Chapter 410: Volume 3: Santa Claus in the Red Forest (Part 2)

Although there was one person missing, the Christmas dinner at Sophia's house was still very festive. Under Sophia's careful arrangement, everyone had a very happy night.

Shania in Milan also received a large Totoro doll that Tang En sent to him by FedEx—a doll that was as tall as a person. After Shania unwrapped it in front of other models, she got envious exclamations. This greatly satisfied the little girl's vanity. Although she was still eating fast food backstage during Christmas, being able to have such a Christmas gift was enough to make her the happiest among many girls.

It's just that she was a little troubled when answering the questions from her companions about who gave this gift...

Parents and relatives?

Certainly not.

friend?

It seems to be alienated from their actual relationship again.

In the end, she could only say this: "It was a gift from a very, very, very, very, very good friend."

How good is it?

It's very good very good very good...

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Christmas dinner was eaten in advance, and on Christmas Day, December 26th, Twain led the team to an away game against Aston Villa, starting their Christmas devil's schedule of six days, three games, two away and one host.

On this day, in Milan, Italy, the girls in the same room went out together to visit the fashion capital, spending the holiday with shopping. Shania declined the invitation of her companions, and chose to stay alone in the hotel room, turned on the TV, and searched for a TV channel that could watch Premier League games.

When she finally found a channel showing Nottingham Forest away to Aston Villa, the second half had already begun.

The TV broadcast happened to give the head coach of the Forest team a close-up shot. Shania's anxious and restless heart immediately settled down after seeing Twain.

Aston Villa had just equalized the score, and the TV broadcast wanted to see what Tang En's expression was now. But Shania doesn't care about the score, as long as she can see the person she wants to see, she is satisfied.

Tang En on the TV screen was staring at the field, unaware that the camera had locked on to him, and that there was another pair of eyes looking at him as far away as Milan, Italy.

David sitting next to him; Chris Rack was talking to him, Dun En listened and nodded occasionally. Then he stood up and walked to the sidelines.

He didn't do anything, just walked to the sidelines and stood there with his arms crossed, but his players seemed to be encouraged by some kind of encouragement, and the away team Nottingham Forest suddenly started to exert force. Shania was fascinated. Although she liked the way Uncle Tony joked with her and smiled, she also liked the serious Uncle Tony. Different looks have different charms.

Shania curled her lips and rolled her eyes when the TV screen changed to a contest between players from both sides on the field. She wasn't interested in the game itself at all.

The commentary voice of the game broadcast is not Italian, nor English, like the language of the Nordic side, maybe Danish or Norwegian. But Shania didn't care, because she was just looking at one person, and it didn't matter if she didn't understand the explanation.

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There is a lot of people in Villa Park Stadium, and the home team fans are working hard to cheer for Aston Villa, hoping that they can present a victory to the supporters as a Christmas gift on Christmas night.

But Nottingham Forest will not be willing to give up three points. The two sides are now deadlocked.

Twain certainly did not think that a draw with Aston Villa in the away game was an "acceptable result". Aston Villa's manager said before the game that he hoped a home victory over the league's second-placed side would give some comfort and confidence to Villa fans who are suffering from the team's current poor record.

It is a good thing to have the belief of winning, but it also depends on where it is used.

Tony; Twain is not the Santa Claus of Villa fans, he also has reasons to win.

With 15 minutes left in the game and into stoppage time, Twain replaced the exhausted Albertini with Arte, strengthening the midfield offensive organization.

Tang En noticed a detail.

When Albertini saw that he was about to be substituted, he turned to look for George Wood while pulling the captain's armband from his arm. In the past at this time, the Italian must have taken the initiative to run over to put it on Wood, but this time it was George; Wood ran over by himself, took the captain's armband from the Italian, put it on his left arm, and then waved it on. Holding the left hand of the captain's armband, let his teammates press up and let him guard the rear.

Since Keane left, George Wood seems to have become more and more active, and he will often use body language to express his thoughts.

Dunn knew that Roy had talked to Wood before he left, but he didn't know the specific content of the conversation. He didn't ask Keane or Wood. He thought it was a secret that belonged to both of them. He is happy to see that Wood is actively making some changes, and that is enough.

Aston Villa really wanted to win this game, and they didn't give up their attack until the last ten minutes. Although the Forest team pressed heavily, they also did everything possible to seize the opportunity to fight back. The game suddenly became more intense in the last ten minutes.

George Wood's performance in the position of defensive midfielder made everyone feel at ease. Although Keane's training time in the Forest team was short, George Wood didn't learn nothing.

Aston Villa cut off Ashley; Yang counterattacked after dribbling the ball, but he didn't expect George to jump up just after the middle circle; Wood shoveled off, shoveling fiercely, but not fouling. Boos at Villa Park could not stop Nottingham Forest's attack.

A very simple pass, Wood passed to Arteta, Arteta passed to Anelka, and finally the French striker used a sudden change in speed to open up the shooting space for himself, and kicked without hesitation. The football rolled into the gate of Aston Villa against the goal post!

The boos were gone, replaced by cheers and 'Merry Christmas' from the Nottingham Forest fans.

Anelka, who scored the goal, ran all the way to the bench amid the chants of "Merry Christmas" and took the red Santa Claus hat from his team-mate just when the TV audience thought he would put it on himself Suddenly, he turned around and put his hat on Tony Twain who was celebrating his goal with Chris Lack!

Before Tang En could react, Chris Rack took out a white fake beard from his pocket and stuck it on Tang En's chin.

"Ah... you have figured it out!"

Wearing a red hat and a white beard on his chin, Tang En appeared in front of the TV camera like Santa Claus.

"Merry Christmas, boss!"

"How about this Christmas present, Tony?"

Everyone around Tang En burst into laughter.

"You bastards..." Tang En wanted to frighten them with a straight face, but seeing the smiling faces, he also laughed.

In front of the TV, watching the funny Uncle Tony, Shania laughed and lay on the bed, rolling with Totoro Kung in her arms.

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"This is the player's surprise for Tony Twain. It seems to be a success! He was frightened!" commentator John Mortensen said with a happy smile.

"Poor Aston Villa, their Christmas is doomed to be associated with failure. Tony; Dunn is a great Santa Claus, but he only serves Nottingham Forest supporters!"

"Merry Christmas! Coach Twain!"

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