Chapter 136: Heavy Task (Part 2)

Because Kean switched to Manchester United from Nottingham Forest, before this game, Kean also accepted an interview with the media and talked about the game.

"I'm never surprised by the arrival of this day, because I know Nottingham Forest will come back." The Irish people are still very emotional when they brought him to the top league in England. "I still thank Mr. Clauve until now, and I will never forget his teachings for my whole life..."

When Keane played for the Forests, because of his outstanding talent, Brian Clauve, the then head coach of the Forests, actually spoiled him very much. He tried his best to meet any requirements. Every time he asked for leave, he would agree without asking for reasons. After Keane performed well in the first season, he also gave him a brand new Ford car. At that time, Clauve was the person Keane respected and admired the most, but what happened later made the outside world think that the friendship between the two of them had disappeared.

When many clubs wanted to buy Keane, Keane was at a critical moment of renewing his contract with the Forests. This was naturally believed by the strong Clauve that Keane was using these transfer rumors to put pressure on the club, hoping to get a more salary. So in the newspaper, Clauve publicly called him a "greedy child". But what caused the two of them to part ways was not these trivial matters, but after a bad performance in a certain game, Keane was slapped by Clauve in public at the door of the locker room.

Until now, Brian Clauve has passed away, Keane once again revealed his respect for the old man, but is it too late?

The topic is a bit far off. In short, Keane expressed his respect for Crowe in an interview, and then mentioned the current Forest team: "I don't agree with the statement that you think this game is relatively easy for Manchester United. For Manchester United, no game is easy. Besides, the Forest team is still above us."

Keane has become a completely Manchester United player today. For the old fans of the Forests, it may make them feel sad. But for the younger Forests supporters, they will not feel this way because they have another Roy Keane - George Wood, who has quickly become the new darling of the city court with his performance.

After losing to Villarreal, only the media outside Nottingham criticized him, and local media and fans in Nottingham still maintain confidence in Wood.

"George Wood is the best!" A slogan appeared in the away stands in Old Trafford. This is the counterattack of Nottingham Forest fans against those unhealthy media.

At this time, the players on both sides who were still warming up on the court had returned to their respective locker rooms to make final preparations for the game that kicks off immediately.

"Actually, our recent results are pretty good." Ferguson stood among the players, paced back and forth. "We have won several crucial games. But we are Manchester United, and we can't be happy to be in the top ten like other ordinary teams. You know, we have also lost several inexplicable games."

Manchester United's locker room was quiet, and everyone was listening to the boss's speech. In this locker room, there was only one boss, that is Alex Ferguson. Then those who dared to go against him and dared to show disrespect to him would be kicked out ruthlessly. For example, Stam and Beckham.

"I repeat again, Nottingham Forest is a strong team! If anyone thinks they are not worth mentioning, you can raise your hands now. I will replace you with another person. The Portuguese (Murinho) underestimated this team, so Chelsea lost. Sonez was deceived by Tony Donn's low posture, so Newcastle also lost. Do you want to be the kind of idiot who is ridiculed by his opponent after losing?"

The players shook their heads.

"Yes, although we all like to laugh at idiots.   I don't think anyone will like to be the subject of being ridiculed.   In this game, we are at home, and failure is absolutely unacceptable!"

On the other hand, the visiting team uses a locker room.

"Compared with their strong offensive strength, Manchester United's weakness is defense." Tang En stood in front of the tactical board and analyzed their opponents in this game for the players. "The weakest link in their team is the goalkeeper, who only ranked sixth after the 14th round of the league this season. It has a lot to do with the goalkeeper's unstable performance. American Howard performed very well in the first year, and all his problems this season have been exposed."

In fact, the Forest team has also problems with the goalkeeper. The Forest team still rarely conceded goals. Darren Ward's strength is not competed as the main goalkeeper of the Super League, but Tang En ignored this problem during the summer transfer period, and now he regrets it...

"Rio Ferdinand is a very outstanding central defender, but he has never had a stable partner. Neither Vesbrunn (www.piaotian.comikael_silvetre) is not a qualified central defender. We can seize this point in the game to make a fuss. Bypass Ferdinand and breach his partner. If Ferdinand comes to help fill the position, catch him and leave a pass in the air!"

Donn drew an arrow at Rio Ferdinand's position and went straight to Manchester United's goal.

"Kean is a trouble, so this game... Demi, your position must be on the premise, entangle the Irish people, don't give him too much time to help Ferdinand and the others."

Albertini nodded: "Good place, boss."

"When Manchester United attacks, you have to retreat to defend, I will ask George to help you."

Speaking of this, Don Edward looked at George Wood. Even under his control, the atmosphere in the team is still good. But you can't see through others' hearts. The hype method of the media's completely ignoring what the players of the Forest team think may really make other players of the Forest team feel that he Tony Don Edward prefers George Wood too much, such as Branya Gunnarson, who was mentioned many times in those nonsense. He and Wood are direct competitors in positions. The media are fueling this, who knows what Gunnarson will think?

Both Pique and Bentner must be substitutes for both young players. Why can George Wood start every game?

Can anyone guarantee that these young people will not have such thoughts?

This kind of problem... originally did not exist, or it was not enough to have any fatal impact. But as the Forest team lost to Villarreal and was hyped by the media, it was inevitable that Tang En would pay attention.

This is also why Tang En treated the media so mean and did not save any face.

I understand that for the sake of sales and support your family, you need to make up for the public's attention. After all, I am not a defender. I have no interest in correcting the British social trend and calling for the return of media morality to reflect on the lack of public media integrity... or something. But if you point your finger at my team, don't blame me for not giving you face.

There is a saying among Chinese people: If someone does not offend me, I will not offend others; if someone offends me, I will offend others!

"George." Hearing Don't call his name, Wood stood up.

"You have a heavy task today. In addition to paying attention to defending Manchester United's No. 8 Scholes, you also need to protect Demi. If Keane comes up to attack, sometimes you need to defend him. And... If our wing defense is tight, you also need to help." Not to mention Don himself, even other players of the Forest team feel that this requirement is a bit harsh for George Wood.

How can one person deal with these scenes at the same time?

Someone turned his head to look at George Wood in the corner, but they did not see Wood's hesitation expression, but saw him nodding and simply replied: "Okay."

Don’t this kid know how to complain? This is not a job that a person can do! Is his brain developing abnormally? No one can listen to whatever the head coach says, you have to have some ideas, right?

Don Eun didn't expect Wood to answer so simply. His original plan was to say this, but in fact, the defense was still all four midfielders involved. Ribery and Ashley Young both needed to withdraw to help the full-back defend.

Wood actually agreed, and he grinned: "Are you sure you can complete these tasks, George?"

Wood said calmly: "If you can't, you can change me."

Confidence? Or slow?

Don Neng sighed: "Okay. Ribery and Young, you two are more active on the wing, creating pressure on Manchester United's wing defense, and trying to free up their two full-backs to step forward and participate in the offense."

The two full-backs understood why Don Eun asked them to do this. They looked at Wood at the same time. Although the victory of this game was the most important, they now had an expectation in their hearts - they all wanted to see if George Wood could complete the characters given to him by his boss, or would he be replaced early?
Chapter completed!