Chapter 624 Volume 5 Red Public Apology

"The departure of former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has caused huge repercussions in world football. The inside story about his dismissal and his replacement has been the topic of speculation in the media for the past two days. Yesterday A group of Chelsea fans held a small-scale demonstration at the gate of the Stamford Bridge Stadium to protest against the dismissal of Mourinho by the chairman of the Chelsea Club Abramovich... The managers of other teams have made comments, saying that Abramovich Chi's dismissal of Mourinho is a step backwards for football..."

As soon as the picture changed, Tony Twain's face appeared on the TV screen. He was at the gate of Wilford Training Base, facing many reporters, looked at the camera and said, "Dear Mr. Roman Abramovich, beep—beep—"

When Sky TV broadcast this video, Tang En's swearing was silenced, but from the shape of his mouth, everyone could guess what was silenced. It is - "FUCK_YOU".

"Yesterday morning, Coach Twain's remarks caused him some trouble. Nottingham Forest Club has received an official letter of protest from Chelsea Club, expressing their regret for the personal attack by Forest team coach Tony Twain on their club chairman. Strongly dissatisfied, and stated that no one from Chelsea Club has contacted Twain through any channels, and issued him a coaching invitation."

What is shown on the TV is the news that happened the day before.

Tang En's big mouth got him into trouble again. In the overwhelming news about Mourinho, his foul language won valuable space for himself. Just yesterday after he "kindly greeted" Abramovich in front of several media, his words and photos when he said this were published in newspapers with national influence, and TV stations were also in sports. The news was reported in the news.

Tang En not only scolded Abramovich in front of the media, he also wrote an article in his column to criticize the top management of Chelsea Club, saying that this rude attitude was a murder for Chelsea fans— - "They murdered the joy of winning for Chelsea fans."

Twain's tough attitude and reaction were beyond the expectations of many people, that's why his swearing incident was worth making news. Everyone thought that Twain and Mourinho were a pair of famous enemies in the league. All they had to do was send bullets to each other for death threats. For Tang En, Mourinho's dismissal should be too late for him to be happy.

Who would have thought that Twain would actually side with Mourinho this time, scolding Chelsea club bloody.

Among the 19 head coaches in the Premier League, none of them reacted as violently as Tang En. Ferguson and Wenger only expressed regret and regret for Mourinho's dismissal, and at the same time praised Mourinho's achievements in Chelsea for more than three years. Only Tony Twain cursed directly, almost losing his composure.

No one could guess what Tang En was thinking, why he did this, and what good it would do him.

This time, even Evan Dalgety made it clear to him after summoning Twain that the club would not stand by Twain's side and would not come forward to defend him. Because this was obviously Tang En's own private matter, and had nothing to do with Nottingham Forest Club. The Forest Club was only involved because of Tang En.

Dunn also agreed with Evan's handling, because this time it was indeed caused by his own personal venting of emotions. Another reason why he didn't want to involve the club was... Maybe it would be more free for him to deal with it alone. , there is no need to consider issues such as the image of the club.

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"Did they really not look for you?" Back home, while having dinner, Shania asked about whether the Chelsea club had looked for Twain as the head coach.

Tang En shook his head: "They haven't looked for me. And even if they wanted to look for me, they can't look for me now."

"Hmm..." Shania bit the spoon, looked at the ceiling, and said. "What if they really came after you?"

"Refused." Tang En replied very simply, and then he added, "But before I refuse, I have to tease and tease them."

he laughed. Shania glared at him: "Are you going to cause trouble for yourself again?"

"It's not troublesome, it's just some small adjustments in life. Don't you think it hurts the other party's heart to refuse the other party with a serious face? So we can change the way to entertain the public. Don't you Do you like pranks the most, Shania?"

Shania's agile eyes rolled, "What bad idea do you have?"

Tang En chuckled: "Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I have to call reporters to hold a private press conference to publicly apologize to Abramovich and Chelsea."

Hearing what he said, Shania widened her eyes and looked at him in disbelief. "Are you throwing in the towel, Uncle Tony?"

Tang En smiled: "How is it possible? During this period of time, you don't have any job, and most of the time you don't dare to go out on the street, and you're bored at home, so I'll find some fun for you. Anyway, you'll know when the time comes when you read the news."

What he said was mysterious, and Shania didn't continue to ask. Anyway, she believes that her Uncle Tony is not a guy who will get what people want so easily. When you think he wants to be like this, he will definitely be like that.

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The next day, Pierce Bruce received a call from Twain. During the call, Twain hoped that Bruce would help him contact media friends and hold a simple press conference at the Wilford Training Base.

Tang En specifically stated that this is a private press conference and has nothing to do with Nottingham Forest Club, and he can tell him in advance that this is just to apologize to Mr. Abramovich.

Let's not talk about the specific content of the press conference, but the news itself is enough to make Dunn's photo appear in newspapers, TV, and the Internet. Tang En scolded someone the day before yesterday, but today he has to apologize. For Tang En, cursing is a common thing, but apologizing is not common, especially after only a day of fucking the other party, it is necessary to make a public apology with great fanfare, which has never happened before...

Bruce felt that this matter might not be as simple as what Dunn said, so he asked, "Mr. Dunn, do you... really want to apologize to that Russian?"

Tang En on the other end of the phone laughed hoarsely: "Of course, it's an apology. Only a public apology can fully express my sincerity. Just help me contact your media friends... You know, I'm in your circle , I have more enemies than friends, some things I can’t say, but you are more effective than me.”

Bruce, who agreed, hung up the phone a little depressed. He just wrote an article in his newspaper yesterday to cheer for Tang En, but he didn't expect that today the protagonist's attitude would take a 180-degree turn, and he would look like he was riding a tiger instead.

He told the boss about Tang En's apology, and the boss was very happy. He doesn't care that his newspaper has always firmly supported Twain. This incident is no less sensational than Twain scolding Abramovich. If it is done well, it may be better than Mourinho's dismissal. What about this matter. As long as it is conducive to newspaper sales, the boss is willing to do anything.

He made a decision and went to contact influential media from all over the country to attend the press conference to be held at Wilford Training Base tomorrow. His newspaper reserved two pages for Twain, and must report and analyze in detail from multiple angles. This press conference. He even had Bruce figure out the headline for one of the stories.

"Madman bow! What do you think of this topic, Pierce?" he asked Bruce excitedly.

Bruce nodded and praised the boss, but he had another thought in his mind.

He always felt that things were not that simple. He knew Tang En well, and knew Tang En's temper. Although Abramovich is very rich and Chelsea can be regarded as a quasi-rich family, there is no reason for Twain to give in and apologize publicly just because of a letter of protest... The Tony Twain he knew was a Someone who might not be subdued even in the face of the Queen of England. He always seemed to have an air of fearlessness. And the more pressure the opponent exerts, the greater his rebound will be...

rebound?

Bruce suddenly realized something.

He decided to rush to the scene tomorrow to watch a good show.

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"Coach Tony Twain decided to make a public apology for his bad words to the chairman of Chelsea, Abramovich. For this reason, he specially invited many media to participate in tomorrow's press conference at Welford Training Base. "Sky TV's Evening Sports News reported the latest development of Twain's swearing.

Tang En actually wanted to give in and apologize. This is not a small news in the media. Naturally, many media will follow up and report.

Those who like him are surprised by this, while those who hate him are waiting to see tomorrow's joke.

Some media went to the Chelsea club to interview their reaction to this matter. The Chelsea club has been troubled by Mourinho's sacking of get out of class recently, and they have not expressed any opinion on Tang En's apology. But everyone believes that Chelsea will pay close attention to this matter—that is almost certain, Tony Twain, you can like him very much, or you can hate him very much, but you just can't ignore him. he.

Since the phone call that morning, Dunn and Mourinho have never had any contact. From the overwhelming news, Dunn knew that Mourinho had returned to Portugal.

He didn't do this to show his favor to Mourinho, he didn't need to show any favors at all. His sudden outburst was only driven by the sadness in his heart.

He knows that he and Mourinho are "the same kind". As a head coach with a strong personality and rebellious despotism, in England, a country where conservatism is traditional, he looks very different. Their predecessor, Brian Clough, had mixed reputations throughout his life, and he couldn't tell whether it was good or bad. Even after decades of development, they still felt a little out of place in this society.

Mourinho is a bit like a reference point for Tang En in this circle, and the treatment he received may become his own treatment one day in the future. Because Abramovich is also a strongman, the contradiction between the two people appeared so quickly. What about yourself?

Although Evan Dalgety knew how to be an excellent leader, he knew how to endure Tang En's temper. But he was the boss after all. No matter what the media said, no matter what the fans around the world thought, no matter how famous Tony Twain was outside, Evan was the real owner of this club. When the status of the Forest Club changes with their performance, it is not certain whether the real boss will be willing to stay behind the scenes, and whether he will be able to tolerate everything.

Twain is very clear about these things, but his strong personality is also impossible for Twain to change. This kind of personality has long been baked into his life and soul, and I'm afraid he can't change it even if he wants to change it. Although he knew that it might bring some bad consequences, he remained indifferent. This is character, and character determines destiny.

Therefore, seeing that such a famous figure as Mourinho could not escape the fate of getting out of class, Tang En felt a sense of loneliness in his heart.

He has a good personal relationship with Wenger, but Wenger doesn't know him well. He drank with Ferguson and raced horses together, but Ferguson didn't know him either. He didn't drink with Mourinho because Mourinho always refused to drink with his enemies, he didn't have an exchange with Mourinho about giving people a favor, they never said a good word to each other , when they met each other, they always wished for each other's death...but they knew each other because they were the same kind of people.

Brian Clough told his wife who exclaimed "Oh God, your feet are so cold": "Honey, just call me 'Brian'."

Jose Mourinho: "Except for God, it's me."

Tang En doesn't believe in God, but he thinks he is the protagonist and the center of the world.

They are more arrogant than anyone, and they are also more vulnerable than anyone. If it was the Middle Ages, they might have been declared heretics by the Inquisition and burned at the stake. They are not afraid of authority. In the world where authority dominates everything, not being afraid of authority means heresy, and heresy means death. Thanks to the progress and development of the times, now heretics don't have to be tied to the stake, but they will lose their jobs and even ruin their reputations.

As the same ball king, Pele is better than Maradona after retiring, because he clings to authority, and Maradona is not afraid of authority. The same reason.

Don't look at Tang En's prosperity now, back then Mourinho was no worse than Tang En, winning the UEFA Cup, the League, the Cup, the Champions League, the Triple Crown, and two consecutive Premier League titles... ...Now, he is out of class. No matter how unwilling the fans are, he cannot rely on the support of the fans to prevent this from happening, because he is not the real boss, he is not an "authority".

What happened in the past few days made Tang En lament the loss of a good opponent, but also made him a little worried in his heart-will Mourinho's today become Tony Twain's tomorrow?

So, he scolded Abramovich, scolded Chelsea, is he speaking for Mourinho? Wrong, he was defending himself.

Of course, even the way a madman defends himself must be different from that of an ordinary person.

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Shania can clearly feel that her Uncle Tony is not in a high mood these days, nor is she in a good mood. Although there is no shortage of smiles on his face, he would joke and tell jokes with her during meals.

On the surface, Tang En was no different from before. But as someone who had known Tang En for several years and got along day and night, Shania knew that Tang En was not in a high mood and felt a little irritable. It's hard to explain why this feeling came about, and it can only be attributed to a more supernatural reason - she and Tang En have a tacit understanding and telepathy, she understands Uncle Tony's heart, and can feel his every mood swing.

So she wished she could be of some help. But in the world of men, how can she help?

Her friends were all from the fashion and show business circles, it was impossible for them to stand up and say "We all support Tony Twain", that would only make people laugh out loud.

Unfortunately, Tang En was in China during this time, unable to help Tang En solve his problems, which made Tang En feel even more lonely.

During dinner, Shania tried her best to find some jokes to tell Tang En, hoping that he would feel better after hearing it. But... Shania really has a talent for telling cold jokes...

Tang En felt a little strange, Shania's jokes were outdated and not funny, why did she keep telling them?

"Are you worried, Shania?" He finally couldn't help asking.

Shania shook her head vigorously: "No."

"But your performance today is abnormal."

"Is there?" Shania raised the corners of her mouth and smiled.

Tang En stared at her for a while, and Shania kept that smile during this time.

"Well, if you don't want to tell me, I won't force you."

Hearing Tang En's tone was not very good, Shania became anxious, she didn't want to mess things up. "It's not like that!" She said quickly, "I...I just think that you, Uncle Tony, have been in an abnormal mood recently and are upset. I want to make you happy."

Hearing what Shania said, Tang En was a little surprised. He looked at Shania again, this time Shania frowned and pouted.

Seeing her like this, Tang En suddenly smiled, across the dining table, he stretched out his hand to touch Shania's head.

"Silly girl."

Shania didn't hide either, she just shrank her neck to let Tang En caress her.

"Why am I upset? Don't worry, there is nothing. After tomorrow's press conference, this matter will have nothing to do with me. Why should I be so concerned about other people's affairs? It's just that I scolded If you lose someone, you have to give them an explanation, right? After that, it doesn’t matter to me how much the media likes to hype.”

Tang En withdrew his hand and pointed to the dinner plate in front of him: "Let's eat."

Shania didn't start, but asked cautiously: "Are you really all right?"

"It's really fine. Anyway, you can wait and see the good show tomorrow." Tang En chuckled.

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On the second day, before the team started training, Twain came to Wilford ahead of time to attend the private press conference he held.

The media from all over the country flocked to the small press conference, and dozens of reporters crowded the small news release site, and there was a din of voices. Now we are waiting for the main character to appear. Before Tang En appeared, the reporters present were all talking about the official news announced by the Chelsea club this morning—Mourinho's successor had been found, and he was the Israeli Grant, who served as Chelsea's technical director. The media felt a little surprised by this arrangement, because generally speaking, when the head coach leaves, an assistant coach or a supervisor will be hired to be the acting head coach. This is an unwritten practice in English clubs. But Granger has no experience in coaching a top European league team before, nor is he an assistant coach. It is really incomprehensible for Abramovich to let him coach Chelsea... Moreover, Chelsea's chief Archon Kenyon also specifically stated that Grant is not a transitional head coach. This means that he is officially the new head coach.

When he became Chelsea's technical director, Mourinho was very angry and publicly questioned: "What qualifications does this person have to guide me and my team?"

Now he went one step further and became the head coach of Chelsea. Many reporters shook their heads when talking about this personnel change, thinking that Chelsea's season is over. Almost halfway through the league, ranked sixth, a sudden coaching change, low morale, and many things have to start all over again...

The buzzing discussion stopped suddenly, and Tang En appeared in front of everyone in a formal suit and leather shoes. As he said - a formal press conference, a formal public apology, to reflect his formal sincerity...

There was nothing wrong with these words in themselves, but when they came out of Tang En's mouth, it made people feel very nonsense.

There is no reason to talk to Tony Twain. Although he always says that he is a reasonable person, it is because Tony Twain's "standard of reason" is different from the "reason" that the general public is familiar with. .

Everyone noticed that Tang En was holding a piece of paper in his hand. Could it be a letter of apology?

Tang En walked to the microphone and coughed, "Next, I'm going to read the letter of apology to Mr. Abramovich."

There was a small commotion, but it was really official, and even the manuscript was prepared. In the past, Tang En never needed a manuscript for this kind of press conference, and he just sprayed it with his mouth.

"...I apologize for my rude remarks to Mr. Roman Abramovich two days ago." Tang En didn't say anything nonsense, and directly read the manuscript with his head down. His attitude seemed very sincere, without the slightest bit of sarcasm or impatience The expression is on the face. "At that time, the media asked me what I thought about Chelsea wanting me to be their new manager. To be honest, I thought that person was joking at the time, although it turned out that he was indeed joking. But the friend at the time insisted that he It's all true, and I hope I answer it seriously. I'm very annoyed by this kind of silly question, because I think this kind of question is an insult to my loyalty to Nottingham Forest. In a moment of excitement..." He coughed, I looked up at the media below, and found that they were all listening to him very attentively.

"... I was excited and swearing. After calming down, I have fully realized my mistake, and I feel deeply repentant and disturbed for the harm I caused to Mr. Abramovich. I hope that Abramovich Mr. Movic understands how much respect I have for him. His arrival has changed the game of football, injected a strong vitality into football, and he has changed the status quo of Chelsea Club. To such a generous person who loves football , I always have respect for him. I have no doubts about his passion for football and his love for Chelsea."

When Bruce heard this, he already smelled a hint of conspiracy. This attitude is too good, so good that it makes people feel a little fake...

"Not only do I have no dissatisfaction with Mr. Abramovich, but I would also like to thank Mr. Abramovich and the think tank around him very much. I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to you."

There were murmurs of discussion below. More and more people find it strange. Apologize, just apologize, what kind of thing is this thank you?

"Thank you for helping my team drive away a strong contender for the league championship, a very threatening enemy." Having said this, Tang En suddenly raised his head and smiled. His smile was brilliant, but in the eyes of all the reporters, this smile was all too familiar—they were all tricked!

They were called by Tang En from all over the country, just to play a play with him and continue to humiliate Chelsea and Abramovich.

"Mr. Mourinho's Chelsea was an important opponent in my plan. Now I am very happy to see this opponent no longer exists. Then I will have more energy to play against the other major rivals. Therefore, I must take this opportunity to thank the senior management of Chelsea Club, especially Mr. Abramovich who has made great contributions to this matter. If my team finally wins the championship as it wishes, I will Will send you a bouquet and a card to say thank you. Because of this, I realize how stupid my previous swearing and slurs against Mr Abramovich, Nottingham Forest Friend, it's my friend, thank you very much!"

Tang En's tone was sincere, and he almost bowed.

"I am grateful to Mr. Abramovich, and I admire you deeply. It is you who make the sport of football full of competitiveness and vitality. Although... this may sacrifice a little bit of Chelsea's small interests..." Tang En smiled, "Your eternal friend, Tony Twain."

After reading this dumbfounding "apology letter"—does anyone still regard this letter as an apology letter—Dang En closed the paper in his hand, put it back in his pocket, and prepared to leave.

A group of reporters stood up one after another, raised their arms high and shouted to Tang En: "Mr. Tony Tang En!"

"Mr. Tang En, please stay!"

"Do you really think this is an apology to Abramovich, not a further provocation?" Someone shouted in the chaos.

Tang En didn't stop: "This is indeed an apology, the most sincere apology and gratitude, and there is absolutely no insult in it. If you think it is an insult and provocation, it is your problem, Mr. Reporter."

"But people with normal IQ will not think those things are good..."

"Are you insulting Mr. Abramovich's IQ? Be careful of the official protest letter from Chelsea."

"Mr. Tang En! Mr. Tang En... We still have questions!"

"I'm sorry, I didn't say that you can ask questions freely after the press conference." Tang En wanted to see and was about to walk out.

Someone shouted loudly: "Mr. Dunn! What do you think of Chelsea's appointment of Avram Grant as the new head coach to replace Mourinho..."

This time, Tang En stopped in his tracks after hearing the reporter's loud question. He turned his head and glanced at the messy and noisy news hall, but he couldn't find out who asked the question. But it doesn't matter.

"Who's that?" he said.