After the win over Tottenham, Nottingham Forest continued their trip to London. In the sixth round of the league in midweek, they beat Fulham by a single goal away to make it two wins in a row for the new season.

The criticism of this "boy scout" in the outside media has gradually faded.

With the exception of a few die-hard "Don Blacks" elements, everyone else is slowly starting to embrace the team.

"After all, they are young, and being young means that there are more possibilities...... Isn't it? So said an expert in the newspaper.

But then they have another test.

“…… I think one of the good things about a young team is that it's full of momentum. But when facing experienced opponents, it will show that the immaturity of experience comes. Tony. Don and the rest of the squad don't have this problem, but there are others who are ticking time bombs for the team. Against a team like Manchester United, if I were Tony. Don and I will send the 'veteran' general to deal with Ferguson. ”

Yes, Nottingham Forest's opponent in the seventh round is defending champions Manchester United.

On 20 September 2009, Nottingham Forest will host Manchester United.

At Wilford's training ground, Don is announcing his 18-man squad for tomorrow's game against Manchester United (the Premier League has been on the bench since last season) and the starting XI.

Just finished reading the eighteen-man roster, and before Don was about to continue reading the starting list, Don stood up.

"I have a question for you before announcing the starting line-up. ...... among you What do you think about stress? ”

The group of people looked at each other, wondering why the leader had suddenly asked this question.

Donn named: "Milan, you can talk about it." What do you think about stress? When you played for the club's first team at the age of 14, did you feel the pressure? ”

Nicholas. Milan hesitated for a moment before replying, "A little ...... But I'm feeling fine, sir. ”

"Why do you feel okay?"

I said to myself. It's just playing with someone older than me, it's not a big deal. Even if I don't behave well, no one will say anything to me, because I'm only fourteen years old, which is normal. ”

Don nodded, and he turned his gaze to Bostok, "What about you, John." ”

"Me?" Bostok smiled and shook his head, "I don't feel anything, sir." I'm a professional footballer. Since you are a professional footballer, you will definitely face all kinds of pressure. I'm used to it. He was telling the truth, as one of England's most high-profile talented players, John Brown. Bostock was already in the spotlight of clubs and the media at the age of 16, and has also represented England in international competitions for all age groups. So for him, the pressure of professional football is not a big deal.

Donn asked one by one, but he picked the young players who had recently been transferred to the first team this season.

The results he received were satisfactory to him.

Of course, he couldn't know if the answers were genuine, or just to satisfy him as a manager. But he had a way to check the authenticity.

He shook his head at Don and signaled that he could continue to announce the starting lineup.

"Goalkeeper Akinfeev. "After the new season, Van der Sar has gradually withdrawn from the starting line-up. Even a fool can see Donn's intention to straighten Akinfeev. Van der Sar is also mentally prepared for the future of his gradual retirement from the main line-up, after all, he is almost 39 years old. The Dutch goalkeeper's contract expires next summer, just four months before his 40th birthday. He has long decided not to renew his contract with Nottingham Forest, and of course he will not go anywhere else, and he will announce his retirement directly after the contract expires.

"Defender Gareth. Bale, Pepe, Kompany and Raphinha. "This backline has been the absolute mainstay of the Forest defence this season. Working together for many years. I have already cultivated enough tacit understanding. Woodgate, on the other hand, only came last season and can only be a rotation player at the moment. The only problem with this set of defenses is that it is a bit heavy on offense and light on defense.

"Midfielder George. Wood, John. Bostoke, Chris. Cohen and Lennon. ”

Bostock and Cohen looked at each other by their names, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes. They thought that the starting lineup should be George. Wood, Shaheen, Petrov and Lennon's. This was also the same midfield set-up that Forest had in their narrow win at Fulham in their last game.

"Forwards Abang Lajo and Niklas. Milan. ”

Don looked at the puzzled players and said with a smile: "Prove to me with practical actions that you perform under pressure." Guys. ”

Nottingham Forest's projected starting line-up should be goalkeeper Akinfeev and left-back Gareth. Gareth Bale, centre-backs Pepe and Vincent Kompany, right-back is definitely Raphinha. Midfielder George. Wood will definitely start, as for his partner...... It should be Shaheen, and if Forest are to defend, it could be Thiago. ...... on the front line"

Ferguson is working with his assistants in a hotel room to calculate Tony. Donne's starting lineup for tomorrow's game. That would make it easier for them to work out countermeasures.

The door was pushed open and assistant coach Mike Murphy was pushed open. Phelan walked in with a piece of paper.

'Boss, Nottingham Forest have announced their starting line-up for tomorrow's game. There was something strange on his face as he spoke.

Ferguson looked up at his assistant, who only took over last season.

"Here's the list. He handed the paper to Ferguson.

Ferguson glanced at it, and the expression on his face was the same as Phellan's.

"Is Tony crazy?"

"I'm not crazy, I just want the young people to get this kind of training as soon as possible. Lose? I'm not afraid. Anyway, we don't have to count on any championships this season, and we can use a season to train young people. I think it's a good deal. Donn replied in response to Chris Lack's question about the starting lineup. Of course, this is something that happened before they announced their starting list.

Donn has convinced the other coaches to play with Manchester United that he will try to use inexperienced youngsters as much as possible. The result of the match was put aside by him. Exercising these young people is the goal. As long as he can train the newcomer, even if he really loses the game, he will not be angry about it.

For him. Now against the big teams. But it is a rare real combat exercise......

Whether it's Alex Ferguson's Manchester United or Arsene Wenger's Arsenal. Or Benitez's Liverpool, Scolari's Chelsea. It's just a matter of allowing his players to gain experience and upgrade to become stronger NPCs.

He doesn't care about losing a few games. As long as those young players can learn useful things from them. Failure is success, damn it, lose a few more games this season, and win them all back in the following seasons.

On the day of the race.

"Tony. Donn announced their starting XI for the game a day earlier. This list is truly astonishing. In the face of a strong team like Manchester United, Donn actually sent a veritable 'Boy Scout'. Abanglaho has been doing well lately, but Miklas. Milan...... He has played a total of 110 minutes so far this season and has been average. Then there's Bostoke and Cohen, both of whom have had absolutely no two things to speak of. I don't understand Tony. Why did Coach Done suddenly reuse these young players in the game against Manchester United? Petrov, Eastwood and Zhikic are in good form. There are no injuries either. The team doesn't have to store physical strength for multi-front battles......" Commentator Mortenson was puzzled by Don Endi's lineup.

As much as he does, he doesn't understand Tony. Another person Donn wants to do is Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Until the start of the game, he didn't understand what the smiling man was thinking. He can only let United play the way he is used to and take the pace of the game into his own hands.

What's next...... It's up to the players.

At the beginning of the game, nothing was more than most people expected. Manchester United is known through experienced experience and great skill, as well as the tacit cooperation between the players. Completely dominated the game.

Nottingham Forest though also has George. Wood, Bale, Pepe and other tried and tested "veterans of the battlefield", but they are all defensive players. They can only guarantee that they will not be easily breached by Manchester United, and they will not pose any threat to Manchester United's goal.

Abang Laho's performance was as good as ever, but it was a pity that he couldn't scream alone.

He lacked effective support from his team-mates. More often than not, he had to run back to the back to defend.

On the road, Manchester United were completely anti-visitors, bombarding the Forest half.

Mortenson said worriedly: "If it goes on like this, Ferguson will get the result he wants......

Ferguson was worried in his heart - he was too familiar with Nottingham Forest's gesture, he had studied this opponent for four years, and he had already done it to the point where the opponent raised his ass, and he knew what kind of shit they were going to pull. Isn't this just preparing for a defensive counterattack?

Abang Laho and Lennon are very fast. Milan isn't bad either. The only slower place is probably Cohen.

He thought about how this team's first win of the season came about......

Should the formation be recycled now? Slowly maneuvering with the Forest?

No!

In the face of such a Nottingham Forest team, Manchester United even had to aim for a draw. It really made Ferguson feel shameless. Either way, it's best to keep attacking and then score early to put the game on your track.

Ferguson didn't have to wait long for United to score.

Dimitar Berbatov cleverly blocked Kompany after receiving a pass from Nani in the penalty area, and shot with his feet at the first time, and the ball passed under Pepe's crotch to get past Akinfeev's ten fingers and into the back of the net.

Manchester United fans at the City Stadium celebrated the goal with thunderous cheers.

Ferguson also stood up and applauded. Express rejoicing.

But the excitement didn't last long. Forest then took advantage of the kick-off. When Bostok forced his way to the edge of the box with the ball, he was tripped by Hargreaves. The referee blew the whistle and awarded Nottingham Forest a free-kick.

When Bale was standing in front of the football. City Stadium resounded with Bale's hymn. They sang: "Little monkey Bale, he's our number one free-kick master!" The football is at his feet, as precise as if it were controlled by hand! It arced and went around the human wall. No matter how far away, you can hit the heart directly...... Ten rings! You're dead! ”

Every time Bale takes a free-kick, the home stadium sings like this. Even when Beckham came, the lyrics never changed. Bell was once asked about this song in an interview, and he said very modestly: "Actually, I'm not that good...... but he was secretly refreshed.

Root. Foster nervously commanded the wall of positions. Bale stood in front of the ball and watched it all coldly. Only then would his attentive look make people ignore his actual age.

The human wall is set up, and the referee blows the whistle.

Bell helps to run!

The soccer ball cuts through the wall. Skimming low across the box and into the top left corner of the goal!

Root. Foster was still standing still, stunned as he watched the soccer ball roll up in the net behind him......

"Half a minute later, they equalized!" Mortenson shouted. He was greeted by thunderous cheers and singing at the City Stadium.

"Ten rings! Ten rings! You're dead! ”

This time it was Don's turn to rejoice. He high-fived everyone around him off the court.

"It was a crucial goal!" He laughed as he high-fived Don.

That's right, it was a crucial goal. The young players of the Forest team were buoyed by the ball and their morale was boosted. Bale used his free-kick to tell his recruiting team-mates – even the defending champions, Manchester United, have nothing to fear!

Manchester United's first goal did not bring them any benefit. On the contrary, it inspired the determination and fighting spirit of the Forest players to win from another aspect.

The good of the youngsters is evident here – everyone is full of energy and they have to use all their strength in every scramble, and the strength of the counter-attack in front of the field has taken the United players by surprise.

In terms of experience, this Forest team is indeed slightly inferior to Manchester United. But in terms of fighting spirit, Manchester United are not as good as this forest.

The first half ended in a 1-1 draw. At halftime, Don was not only encouraging but also encouraging. He fully praised the performances of several youngsters in the first half of the pitch – although not all of them deserved his praise.

He then demanded that the team continue to maintain that form, and in the second half he pressed the Reds all over the pitch. Start from the opponent's entry line, force the opponent to mess up, and create opportunities for his own attack.

After the start of the second half. The two sides continued to tussle around every corner of the pitch. Nottingham Forest's physique has surprised many Manchester United fans. But Nottingham Forest fans know that this is what Nottingham Forest is under normal conditions - Tony. Donn has always put a lot of emphasis and emphasis on the team's physical development. Last season's situation was a special case of necessity and cannot be used as a reference.

Nottingham Forest's full-time pressing paid off as they added another goal in the 27th minute of the second half. by Niklas. Milan broke through with the ball and assisted Abonlaho to score.

City Stadium almost descended into a frenzy. The defending champions are about to be taken down by them!

Some Forest fans even yelled at the United fans in the other stand: "You won the title when we weren't there last season!" Nothing remarkable. Now we're back! ”

Unfortunately, they didn't leave the defending champions at the City Stadium in the end. Ferguson deployed his men and finally equalised the score before the end of the game, and walked away with a bang.

While Nottingham Forest fans may be disappointed with the result, the Nottingham Forest players will certainly be disappointed with the scoreline as well. But only Don was happy. The first-year students were very brave against the defending champions, which was more valuable than three points.

It was also the first time this season that New Forest have not lost against a strong team.

It's a Forest team that he knows – no matter what the opponent he's facing. will not feel scared or awe-inspired. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and they are arrogant and proud to be young......

I didn't win today, but it didn't matter. There is still a long time, and we still have many opportunities to be arrogant.

The media is more concerned about -

"The defending champions almost lost to Tony. Donne's 'Boy Scouts'! ”