"Des." Tang En gestured for Walker to come forward. "Why don't you say a few words?"
Walker did not decline and walked forward. As an assistant manager, he was the executor of Tony Twain's daily training plans. All the plans the coaching team came up with were carried out by him. The other managers were in charge of different training plans, while Walker was the one who led these managers. Most of the time, he was in charge of the team's training matters. As long as Tang En confirmed the training plan, he would let go of it most of the time.
"I …" Walker cleared his throat. "I'm very happy to be able to say goodbye to everyone under such circumstances. I'm very happy that we won against our opponents in the last match. You guys allowed me to see the moment I most wanted to see again. What I want to say is … no matter where I am or what I do, the second half of the 03-04 season will be unforgettable for me. As for the managers who can lead you, I … am sincerely proud of them! You guys are the best team members I've ever met, and the same goes for the members of the coaching team. You guys are the best colleagues I've ever met. Thank you for your help and support all these years! Thank you! "
Another round of applause and whistles erupted in the stadium.
"Also! Let me add … Tony is the best manager I've ever worked with! I don't lie! "
Tang En gladly accepted such undisguised praise, and the players even used excited whistles to express their approval of Walker.
"Of course we all know that Des doesn't lie …" Tang En smiled as he walked forward. "Just like him, I also want to thank you guys. A manager is just someone who moves his mouth off the field. If it weren't for your outstanding performance, we wouldn't have achieved such results. Honestly speaking, some of the training intensity, if it were me, I would have long raised my hands in surrender. But you guys persevered. What's the reward? "he asked.
"Champions! Victory! "Everyone answered in unison. This had already become a way of thinking that Tang En had instilled in his players: he, Tony Twain, existed to pursue victory and championship titles. His team also constantly worked hard for this goal.
"Looks like you guys haven't been blinded by victory." Tang En clapped his hands. "That's right. We've obtained the direct qualification for the English Premier League. You guys will also have an extra two weeks of vacation. Look, what a great thing. I'm glad you didn't give up at any point, didn't give up on the idea. I am also very proud to be able to coach all of you, to win the EFL Cup and to be promoted to the Premier League! You guys are the best! There was no other! Of course, me too … "
"Hahahaha!" Everyone laughed.
"Cut the nonsense. You've worked hard this season, so please enjoy this holiday. Have a nice day, gentlemen! Dismiss! "
After Tang En gave the order to dismiss, the players did not turn around to leave. Instead, they took turns to hug Walker, who was about to bid farewell.
The assistant manager, who was particularly strict during training, fully experienced the players' respect for him at this moment.
Tang En stood to the side and watched the whole scene quietly. He could not stop the smile on his face.
When everything was over and everyone had left, Walker looked at Tony, who was still standing beside him. "Tony, you said you would give me the best farewell. You've done it. Thank you …"
Twain shook his head. "No, 'we' did it. Do you think I'm the only one to take credit for this achievement? "
Walker smiled and did not answer his question.
"Actually, I really want you to stay. You've helped me a lot … Do you still remember the first game I coached here?"
Walker nodded.
"I asked Fleming who you were, and then asked you to take my place to direct the game … Now that I think about it, it's funny." Tang En laughed. "In the blink of an eye, it's been a year and a half. Time flies. Back then, only me and that old fellow, Kenny, were left drinking together."
"Tony, those days with you were the best time I've had in Forest. I chose to spend the last year of my career here. I hoped to be able to do something for the relegated Forest team. Now, I'm very happy because I've finally done it. I think … When I go to Helford and tell that fellow, Ian, about what I've seen and heard in this half a season, he'll definitely be so envious of me. "
Walker laughed. Tang En also laughed foolishly. He did not know what else to say at this time.
"I'm sorry I can't be with you in the Premier League, Tony. But I think you need a better assistant than me. After all, it's a completely different world from League One. My ability is still not up to the higher requirements. "
"No, Des, you're great! I'm serious … "
"Goodbye, Tony. I wish you the best of luck. "Walker waved his hand to interrupt Tang En's words. Then, he turned around and left the training ground with just the two of them.
"… I wish you the best of luck too, Des," Tang En muttered as he looked at his back.
The wind blowing from Sherwood Forest in the north carried the fragrance of the grass and the smell of the soil on the training ground. It was the smell of early summer. Rustling sounds could be heard from the forest in the distance, but soon, everything returned to silence. Tang En turned around to look at the empty training ground. The image of Walker shouting and waving his arms on the training ground in the past was slowly fading, faintly discernible. Wilford, which had been bustling with activity for ten months, finally quieted down completely. A month later, the place would once again be bustling with noise. The days of sweating and sweating for the sake of winning every match were repeated in this training ground for who knew how many years. Every year, there would be fewer people and more people. And this summer, there would no longer be a shadow of Des Walker here.
A season had passed, and another season was slowly approaching.
When the wind stopped and the leaves no longer swayed, Tang En listened attentively. He could even hear the footsteps of the new season. From light to heavy, from far to near.
A year later, he finally did not brush past the footsteps again.
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Those who should say goodbye had said goodbye, and those who should go on vacation … Their friends had all left. Tang En walked home alone, seriously considering how he was going to spend his vacation.
Last year's vacation, he had no interest in having fun for a long time because he had lost a match. It was not easy for him to feel better. Then, in the last few days, he met a troublesome little girl. A good vacation was broken up into pieces. Now that he had a vacation with no one to disturb him, what was he going to do?
Like Crouch, go to the beaches of the Iberian Peninsula to find a passionate Spanish girl and have a romantic, exotic, one-night stand?
It seemed like a good idea … Except, he could not let Crouch see it.
Tang En, who walked to his door with his head down, pulled himself out of his fantasy world and took out his key to open the door. Just then, he suddenly heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice from behind him. "Uncle Tony."
The voice seemed to come from faraway Brazil. After crossing the ocean, it sounded a little unreal. It penetrated Tang En's body, causing his hand holding the key to stop in front of the keyhole. He froze for a moment before he abruptly turned around.
He saw Judy Shania Jordana, wearing a T-shirt and jeans and carrying a large sports bag. Her hair was tied in a ponytail and she was smiling happily at him.
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