The media from all over the world flocked to Nottingham and there was simply too much to watch for them. If they don't go to the site, they will definitely miss out on many very wonderful stories.

The highlight of the first day of the league was Everton's home 'Liverpool derby' against Liverpool, which Liverpool eventually won thanks to two goals from Fernando Torres.

Nottingham Forest and Manchester City are not derbies and there is no deep hatred between the two teams in their history. The reason why this game has attracted so much attention is because of this summer. Don has also created a kind of history – a new history in which Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have since looked at each other unpleasantly.

'I'm not at all telling you what these two teams have been through this summer, you just have to look at what the players of both teams are saying in interviews to see how hot it is. On TV, the host is introducing the game to the audience.

The scene cuts to the two teams of players being interviewed.

"I'm going to score in this game!" Bendtner said very seriously to the camera.

"Can you rate your manager?"

"Coach Hughes is a great manager. I believe Manchester City will be able to achieve great success under his leadership. ”

"Talk about Tony. Don ......"

"I don't want to talk about him."

Bendtner turned and walked away, Ashley. Yang then appeared on the screen.

"Your team-mate said he was going to score against Forest......

Ashley. Yang nodded with a smile and raised two fingers: "We made a bet with him, he not only wants to score, but also to score at least two." If he doesn't, he'll treat us to dinner! But I'd love to help him win the game. ”

"Do you think he can do it?"

'I believe in his quality, at Nottingham Forest, at Manchester City we are together, I believe in him. Ashley. Yang clenched his fists and waved in front of the camera.

Next up is an interview with the Nottingham Forest players.

Van Nistelrooy was caught by reporters and had to say a few words about Bendtner's departure: "Why did he leave? I don't know, I think you should ask the head. I wish him the best of luck. ”

After saying that, he was about to leave, and the reporter pulled him again: "Bendtner said he would score at least two goals against Forest......"

"I haven't heard of it." Vanney found an excuse to prevaricate, ignored the reporter's questions, and turned away.

The camera flickered, and the reporters found the oncoming George again. Wood.

"Wood, can you tell us about what Bendtner said he was going to score at least two goals for Forest?"

Wood said with a cold face, "I welcome him to try it." ”

Then he walked straight through the reporters without looking back.

The scene cuts back to the studio, and the host spreads his hands: "You see, that's how it is. ”

Donn doesn't know what Bendtner's psychology was behind when he suddenly announced that he was going to score at least two goals against Forest.

Get you back?

Or do you want to show off your abilities?

Or was it just used by someone else?

Because of his four years at Nottingham Forest, the side he showed did not give Donn the impression that his surname was very arrogant.

In an interview, he was asked about this incident, and he was very generous.

"I believe that with his quality, it is possible to do it. He's someone I'm looking forward to, he's very talented, and scoring goals is not difficult for him......"

The media were taken by surprise by this remark, and they wanted to get a response from Donn's scolding.

Don was naturally angry in his heart, but he couldn't show it. He can't give the media a chance to hype up and he has to take into account the feelings of the current Forest players.

They are not computer-generated data, without thoughts and tempers. If you criticize a player who has just left the club, what will the players who stay at Forest think of him? They will not have stars in their eyes and worship collectively: "Wow, the boss is so handsome!" ”

Bendtner's case showed him the players as a group. No matter how well-behaved they are in front of the manager, they will have their own little calculations, carefully covering them up so that you don't see them. If any of them are unhappy with Bendtner's words, it's their own business, and they have the right to do so. But it's another thing for the manager to force the players to accept this dissatisfaction with his actions.

For a former teammate who has just left the team, the impact he left on this team has not yet dissipated, and there are people with whom he has good relations, and if he publicly scolds Bendtner, it will only chill them.

Now at this critical juncture, Don has to be careful everywhere. There is no more turmoil within the team.

Of course, if someone on the team misunderstood his words and felt hurt, Don could apologize to the other person in the most sincere tone right away.

For example, at the tactical meeting on the last day before the game, Pepe protested with some dissatisfaction.

"Boss, I think what you said to reporters yesterday hurt me and the rest of the defenders."

Don knew that someone would be unhappy about it, because he couldn't meet the values of everyone in the world. But knowing that mistakes can be corrected, and good is great. He apologized immediately.

"Ah, I'm sorry, Pepe. You know, sometimes we have to say something in front of the media that may not be in line with our own will...... I say that in no way to mean that I despise you. Actually, there's still a word I haven't said – I believe he has the ability, but not against Nottingham Forest! Don laughed.

The defenders all laughed, they were satisfied.

"Alright, guys." Don waved them not to laugh yet. "My humility doesn't mean we have to throw in the towel. In fact, this game, I ask – not hope, I ask – that you must win. I don't need to say why, you should all know it. In fact, if I want to say it, I can also name a lot of various reasons. But I don't think that's going to work. Reasons are just reasons, and you can find them as much as you want. But it's not okay to lose, absolutely never! If we still want to win the league title, then a team like Manchester City can't afford to lose! It's not just Manchester City, it's the same with other opponents! ”

Next, Don En beckoned Don to go up and explain the specific tactics.

'The game was played in a 451 formation, with Wood and Thiago starting and you need to help the wings when you're defending in the middle. Manchester City have Ashley. Young and Robinho, their wings need extra attention. With Wood and Thiago in charge of supporting the wings, Ribery and Lennon had to close in the middle when necessary, giving room to Bale and Raphinha in the back...... To put it simply, it's a side offensive and defensive battle. ”

At the same time, they were also holding a tactical meeting at the hotel where Manchester City was staying. Unlike Donn, who left everything to his men, Mark. Hughes took matters into his own hands. He wants to take advantage of the momentum of the big win over Portsmouth and take Nottingham Forest again.

As he said earlier, some of the players around the table were listening attentively, while others were absent-mindedly deserting. Bendtner and Ashley. Yang whispered.

"Niklas, have you figured out how to deal with their defenders? Pepe, you know, his one-on-one is very good...... "Ashley. Yang asked in a whisper.

"It's not like I haven't scored against him. I've scored a lot in the team games. "Bendtner is not bad at all. Pepe always represented the main side in intra-team matches, and Bendtner often represented the substitute side, and although they have not played each other in official matches, such a battle is not unfamiliar.

Ashley. Knowing that he was telling the truth, Yang stopped asking the question and changed it: "Have you figured out the celebration after the goal?" ”

Bendtner smiled, "I didn't think about it. Let's talk about it then, I'm thinking too much now, and it would be stupid to not be able to do anything then. ”

“…… Nottingham Forest are characterised by attacking from the wings, from full-backs to full-backs. This is something to watch out for. "Mark. Hughes continued. "I ask you not to back down in your confrontation with them and to strengthen your offensive on the flanks. Especially when you have to take advantage of the gap behind the two opposing full-backs to get the assist! George. No matter how good Wood is alone, he can't take care of the left side and the right side, there will always be loopholes. Grab them! We don't play in the middle of tomorrow's game, we will go to the wing. Use the flanks to break down their defenses! ”

"The boss has put a lot of effort into it...... "Ashley. Yang muttered. He liked the arrangement as he would be one of the protagonists of the pitch, using his pace and passing to help City tear through the Nottingham Forest defence and walk away from Donne.

"Niklas." Hughes named the Danish striker.

Bendtner looked up at his head coach.

"Your mission is simple." Hughes laughed, "It's just the goal." ”

※※※The Forest Bar on the eve of the game was full of people, and the most die-hard fans of the Forest team gathered here. They are discussing how to get the most out of their squad and put pressure on the visitors in tomorrow's game.

The owner of the bar, Kenny. Burns leaned over the tables where the fans had gathered, a glass of beer, and listened to their lively discussions.

Their leader, John the Fat, lay on his stomach in a cleared clearing, writing something with a brush on a large white cloth.

"We've got to show that little Danish bastard!" Some of the fans loudly announced their opinions. "As soon as he gets the ball, boo him! Unless he passes the ball out, he is never given a little breathing space! ”

"That's right! Shh ”

"Scold him! Give him the middle finger! ”

"Let him cry and go back after the game, and never dare to step into the city stadium again!"

"Mom, I want to feed, I'm so scared...... Wha-"

As the discussion became more and more heated, the rhetoric became more and more irrational...... Finally, someone objected: "You don't have to be so mean, right?" People left out of desperation. To be honest, I don't think Tony really gave him enough minutes and attention...... Why can't we give him a round of applause like we did for Pierce, who also came back for Manchester City......"

He didn't say a word when he heard a faint commotion. Thin Bill jerked to his feet and knocked over a pile of wine glasses in front of him, the golden liquor lingering down the table, wetting the hem of his T-shirt and pants, but he didn't care, just stared straight at the man who said it, his eyes red.

"Boy, I'll give you one more chance to take back your last words! Otherwise, I don't care where you come from, I'll beat you back to your womb right now!" "Skinny, he now looks like he is full of strength and compulsion." I'm going to make you understand one thing - the Danish kid will never be worthy of being compared to 'Madman' Pierce! He would never expect to get the treatment that Pierce was getting! Forever! ”

At the same time, someone stood up and shouted at the man who had said the wrong thing, "Do you know what the Pierce means here?" You're comparing that hairy little bastard to the greatest captain in Nottingham Forest's history?! Man, did you drink too much or did you want to make trouble? ”

"If you don't understand Stuart. How high Pierce's status is, I don't mind using my fists to let you know. "A big man raised his hairy arm.

Seeing that it was about to turn into a bloody fight, Burns, who had not spoken all this time, coughed beside him. Everyone turned to look at him.

"I'm not allowed to fight here." Burns raised his glass and motioned for everyone to drink.

Everyone is honest. Skinny Bill and the others sat down and continued to drink, and the man who had said the wrong thing stood in fright, neither to go nor to stay.

At this time, the fat man John, who had been deaf to the conflict just now and continued to be busy with his own affairs, finally stood up, and he smiled apologetically at the person who was scared: "I'm sorry, I scared you, right?" I haven't seen you here before, first time? That's what they are, don't care. I think Tony's guy was tricked by us when he first came...... Ha. ”

The others laughed as well. Someone shouted, "That's different, John! Tony is not the same as this coward! ”

Yes, it's different, because he actually poured wine on Michael, who was also a football hooligan, and ridiculed John, who was also a football hooligan, as a fat pig, and got the upper hand in a scuffle with Michael...... Because he's different, he's the manager of Nottingham Forest now, and this poor creature is just a wretched wretched leg.

It was a nostalgic time, and it felt like it was yesterday.

The poor unfortunate man saw a fat man on the other side, smiling kindly, and he reassured himself that he would not be beaten.

After apologizing to him, the fat man shook off what he had written and showed it to everyone: "Guys, it's done!" Let's see the effect! ”

"It's a big word......" The onlookers made all sorts of comments.

"It's going to hang behind our goal when the time comes, and the Manchester City bastards won't be able to see it! They're all nearsighted—" John squinted to mimic a nearsighted eye without eyes.

"Hahaha-" His appearance amused the others, and they burst out laughing in unison.

Although he was frightened just now, the overlooked friend, who was also a fan of the Forest team, leaned over to see what was written on the white cloth. There were many others like him, and everyone was crowding, trying to see what was written on it.

John saw that everyone was crowding forward, and the order was a little chaotic. So he simply said "sorry" to Burns and gave Bill a look. Bill jumped on the bar first, Bill climbed up, the two of them stood at both ends of the bar on the left and right, John threw the white cloth in his hand to the thin man, and then the two of them let go of their hands and re-unfolded the thing.

With a bang, the white cloth was shaken away, like a flag in the hands of the standard-bearer.

There is no superfluous stuff above, just two sentences. In red paint wrote a provocation full of confidence and arrogance:

At least two? If you have a kind, try it!!

(To be continued)