Chapter 190 The New Season (1)
Chapter 190 New Season (Part 1)
Anelka's performance at the press conference satisfied the supporters of the Forests. He not only showed his determination to contribute to the team, but also praised the Forests' once brilliant achievements - he said Nottingham Forest is a "great" club and a "great" team.
Fans are all simple. If a new player says he loves this team and can say a little bit about the team's past glory, then fans will be happy to accept him.
Therefore, even players like Anelka have received support from many Forest fans.
There is another important reason why they can accept Anelka so quickly.
As Forest fans who have personally experienced Nottingham Forest from obscurity to famous Europe in recent years, from being deeply trapped in the quagmire of the English Championship to now entering the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and winning the League Cup championship, all have a fanatical trust and pursuit of their head coach Tony Donn.
They like Tony not only because he has no airs to treat fans, but when he sees him on the street, he will greet and chat like an old friend of many years. More importantly, the results of Tang En's team are there.
Before him, perhaps only Brian Clauve did better than Donne.
Fans may like those old men who have served the team loyally for more than ten years in the coaching staff, but they prefer coaches who can lead the team to win honors and victory.
Forest fans believe that no matter how weird Anelka has a temper and personality, coach Don Eun will definitely have a way to discipline him.
So is there any way for Coach Tangen?
"What can I do? I am not a Britannian Encyclopedia, nor a Superman wearing underwear, nor a smart Ikkyu. If you scratch your head, you will solve all problems..." On the way to the training base, Tang En complained to Tang, who was traveling with him, "It is difficult to change a person's personality.
It is even more difficult to change the personality of a stubborn and perverted person. It is even more difficult to change the personality of a stubborn and perverted person with two bastard agents and brothers around him!”
Tang Mo kept silent and let Tang En vent. Walking to Wilford Lane, the two were about to separate. Tang En suddenly stopped and looked up at the thick shade of the tree as if he was talking to himself: "But why should I change him? It's useful, use it.
It's useless...besides!"
Back at the head coach's office, Donn found that David Chris Lack was waiting there. It seemed that there was something to talk to him.
"Is there anything wrong, David?"
Chris Lark wanted to speak but stopped.
"This is not your style, David." Tang En found it strange. "You always go straight."
"Uh...I'm a little worried about Anelka, will he destroy the atmosphere inside the team? You know, the atmosphere inside the Forest has always been very good..."
Tang En laughed: "You are just worried about it now, is it a little late? Now he is a member of the Forest Team, and it is useless to worry. Otherwise... we will put him in the reserve team?"
Chris Lack shook his head like a rattle, "No, then the outside will laugh at us. Where did the players who bought for 8 million pounds go to the reserve team?"
"So." Don En shrugged. "Now whether we want it or not, Anelka is here. He must be treated as an ordinary first-team player."
Of course, assistant coach Chris Lack understood: "I know... should I talk to Anelka alone?"
Don Eun looked at him strangely: "What are you talking about?"
"Uh...Tell him to pay attention to locker room unity..."
"Stop kidding, David." Tang En smiled again, "You said to a person with a stubborn temper and a weird personality: 'I think you have a bad temper and a weird personality. You have to change'. Do you think he will listen?"
Chris Lack shook his head: "I don't think so..."
"So, don't do anything. Remember what I said just now? Treat him as an ordinary first-team player, that's fine. Do whatever you do to others, and do to him. If he thinks he is a superstar who has won the Champions League.
I want to be tantrums here... very good." Tang En nodded vigorously, "I'm not afraid of wasting Allen's money."
"I thought you and Anelka had already talked... I saw you two so happy at the press conference yesterday." Chris Lak shook his head.
"How is that possible? I just called him after signing the contract and welcomed him to join the Forest Team, without saying anything extra. Yesterday's press conference was all arranged by his two brothers."
Chris Lack suddenly realized: "They arranged such a thing so that outsiders could not see it at all."
"Of course, this kind of superficial article. Those two people are the best at doing. They won't learn all of them in six years and six transfers." Don N put away his sarcastic tone and turned to Chris Lack and said, "Anyway, David, remember.
No matter what, there is no special treatment for that Anelka. You don’t have to worry about anything. I think he comes to a new team. He will always be honest for a while..."
Tang En didn't know what happened in Türkiye. But he heard from Allen that this transfer was actually not planned by two greedy agent brothers.
In fact, Anelka took the initiative to make a transfer, but Fenerbahce did not want the forward who spent 7 million pounds to transfer but only played for half a season left. So he could only contact Nottingham Forest, who was eager to seek talent for the forward in private.
Perhaps the arrogant French striker suddenly ran from the center of the football to a remote area, and some of him could not accept this gap.
Perhaps he was very disappointed with the atmosphere of the Turkish League, perhaps he felt that he was not at the point of hang out in the Turkish League, or he hoped to make more money by returning to the center of football... In short, he hoped to achieve some results.
That's good. Tang En doesn't need to be honored or victorious. He doesn't have much desire for money. He doesn't have to be afraid of you being rebellious, but he's afraid that the people who come will not have the fighting spirit.
No matter how Anelka is like, or what other ideas are there in the belly of the two brothers behind him. As long as you are helpful to the team now, I will use you.
But if you want to play with me, I'm sorry, eight million is not my pocket, so I won't feel sorry for letting the money go away.
"Let's go, David. I think they should all come."
This is Anelka's first time participating in the Forest team training. According to convention, Donn wants to introduce the new players to his teammates. Even if the person who comes is a world-famous superstar like Beckham, he still needs to introduce it step by step.
"Nicholas Anelka." Don said, pointing to the French striker standing beside him, "Although there are many rumors outside, I hope everyone can see with their own eyes whether he is that bastard."
A slight laughter came from the crowd.
"From now on, he is a member of the Forest Team." Done patted Anelka's back: "Go, they are all easy to get along with."
Anelka smiled a little shyly, walked towards the team, and stood on one side.
When everyone's attention to Anelka disappeared, Don clapped his hands and signaled that he had something to say: "Okay, guys.
The new season has begun again, championships, victory, and a lot of bonuses... These are all waiting for us, nothing is more exciting than this! After a holiday break, I believe your feet must have started to itch. What team do you want to vent?”
Those Forest players who followed Tang En from last season, from last season to now laughed knowingly: "That's right, boss!"
Tang En waved his hand: "Of course, those opponents in the warm-up match can't hinder your desires or me.
I like real confrontation!" He clenched his fists, "The game where you win the ball but don't have any rewards is boring. If you want to win, you win the league and win the Champions League! Win the most difficult game, and win the most difficult opponent! Last season we made those who look down on us pay a heavy price. Think about Chelsea, Manchester United, Everton, Liverpool... Think about those opponents we defeated, and think about the expressions on the faces of those who despise us after the season ends. How do you feel?"
“It’s very cool!”
“oh_yeah!”
"Very good, we continue this season!"
Before Tang En finished speaking, the whistle, laughter and applause rang out. He did not stop the players from going crazy, but stood aside and looked at his subordinates with an indulgent smile.
After introducing Anelka, Donn carefully inspected the team's internal personnel and found that although the team qualified for the Champions League, there was no need to add too many personnel.
His team-building policy has been implemented since he took over the team. Everyone has bought it step by step according to his plan. The Forest team does not need to sweep the entire transfer market like crazy one summer, buy seven or eight players in one go, and then abandon the existing players.
Nottingham Forest no longer needs such a major blood change. The team is now in a reasonable age structure and well-equipped staffing, and there is no waste of hoarding players.
Chapter completed!