Chapter 147 Volume 2 The Sky of Nottingham Winter Transfer (Part 1)
Sunderland, who fell behind at home, were unwilling to lose. They pressed hard in the last ten minutes of the game, hoping to equalize the score. Tang En withdrew the exhausted Rebrov and let Australian midfielder Jacob Burns play. This is not a substitution of defensive midfielder for attacking midfielder, but attacking midfielder for attacking home. After taking the lead, Twain changed his passive attitude of being overwhelmed by the home team in the previous seventy-seven minutes, and used offense to make Sunderland dare not press the whole line. Jacob Burns' passing organization is better than Rebrov's. With him on the field, the Forest team's midfielder is better controlled.
As time went on, the Sunderland team became more and more impatient, and the space in the backcourt almost caught up with the craters on the moon. Tang En knew that as long as he scored another goal, he would win.
Soon, his wish was granted.
Taking advantage of the opportunity of the opponent's desperate pressure, the Forest team successfully intercepted the ball at the front of the penalty area, and then played a quick counterattack. Burns sent a wonderful pass from the midfielder, Eastwood inserted from the wing, and after receiving the ball, he was one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper. Then calmly and calmly kicked the football into the lower right corner.
At this moment, the time on the big screen was fixed at ninety minutes. The Stadium of Light was dead silent, and no sound was heard anymore.
Tang En turned to look at Walker, with a smile on his face: "Des, we won again."
Walker shook his fist towards the court, and then said to Twain, "That's right, I can't wait to see what the media will say tomorrow!"
"Freddie Eastwood! He is the star of this game!" Mortensen shouted excitedly from the commentary booth. It feels so good to see an ordinary player become famous with his own eyes!
This ball completely destroyed the Sunderland team's fighting spirit and confidence in the counterattack. They were defeated by an amateur player who had broken his leg for the first time.
The final score of the game was 2:0. Nottingham Forest defeated the fourth-ranked Sunderland in the away game with Eastwood who turned out to be a valuable three-pointer.
That night, after the last match, the league's latest rankings were also released.
Sunderland still has 44 points due to the loss to Nottingham Forest, but what worries the "Black Cats" fans is that the gap between them and the next few teams is getting closer. Preston won the ball, the points rose from forty to forty-three, and the ranking also rose to fifth in the league.
Because the teams ranked sixth and seventh in the league all tied, the point difference from seventh to fourth in the league is only one point. Three forty-three, one forty-four...
Such a close score is the result Tang En likes to see the most besides his own team winning.
Because Nottingham Forest won the game, the points changed from 31 to 34, and the ranking rose from 18th to 15th. Just one point behind 14th-placed Walshal. The team points above the Forest team are thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight from low to high...
Of course, the forest team's own position may not be firm, because below them with 34 points, there are three teams with 33 points and the other with 32 points.
This kind of points ranking can undergo earth-shaking changes in just one round of the league.
Seven days later, Twain's team will face their opponents in the 28th round of the league at home. Reading, which is ranked 10th with 39 points -- is again in the category of "must win".
Five days after the game, on January 22, Nottingham Forest continued to play at home. This time it was a truly fierce battle-the first round of the League Cup semi-final, their opponent was the Premier League team Bolton, In the last round of the Premier League, they just narrowly beat Blackburn 4:3.
After playing the home game, on January 28, the Forest team visited the Reebok Stadium. This is the second leg of the League Cup semi-final.
The schedule is not intensive, basically one game a week. But these three games are all bad battles for the Forest team. Tang En was unwilling that the team would still be in the First Division next season, and at the same time, he had personally promised to qualify for the UEFA Cup.
Such questions bothered him, and he had been thinking for two days in a row—should he give up a league game, let his competitors catch up with him again, and then fight for the highly accidental League Cup?
Because the latest schedule of the League Cup has come out, the league schedule also needs to be adjusted accordingly. The twenty-ninth round of the league originally scheduled for January 31, Nottingham Forest's away game against Cardiff City was postponed to April 7.
This is good news for Tang En, because he can make up for the league that he didn't play after finishing the League Cup with all his strength. Even if he temporarily lags behind other teams in points, it is because of one less game. It's like putting the victory and three points in the future in advance, and taking them out when the time comes.
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Tang En, who came back from Sunderland with three points, heard good news from the transfer market. The Forest team won the second-tier team Oldham's main center back Kelin at a price of 300,000 pounds. Te Hill. But Tang En was still worried about the defense. After Dawson left, the team's real central defender was Wes Morgan. Chris Doig, who is currently partnering with him, is not a pure central defender. It is obviously not safe to rely solely on Morgan and the newly joined Hill as a central defender. Twain may be able to make do with other positions, but in the back On the defensive line, he will never be sloppy.
This time he put his mind on Chelsea.
Due to the joining of the Russian boss, Chelsea will inevitably have the temperament of a nouveau riche after they are rich. Ranieri is not a coach with his own opinions and personality. Chelsea bought nine new players frantically this summer. At the position of central defender, veteran Desailly sits in charge, teenager Terry is becoming more and more mature, and William Gallas can play any position in the defense line. Even people like Glenn Johnson are replaced by Ranieri. Played a few games in the position of central defender, not to mention players like Gremi and Melchiot who have to be a jack of all trades in order to play. With Ranieri, the tinkerer, he really needs any position. Only if you can fight.
Therefore, in such a competitive environment, the German teenager, Robert_Huth (Robert_Huth), who is only 18 years old, can only follow the reserve team in the club. Twain originally wanted to buy directly, more than 2 million pounds should be enough, but Chelsea valued Huth very much, thinking that he would become the main force of the club's future central defender to partner with Terry, and they were unwilling to let him go. So Twain could only do the next best thing - rent.
Ranieri thinks that it is a good idea to rent Huth out to exercise. Chelsea, with its deep pockets, will not ask the Forest team to bear the salary of players like Leeds. This time, Tang En can get the main force of the German national team in the future without spending a penny. Substitute centre-back.
After winning Clint Hill and Robert Huth in a row, the central defender vacancy left by Michael Dawson was finally filled.
Tang En's request to Evan is that the team's signing work must be basically completed before the start of the League Cup semi-finals, so that he can have a complete team, can formulate perfect tactics, and the whole team can practice together accomplish.
So the Forest team hastened their work in the transfer market. After taking down Clint Hill, Moore brought Dunn news that satisfied him. Chris Commons' level fully meets the requirements of the Forest Team, and he himself is very happy to join the Forest Team. Although he was a player trained by the Stoke City team, his favorite team was Nottingham Forest coached by Tang En. The players were happy, and the Forest team also expressed enough sincerity in the offer. In the end, the deal was settled at a price of 300,000 pounds. For a young player who has just played in the first team, this price is already very generous.
However, the team paid 300,000 yuan to buy Commons, but became "stingy" in renting Steve McPhail. The Forest team proposed a loan request to Leeds United, and Leeds insisted that the Forest team pay 90% of the player's weekly salary, whether it was Twain, Evan, or the more "stingy" Alan. Adams disagreed with the plan.
At this time, the benefits of the team's first purchase of Commons were reflected. Tang En began to speak frequently in front of the media, claiming that he was very satisfied with the joining of Commons, "Although Reed left the team, We have Commons, and the fans can look forward to the performance of Commons the same way they expect Eastwood." After the team won consecutive games, Twain also lifted the ban on the media, and the relationship eased. Commons The performance on the training ground is naturally spread through the media.
This 1.68-meter-long little man has the most classic height on the football field. Although his speed is not his specialty, his excellent skills make up for his physical shortcomings. Whether he is passing or shooting, he has proved that the Forest team The three hundred thousand pounds was not wronged.
Then Allen, who was in charge of player transfer negotiations, told Leeds at the negotiating table: Did you see it? Forest is also good for the new signing left midfielder, we don't have to pay so much money to rent your people. Forest is only responsible for 50% of McPhail's salary. This is the last offer. If your club disagrees, forget it. Anyway, we have Chris Commons.
Leeds, who are deeply in financial crisis, can't hold their breath. They agreed to reduce the weekly salary standard to 60%, hoping that the Forest team can also understand their current difficulties. Allen accepts as soon as he sees a deal, and the salary of six thousand pounds per week brings back the Steve McPhail he wanted for Dunn. And McPhail, who was unable to play at Leeds United, was also happy to loan to the Forest team to maintain his form.
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