Maybe it's because of that merry Christmas dinner, George? Wood is in surprisingly good shape. The voices questioning him a few weeks ago hadn't completely died down, but he slapped those doubters again and again with steady play.

On the second day, Forest won 2-1 at home to Southampton and won in the end, although they continued to concede goals.

On December 28, Forest played Manchester City away. Donn's determination to clean up the defense was clear, and at Maine Road, he arranged a counter-attacking strategy. In the end, under the onslaught of Manchester City, the counterattack did not come out, and the defense was fully tested. George, the midfielder who started with Gunnelson in this game? Wood was once again unanimously praised after the game, and it was his outstanding play when Manchester City pressed the Forest team in the middle of the field to bombard, and helped the obviously incompetent Darren several times? Ward defused the danger in front of goal to allow Forest to take a point away from home.

Kevin? Speaking indignantly to reporters at his post-match press conference, Keegan said: "It's not fair, we're playing eleven and Nottingham Forest are twelve! ”

Of course, he is not saying that the Forest team relied on the help of the referee to get a point, in fact, the referee in this game is biased in favor of the home team Manchester City, which is also very normal - there will be no referee biased towards the away team, right?

The twelfth man Keegan spoke of was George? Wood. Exactly halfway through the season, with twenty league games, six League Cup games and the League Cup, George? Wood didn't miss a game, not a minute. His stamina was not affected by his full attendance at all, and he ran from the first second to the last second against Manchester City, with the same pace throughout the race.

He is very good at using his body to make up for his lack of skill and experience.

It's no wonder Keegan feels depressed, and his words are similar to the previous comments in football about Brazilian right-back Cafu as a "man with three lungs".

Since not only successfully defending Cristiano against Manchester United? Ronaldo, who also scored the equaliser in the final moments of the game, George? Wood has a faint tendency to become a hot rookie in the Premier League.

Recently, there has been more talk about Wood, and of course unlike before, it used to be skeptic, and now it is touted.

However, Don was not worried that such unbridled sensual praise would make Wood lose his sense of normalcy and ruin the boy's future. Because he knew who Wood was, he didn't take the compliments to heart at all, and he didn't realize what such a false name would do to him.

The day after the game, Nottingham Forest Club held an in-house Christmas reception where various awards were presented to reward those who have excelled in all aspects of the Forest team over the past year. The method of selection is through an internal vote of the team, the candidates are proposed, and then everyone votes by secret ballot. In other words, if someone can be elected the best, then he must be recognized by everyone.

Freddy? Eastwood won the team's Player of the Year award for his outstanding and consistent performances since joining the team and repeated goals at key moments.

And the team's Newcomer of the Year trophy is also no suspense. Wood picks it up.

As is customary, everyone who wins the award must come to the stage to give an acceptance speech. Eastwood himself is sharp-tongued, and this kind of impromptu speech is like a pediatric to him, which easily makes everyone laugh, and the atmosphere enters a **.

George? Wood had never stood on stage like this, speaking in front of so many people. Don doesn't know how to deal with such a scene and let him and Roy? Keane is going to fight again, and which one will make it more difficult for Wood.

When he read out "Newcomer of the Year is George?" Wood", there was a round of applause and some people whistled excitedly.

Wood sat next to his mother, a little surprised by Donn's announcement. He turned his head to look around at his teammates cheering and whistling for him, as if he couldn't believe that his popularity could be so good.

Don stood on the stage, holding a transparent trophy in his hand and shook it at Wood: "George, if you don't come up to receive the award again, I'll take this back to my own house!" ”

Everyone laughed.

Amid laughter, Sophia straightened the collar of her son's shirt and said to Wood proudly and lovingly, "Go, George." It's rude to make people wait. ”

Wood then got up and walked onto the stage, took the trophy from Donn, held it in his hand, and the coolness came from the cup, which calmed him down.

"Say something, George." Don handed a microphone to Wood.

Wood clutched the microphone in his hand and bit his lip as he looked at the pair of expectant eyes below.

Say something?

While he was still working as a porter, most of them were Nottingham Forest supporters, even though the men around him were football fans and would discuss yesterday's football match in their spare time. At the time, he never imagined that he would become a Nottingham Forest player and be the centre of their discussions outside of work. He felt that the world was too far away from him, until one day he "bumped" into a person on the street and everything changed.

"I ......" After being stunned for a long time, Wood finally spoke. I used to be, never before...... I never thought that I would become a professional player. ”

Is it really a long story? Don was overjoyed.

"I won't say anything......"

The hall was silent, and everyone was holding their breath, knowing that Wood wouldn't say anything, because it was rare to hear this man say a lot in one breath. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him to stand in front of everyone and speak like this.

"I don't know what to say...... It's harder than getting me to score another goal against Manchester United......" Wood said in all seriousness, but the audience burst into laughter, even Donn, who was standing behind him.

"So I can only thank you......" He bowed slightly to the audience and walked down.

Applause ensued.

Even though he still said too little, Don didn't ask him to say a few more words, which was already a remarkable improvement for a boy who rarely communicated with others. Growing up is a long process, and you can't ask for more than that.

Returning to his seat, Wood received a kiss of encouragement from his mother, and he looked a little embarrassed.

Next up was the Young Team Player of the Year award. The winner was the one Donn brought from Southampton to Gareth? Bale, even though he was only fifteen, had already been transferred to the eighteen-year-old youth team. Now Don is waiting for him to turn sixteen, and then signing him a professional contract to tie his future here.

After the highlight is awarded, the atmosphere is very relaxed, and there are all kinds of inexplicable awards. Donn is a master at adjusting the atmosphere, whether it's in the dressing room, on the sidelines of the football pitch or here. He always makes everyone laugh.

After half a season in a row, whether it is the coaches or the players, everyone can finally put aside the damn opponents, the damn standings, and the damn season goals...... Relax.

After the awards ceremony, it was time for the reception, and Don became the busiest person, pulling Shania, who had come to play, around with a wine glass to find someone to sign autographs...... If you don't tell them how old she really is, I'm afraid no one will think she's a child, right?

Everyone nodded and smiled and signed for Shania, and gossiped in their hearts: Oh - so she was the girl who went out to dinner with the boss that night!

Of course, Don knew what these boys were thinking, but he pretended not to see it, and led Shania to greet them one by one, introduce, and ask for autographs. From one side to the other, and back again, my head was dizzy.

He didn't pay attention when he led Shania to Evan and Allen, "The two of them are ......" just started when he realized that something was wrong, and he looked up to see the club president and marketing manager who were smiling at him.

"Tony, are we going to sign too?" They laughed.

"Uh......" Don scratched his head embarrassedly, but introduced Shania to the two of them. Judy? Shania? Jordana. ”

Evan nodded, "I know you, Miss Jordana." I met you at a fashion show last week. ”

Shania's eyes widened in surprise, let alone Donn. But Shania was surprised that the chairman of the club in front of her would know about the launch of that small brand with little influence, and Don was surprised - he had already started to walk the catwalk at such a young age?

"Hmm." Evan looked at Shania, who was now dressed casually, "You on the catwalk are completely different from you now." I didn't recognize it all at once, but I remembered when I heard Tony introduce your name. ”

Shania straightened her face, tilted her head slightly, and squinted at Don next to her to Evan? Dogetty said, "Is that so? ”

Evan smiled, "yes, that's how it feels. ”

Shania's expression returned to normal, and she stuck out her tongue, "I don't like that, but the model ......"

Both Evan and Alan nodded in understanding, and Don was drawn to Shania's sudden cold side. He had never seen such a Shania, and he would have a cold feeling of rejection, is it like this with the model Shania...... No wonder Shania doesn't like to be a model, she should be the kind of little girl who is naturally happy and lively, and it's really ...... for her to scare people with a straight face at this age It's not very humane.

I don't like Shania like this either. Donn thought to himself.

(To be continued)