England's voyeuristic readers quickly discovered that the newspaper reports were nonsense, because the same newspaper reported the same news completely differently today and yesterday.
The reporters also felt that it was too exaggerated to continue making it up, so they could only wait for the press conference the day before the game. They looked forward to the press conference so much that while the Forest team was still doing their adaptation training at Old Trafford, the group of excited reporters had already collectively waited in the press conference hall.
When the team finished their adaptation training and walked back to the locker room to shower, Tang En went straight from the field to the press conference hall.
At the end of a corridor, Tang En almost bumped into someone who came out from the corner. Seeing the white hair on the head of the figure opposite him, Tang En reflexively went to help the other person. He thought it was an old man with weak legs. He did not expect to help the person up, only to be surprised to find that the person he almost bumped into was the Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson!
This meeting was too awkward …
The managers of the two teams that were about to play against each other met under such circumstances.
Ferguson lowered his head and patted the dust on his body from rubbing against the wall. He was also surprised to see Tang En.
The two men looked at each other for a while before Ferguson smiled and said, "You must be regretting pulling back just now, Mr. Tang En."
"Now that you've reminded me, I'm a little regretful, Sir Ferguson," Tang En replied.
"People say that Tony Twain is a manager with a glib tongue. Today, I finally believe it." Ferguson's expression did not change. What was strange was that the originally kind smile now felt like a mockery.
What Ferguson was best at was waging a psychological war with the opposing manager before a match. This was his forte. Kevin Keegan, who had everything going smoothly for him at Newcastle, had been crushed by this kind of psychological attack and given up the league title on a silver platter. Thinking back to the poor man who had shouted neurotically on television, "If we beat them (Manchester United), we'll fall in love with them, fall in love with them!" The former European Footballer of the Year was clearly no match for Ferguson in psychological warfare.
The story of him and the Frenchman Wenger "insulting each other in times of need" had become a symbol of the English Premier League. Now he wanted to use this against Tang En.
But he seemed to have found the wrong opponent.
Tang En replied with a smile, "I'm the opposite of you, Sir Ferguson. I have never doubted your eloquence. "
As the two of them stood in the corridor, they felt like they were evenly matched.
Ferguson nodded when he heard Tang En's reply. "Do you mind going out with me?" He pointed in a direction, from which a moderate amount of noise could be heard.
This was not a sign that Ferguson wanted to shake hands with Tang En. Tang En would not be so cowardly as to shake his head and refuse. He nodded.
When the two managers appeared at the press conference at the same time, it immediately attracted the attention of all the media. The flashing lights filled the small room. For a few seconds, the entire press conference hall was in a deathly white state.
Ferguson was used to such scenes. He walked to his seat with his head held high. Twain was still not used to it. He narrowed his eyes, frowned and walked over with his head down.
After the two managers were seated, the press officer announced that the press conference could begin.
As soon as the official announcement was made, all the reporters raised their hands. Half of the arms that were raised were aimed at the Forest team over the past few days.
When Tang En heard the first reporter ask this, he understood.
"Hello, Mr. Twain. I'm from 'The Sun'. I would like to ask if the recent news reported in the media is true? "
Tang En did not wait for the reporters to answer. Instead, he faced the expectant reporters below and said, "Who else wants to ask about the Forest team's internal developments over the past few days? Ask them all at once so that I can answer as one. "
When the reporters heard Tang En's words, they all thought there was hope. They all stood up and threw out the questions they had been suppressing in their hearts for a long time.
Tang En sat in front of the microphone and listened to every question very seriously. Sometimes, he even nodded slightly, as though he was thinking about how to organize the answers.
When everyone was done, he raised his head and asked, "Is there anyone else? If there isn't, I'm going to say it. Everyone here has raised a lot of questions. That's good. Reporters always like to ask questions. Now, I also have a question that I hope you can explain to me. I've summarized the questions that you've asked just now and found something that puzzles me. Why are some of the questions that you're wondering about coming from the insider news that you've written yourselves? Hmm, who can tell me the reason? 'The Sun' asked me if the news was true. I also want to ask 'The Sun'. If it's not true, why did you publish it in your own newspaper?! To cheat royalties and waste space and paper at the same time? "
Tang En really wanted to curse at the group of reporters. Fortunately, he held it in. Otherwise, he would definitely not be able to escape punishment from the Football Association. Although he did not curse, his tone was already a lot heavier. He believed that if the reporters were not stupid, they would be able to hear the hidden anger in the Forest manager's words.
"Today is a press conference about tomorrow's match, not the press conference after the UEFA Europa League match. Please be clear about this. When you're so morbidly concerned about the situation in Forest's locker room, have you ever thought about the owner of this place? "Tang En looked at Ferguson, who was sitting beside him.
In the eyes of the reporters, Tang En did so out of respect for his predecessor, Ferguson. In an away game, such an attitude was reasonable.
Following that, Tang En said, "So, let's focus the topic on tomorrow's match. Manchester United is a great team with many great players. Sir Alex Ferguson is also a great manager. Look at all the things he has achieved … "
Listening to his words, they were in line with everyone's expectations. Almost every manager would say that to the reporters after coming to Old Trafford. Of course, except for Wenger and Mourinho.
But then, Tang En suddenly changed the topic. "But, Nottingham Forest is not here to worship the great Manchester United. We're here to play. There's only one purpose in a game, and that is to win. "
His words were already very clear, so Tang En shut his mouth. "I've said what I have to say."
Ferguson glanced at Tang En and then continued his words. "That's right. A football match is to win. On this point, I agree with Mr. Tang En."
Tang En looked at Ferguson and smiled. The Scottish old man also smiled back at him.
The two of them secretly competed with each other without end.
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If you were a fan who understood football, then when you saw these names appear on the field at the same time as your opponents, you might feel a little dizzy. Because you knew their strength and what they represented.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the main striker for the Dutch national team, nicknamed the "King of the Penalty Box." His shooting from the penalty box was the best in the world.
Wayne Rooney, England's golden boy, the biggest discovery of the English national team at the European Championship in Portugal. After transferring to Manchester United for a sky-high price, he quickly established his position in the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo, another golden boy, but he was the golden boy of the Portuguese national team. Known as Luis Figo's successor, his flashy dribbling and intimidating speed were his characteristics.
Paul Scholes, Manchester United's veteran striker, was conscientious and outstanding, and his powerful long shot was his signature stunt.
Ryan Giggs, the lightning-fast Welshman, the captain of the Welsh national team and one of the top three left wingers in the world.
Gary Neville, a key figure in Manchester United's once glorious 1992 generation, was England's and Manchester United's number one choice for the right back position. He had a tough style, was fierce in tackling, and was also good at diagonal long passes. He once worked well with Beckham on the right side and complemented each other.
Rio Ferdinand, when he moved from Leeds United to Manchester United in 2002, he was the world's most expensive defender. He was still England's most expensive defender. Before the urine test scandal, he was the main center back of the England national team. Before Terry's rise, the center back formed by him and Campbell was considered the best center back combination in world football.
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Of course, don't forget Roy Keane. The Irishman was Manchester United's captain, the spiritual leader of the Red Devils after Cantona, and an indispensable and important figure. As long as he was present, Manchester United was always full of fighting spirit and not afraid of any opponent. His enemies would always hate him and want him dead, while the Manchester United fans would always support him and love him to death.
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