Between December 21 and December 25, there was not a single match. On Christmas Day, everyone can relax and relax the nerves that have been tense for a year and have a good time.

The Christmas spirit has been in every corner of the city since the beginning of December. Like the Chinese New Year, Christmas is the most important festival of the year in Western countries.

At this time, even if the troubles are like Don'n, he has to temporarily put aside these troubles and spend a festival with everyone.

It's just that due to the team's recent poor results, Christmas has been a bit boring within the club.

The Christmas tree is still in its rightful place, and each player has a small present. But the atmosphere is much colder, and some people don't have the heart to spend this festival at all because of their poor grades, and they don't know what the future holds, so they really can't be interested...... Shania called over to greet Done, and repeatedly asked him to find a chance to relax and not drag down his body. There was still a tacit understanding between them not to talk about that matter. Shania seemed to be determined to ask Don to speak out and stop forcing him. And what about Donne...... There are many things that annoy him, and this is one of them. He didn't find a solution to the troubles in the team, let alone the emotional ones.

He just chatted casually with Shania as before, careful not to touch the topic that embarrassed him.

It's only when I go home late at night and face the dark and cold house that I feel how inconvenient it is to have one less person around me.

Christmas Don was with Don at George. The Wood family lived. Every time I see Sophia again, I feel that her face is getting paler and paler, and this winter does not seem to be easy for her.

It's just that Sophia looked at Don with a little more worry in her eyes. Don had forgotten to shave, his hair hadn't been trimmed, it was getting longer and longer, the blood in his eyes was increasing, and his eyes were red and a little cloudy.

"Mr. Donne, you have to watch your physical ......," she reminded as she ate.

Don En laughed: "I'm in good health!" It's okay, it's just that I've been busy a little lately and forgot about personal hygiene...... It's okay, I'll shave and cut my hair when I get back......"

Sophia said softly: "I don't know much about the team, but George's mood has not been very good recently, and he has a gloomy face......" She looked at George who was eating with her head down. Wood's eyes are full of a mother's love and worries.

Hearing her say this, Don also remembered that Wood's mood had not been high recently. Although the state is quite stable, it is not outstanding. Is it because of the team's slump or is there something else that is hard to say?

"Ahem, it's not a big deal. Winter passes, doesn't it? Didn't Shelley say that if winter comes, spring will be far away...... Did Shelley say that? Don turned his head and asked Don.

Don nodded.

"Have a good Christmas, don't mention anything today, it's just a holiday!" Don raised his glass.

He doesn't want to hear about those things that have been annoying for half a year in this kind of thing, so let him forget about it! At least...... Tonight, he didn't want to frown anymore.

Coming out of Sophia's house, Don found his white jeep in a row of cars on the side of the street, and he and Don got into it, turned the engine, but didn't rush away.

Just sitting in the driver's seat stunned.

Tang turned his head to look at the stunned Tang En and asked, "What are you thinking?" ”

"A lot...... A lot of things. ”

"Team, or Shania?"

Don grinned, "Both." ”

"I know maybe I shouldn't have said that...... But you're going to continue with Shania like this? She confessed to you, as a man, shouldn't she show something? ”

Don covered his face with his hands and rubbed it vigorously. "I know that too...... But I still don't know how I should face her......"

"Do you love her?" Don asked bluntly.

"I don't know ......"

"Why don't you shake your head and say 'no love'?"

"I don't know ......"

"Are you afraid to worry about the age difference between you and her?"

Don was silent.

"If you were twenty-two years younger and as old as her, would you like this girl?"

"Bang-"

Don and Don looked up at the same time, and through the front windshield, they saw a red firework blooming in the night sky in the distance.

"I want to ...... Should love it. ”

Tang smiled and didn't say anything. Just look outside and enjoy the beautiful fireworks that bloom one after another in the night sky.

Donn flicked the steering wheel and knocked the car out of the parking space.

"Are you going to see fireworks?" He asked.

Tang shook his head: "I don't want to join in the fun." Go home. ”

Don nodded in disagreement. He wasn't interested in the fireworks that showed off the good times of the year.

2008 is coming to an end, should I miss it, or should I not?

Nottingham Forest's first game after Christmas is at home to northern powerhouse Newcastle.

For ordinary people, the Christmas holidays have just begun, and they can choose to go on vacation to the world's best places – as long as they have the money. For fans, watching the Premier League at a high level is the best holiday ever.

Nottingham Forest fans remember how their side lost to Newcastle at St James' Park in Newcastle a month ago. Now back at home, this revenge must be avenged!

For Donne, if not for revenge, this game must be won, must be won.

In the league, his team has lost three in a row. He hasn't won another game since December, except for the last win in the Champions League group stage. This situation must not continue!

Take Newcastle and put an end to this dreary and oppressive breathless story! The New Year should have a new atmosphere, welcome the New Year with victory, and welcome the rebirth of Nottingham Forest tomorrow!

※※※ "If the Premier League has the most disappointing team or the worst team every month, I will definitely vote for Nottingham Forest in December!" "The experts are doing all sorts of analyses on TV for this match.

"Nottingham Forest, who has lost three in a row and even Blackburn Rovers at home, can you still see the momentum of the defending champions? It's just that Van Nistelrooy is gone, and it feels like half the sky has collapsed...... Could it be that the Forest's previous achievements were earned by Ruud van Nistelrooy alone? ”

'We certainly can't dismiss this team just because of a defeat in one game, but now for Nottingham Forest it's not as simple as losing one game, their poor performances have been going on for a long time. Winning is terrifying, losing is inexplicable. Is this the same Nottingham Forest team we are familiar with? Tony. Donn's Nottingham Forest win is known for winning without suspense, for being consistent, and even if it loses, it is clear that it loses. ”

"With Ruud van Nistelrooy absent and Van der Vaart and others out injured, Nottingham Forest's attack seemed to have lost its direction all of a sudden, without a clear line of thought...... Look at the players running blindly on the pitch and don't know what to do. When the ball reaches the feet of a person, it is all up to individual skills to fight alone. Even if it's a pass...... It's just because I have teammates around me that I pass the ball. There is simply no clear idea of why the ball should be passed and how it should be passed. No, nothing. Even if Nottingham Forest hosts Newcastle like this, I don't expect them to win. The bookmakers are unanimously unanimous in their odds against Nottingham Forest, and I believe it is not unreasonable......"

In the face of his players, Donn no longer wants to say things like "we must win this game". He believes that his players have heard it and don't want to hear it anymore. Instead of shouting useless empty words, let's say something practical - "The full-backs take turns assisting, passing high balls, and sending the ball to Kic's head." We're going to make the most of Kic's height and body. Defeat them in the easiest way possible! Attacking to force the opposition to follow our rhythm and scoring in the first 30 minutes! And one ball is not safe, two balls can be considered for defense! Once we've established the lead, we'll go back to our familiar ways and grind ...... with Newcastle."

He spoke very seriously, and there was not the slightest hint of joking with the players in his tone. The players also listened with a solemn face, and they all knew what the situation the team was in now. They can't afford to lose...... I can't afford to lose anymore.

Although he should be cautious now, Don decided to attack with a big attack. This arrangement is also in line with his surname - what is the most risky, is a gambler, and a gambler who loses red-eyed.

"Remember! Minimize mistakes, and if you lose the ball in the frontcourt, don't wait to get back to the back to defend and fight back on the spot! We are at home, this anger cannot be vented, if Newcastle are afraid of us, it will be better! ”

※※※ After the start of the game, Nottingham Forest did burst out with huge energy, showing the momentum of the defending champions, and really scared Newcastle for a while. How to say that the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and although the tiger falls on the plain, the remnant is still there. Driven to a dead end, Nottingham Forest left Newcastle scrambling and at a loss.

Just after seven minutes, Franck Ribery took advantage of a mistake in the Newcastle defence to burst into the box and fired a low shot.

City Stadium roars with joy, Tony. Don even jumped high and waved his arms vigorously to celebrate the goal.

It's off to a good start!

Well done, Frank!

Despite being plagued by transfer rumours lately, Franck Ribery has been impressive at Forest. This goal is very crucial! Look Tony. Donn looked excited on the sidelines, as if he was the one who scored the goal......"

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, before the end of the first half, Newcastle launched a wave of fierce attacks, fighting together in front of the goal, and finally Owen found an opportunity to stab into the net to equalize!

The city stadium fell silent for a while, and Don stood on the sidelines not knowing what to do.

Looking at the huge changes before and after him, the narrator was still teasing: "It should really be given to Tony. A device that records the pulse and heartbeat...... His heart must be beating well above normal right now! ”

At halftime, Don Entie blushed and angrily scolded the backline for being too sticky and hesitant to handle the ball: "In that kind of place, still dribble the ball? What to bring! Can you still take the ball straight into the opponent's goal? Get out of the ball fast! Get out of the ball fast! Why don't you remember what I've said so many times? What is the first requirement of the defenders? It's not about showing off your amazing footwork in front of your own goalkeeper, but to quickly eliminate the danger for me! As long as the football stays at your feet for one more second, our danger will increase for one more second! You handle the ball like that, and you're only going to give the Newcastle bastards a lot of confidence and tell them – the ball is at our feet, come and grab it! If you break it, you can directly threaten the goal! ”

"If you can't find the right pass, kick me out of bounds! Don't worry about all the mess! ”

"Also, if you don't have enough energy in the second half, the full-backs don't have to assist...... Again, that's the same sentence. Take the lead at the start of the second half! The initiative of the game is always in the hands of the leading side! I don't want to drag on a game for 90 minutes without deciding the winner. We can't afford to drag it out! ”

※※※ After the start of the second half, Forest showed a proactive attitude and Newcastle held the defensive line. Don't let the Forest team have more chances.

When the sports war cannot open the situation, the important surname of set-pieces is highlighted at one time.

In the seventeenth minute of the second half, Nottingham Forest won a corner. Bale drives the ball into the box. Everyone at Newcastle is paying attention to defending Kic, but they are forgetting about the little man Ayala.

The small Argentine centre-back jumped high and found exactly where the ball landed unmarked, and then a beautiful lion shook his head!

"Lead again! Ayala's wonderful header! Kicic did his best cover! Nottingham Forest leads Newcastle 2-1! ”

Tang En hugged Tang next to him suddenly, and Tang En could hear the wailing sound of the bones in the hoop. And Don was still undecided, just gritted his teeth and pushed harder.

In the end, it was Chrislak who saved poor Don - he turned and hugged Don, and Don let go of Don, who was almost out of breath.

※※※ "Dry! them! Dry northern mongrel! Nottingham Forest wins! "The fans in the stands also went into a frenzy.

Forest's losing streak has left everyone on fire, and as opponents who have beaten them in the first half, everyone will want to get revenge at home.

Newcastle's new manager, legendary goalscorer Allan Brown. Shearer's face is as tough as it was when he was younger, and Newcastle's style of play is the same. He's not going to give up, and his team isn't going to give up easily.

At home, he led the team to beat Donn by surprise, 2:1 beautiful sniping. On the road, he also wants to double this season against his temporary colleague who used to cover the World Cup with BBC television.

In the second half of the second half, Forest's stamina began to have problems, Ayala was replaced by Woodgate with leg cramps, and Ribery was exhausted by Layton. Barnes came on for him, Bale mentioned midfield, but the main task was to defend.

At this time, Don En can no longer think about the "one-goal lead is the most unsafe" thing, and he will be thankful for winning by one goal. So with a wave of his hand, all the players retreated, leaving only Keic alone to be the bridgehead in front, fighting for headers, disturbing Newcastle's backline, and not letting them be too arrogant.

All that's left is to keep looking at the watch, pinching the time to calculate how many minutes are left before the game is over...... Newcastle saw that Nottingham Forest did not have the strength to attack, so they turned back and pressed up to attack. Pledge to equalize before the end of the game!

Every time he saw Newcastle's attacking threat Van der Sar's goal, Done's heart beat wildly, for fear that his fears would become a reality in the next second.

He stood on the sidelines with his back straight, even if his waist made him sore, he didn't notice it at all.

Now his whole mind is on the game, in front of his goal.

In any case, Newcastle can't be allowed to equalise!

It was the only thought in his mind.

In the 88th minute, Martins forced his way into the penalty area with his speed, and the Nottingham Forest players did not dare to make a tackle at this time, for fear that the referee would award Newcastle a penalty at such a sensitive moment. Anyway, even if Martins shoots, he may not score...... Martins didn't choose to shoot when the angle was not big, but faked a real pass!

Alan. Smith swept to the ground under Kompany's pull!

Clenching his fists, pinching his knuckles white, leaning forward, his eyes widened, and a nervous Donn saw the football roll from Van der Sar's armpit into the goal...... "Alain. Smith! Alan. Smith! It's incredible! It's incredible! They equalised at the last minute! Newcastle's tireless attack has finally paid off!! Yes! Look at the bench at Newcastle...... It's crazy! Close call! ”

The narrator yelled hysterically. He was joined by Newcastle players and supporters, who were cheering to their heart's content.

But all this has become unimportant in Donn's eyes.

A wave of tiredness suddenly hit my heart.

He felt so tired, so sleepy, so cold.

“…… The ball was a big blow to Nottingham Forest! Their players stood there at a loss...... Four rounds of winless, four rounds of winless...... Throughout December, it's cold for Nottingham Forest as if in the North Pole! Once again, they dropped three points...... Let's see Tony. Don's expression, I really don't know what else he can say in the face of such a blow......"

No one can see Tony. Donn's expression, as he was already asleep.

(To be continued)