Chapter 92: Forest number, starts to speed up!

The thing that Donn used his hair to bet with the famous English BBC football commentator Mark Laurenson in his newspaper column, thanks to the highly developed British media and paparazzi, soon became a national topic.

Such an interesting head coach can always attract the attention of the public. The Nottingham Evening Post made a very cost-effective deal.

Since Coach Done has publicly wanted to make a bet with Laurenson, Leinkell also mentioned this matter in the next episode of "Game Today" program. Amid the malicious laughter of Leinkell and Alan Hansen, Laurenson publicly responded to Done's invitation to bet on the show - he promised to bet with Tony Done. If the Forest did not eventually stay in the First Division as he said, but was promoted to the Super League, then he would shave off his most proud beard.

The next day, Tang En responded quickly in his column. Tang En praised Laurenson's courage and enthusiastically recommended him what brand of razors to use better, from traditional to electric vibrating self-veiling... all models and prices, all kinds of models and prices.

This bet attracted a lot of attention, including the Forest Club's own people.

Even the old guard Ian McDonald would yell at Don Enlai training base: "Hi, Tony! We all hope that Laurenson shaved his beard, you have the confidence to beat him, right?"

"Of course I have it, Ian. I don't plan to change my hairstyle." Then the two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Of course, not everyone supports Tang En. Many people also think that Tang En is just bluffing, and the season will end in a few months. How could he say so sure that his team will be promoted to the Super League?

From any aspect, Mark Laurenson said nothing. Although winning the League Cup is enough to make the Foresters proud, there is no reason to make them arrogantly think that the Forests can also laugh to the end in the long league? You should know that the Forests are only ranked seventeenth in the league. Of course, this ranking is also because they played two rounds less than other teams.

Sceptics and critics can't figure out one question: Where did Tony Donn get such confidence? He is not coaching the world's strongest team, but the ordinary League One team Nottingham Forest.

Tang Encai was not interested in explaining this to them. He devoted all his energy to his work. The League Cup has ended, and the team's goals and plans need to be changed, and the coaching staff must formulate a new plan.

March is coming, and there are still two months before the end of the league. In eight weeks, the Forest team will play 16 rounds of the league. On average, it is two games per week. Considering that it also has to make way for the national team and the FA Cup games, such density is astonishing, which is also the main reason why Laurenson and others are not optimistic about the Forest team being able to successfully upgrade.

Tang En knew very well in his heart that he had already been familiar with this league matchup and could almost memorize it.

After training and investigation in the League Cup, Tang En's main lineup has already been established. Two months have passed, and the team's running-in period has gradually passed. He believes that there is no need to work harder on tactics. Starting in March, the team's training courses focus on physical fitness and physical training, and the training volume is improved. The players' physical fitness is pulled up to cope with intensive events.

Physical fitness, this is what Tang En repeatedly emphasized. Modern football, without physical fitness, nothing can be done. This is the basis of all skills and tactics.

The advantage is that the team is very morale now. The atmosphere in the locker room is very good. Tang En doesn’t have to worry about off-court issues.

The League Cup is a phased goal, and the final league is another phased goal.

Before one goal is achieved and another goal continues, Tang En believes that it is necessary to concentrate all the teams and give them "ideological and political classes" - of course, this is just a joke. The main thing is to enter the final sprint at the league, so at such a critical moment, unify the internal ideas of the team. Clarify everyone's goals, boost morale, boost your spirit, and make a full effort.

Although training and tactical factors are important, Tang En believes that a truly master-level head coach must be an expert in psychological adjustment, and is good at mobilizing the atmosphere of the team and solving the psychological problems of the players. There is a saying that he forgot where he saw it. But he was impressed. He deeply agreed:

Third-rate coaches look at players, second-rate coaches look at tactics. First-rate coaches look at psychology.

The more important the moment, the more important the psychological role is. Think about the Chinese national team in 2001, the people were still there, but they finally reached the World Cup finals. In the past forty-four years, there have been countless situations that are more favorable than that one. The Chinese team failed without exception, but the 2002 World Cup was successful. What has changed the Chinese team that has always liked "a capsized in the gutter" and "a draw can qualify but will definitely lose"? Milutinovic

There are not many tactics that make people criticize the Jedi, but his psychological adjustment level is definitely able to reach the world-class level. He emerges one after another, and the magic-like psychological adjustment methods have changed the spiritual outlook of the Chinese national team, inspired their fighting spirit, improved their abilities, and created miracles that they had never done before - yes, it is a miracle. From then on, the whole country celebrated like on October 7, 2001, and the scene of red land everywhere overnight never appeared again.

It was also from the beginning of knowing Milutinovic that fans Donnon regarded the psychological role of football in particular. Because putting the ground in front of him is a living example. Can the Chinese team, which cannot be supported by the mud, be trained into a team that is united and persistent in working hard. Isn’t this evidence powerful enough?

Now, as a coach, Tang En has many opportunities to practice the role of "psychological" factor in football.

So, on the first day of the new plan, on a sunny morning, before the training session began, Donn appeared at the training ground. It took half an hour to speak to the players, while Deswook and the members of the coaching staff stood behind him and listened.

"How is the League Cup champion feeling, guys?" Don En asked as if he was greeting his friends, standing in front of the players.

"Very good, boss!"

“Great, boss!”

"I couldn't sleep for several days and nights! I closed my eyes and it was the final of that day..." Someone complained.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Donn laughed with the players and didn't stop them from being so indulging in the training field.

"Yes, it seems that you are in a good mood." After everyone finished laughing, Tang En continued. "But now I have to start worrying about another problem." Speaking of this, Tang En paused for a moment, making a fool of himself, and aroused the interest of the players.

"Someone must have started thinking: What is the problem that makes me worry? Thank God, our team has no serious injuries, no consecutive defeats, and has a low morale. What else can I have? Well, to be honest, I'm a little worried about whether you are still as motivated as a month ago. We just won the League Cup, no matter how much we ranked last this season. We will definitely be able to participate in the UEFA Cup next season. You have the opportunity to show your talents in the whole of Europe... Oh no, the world is the world. That's a very, very exciting thing! Am I right?"

Some of the players nodded.

"So, I'm worried that you will lose the motivation to move forward after you win a championship.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

As expected, everyone replied loudly: "No! That's not the case!"

"I can't hear it clearly because the wind is too strong..." Tang En couldn't hear it clearly.

"No one thinks that way! Boss!" This time, the players almost shouted. "No one-!!"

Tang En let go of these boys and nodded with satisfaction. "The voice is very loud, it seems that you have enough sincerity. Then someone can tell me that since we have won the League Cup and have booked a European spot for next season, why do we have to work hard to train and compete in the next two months? What is our goal? Wes. Let me tell me." Tang En pointed Mogan's name.

"To upgrade, boss! We are going to the Super League, we should go to the end of last season!" Mogan replied with a firm answer. He was so impressed by the painful experience of losing in the play-offs last season.

This answer was exactly what Don En wanted. But when he turned his head to see the silent George Wood, he suddenly shouted: "George! Let's talk about it, why do we have to fight hard to win in the next two months?"

When everyone heard the name of Tang En's name Wood, they were curious about what reason this taciturn teammate would say at this time. They all turned their heads and looked at Wood at the end.

George Wood looked up at Donn. He didn't answer his question. He didn't seem to like to speak out his thoughts in front of so many people.

Tang En refused to give in and continued to look at him. The two of them looked at each other until one side could not stand defeating.

Wood lost. He lowered his head and said, "You can only win the game and get the prize."

After holding on for a long time, the teammates around him laughed. Don Eun laughed, but after laughing, he said to others seriously: "George said it well. You have seen the prize money for the League Cup champion, and our chairman is not stingy at all." He said the truth. After winning the League Cup, in the locker room of the Millennium Stadium, the excited Chairman Evan Doggety promised a prize of 5,000 pounds to everyone - including players and coaches -. Two days later, the money was in everyone's hands. Not only the players and coaches who participated in the finals, but everyone in the club won the championship bonus, the only difference is the amount.

"So, if we can advance to the Super League after the end of this season, I think Mr. Chairman will be happy to pay another amount of money. As for how much each of us can get, it depends on how well we perform in the next two months!"

Hearing that he had money, the players cheered.

Tang En was very satisfied with the players' reaction. No matter who they were, this trick was always the most effective. Who doesn't like money? Who doesn't want to get more money? From this perspective, George Wood's answer is what Tang En wants the most.

"Very good, now I believe you really have enough motivation to move forward!" So he shrugged and said.

The players laughed, and even Walker and others standing behind Tang En laughed.  There are few head coaches who can joke with the players like this... Most coaches always hope to maintain enough majesty in front of the players, with their faces.  Make the boys afraid of him and dare not refute any of his words.   Create their authority in the team through high-pressure means.

But Tony Donne is different. He is very young. He is familiar with the ideas of many young people. He knows whoever likes to listen to the Oasis Band and likes to secretly go to the bar for a few drinks. As long as it is not particularly serious, Donne won’t go into the deepest slightest, just reminds him. He treats the players honestly. He does not call them “players”, but “guys”. He never deliberately shows his authority, but everyone listens to him. He is rarely angry, but everyone is afraid that he will be angry. He is afraid that they will be called to play against the reserve team, because "because you play much better than the third team"...

Players act like he is like a friend, and such a relationship sometimes makes them ignore the identity gap between them. But when Tang En needs them to play for him, these people will not have any complaints.

This head coach... is in this position. No wonder he can lead the team to win the League Cup championship. Collimore indulges in the transition of the players, and he does not receive the support of the players. Paul Hart is serious. Although Don is a student of Hart, he has long surpassed his teacher.

Because he has his own unique...

"Guys, do you like me?" Tang En asked suddenly.

"Like!" This is the expected answer.

"It's so good! You all know what I've bet with that Laurenson, right? I said... no one wants me to be shaved, right?" Tang En asked expectantly.

"No, boss!" Eastwood responded loudly. His answer made Donn happy. He was about to praise the gypsy. Unexpectedly, Eastwood immediately added with a smile: "In fact... Boss, we all think it's good to change your hairstyle!"

"Ah... you bastards!" Looking at the players who were laughing, Tang En cursed helplessly. "The chat time is over! Let me go back to the court to train! I want to train you hard! Rape you! You don't have the strength to think of these bad ideas! The next week. Physical training, increase the amount, practice twice a day!"

"Wow!!" The players whined.

"You must understand your situation, boy!" Tang Entie smiled.

Two days later, the city court. The huge cheers in the stands resounded throughout the night sky of Nottingham. The song "The World in Our Hands" was repeatedly sung, and the applause was endless. 27,000 fans witnessed the victory that made them feel excited again on the scene.

"... The referee blew the whistle to the end of the game! 2:0! Tony Donn's team played a wonderful game at the City Stadium, and they convincingly scored three points from Gillingham! Including the 34th round of the league three days ago. Nottingham Forest won two consecutive victories after three consecutive draws! What is even more incredible is that after experiencing the fierce battle between the League Cup semi-finals and finals, Tony Donn has taken over the team since he took over the team. His team has not lost a game in the league!" Another passionate voice sounded on the TV. While being influenced by Donn, he became the favorite commentator for Forest fans - because he always speaks good things about Forest.

"Magic Coach - Tony Donne!" After the game, Nottingham Evening Post also published a commentary on Pierce Bruce's post, which almost made Donne the victory spokesperson. Bruce gave the majority of Forest fans a list of every victory since Donne took office, and every time it was exciting. Of course, the climax was the League Cup, but Bruce did not forget to tell those fans that they could continue to look forward to it. The Forest team's season has not yet ended. By the end of this season, they may enter the No. 1 group and become one of the three teams participating in the Premier League next season.
Chapter completed!