Chapter 42: Self-Defeating (I)

At the start of the second half, as Donn said, Bolton launched a fierce attack on the door of the Forest team, and he was about to take the lead again. If Donn still has the team playing against Bolton at this time, then he must have a bag in his head...... As a fan, Don likes to see the two sides play against each other, and the goals are scored one after the other. But since he became a coach, this hobby has been thrown by him to Mars. When it comes to football, there is only one truth to win – defense. It's like a pyramid, where offense is the brightest and most eye-catching spire, while defense is the lowest foundation, and if there is no solid foundation, then attacking the spire is just a castle in the air.

A good offense must be built on a solid defense. That's the truth of football.

Without Gunelson, Rebrov was also asked to return to the defense, but the pressure was on George Murphy. Wood.

Kevin. Nolan and Yaya. Okocha took turns attacking Wood's defensive zone, and Rebrov was limited in what he could do defensively. Such a match was a good opportunity to train him, and Don stood on the sidelines with his hands on his chest and did nothing. Watch Wood struggling in midfield. He believed in Wood, the kid's defensive brilliance wouldn't let him down.

In the future envisioned by Donn, George at the peak of his life. What kind of midfielder should Wood be? Maybe he won't be a midfielder like Keane and Vieira, maybe not a scorer like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, but he can be the world's best defender! Even if Donn asks for three of the four midfielders, plus two full-backs to provide frequent assists, George. Wood also has the ability to hold the Forest's defensive zone like a thick iron chain...... No, it's a wall, a tall, thick, and sturdy wall.

But who knows how far away such a future will be now...... Wood is still very young, he can't cover 100 per cent of the defensive zone, and the inconsistency of form is also a problem, the season is still long, and the career is long. Do you expect him to have the same impressive performances as the last one in every game? Impossible...... Take your time.

Wood made a mistake in his hectic, he couldn't get a look at the jointless Okocha, and the Niglia nimbly twisted past Wood and appeared in front of the penalty area!

There was a huge boo in the stands, and the Forest fans hoped that this would be a way to put psychological pressure on the Nigerians.

"Damn it!" Walker, next to Donne, scolded that he didn't think Don should have replaced Gounelson at the beginning of the second half, at least when the opponent's offensive wave had passed...... But what's the use of saying that now?

"Okocha broke through George. Wood! If you let this Niglian into the penalty area, Nottingham Forest will be in danger! No sooner had Gray finished shouting than Okocha collapsed outside the box.

The referee's whistle sounded, foul!

The man who saved the Forest this time wasn't George. Wood, but back to Freddie in front of the penalty area. Eastwood, who pushed down Okocha from the side. He received a yellow card, but he helped the Forest solve a big crisis, and the yellow card was well worth it.

Walker let out a sigh of relief. Donn looked back at him and laughed, "What are you so nervous about, Des?" We're not going to lose. Can you believe it? Our future is bright. ”

Eastwood accepted the yellow card and ran back to the front for his team to hit the counter-attack. Wood turned his head to look at him, and he helped himself.

In contrast to Donn's ease, Mr Allardyce was furious at the foul, not only because Eastwood had pushed down Okocha and stopped a great attack by Bolton, but also because the referee had only given a yellow card, which he didn't think was too much to give a red card.

Of course, the manager always wants to give a penalty in his favour.

The foul was a watershed moment in the situation on the field, with Bolton's offensive gradually weakening, while the Forest team was like a compressed spring, as long as Bolton's hand was released, there would be a strong rebound.

Donn stood on the sidelines, even looking a little laid-back, and the Forest team was more aggressive. There have been three shots in a row in five minutes! He was not in a hurry at all, but Mr. Allardyce next door was impatient, and kept walking between the sidelines and the dugout, his face was terrifying.

Mr. Allardyce, do you have any more tricks? If you don't, then you're welcome...... Donn turned back to the dugout and looked at Walker. Walker knew he must have asked himself for the time, he had his own watch but never looked at it, and he had game time on the big screen but never looked at it.

"It's just over ten minutes." Walker replied.

Donn nodded, returned to the sidelines, and then he called Rebrov's name and told him to take his position a little bit.

The Forest's compressed spiked spring is about to fight back!

Donn believed that as long as his wings were flying, Bolton would not be able to stop him...... Look at the tall guy in their box! If they use two men to defend Crouch, then Eastwood will be freed up and if they bring in full-backs to fill in, there will be space on the wings.

Now it was enough for Donn to wait on the sidelines for the news of the goal to come out.

Hopefully he won't have to wait too long...... 17 minutes into the second half, and the Forest team completely had the upper hand, they pressed Bolton to play, and the attack was like a tide. Fat John jumped and shouted in the stands: "That's right! That's right! That's what a team playing at home should be! ”

There are plenty of people who share his sentiments, and the weakness of the Forest team in the first half has left them depressed. What if the opponent is a Premier League team? For ambitious Forest fans, any opponent who stands in our way will be brought down!

How glamorous was Liverpool's dominance of English and European football in the past? The Forest team is not afraid!

Brian. Clough's team has such a stubborn temperament that no matter how strong the opponent is, they will not be afraid, but will only be more excited. Tony today. If Donn wants to achieve the same level as Clough, his team must first be like the Forest team - whether it is against a Premier League team or a European giant, they must be fearless!

Fearless!!

※※※ Nolan sees George. Wood grabbed it fiercely, and he suddenly had an idea. Since the silly boy is the only one in the Forest team's midfield position now, why not lure him out and then fight back, isn't this big problem removed?

Kevin. Nolan admired his ingenuity and found an effective tactic in such a complicated situation on the field. Taking advantage of a dead-ball opportunity, he called Okocha and Jana Kopoulos over and told them his tactics, which everyone thought worked, and Okocha hated the difficult No. 33, and it was great to be able to lure him out of the defensive zone.

So the three of them put their heads together, and after a simple discussion, they separated, and waited for the implementation of the plan.

Sam Allardyce always wanted Nolan, a young player, to be the future midfield commander for Bolton, so he told him in training to play with his brain. Now Nolan feels like he can play with his brain, because he will set up specific tactics in the game according to the actual situation.

His heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment, and he was excited to look forward to the following scene:

Starting with Okocha, Wood was slowly drawn out and gradually moved away from the defense zone. Then they completely pulled this stupid boy away by constantly passing back, and then violently launched a counterattack on Okocha with a direct pass! Then came the cheers from the South Stand! And he, Kevin. Nolan will surely be hyped by the media for personally planning and implementing this tactic, claiming the birth of another midfield commander!

Is...... It's exciting to think about!

Okocha received a pass from Nolan, he was now facing away from the attack, Wood pressed up, Okocha looked up and saw Nolan gesturing to him - let's go!

So while desperately protecting the ball and not letting it be poked by Wood, he slowly brought it back, making the illusion that he was forced very tightly and had no choice but to bring it back. At the same time, he paid close attention to the situation behind him, and the pressure was still there, and he was relieved.

Now I have to do a trick more seriously, so that the inexperienced kid is completely fooled...... He felt the pressure mounting from behind him and hurriedly passed the ball to Nolan, who received him.

Nolan had just received the football and looked up to see George. Wood gave up on Okocha and lunged at him.

It's been a great time, baby!

So he pretended to be a little panicked and turned around and protected the ball.

Even Martin in the commentary seat. Taylor and Andy. Gray was fooled by Nolan's performance: "George. Wood was very active, and Okocha was forced by him to turn around, so he could only choose to pass back. Now it's Kevin's turn. Nolan is up! ”

If Nolan could hear the commentary, he would be proud. Wood was pounding hard in the back, and it looked as if he was being provoked.

You inexperienced idiot!

Nolan wanted to provoke Wood even more, and he slammed backwards before he passed the ball to Janakopulos further back. Then he saw Wood throw him down and charge towards the Greeks, and the smile on his face was even more intense, as if he had seen Janakopolos receive the ball and make a long pass before Okocha dribbled into the box and scored...... No, dribbling into the box and being tripped by the black centre-back, penalty! We lost a point because of a penalty, so we have to get it back through a penalty!

Because Jana Kopoulos and Nolan were so close, he didn't pass the ball hard, which was also to make it easier for his teammates to stop the ball. But the fantasy Nolan didn't notice how fast Wood ran past him......

(To be continued)