Congratulations to Nottingham Forest, who qualified for the 05-06 European Champions League final! For a Forest team who were playing in the English Championship a year and a half ago, this is a remarkable achievement and an encouraging result. Congratulations! ”

A fireworks display began in the night sky, and even the players who celebrated in the stadium couldn't help but look up and admire the view.

The game was over, but the fans did not leave the stadium and they were still celebrating with the team in the stands, which can be called a "great" victory.

On the other side, the Arsenal players looked lonely and looked at the Forest players who were celebrating wantonly.

They did their best in this game and were able to equalise the aggregate score in an unfavorable situation. Then they threatened the Forest's goal several times before going to a penalty shoot-out...... They have used all available means and methods of land. However, this time luck was not on their side.

Arsene Wenger walked onto the pitch and comforted his men one by one. Not far from him was Tony Towne, who was celebrating the victory with his arms held high.

The man who talked to him in the rain and was drenched like a chicken in the soup is now a victory in the battle with him.

Don was enjoying the joy of the victory, and he was surrounded by smiling faces with excitement. Eastwood, Anelka, Ribery, Ashley shouted. Don laughed with them, too, until he saw George Wood, and the smile on his face froze.

The team won and got a ticket to the finals. But one person was turned away, and that person was the one who put the most effort and contribution to this victory.

Gareth Bale, who missed the penalty, had a smile on his face as his team qualified for the final. He didn't become a sinner.

And in front of him George Wood laughed on his face.

Don lowered his raised arms, and he was suddenly in no mood to celebrate.

Just as he was about to go over to comfort Wood, Albertini walked out of his spur. Donn saw Albertini put his arm around Wood's shoulders and then reached out to stroke his head.

The rest of the teammates were still celebrating, singing songs and bouncing from one end of the pitch to the other. And only this corner is lost.

Don turned and walked down, he saw Arsene Wenger, and took the initiative to walk over and shake hands.

But he didn't know what to say.

"Really...... A good game, isn't it? ”

Wenger forced a smile and said, "Hmm."

Don was going to comfort the other party: "You could have won...... If Wood doesn't foul ......"

"Finals. He can't participate, can he? ”

Donn nodded.

"That's a shame, your opponents must be glad to hear that. Good luck to you, you really need some good luck......"

"Thank you." Don smiled.

"Goodbye. I'm going to comfort my people." Arsene Wenger was pointing to the Arsenal players who had fallen behind.

"Goodbye." Don waved goodbye to him, then turned and walked to the corridor.

Press briefing after the game. Remembering George Wood's third yellow card and missing the final, he asked if Wood's absence was a big blow to Forest.

Donn admits Wood's absence will affect the team. But he didn't admit it was a "heavy blow" and said he wouldn't give up the game because of Woodland's absence, no matter who the Forest's opponent is. Without Wood, they still have Albertini. There are ten other outstanding teammates and the Forest team is a whole. It's not a one-man team.

Despite Donn's point, Nottingham Forest's image on the outside world has always been a united team. But this moment. Looking at the expression on his face, the people sitting below thought that he was stubborn and didn't want to admit it.

Whether it's Barcelona or AC Milan, they are not weak in attack, and without George Wood running and intercepting frantically in midfield, it would be too difficult for Forest to stop the opponent's attack.

This is simply not a "heavy blow".

The Forest team reached the final, but paid a heavy price. Captain of the team on the field. The core of the defense, in a sense, is still the spiritual pillar of the people, and the people will not be able to participate...... It's not just that Donn isn't used to it, but the players in other places will also feel awkward.

When the crowd outside is gradually calming down from the excitement and **. The thought of Wood not being able to play in the final makes many people feel a little cold in their backs.

So Wood was the center of attention at the press conference, and even though he wasn't there, almost all of the questions thrown at Don Land were about Wood Land, on the contrary. For the fact that the Forest team reached the final. On the contrary, no one mentioned it.

Don regretted the Woodland affair. But if everybody only asks Wood and doesn't care about the team's results. Nor does he care about anyone else, including him...... Talk, he'll be angry.

"If you want to know about Woodland, you can ask individually, or I can hold a special press conference with Wood for you to ask, but I don't guarantee that he will answer these questions. Now that Forest are in the final, I admit that George Wood has contributed a lot and made a lot of sacrifices. But we were able to make it to the finals, and it had nothing to do with the other ten people? George Wood would rather take a card and send the team to the finals, but you only care about the impact of his absence...... Why, are you going to criticize George Wood for being hot-headed and ignoring the team in tomorrow's report? Don asked the noisy reporters with a gloomy face. Are you here for this post-game press conference, or are you here to dismantle our station? I repeat, I will refuse to answer any questions about George Wood's absence from the final! ”

Don played a "big name" again, and he did it very well. He was not afraid of offending the media because he knew very well that it was not him who was asking the media to interview him. Instead, the media begged him for an interview. Now I am the most beautiful person. He is not afraid to offend anyone.

The press conference was embarrassed for a while, but it was Pierce Bruce who came to the rescue, and he stood up and asked a few questions about the evaluation of the game, which finally got Donn to speak again.

By the time Donn got angry at the press conference about the endless questions about the five places, the Nottingham Forest players had already returned to the dressing room from the pitch.

At this time, after everyone gradually calmed down, there was a very serious problem.

"George. In extra time, you got the third yellow card, right? As soon as Ribery said this, the dressing room, which had been very lively just now, suddenly fell silent, and everyone turned to look at Wood.

Tak nodded.

"That'...... Final ......"

This is a question that almost needs to be answered. Everyone knows what it means to get three yellow cards in the Champions League.

Silence quickly spread throughout the locker room.

Albertini clapped his hands to break the awkward atmosphere. Why hang your head? Didn't we make it to the final? Did George pay the price, just to see you like this? What do we usually look like after our victory? ”

In the past, after a Forest's win, there would be a mess in the dressing room, like a small party. The music was playing non-stop, and everyone was naked, from the bathroom to the locker room. Enough trouble. Or it wasn't until head coach Donn reminded him that he relented.

"Today we didn't win the usual game, it was the semi-finals of the Champions Cup! You know how important this is? Isn't that great? We can go to the Champions Cup final, and countless people can't go there if they want to! Look at you now, as if you don't want to go...... Hey, don't spoil George's efforts. Don't let George's yellow card go for nothing! "And

Ribery stood up with his arms raised and the topic was his head. It has to be up to him to finish it." Okay, it's a shame George won't be able to compete, but I don't think we'll have a chance in the finals. I don't care what our opponent is Barcelona. Or AC Milan. I'm going to show them how good I am! I'm going to make sure they can't find the north—"

Ashley Young whistled, "Be careful."

Ribery widened: "How is that possible?" I'm the ...... of the French national team."

Before he could finish speaking, Eastwood scrambled in Donn's voice next to him: "Substitute player."

Hearing Don's voice, Ribery was startled: "Boss! You're back so soon, huh? "He had his back to the door. I can't see what's going on there. He didn't hear Don answer, but there was a loud laugh in the dressing room.

"Freddy!" Ribery was annoyed. Pounce on Eastwood." I knew it was you...... You bastard! ”

was so mixed up by two people. The atmosphere is finally lively.

Albertini turned his head to look at Wood, the kid was still pretending to be cool with a blank face.

Just as the two were having a good time, the door of the locker room was pushed open, and Don appeared at the door with an unkind expression.

"Ribery, what are you doing?" See the French jumping up and down chasing Eastwood. Donn asked.

"Don't try to lie to me, Gypsy boy!" Ribery doesn't look back. There was another burst of laughter in the locker room, and Garethbell even laughed

"What are you calling?" Don frowned.

At this time, in front of Ribery ground Eastwood shrugged at him. made a shut-up motion. Only then did he realize that it wasn't Eastwood who was talking to him just now. It's really Tony Donn.

"Chief......" He stopped, turned his head and looked at Don who was standing in the doorway with an embarrassed expression.

"I thought one hundred and twenty minutes of racing would be enough for you all to get down, but I didn't think you had the energy to go, do you want to run back to the hotel from here?" Don said with a sneer.

"Well, no...... No need." Ribery honestly went back to his seat. For the coach who personally dug him out of the lower French leagues and then trained him to become a member of the French national team. Ribery has nothing but respect.

"Guys. We're in the finals, it's amazing and I want to congratulate you guys. Have fun tonight, but don't play too late...... Tomorrow afternoon to resume training, the season is not over yet, and now is not the time to celebrate. Remember, we still have two league games and a Champions League final! Now is not the time to let up! ”

Although Don En has a point, in the eyes of the people below, they always feel that something is wrong with them.

Why is something wrong...... Maybe it's because of the yellow card?

"Alright, let's go back to the car. I bet you don't want to spend this meaningful night in the locker room. Right? ”

The players left the dressing room at 66 and walked towards the bus parked outside the stadium, where the fans could still be heard singing from nearby, and for the Forest players and Forest fans, the evening's wonderful time had just begun.

As Wood walked past Donn, Don stopped him.

"Come with me for a drink."

Wood was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Donn to make such a request. Professional players can't drink alcohol......"

"You drink juice. I drink. That's it, when you get to the hotel, you come with me."

Wood didn't refute.

In the car, on the way back to the hotel, Donn announced a jubilant message to his players: "Free in the evening. Do whatever you want. If you don't want to go back to the hotel, you can do it But tomorrow afternoon when the training ground. I'm going to see every single one of you in Wilford. Don't be late! ”

Back at the hotel, the team members put their things back in their rooms and scattered in groups. Ribery wanted to hang out with Wood and let him relax. But Wood refused.

Ribery then watched Wood and Don walk out of the hotel together and whistled.

"I thought it was a beautiful woman who had an appointment, and I was going to follow it secretly...... I didn't expect it to be with the head...... It's boring."

Wood thought he was just drinking in the bar downstairs of the hotel, but he didn't expect Don to pull him directly into the taxi.

"Where, Tony?" Randy James, the driver sitting in the front seat, asked without looking back.

"The old place where you drink." whereas

"Understood."

"Isn't it okay to drink anywhere?" Wood thought it was strange.

"I'm not used to drinking in strange places." Don glanced at him.

Kenny Burns Forest Bar inside and outside *** is particularly eye-catching at night and can be seen from afar. The game is long over, but more and more people are coming here. The door opened and closed, closed and opened, and 66 people came in from the outside.

These people are all at home after watching the ball, and come to the bar to drink and chat with friends. The game that just ended was so exciting, if you don't come out for a few drinks and a few local words, you don't want to fall asleep at night.

Burns sat behind the bar and was busy. He couldn't even hire the ground attendants, so he had to do it himself. But busy and happy. I just saw on TV that Forest eliminated Arsenal on penalties

After that, he was so excited that he shouted loudly with the others and raised his glass to drink.

Fortunately, he didn't impulsively say, "I'm in for a treat tonight!" "Otherwise, he's going to lose a lot......

"So many people!" Fat John squirmed, squeezed to the bar, and reached out to Burns for a drink, "That's too exaggerated! ”

"Coming back from the court?" Burns asked as he brought him a drink.

"Uh-huh. As soon as the game was over, I rushed back with Bill and the others, but I didn't expect there to be so many people...... Hey, Kenny, did you set a record for the seating capacity of your bar tonight? ”

"Who has the leisure to count such numbers?" Burns poured the wine into his glass and handed it to John. But...... It's really lively. Thanks to Tony, I'm doing well today."

"Then invite me to a drink for free!" Don's loud voice rang out not far away.

Burns and John were stunned.

Don stood in the crowd with George Don behind him on his shoulder, congratulating him, or saying thanks. Don was accustomed to their intimate gestures, smiling and greeting the people around him.

"Tony!" John was a little surprised, "You haven't been here in a long time!" ”

"It's busy, but it's finally paying off." Don pulled Wood over. He didn't need to crowd like John, and everywhere he went, everyone dodged out of the way.

"Look, it's George Wood!"

"Hi George, hello! You've had an awesome night! ”

"Welcome Captain!"

Wood reacted unnaturally to the red-faced, alcohol-spurting voices of the fans around him, and he followed behind Don as if he were avoiding them.

Burns saw the embarrassed boy behind Donn. He laughed, "Guys, what are you going to do!" Don't scare our heroes! Then he smiled at Wood, "Relax, George, would you like a drink?" ”

Wood shook his head: "Players don't drink ......"

Don interrupted him, "Give him the juice. Bring me a glass of whiskey on the rocks."

See next to John. Don gave him a punch in the stomach." Went to the game? ”

John rubbed his stomach and laughed: "Of course, this kind of game has to be watched live to be enough!" ”

Donn smiled and said to Burns, "Give everyone here a drink, I'm in for a treat."

As soon as the words ended, there was a cheer in the bar.

Don turned around. He raised his glass to the men: "A toast."

John raised his glass in the air, both on the ground and in his hands, and he shouted, "For the Champions Cup final, for Tony, for our new captain!" For Nottingham Forest – Cheers!! ”

"Cheers ——!!"

Wood took the juice and looked at the crowd of fanatical fans, who were even more frantic than they were in the stadium stands......