It has been a time of inconsistent results for Forest, with the team expected to be high before the season without a win in three games since the disastrous win over Reading. The league has played eight rounds, with four wins, three losses and one draw, accumulating 13 points, and its ranking in the league has slipped to seventh place.

In fact, among the players, only George. Wood is suspended for eight games, and Ashley. Yang was only suspended for one game and has long since returned. In terms of the squad, there were no serious losses.

The real reason for this team's inconsistent performance is that Donn has been suspended for three games.

As the head coach of the team, he is also the soul of the team. The Forest players are used to Tony. Don was directing their game on the sidelines, and suddenly the coach standing on the sidelines changed someone, and he was not used to it.

People are wonderful creatures, and when Donn is on the sidelines, the players play hard. Once Donn was sent off in the stands, after three games, the players were a little unmotivated.

Everyone was used to hearing Donn's thunderous roar when they couldn't get up, waking them all up from their state of confusion. Now...... Although Don is a very capable coach, and he has long since made everyone abandon the prejudice against his nationality by his own level, but seriously, he is always a little short of being a head coach......

Don himself knew very well in his heart that his completely different personalities from Don En caused this deviation. What everyone recognizes is that a manager like Don is used to it, and it's useless to do anything on his own.

Three games as acting head coach has taught him this. Although Don has taken his body and position, this team is indeed Don Den's team now, and it fits his personality very well.

As soon as the three games were over, he also breathed a sigh of relief. The Chinese media took his position as the acting head coach of the team very seriously, and the pride was palpable in the initial series of reports. Tang himself seems to be very low-key, and there is no awareness that "Chinese football has risen in the top leagues in Europe".

Now three games in a row without a win. Domestic media coverage has weakened considerably, and enthusiasm has quickly faded. These people don't know how to say to the domestic readers, ̄ ̄ ̄, the people who are touted by them as almost heavenly, lead the team with such poor results.

The media in England don't care about Don, they care about Tony. Dawn. After the match against Manchester City, the Nottingham Evening Post proudly ran the headline ̄ ̄ ̄ "Be careful, that man is back!" "You know, this is against the backdrop of another loss for Forest.

It can be seen how high the trust of Nottinghams in Don is.

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The future of the league is uncertain, but the Champions Cup is triumphant all the way.

October 18th. The third round of the group stage of the Champions Cup. Nottingham Forest won 1-O away at Bordeaux in France. In this way, Nottingham Forest have won all their opponents in the same group.

Experts have decided that Donne's side will have no problem qualifying from this group, with all that the remaining three teams have to do is compete for a second qualifying spot.

There is even speculation about which opponent the Forest will face after they progress from the group. Tony. Don has too many enemies in European football, and he will have a good show to see any of them. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Inter Milan......

These are all big battles like Mars hitting Earth......

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Tang Encai didn't have time to accompany those people to fantasize about the future.

The Champions Cup is going well, and the team is coming up as soon as they play in Europe, so he doesn't need to worry much about that. Now we need to focus more on the domestic game. They have slipped to seventh in the league, three places away from Donne's goal of a "top-four finish" if they drag it out. The situation can only be against Nottingham Forest.

On October 22, in the ninth round of the league, he challenged Everton away and played against his old friend David Moyes.

The media was intrigued by Donne's return, with many of them standing at the door of the visitors' dressing room, with cameras pointed inside, where the players were changing and preparing to go out to warm up. And today's protagonist Tony. Don hasn't arrived yet. I don't know where I was caught in the memory......

Don walked over. Looking at the three floors around the door, he shook his head and walked in.

Just as Don had just entered. A commotion came from outside. He didn't have to look out to know who was coming.

Tang En saw Ji gathered at the door, took the initiative to wave and greet, and smiled brightly: "Everyone." Long time no see. ”

Someone returned the salute.

"Thank you very much for your concern about me, but I still hope you can give way to ......," he gestured to the door, already blocked by the media.

"If you have any questions, I'll ask them after the game, sorry I don't have a lot of time." The Chronicles made a way for Donne. He strode into the locker room. Then he closed the door.

Soon, the reporters, who had not yet dispersed, heard a burst of laughter coming from the dressing room.

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"You must miss me, guys? I miss you too. Any idea why I'm here now? I'll tell you, because I almost walked straight up to the stands. ”

The players burst into laughter.

"Luckily, I was stopped by the stadium staff halfway through and he asked me strangely: 'Mr. Donn, are you banned again?' Don mimicked the look and tone of the other man's speech vividly.

The laughter was louder.

'I want to thank the staff who spoke up and I'm sure the people at Everton will be furious when they hear about it because they have lost an opportunity to beat us here.'

Don grinned as he watched everyone finish laughing.

"I'm back, guys, it's no big deal."

This sentence was like a tranquilizer, which calmed the players' hearts in panic and anxiety. This was evident from the fact that they were still laughing so freely before the game.

The backbone of the main heart is back, and there is really nothing to be afraid of.

What about playing away? Anyway, there is a leader for us to carry it!

"We've gone three league games without a win, two defeats and one draw. I don't think it's going to get any worse, so there's nothing to worry about. I let go of the kick, how I usually kick the ground, and how I still kick today. It doesn't matter who the opponent is at all. ”

Donn's confident smile made the whole team feel that it really didn't matter who the opponent was, and the morale that had been low in the previous few games instantly rose. In the blink of an eye, it was at full value.

Don watched quietly from the side, using words to motivate the team...... This can't be done with his personality anyway......

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David Moyes is very serious about this game, and he did not underestimate his opponent because Nottingham Forest had a bad year some time ago. Instead, Tony. Don ended his ban and returned to the team, which made him extremely vigilant.

It's a tough game to play and Nottingham Forest is not easy to play against. He knows it all.

Of course, knowing and doing are two different things, and doing and achieving results are two different things.

David Moyes fielded the best team he could at home against the absence of George. Wood's Nottingham Forest. George. After Wood's suspension, Forest's midfielder has been Chinese Sun Jihai, and the breakthrough point for Arsenal's win is here. Moyes will also be hoping to find a winning spot here, and they will focus on the middle of the pitch and force Sun Jihai.

Naturally, Don would not willingly let his opponent do this. Albertini was involved in defending with Sun Jihai, while Arteta and Van der Vaart were absent. Forest put two defensive midfielders in the middle of the midfield. The attack was entirely on the wings and Albertini had occasional long passes.

Pepe is still out injured, with Kompany and Piquee partnering at centre-back.

On the road, Donn took on a defensive stance.

It looks like Don is going to keep the tie.

Everton's squad is not weak, and it is also at the top of the middle in the English table. The goalkeeper is Thiem, who is on loan from Manchester United. Howard, the centre-back is a strong Nigerian Joseph. Jabbo and Lescott from Wolves, and Phil at right wing-back from Manchester United. Neville, Gary. Neville's younger brother. At left wing-back is Portugal's national Nuno. Valente. At the heart of their midfield is Australian national Thiem. Cahill, as well as former Dutch national Andy. Donny van der Meyde, Scotland international James. McFadden. Ireland international Lee Lee. Carsley. The striker is former Southampton's leading scorer "Saints" James. Beattie, as well as Andrew in the English League. Johnson.

This squad will be fine even if it qualifies for the Champions League, with Everton now held down by Donn's Nottingham Forest in the league table, seventh ̄ ̄ Forest and eighth. With both sides level on points, as long as Everton can win at home to Nottingham Forest, David Moyes' side will cross the forest, if Arsenal and Aston Villa make a comeback in this league fixture. It is also possible to rush to fifth place in the league in one go.

And he also planned to have Donn.

Wood couldn't play, so the whole team worked hard to make up for the position, and the offense was all on the counter-attack. After Anelka was put on the cold bench by Donn, Forest did not lose much in attack, and the two flanks were still frightening.

In this game, Forest's attack is still flying on both wings, but Ashley. Young didn't get it, and on the right side was Lennon, who was just as fast, but better at dribbling and breaking, and had excellent personal ball control.

What Don means is that every attacking player can dribble into the opposition box to threaten or score a goal, without the need for team support. Now the team doesn't have that much energy to support them, and the offense can only be up to the individual.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was not on the pitch to score, but to provide support for Ribery and Lennon, as well as Eastwood, to attract defensive fire.

Twenty-seven minutes into the first half, Everton's attacking strategy down the middle finally paid off. Johansen was successfully countered offside and, after receiving Cahill's through ball, shook off the attacking Van der Sar and sent the ball into the empty net.

"Andrew. Johansen ̄ ̄ At this moment, he is a Goodison Park stadium hero! ”

The blue ocean in the stands raised huge waves, as if to extinguish the red flames that had shrunk in a corner.

Faced with the goal conceded, Donn did not jump on the sidelines. He didn't do anything, with Albertini on the pitch, there were some things he didn't have to worry about.

Captain Albertini picked the football out of the net and slapped it to boost morale. "No big deal! We salute them one in return! ”

After placing the ball in the centre circle, he ran over to Ribery, Lennon, Eastwood and Ruud van Nistelrooy: "Just run forward." Don't worry about whether you can catch the ball or not. We were responsible for the pass and scored the goal...... You guys work! ”

The four nodded, believing in the captain as well as in their teammates.

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'Nottingham Forest restarted the game, Ruud van Nistelrooy drove the ball out and he ran forward...... The ball was passed to Albertini, who was looking up to watch the situation. Cahill pounced! Oh! It's been over! Long pass! Albertini suddenly made a long pass...... Lennon desperately caught up with the ball, beautiful! He stopped...... Cross! Van Nistelrooy ...... A leak before the point! Freddy...... easToooooood！！ ”

"I cooperate beautifully! The ball is in! Thirty seconds after kick-off. Nottingham Forest equalised! It's incredible! Look at the expressions on the faces of the Everton players, who are still basking in the joy of taking the lead! ”

Seeing the ball being pushed into the net from the back post by Eastwood, Don jumped to his feet. His players, really fight for him!

'It was Eastwood's fifth goal of the season! After missing most of last season's season due to injury, he has finally rediscovered his form for the new season, with Ruud van Nistelrooy covering in front and cutting in from behind. ”

Donn glanced up at the stands, George. Wood has been suspended and is currently training with the reserves. Don still asks him to come and watch every game as much as possible, and he can learn a lot.

Hey, George. Did you see that? Did you see everything that preceded this goal? That's what you're aiming for, and after Demy retires, you're going to be like him, delivering accurate passes to your teammates at crucial moments and helping them score!

Wood sat in the stands, flanked by assistant coach Chris Lack, who was still on suspension. He's telling Wood about the goal.

"George. Because of the position of the back midfielder, the field of vision is wider than that of teammates in other positions, and he can see more things. There are so many places that come to mind. Sometimes teammates can't see what they can't think of, but you can see and think. At this time, as long as you have the ability to pass the ball accurately, you can deliver the ball to any corner of the field. You know, it's any corner! As long as you want. It can be passed to places that the opponent does not even expect...... And then just like that, one hit deadly! Chrislak punched in the palm of his hand.

Wood didn't answer him, he watched Albertini celebrate his goal with his teammates in the middle of the pitch. Coach Chris Rac said for a long time, and only one sentence touched him ̄ ̄ ̄ "You can send football to any corner of the field". He admitted. It's a beautiful feeling to think about it.

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The quick equaliser greatly boosted the morale of Nottingham Forest, and also greatly damaged the morale of Everton.

Then, before the end of the first half, Forest came close to a comeback. If it weren't for Phil. If Neville hooks the ball off the goal line, Nottingham Forest will go into the dressing room with a 2-1 scoreline.

However, the Forest team didn't get things done in the first half, and they finally did it in the second half.

Seventeen minutes into the second half, Nottingham Forest beat American goalkeeper Howard with a beautiful direct free-kick.

The goal was scored by Gareth, the youngest of the team. Bel. In this game, he came on and continued to assist on the left side, squeezing Ribery into the middle, and finally scored a goal, which is also the best compliment for him.

The game wasn't over yet, but Bale was even more excited after the goal, and his assist on the left flank became sharper and sharper. Towards the end of the game, taking advantage of Everton's big counterattack to equalize, he cooperated with Ribery on the wing, and crossed after a beautiful breakthrough, allowing Ribery, who was inserted in the middle, to find a good opportunity to shoot, and sent the football into the Howard Earth goal for the third time.

Originally, Moyes made a very detailed defensive arrangement for the Forest's wide attack, from retreat to attacking and suppressing. Unexpectedly, after Bale's activity squeezed Ribery into the middle, this highly targeted tactic suddenly lost its target.

Ribery went to the middle of the pitch as a desperate choice, but instead he received a miracle ̄ ̄ Bale lived, an assist, a goal. Franck Ribery was also alive and was not confined to the wings but was more threatening, scoring from the flanks to the centre.

While everyone around him was cheering for the victory, Donn sat in the dugout, pinching his chin and contemplating the glimmer of light he had found.

At the end of the game, he was stunned all the time, and no one knew what Don was thinking at this moment.

It wasn't until Don suddenly touched his arm that he woke up like a dream.

"It's time to shake hands with Moyes." He pointed to his left, where Moyes had risen from his seat in the dugout.

"The game is over?" Don was a little surprised.

"What were you thinking, Tony?" Don was also surprised.

Hearing Tang ask this, Tang En shouted at him: "Go back and tell you, you must be very interested." ”

After saying that, ignoring the surprised Don, Don stood up and reached out to Moyes.

"I'm sorry to win you again, David." He blinked.

"Seeing your face really makes people feel the urge to punch it." Defeated, Moyes said helplessly.

"Haha! There are a lot of people who want to beat me. So David, you've got to get in line to get the number. ”