The next day, it wasn't until noon that Donn met all the members of the Forest team in the cafeteria, both the players and the coaches. There was no one in the restaurant at the time of the morning meal, and Don knew that these people must still be sleeping after a night of partying. Anyway, the season is over, and he won't call a knock on the door.

After the team had lunch together, they were on a plane to England. Then hop on an open-top double-decker bus from Birmingham Airport to Nottingham, where you'll be met by the Mayor at Town Square, then climb onto the Town Hall balcony to meet the fans who have gathered there, and that's it. There was no scheduled celebration at the City Stadium in the evening, as the City Stadium was fully closed for final preparations before the demolition.

On a plane from Madrid to Birmingham, Evan? Dogotty and Alan? Adams sat in first class, and didn't come to Done, who wished they hadn't bothered him. He leaned back in his seat and texted Shania and asked her where she wanted to go this vacation.

Most of the players are still catching up on the plane. The beautiful flight attendants are interested in getting acquainted, but they are helpless in the face of a group of snoring men.

After the plane landed in Birmingham, it was Donn and Wood who were the first to walk down the ramp with the Champions Cup.

Reporters who had been waiting there for a long time swarmed up, and for a moment the flashing lights were loud, and some players who had not yet woken up were shaken and almost rolled down the gangway.

Donn was interviewed after getting off the plane and asked to give an impromptu speech.

"It's a gift to all the Nottingham Forest fans." He held up the trophy in his hand, shining silver in the afternoon sun.

Next, instead of saying a big call with emotion and impassionedness, he waved to the camera: "I love you guys." ”

He then slipped into the crowd and left the scene under the protection of the police.

A few stunned reporters were left looking at each other. Such a short speech is not quite in line with Don's habit......

Only Evan? Dogotty and Alan? Adams knew why—there was no point in saying anything more to him having already decided to leave.

Don smiled in front of everyone, but his mood wasn't high. If you can have someone alone, the smile on your face will disappear and you will fall into a daze.

He continued that way until he reached the second-floor balcony of City Hall to face the tens of thousands of Forest fans below. He only came up when he needed to come forward, and the rest of the time he hid behind the players, his eyes wandering.

Because whenever he sees the enthusiastic fans below, he has to think about how he will face these people after he announces the news. What will those who once supported him think? Continue to support him or spit on him? In the future, when he walks in Nottingham City, does he need to wear sunglasses and disguise himself?

And his players. How did his most loyal men feel when they knew that their leader had betrayed them? Tang En didn't even dare to think about such a future. He felt sorry for the team, but he couldn't help it, and he didn't want to force himself to stay. Leading the team to the club's unprecedented treble may be the only compensation for these people, and it has also put Donn's heart a little more at ease.

Don didn't tell Shania when he made this decision, otherwise he might have been able to seek Shania's comfort and support. But that would also make Shania worry about herself. Don was reluctant to do this, so he chose to take the pressure on his own.

"Boss! Hey, boss! Bell called a few times next to him to wake Donn from his distraction.

"Huh? What's the matter, little monkey? Donn affectionately called Bell's nickname.

"They're all shouting your name." Bell pointed to the sea of people below.

Don knew he had to wave again, so he squeezed forward.

The shouting of the fans below only stopped when they saw Donn reappear, and a huge cheer ensued.

Don smiled and waved at them.

Wood handed him the microphone in his hand. It turns out that it's not just as simple as waving your hand, you have to say something.

Don took the microphone and looked at the people below, his mouth open but he didn't know what to say. So he took the microphone and froze in place for a few seconds.

The cheers faded out, and Don realized that if he continued to be in a daze, he would be noticed that something was wrong. He coughed and began, "Thank you so much for being here. ”

And then it got stuck again.

"Uh...... Thank you again for this...... A season of support. He almost said "the support of these eleven years".

"We won the three most important titles." Donn gestured to the three trophies of different sizes and shapes placed in front of him. They are the English Premier League winners, the FA Cup, and the newly released European Cup. "These are three love letters to all of you. I love you. ”

When he said this, Tang Enke was not delicate and pretentious, and he was hypocritical. He really loves this group of fans. After all, I've been coaching here for eleven years, and it's fake if I don't have feelings.

Someone below excitedly shouted, "I love you too, Tony!" ”

There is no shortage of hot girls dressed in hot clothes.

The players behind him whistled.

Don waited for a moment to pause and then continued, "If it weren't for your support, we wouldn't have been able to achieve such results. I will keep you in mind, this day belongs to you, have fun! He handed the microphone to the people around him and stepped back.

"Boss, a little weird......," Bell muttered to Wood.

Wood looked at Don and didn't respond.

"Maybe it's too tired...... "The others also sensed that something was wrong with what Bell said. If it were a different story, the leader would have made an impassioned speech here that would have made his supporters happy and his opponents angry and frightened, and then brought the atmosphere to the top. But today's head is like a lyric poet, a little ...... How so? Sentimental, right......

His statement was agreed by others. These are indeed very tired. This is what everyone sees, and there will be no fakes. No matter how tired they are as players, they are only physically tired, and those who are coaches are psychologically tired. Mentally exhausted, naturally I don't have much strength to give an impassioned speech here.

The revelry with the fans continued into the evening. The Forest's players and three trophies finally disappeared from the second-floor balcony. The whole team went to the mayor's dinner, and the fans dispersed, and they will continue to celebrate this great season in their respective bars.

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On the same day, the media also came alive.

The Spanish media were quite angry that Nottingham Forest won the Champions League. They believe that there is absolutely no reason for the Forest team to win the championship and that the trophy was stolen by them. From the team lineup, from the sports style, from the hearts of the people to the back...... Real Madrid are more deserving than they are to lift the trophy.

In addition to criticizing Tony? In addition to the complete lack of championship demeanor in the post-match press conference, Don still grabbed Pepe's red card, and there was a great posture that they would not give up until Pepe was forced to retire.

Real Madrid Club hasn't spoken yet, the president of Real Madrid's younger brother Getafe, Angel, who has a Real Madrid membership card? Torres has already jumped out to publicly attack Pepe, claiming that "Nottingham Forest should expel such a violent player".

Although Pepe made a public apology in the English press the next day and left tears of repentance, the Spaniards didn't care. There are still some Spanish media clamoring for Pepe to be banned permanently. The reason is that "it is a shame for football that such violence took place in the final of the European Champions Cup, in such an important and high-profile match, such a person does not deserve to play!" ”

The newspaper Marca is concerned about UEFA's reaction to the incident. UEFA reacted very quickly – in fact everything and Nottingham Forest, and Tony? Donn's decision was quick – the day after the game, they had already made a decision to ban Pepe for 15 matches in a European-wide tournament and pay him a fine of 50,000 euros. This means that even if Nottingham Forest reach the Champions League final next season, Pepe will miss all 13 games, and Pepe will also be suspended for the UEFA Super Cup at the end of August, and then another suspension for next season - if Forest can still play in the European competition, whether it is the UEFA Cup or the Champions Cup, or still qualify for the UEFA Super Cup.

That's a pretty severe penalty.

Nottingham Forest did not appeal and accepted the fine calmly. As a result, the Spanish media have speculated whether Nottingham Forest Club is also going to punish Pepe...... Unfortunately, they didn't get any such news, and the Forest Club did not announce any form of punishment for Pepe – he won't lose even a penny in prize money.

Pepe was actually very depressed at first, because after calming down, he also felt that he had made a big mistake. He even considered retiring in his heart. If it weren't for the leader, maybe he did.

It was the boss who found him at lunch the next day, dragged him to the corner and talked for more than half an hour, and explained to him the club and his personal position, that is, there will be no further entanglement in this matter, the past is over, and Don understands what he did at that time, and there will be no further punishment.

Donn's forgiveness and understanding made Pepe grateful and strengthened his determination to remain loyal to the Forest.

Donn is still juggling socializing, and when he is free, he fights back against the Spanish media in his column. The Spaniards will have a chance to withstand Donne's spit offensive.

Most of the English media are hyping up another event that has nothing to do with winning the title - Tony? Whether Donn's fate with Nottingham Forest has come to an end? Since this incident was exposed by The Sun, it has swept through the entire English press like a tropical storm. As for Tony? Donn led the team to the treble, and such news seems ordinary and insignificant......

At the celebration dinner held at the mayor's official residence, the mayor also asked about the incident. The Forest's Big Three smiled harmoniously under the mayor's care, as if there was no contradiction at all. Don repeatedly promised to "consider renewing the contract after settling down in a few days", Evan? Dogetty also pledged to the mayor that the club would offer their decorated coach a contract worthy of his achievements.

But the mayor will never know what the three people think in their hearts.

There were also players who heard similar news from other places and ran to the banquet to ask the leader if he was really leaving.

That's what makes Don the hardest to face. He didn't want to lie in front of his men, but now was the time to tell everything. He could only perfunctory: "You'll know when the time comes." "It's also pretending to be mysterious, so that everyone doesn't think about it.

Later, he simply hid outside to blow the wind alone.

This is a corner of the garden of the official residence, which is very dark, and usually no one comes. Don hid here, thinking that he could finally survive the night, but he didn't expect to break into an uninvited guest.

"What if I say, 'Huh? Such a coincidence? You don't believe it. The visitor was holding a wine glass, and it seemed that he had come out of it to breathe.

Don looked at him and didn't speak.

The man continued, "Don't you need to do this, Tony? Now that you've decided to leave, shouldn't the grudge between us be written off? ”

Donn's voice seemed to come out of his nose: "Good evening, Alan? Mr. Adams. ”

He was finally willing to talk to himself. Alan smiled, "I don't think much of you as a person, Tony. Everything I do is based on the financial considerations of the club. It's like everything you do and think is based on team results. The two of us ...... Well, if you don't do that, you might be able to become friends. ”

"Perhaps." Don said coldly. If it weren't for the person in front of him, his fate with Nottingham Forest would not have been broken so early.

"May I ask you what you plan to do after you leave here? No, it's not a question of where to go with your wife, it's something about football......" Alan said, waving his hand.

Tang En thought for a moment, then shook his head: "I don't know, I don't have a plan." Maybe for a while I don't plan to touch football again. Then he sneered, "You're still worried about me going to Manchester United to be the enemy of the Forest team?" ”

Alan didn't say anything, seemingly acquiescing.

"I'm not interested." Don shrugged. "I can't say for sure what will be too long in the future, but I won't be coaching any Premier League team in a few years."

He didn't say why, but the reason was already obvious. For eleven years with Nottingham Forest, everything about this team has long been integrated with him, he is the forest, the forest is him. He couldn't imagine himself standing in front of another Premier League team's dugout and directing a game against Forest. When he was at Forest, he managed to put the whole of the Premier League on the opposite side of Nottingham Forest, and they all became the enemies of the Forest team, so how could he become such an enemy now?

Alan seemed relieved. When they signed with Donne, they definitely didn't expect today, otherwise he would have written in the contract: "Once both parties decide not to renew the contract, Party B will not be allowed to coach in the same league for five years after the contract expires." At least that's how he is at peace now.

Is he afraid of Tony? To be honest, he was afraid. Tony who is afraid of becoming an opponent? Dawn. This man went crazy and didn't recognize his relatives......

After confirming this matter, Alan was not in the mood to continue to catch up with Donne, so he made an excuse to leave here, leaving Donn alone.

Don looked at the brightly lit doorway, and the noise was faintly heard.

He suddenly felt a little lonely, but he liked it. If you can, it's best to let him stay lonely until the end of the dinner party, and then go back and hug his wife.

After a moment in the dark, Donn returned to the lively hall. Chrislak leaned in: "Where have you been, Tony?" I just looked for you but didn't find it. ”

"Went outside to breathe. What do you want me to do? ”

"Hmm...... I heard a little rumor. Chris Rac looked at Donn.

"Want to ask me for confirmation?"

Chrislak nodded.

Don hesitated.

"You'll know then, David." He still used that excuse to prevaricate.

"Until when? If you want to renew your contract with the club, it's just these days, right? ”

"You'll find out in a few days, David." Don patted his old partner on the shoulder.

He wasn't lying on purpose, but he hadn't figured out how to say goodbye to the people closest to him. After today, the team will be disbanded directly, and everyone will go their separate ways and go on vacation. They won't see each other until they meet again. Due to the World Cup, the first to return to the team are those who have not been selected for their respective national teams to compete in this World Cup, and Donn will be led by his assistants to explain the World Cup. By the time the World Cup is over, his contract with the club will have long since expired.

He also knew that Evan and Allen would not really wait until June 30 to find a successor, and the news would not be able to hold back for a few days. Still, he wanted to put it off a little longer, at least let him think about how to say goodbye to these people.

"I'll be the first to let you know if there's any update, David." Don laughed.

"Okay......" Chris Rac sighed helplessly, "my phone will be on twenty-four hours a day." ”

"Thank you, David."

"Thank me for what? Alas, I don't know what's wrong, I just feel a little uneasy in my heart...... Drunk too much? ”

Chrislak muttered and turned away.

The troubles in Don's heart grew bigger and bigger.

With so many people, how could he say to their faces, "I'm sorry, guys." I'm not going to continue to lead you to victory and championships. Because I had some conflicts with the club, I decided to leave my contract when it expired. Good luck and goodbye. "What about that?

(To be continued)