Chapter 222: The Meeting Under the Court (Part II)

However, Donn's excitement did not last long, and after seeing Roy Keane himself, the fire in his heart was quickly extinguished by his basin of cold water.

"I know why you called my agent, Mr. Donne." In a simple Irish restaurant, sitting in a small private room, former Manchester United captain Roy

Keane said to Donn, "But unfortunately, I'm going to decline your invitation. ”

Donn was stunned for a moment, is this Irish midfielder's refusal so direct?

He thought about it, and could only honestly ask, "Why?" ”

Michael Kennedy, the agent next to the question, answered Keane for help: "Because Roy is not going to be Manchester United's opponent in the Premier League." ”

What Donn knows is that Roy Keane moved to Scottish Premiership side Celtic during the winter transfer period after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer, joining a team he grew up supporting.

It turned out to be because of this...... From this point of view, he really couldn't continue to lobby.

He reflected on Keane's journey since his departure from Manchester United...... The Soviet Super Celtics, then ...... Then it seems that he will go to Sunderland as a manager.

As he crossed, the man was still struggling to lead the second-to-last Black Cats in the Championship to the Premier League.

No one believed that the Irishman could succeed, and neither did Don before the crossing. But now he believes it, because he's experienced such incredible things firsthand.

He looked at Keane in front of him, they had faced each other as opponents a season ago, and he didn't expect to be able to sit and chat in casual clothes like this now.

Because of his arrival, he doesn't know if Keane will become Sunderland's manager in the future, and he doesn't even know if Keane will become a Celtic player after rejecting Nottingham Forest.

"Roy...... Do you have any plans for the future? After a moment of silence, Donn asked.

"Plans? Do you mean to join a club or ......"

"Farther away. What do you want to do when you retire? ”

Keane thought for a moment, "Coach. I've had two managers in my career who have made a huge impression on me and I hope to be as successful as them in the future. ”

The Irishman didn't say who it was, but Donn knew in his heart that one was the late Nottingham Forest boss who brought Keane from his hometown to England's top flight and groomed him into a rising star.

The other is Alex Ferguson, who snatched him from Blackburn Rovers and made him a world-class star.

"I think we have something in common." Donn decided to get close to Keenta. Even if Keane rejects him now, it means that he will not change his mind in the future. "Well, in my coaching career, the one who has been most affected is Brian Clough.

When I had just led the Forest team to some small successes, Clough wanted to see me, and I thought it was a compliment or appreciation for me, but I didn't expect that afternoon I was completely forgotten as a supporting role. ”

Speaking of this, Don suddenly laughed: "Roy." We're really connected. ”

Keane raised an eyebrow.

"On the way back to Nottingham, I was sullen because I was given a cold reception, and then Walker, who was traveling with me, told me a little story, and I was suddenly enlightened...... Do you know who the main character of the story is? It's you, Roy. ”

Keane was a little surprised.

"He told me you were after a good debut. Met Clough on the training ground the next day, asked for your name, and then asked you to shine his shoes. ”

Hearing this, Keane also smiled: "That's right. There is such a thing. I didn't expect them to remember ......" He then fell silent, as if caught up in the reminiscences of the past.

The immature boy back then has now become an "old man" at the age of thirty-four. Twelve years seem like a blink of an eye.

"Roy, I don't know which club you'll choose in the end, but I want you to accept a good offer from me."

Keane came back to his senses and looked up at Don.

"It's 23 days before the start of the winter transfer window, so you might as well train with my team before you decide where you want to go. Stay fit and in shape. ”

Hearing Donn's words, even Michael Kennedy on the side was surprised.

"It's just normal training, you don't have to participate in the training of my Earth team, but train alone according to your own plan.

Nottingham Forest has everything you need to use the dressing rooms, restaurant, gym and treatment rooms with the players...... Except for not playing for Forest. Do not participate in intra-team training. You can do anything.

You can come even if you're wearing a Manchester United shirt. ”

The corners of Keane's mouth twitched at the last sentence. Immediately calm returned.

Agent Michael Kennedy turned his head to look at Roy Keane.

Keane looked down and asked, "Is this good for you, Mr. Donn?" ”

Donn spread his hands and shrugged: "Why do people ask 'what's in it for me?' Isn't it good to be able to help others? Anyway, there are so many venues for the Forest team to train at the training base, and it won't be crowded because of it.

Of course, if you had to give me a reason, I think Nottingham Forest would be more familiar to you than any other team. ”

"It's been twelve years since I was so familiar......" Keane muttered.

Don thought Keane disagreed, and was about to show a "regretful" expression on his face, but heard him add: "Well, I'll train here until I find the right club." I'm already here anyway. Michael? ”

Kennedy nodded: "I also think that Mr. Donne's invitation is very timely, and I am very grateful to Mr. Donn for his kindness." ”

Tang En laughed: "Where, I'm stingy, weird-tempered, stubborn, and flawed...... That's what the media say. ”

The two men on the other side also laughed.

Don clutched his stomach and said, "Can we eat?" ”

As soon as the laughter stopped, it started again.

Kennedy went out to call the waiter to serve the menu, while Keane leaned on the table and looked at Donn, "Mr. Donn, I'm interested in the story you just didn't finish. You said Walker told you my story when you were sullen, and then what? ”

"Well...... down," said Donn, pretending to think about it, "and then Walker told me that the boy who was shining Clough's shoes would go on to become a world-class midfielder, captain of the Irish national team.

And then what...... I think I'm doing a good mix now! ”

Both men burst out laughing at the same time.

Be humble, but not lose your self-confidence. These two men, who are three years apart, do have this in common.