reached the point where he knew what shit they were going to do when the opponent raised his ass.Isn't this just preparing for a defensive counterattack?

Abang Lahuo and Lennon are both very fast.Milan is not bad either.The only one who is slower is probably Cohen.

He thought about how the team's first win of the season came about...

Should the formation be recycled now?Slowly dealing with the Forest team?

Do not!
Facing such a Nottingham Forest team, if Manchester United wants to aim for a tie, it really makes Ferguson feel ashamed.In any case, continue to strengthen the offense, and then score early to drag the game into your own track is the best way.

Ferguson didn't have to wait long before Manchester United scored.

After receiving a pass from Nani in the penalty area, Berbatov cleverly blocked Kompany behind him and shot at the first time. The football passed through the crotch of Pepe, who came to defend, and bypassed Ahmedabad. Kinfeev's ten fingers off, drilled into the goal.

The Manchester United fans who were a guest at the City Stadium celebrated the goal with thunderous cheers.

Ferguson also stood up and applauded, expressing his joy.

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But Manchester United's excitement did not last long.Then the Forest team took advantage of the kick-off opportunity, and when Bostock dribbled the ball to force a breakthrough to the front of the penalty area, they were tripped by Hargreaves.The referee blows his whistle and gives Nottingham Forest a free kick.

As Bale stood in front of the football, Bale's praises rang out at the City Stadium.They sang: "Little monkey Bell, he is our number one free kick master! The football is at his feet, as if controlled by hands! It draws an arc, bypasses the wall, no matter how far it is, it can go straight Hit the red heart... ten rings! You are dead!"

Every time Bell takes a free kick, such singing will sound at home.Even with Beckham coming, the lyrics have not changed.Bell was once asked about this song in an interview. At that time, he said modestly: "Actually, I'm not that good..." In fact, he was secretly happy.

Ben Foster nervously commanded the wall to stand.Bell stood in front of the ball, watching all this coldly.Only at this time, his focused expression will make people ignore his actual age.

The human wall is set up, and the referee starts blowing his whistle.

Bell kicks off!

The football crossed the wall, passed the penalty area at low altitude, and got into the upper left corner of the goal!

Ben Foster was still standing there, staring blankly at the football rolled up into the net behind him...

"After half a minute, they equalized!" Mortensen shouted.He was greeted with thunderous cheers and singing at the City Stadium.

"Ten rings! Ten rings! You are dead!"

This time it was Tang En's turn to be happy.He high-fives everyone around him off the court.

"This is a key goal!" He laughed when he high-fived Tang.

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Yes, this is a key goal.The young players of the Forest team were encouraged by the ball and their morale was greatly boosted.Bell used his own free kick to tell his recruits teammates-even the defending champion Manchester United, there is nothing to be afraid of!

Manchester United's advanced goal did not bring them any benefits, but inspired the determination and fighting spirit of the Forest players from another aspect.

The benefits of young people are undoubtedly reflected here-everyone is fighting with Manchester United players with great enthusiasm, and they must use all their strength in every fight.

In terms of experience, this Forest team is indeed slightly inferior to Manchester United.But in terms of fighting spirit, Manchester United is not as good as this forest.

In the first half, the two sides fought to a 1:1 tie.During the half-time break, Tang En was nothing but encouragement. He fully affirmed the performance of several young people in the first half-although not all of them deserved his praise.

Then he asked the team to continue to maintain this state, and launched a full-court press against Manchester United in the second half.Start grabbing from the opponent's incoming line, forcing the opponent to confuse themselves, and at the same time creating opportunities for their own offense.

After the start of the second half, the two sides continued to fight endlessly in every corner of the court.Nottingham Forest's performance surprised many Manchester United fans.But the fans of Nottingham Forest knew that this was the normal Nottingham Forest - Tony Twain always emphasized and valued the team's physical fitness.The situation last season was a special case of necessity and cannot be used as a reference.

Nottingham Forest's full-court pressing paid off as they scored another goal in the No. 207 minute of the second half.After a breakthrough with the ball, Nicholas Milan assisted Abanglaho and scored.

City Stadium is almost insane.The defending champion will be defeated by them!
Some Forest fans even yelled at the Manchester United fans in another stand: "You won the championship last season when we weren't there! No big deal. Now we're back!"

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It's a pity that they didn't keep the glory of the defending champion in the city stadium in the end.Ferguson mobilized his troops, finally equalized the score before the end of the game, and retreated triumphantly.

Although the fans of Nottingham Forest may be disappointed by this result, the players of Nottingham Forest will definitely be disappointed by this score.But Tang En was the only one who was happy.The freshmen showed great bravery against the defending champion, which is more valuable than three points.

This is also the first time that New Forest has not lost against a strong team this season.

This is a Forest team that he feels familiar with - no matter what kind of opponent he faces, he will not feel afraid or in awe.A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, youth is the capital of arrogance...

Although I didn't win today, it doesn't matter.Time is still long, and we still have many opportunities to be arrogant.

The media are more concerned about-

"The defending champion almost lost to Tony Twain's Boy Scouts!"

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PS, fixed a mistake in the previous article.Because both teams are from Liverpool, I got confused for a moment.In the third round, Nottingham Forest should lose to Everton's rival Liverpool...

Thanks to everyone who pointed out this mistake to me!
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