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Chapter 785 Volume Six Scarlet Who Will Become Tony Twain II?

David Gill is still waiting for something like this to happen again.He called Tony Twain, but he didn't expect Tang En's answer at all.He felt that instead of letting Twain take over Manchester United, it would be better to persuade Ferguson to change his mind.

Tang En discovered a problem. Ever since Jill called him, news about him possibly taking over Manchester United has become more and more intense in the media.

This phenomenon made him vigilant-if Manchester United really wants to poach himself as the head coach, it doesn't make sense to make such a big deal before things are out of the question.But if they don't publicize it, how will the media know?Manchester United intentionally disclosed...

What did you deliberately disclose?Chaos forest team morale.

During this time, everyone was discussing whether Tony Twain would go to Manchester United.Some people said that Twain was very suitable for Manchester United, while others said that Twain would not leave the forest.It seems that whatever it says makes sense.Because of this, this matter is all the more confusing-people who don't know the truth don't know what to believe.Tony Twain's loyalty and status in Nottingham Forest will definitely be challenged.

Thinking of this, Tang En felt that all this seemed to be a psychological warfare of Manchester United.

But if this is Manchester United's psychological warfare, then they are too generous.Although true and false, false and true is the highest state of scheming, it is really not worth doing it for a game-it is not a game related to the league championship.

Just when Dunn couldn't figure out why Manchester United did this, he received another call.

This time it wasn't David Gill who hated him, but Alex Ferguson.

"The cost of this psychological warfare is a bit high, sir." Dunn half-jokingly said.

"Ha, unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be useful to you. I haven't heard any bad voices from the forest team."

"Hey." Tang En rolled his eyes. If his team was so easily disturbed by a fabricated rumor, he, as the head coach, could tie a rock and jump across the English Channel. "So your retirement is fake again?"

"No, it's real this time. Tony. I'm 70 years old, I've received countless honors, and I think that's enough."

Tang En didn't say a word, and quietly listened to Ferguson's continued conversation on the phone.

"I will not change my mind this time. Do you know why I called you? I hope to persuade you to accept Manchester United's invitation. Tony, Nottingham Forest is not your final destination, you should have a bigger stage."

"I think the current stage is enough." Tang En smiled, and did not reject Ferguson directly.

"No. At Manchester United, you were perfectly capable of being a second me, but at Nottingham Forest... your reputation can't go any further. It's a small team and can't meet all your requirements. You are only 42 years old now. , you can stay at Manchester United for 28 years, until you are 70 years old, longer than I was at Manchester United. You will become a legend ... but at Nottingham Forest, you will not get that."

Tang En smiled: "Why are you so sure?"

"It's simple, your boss is not a rich man."

Modern football is a world of capital. If you don't have money, you can't play well, at least you can't play well.Evan Dalgety is indeed not a rich man. Among the owners of the [-] clubs in the Premier League, his wealth may have to be ranked in the lower reaches.For so many years, Twain's life has actually been tight, and he has never been rich.

Ferguson believed that when he came to Manchester United, at least the club would not constrain Tang En too much economically. He had the conditions to buy whoever he wanted. Coupled with Manchester United's prestige, it would not be difficult to build another team that could dominate the world.Manchester United must rely on this man if they want to continue to dominate the Premier League and get involved in Europe after their retirement.

Looking at the coaches over the years, only he is the most suitable and capable person for Manchester United.

But unfortunately, this man is more stubborn than imagined...

"I have to admit that you are right, Sir. Manchester United is richer and more prestigious than the Forest team. If I switch to Manchester United, it will be a new career opportunity and advancement for me personally. Although we are rivals, I don't have a good opinion of this team, but personally I respect this team. I wouldn't say no to Manchester United because of my personal distaste. But, I'm afraid I can't accept this offer."

"why?"

"Manchester United are good, Arsenal are good, Chelsea, Liverpool are good...but I'm only good for Nottingham Forest."

"It's too idealistic for you to say that."

Tang En smiled: "Of course I know myself best. Sir, when you consider your successor, you must consider it from the perspective of Manchester United, right? And I have no reason to think about this matter from the perspective of Manchester United , I just look at it from my perspective - I don't think I'm a good fit for Manchester United."

In the past, when the two of them were chatting about the future Manchester United coach, Ferguson invited Twain in a joking tone, and Twain naturally refused in a joking tone.But this time, Ferguson was serious, and Tang En's tone was much more serious.

"Sir, do you think that if I go to Manchester United, can I have the power I have now at Nottingham Forest? Can I manage a group of big-name players in the dressing room? Can you guarantee that Mr. David Gill will not... ..."

"I believe David is a guy who sees the bigger picture."

"Well, even so. Manchester United is a big club, a wealthy club, and a team with high prestige all over the world. In contrast, Nottingham Forest is a small club. People see them as nouveau riche. Although we lack everything except money. But I prefer small clubs.”

Tang En threw out his emotional card.

"I also entered Manchester United from a young ball." Ferguson responded, "I think a person needs to make an important decision in his life. When I chose to coach Manchester United, it was a choice I will never regret in my life. I was in Aberdeen at the time. A couple of titles too, like Nottingham Forest now. If I keep going there, 26 years from now, people won't know who Alex Ferguson is. And you, Tony... you have such a Opportunity, I don't want you to let it go."

"Ha!" Tang En laughed, "Jazz. I led a small team that was promoted from the First Division, and won two European Championships, one League Championship, and one League Cup without sufficient funds. As the champion, I have become the fifth force to compete with Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea in the Premier League. I think that even after 30 years, someone will definitely remember me." Twain spoke with confidence. .He's never humbled or embarrassed by what he's accomplished, he takes it lightly.

In fact, he does have the capital to be proud.In addition to league championships and fewer domestic cups than other coaches, he has won the most European championships among the top five coaches in the Premier League.

Benitez won it once in Istanbul in 2005, Ferguson won it once at the Nou Camp in 1999, Rijkaard won it once in Paris in 2006 after beating Twain, Wenger has never won the Champions League .Only Tony Twain had won the Champions Cup twice, and it was two consecutive times.In terms of European honor alone, there is no head coach in England that can match him.This alone is enough for him to rank among the top coaches in the Premier League and the top coaches in England.Even in the history of English football, there are not even a handful of head coaches who can win more than two Champions Leagues - there are only two people: the great coach Bob Paisley who led Liverpool to four Champions Leagues, and Nottingham Forest Brian Clough, the founder of the glorious era.Now Tony Twain has engraved his name on it. In this record, he is the No.1 active head coach of the Premier League.

It can be said that the current Tony Twain is on the same level as the above-mentioned marshals.As for Keegan and his like... they are all below Tang En, at best they are considered second-rate.

Ferguson also felt that from this point of view, he could not refute Twain, but he still had other ways: "Yes, we cannot change what has happened. But there are many possibilities in the future... Do you think that with Nottingham Forest now In the current situation, can there be any major developments in the future?"

"Why not? We have a group of talented players, and they are loyal." Tang En shrugged.

"But the club executives behind you are an unstable factor. Do you know when they will forcefully sell your favorite players without asking your consent? Like Ribery..."

These words made Tang En silent for a while.Because he believes that what Ferguson said may become a fact.This may be the only thing that makes him feel bad about the Forest team-Alan Adams is a profit-seeking person. When the club needs money, the possibility of him continuing to sell people cannot be ruled out.Evan Adams is a smart person, so he told himself and Allen to restrain each other, but what is the strength that supports himself and Allen?It's the grades. Once the team's performance declines and becomes unstable, then I won't be able to have an equal dialogue with Allen in the top management.

For so many years, he has actually been walking on the single-plank bridge, and his heart has never been at ease.

"It can't be helped. No club is perfect. It can meet all the requirements of the manager without causing trouble for the manager. Such a club does not exist, Jazz. Whether it is my forest or your Manchester United .I am quite satisfied with the current situation.”

"What a stubborn man you are! Is the name 'Manchester United' so unattractive?"

"At least for now...I prefer to stay at Nottingham Forest."

"So, is it possible for you in the future?"

"Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? As you said, if the forest executives sell out all my players, I may leave there."

"I thought you were loyal."

"I'm not a fool, ha! When others treat me well and respect me, I will naturally repay them. On the contrary, I will not force myself to stay in a place I don't like."

"Okay..." Ferguson felt that it would be almost impossible to convince Tang En now, but he had to give himself a thought. "I look forward to seeing you on the dugout at Old Trafford in a few years' time."

"I think it's fine now. How long can I see you on the bench at Old Trafford? You didn't convince me, wouldn't you choose to retire? Besides, don't you still have Didn't win a championship? In this respect, you are not as good as me."

"I made up my mind this time, and there will be no change. I will retire after the end of this season." Ferguson said categorically, without any joke.

Tang En opened his mouth.In fact, he never felt that Ferguson would really leave the position of Manchester United coach.He was at Manchester United before he started watching football.For a long time, he was Manchester United and Manchester United was him.How could this ambitious and always full of fighting spirit Scottish old man be willing to leave this position?He wished that Wenger would retire earlier than him. He still wanted to continue to dominate the Premier League, continue to suppress Arsenal and Liverpool, fight with Wenger, continue to block the BBC, attack each other with the media, and continue to buy and sell people. Glazer, the chairman of Manchester United, will be respectful when he sees him, and continue to be his leading star in the Old Trafford Theater of Dreams.

How could he retire?
"You know what, Tony. My mother-in-law who always kicks me out to work every morning is starting to worry about my heart, and I know I'm old. I don't want to die on the dugout like Jock Stein."

I don't know why, this phone call to persuade Tang En to join Manchester United was suddenly filled with a feeling of parting.

Perhaps Ferguson was also aware of this problem, and he quickly interrupted the topic. "Anyway, Tony. I want you to think about it, no matter how long. If you decide to change your mind, I welcome you to call me. You don't have to worry about dressing room management and high-level relationships. I have been at Manchester United for 26 years. You need If it helps, I'd be happy to help."

"Thank you for your kindness, sir."

Ferguson didn't say anything to death, and Tang En didn't sternly refuse.After all, this old man is also thinking about himself, although his starting point is for the good of Manchester United...

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Rumors in the media that Twain will join Manchester United next season are rampant.Many media swear that Manchester United Club has signed an agreement with Tony Twain in private. Although Twain still has a four-year contract with Nottingham Forest Club, Manchester United is willing to pay liquidated damages to bring Twain successfully. to Old Trafford.

What they say makes sense, and it seems to be true.After all, it is very difficult to refuse Manchester United's invitation.

If this news is officially confirmed, it will surely become the most sensational news in the Premier League this season.

The Old Trafford dugout has not changed hands for 26 years.If Tang En really became Ferguson's successor, it would be no less than the president of the United States changing from white to black.

There are many stories about him and Manchester United, which have even seriously affected the normal training of the Forest team.Even people inside the club came to inquire whether what the outside media said was true.

For example, Evan Dalgety called Dunn who was preparing for the Champions League in Glasgow as soon as he learned that Manchester United was poaching talent, to find out what he said.Tang En's answer reassured him: "I will fulfill the contract with the club."

Don and Chris Lark also expressed concern about the matter.Dunn also dispelled their doubts immediately.One of the foundations of his doing well in the Forest team is that he has always received full support from the coaching staff, so in any case, there cannot be any rift between him and the coaching staff.

As for the players, Twain also expressed his loyalty to them in the locker room of Celtic Park: "I ask you to play for me, and I will naturally repay you with the same attitude. I hate cheating, if I really want to leave and I will definitely tell you. The fact is that I am not going anywhere except Nottingham Forest. So there is nothing to worry about, win the game in front of me, and then we will go back to Nottingham!"

In the final game, the Forest team was on the rotation lineup and also won the Celtics 3:2 in the away game.During the match, Twain supervised and directed the match from the sidelines from beginning to end.It can't be seen from his performance that he has been disturbed by a series of rumors recently. When the team fell behind 1:2, a beautiful substitution changed the situation and the team finally turned defeat into victory.

The commentator commented that Tang En was showing his ability to the Manchester United executives, proving that he could be a qualified successor to Ferguson.

However, at the press conference after the game, Tang En publicly refuted the recent media rumors:

"It's all nonsense. I won't go to Manchester United. I don't have to lie to you here because I don't have any money to take after doing that. Also, I have no interest in whoever succeeds me. If you go down If you must speculate that I will go to other clubs to coach this time, please write like this - 'Who will become Tony Twain II'."

(End of this chapter)