Anelka's performance at the press conference satisfied the Forest team's supporters. Not only did he show his determination to contribute to the team, but he also praised the Forest team's once glorious results. He said that Nottingham Forest was a "great" club and a "great" team.
The fans were simple. If a new player said he loved the team and could say a thing or two about the team's past glory, then the fans would be happy to accept him. Therefore, even a player like Anelka received a lot of support from the Forest fans.
There was another important reason why they could accept Anelka so quickly. As people who had personally experienced Nottingham Forest's rise from obscurity to fame in Europe, from being mired in the mire of being relegated from the English Football League to now entering the Champions League's qualifying rounds and winning the EFL Cup, the Forest fans had a kind of fanatical trust and adoration for their manager, Tony Twain.
They liked Tony not only because he did not put on airs when dealing with the fans and would greet and chat with them as if they were old friends. More importantly, the results that Twain had led were there for all to see. Before him, perhaps only Brian Clough had done a better job than Twain.
The fans might like the old men who had served the team loyally for more than a decade, but they preferred a manager who could lead the team to glory and victory.
The Forest fans believed that no matter how eccentric Anelka's temperament was, Manager Twain would definitely have a way to discipline him.
So, did Manager Twain have a way?
"What can I do? I'm not the Encyclopedia Britannica, nor am I Superman who wears his underwear on the outside. I'm definitely not the clever Yixiu who can solve all problems by scratching his head … "On the way to the training base, Twain complained to Dunn, who was traveling with him." It's hard to change a person's character. It's even harder to change the character of a stubborn and unreasonable person. It's even harder to change the character of a stubborn and unreasonable person who also has two bastard agent brothers giving him rotten ideas! "
Dunn was silent, allowing Twain to vent his anger. When they reached Wilford Lane, the two were about to part ways when Twain suddenly stopped and looked up at the dense canopy, as if he was talking to himself. "But why should I change him? Useful. Use. Useless … We'll talk about it later! "
Returning to the manager's office, Twain found David Kerslake already waiting there. It looked like he had something to discuss with him.
"What's the matter, David?"
Kerslake wanted to say something but hesitated.
"That's not your style, David." Tang En found it strange. "You're always straightforward."
"Uh … I'm a little worried about Anelka. Will he spoil the atmosphere within the team? You know, the internal atmosphere in the Forest team has always been very good … "
Tang En laughed. "Isn't it a little too late for you to worry now? Now that he was a member of the Forest team, it was useless to worry. How about … we put him in the reserve team? "
Kerslake shook his head like a rattle. "No, we'll be laughed at. Who would spend eight million pounds on a player and put him in the reserve team? "
"So." Twain shrugged. "Now, whether we want it or not, Anelka is here. You have to treat him like a normal first-team player. "
Kerslake certainly understood this logic. "I know … Do you want to talk to Anelka alone?"
Tang En looked at him strangely. "Talk about what?"
"Uh … Tell him to pay attention to the unity of the locker room …"
"Don't joke around, David." Tang En laughed again. "You tell a stubborn and eccentric person, 'I think your temper is bad and your personality is too eccentric. You need to change.' Do you think he'll listen? "
Kerslake shook his head. "I don't think so …"
"So, let's not do anything. Remember what I said just now? Just treat him like a normal first-team player. That's enough. What we do to others, we do to him. If he thinks he's a superstar who won the Champions League and wants to throw a tantrum here … Very well. "Tang En nodded vigorously." I'm not afraid of wasting Allan's money. "
"I thought you and Anelka had already talked about it … You two looked so happy at the press conference yesterday." Kerslake shook his head.
"How could that be? I only gave him a call after signing the contract to welcome him to the Forest team. I didn't say anything else. The words at the press conference yesterday were all arranged by his two brothers. "
Kerslake suddenly realized. "They arranged things so that outsiders wouldn't be able to tell."
"Of course, these two people are the best at this kind of superficial writing. Six transfers in six years. Don't tell me they've all learned it. " Tang En retracted his sarcastic tone and turned to Kerslake. "Anyway, David, remember. No matter what, don't give that Anelka any special treatment. You don't have to worry about anything. I think he'll be well-behaved for a while when he comes to a new team … "
Tang En did not know what happened in Turkey, but he heard from Allan that the transfer was not actually planned by the two greedy agent brothers. In fact, it was Anelka who initiated the transfer. However, Fenerbahçe did not want to let the striker, who had spent the club seven million pounds but had only played for half a season, leave. As a result, they could only privately contact Nottingham Forest, who were thirsty for talent in strikers.
Perhaps the proud and arrogant French striker suddenly ran from the center of football to a remote area and could not accept the difference. Perhaps he was disappointed with the atmosphere of the Turkish League, or perhaps he felt that he had not reached the point where he wanted to join the Turkish League, or perhaps he hoped to earn more money by returning to the center of football. In short, he hoped to achieve some results.
That was good. Tang En did not need people who had no desire for glory, victory, or money. He was not afraid of people being unruly. He was only afraid of people without fighting spirit.
He did not care what Anelka was like, nor did he care what wicked ideas the two brothers behind him had in their bellies. As long as you're helpful to the team now, I'll use you. But if you want to play any tricks with me … Sorry, the eight million was not from my pocket, so I won't feel the slightest heartache if this money goes down the drain.
"Let's go, David. I think they should all be here by now. "
This was Anelka's first time participating in Forest's training. According to the usual practice, Tang En had to introduce the new player to his teammates. Even if the person was a world-famous superstar like Beckham, he still had to introduce him step by step.
"Nicolas Anelka." Tang En pointed to the French forward standing beside him. "Even though there are a lot of rumors out there, I hope everyone can use their own eyes to see if he's that bastard."
The crowd let out a soft chuckle.
"From now on, he's a member of the Forest Team." Tang En patted Anelka on the back. "Go on. They're easy to get along with."
Anelka smiled a little bashfully and walked to the team, then stood to the side.
When everyone's attention on Anelka had disappeared, Tang En clapped his hands, indicating that he still had something to say. "Alright, guys. A new season has begun. Champions, victories, and a lot of prize money … These are all waiting for us. There's nothing more exciting than this! After a holiday break, I believe your feet must be itching to find a team to vent your frustrations on, right? "
The Forest players who had followed Tang En since last season, and the season before that, all laughed knowingly. "That's right, Boss!"
Tang En waved his hands. "Of course, those opponents in the warm-up matches can't arouse your desires at all, nor can they arouse mine. I like real confrontations! " He clenched his fists. "It's meaningless to win games without any rewards. If you want to win, win the league tournament, win the Champions League! Win the most difficult games, win the most difficult opponents! Last season, we made those who looked down on us pay a painful price. Think about Chelsea, think about Manchester United, think about Everton, think about Liverpool … Think about the opponents we defeated, and then think about the expressions on the faces of those who looked down on us after the season ends. How do you feel? "
"Very good!"
“Oh_yeah！”
"Very good. We'll continue this season!"
Before Tang En's voice faded, whistles, laughter, and applause rang out. He did not stop the players from going crazy. Instead, he stood to the side and looked at his men with an indulgent smile.
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After bringing in Anelka, Tang En carefully inspected the team's internal personnel and discovered that although the team had qualified for the Champions League, they did not need to replenish too many players. His strategy for building a team had been carried out since he took over the team. Everyone was bought step by step according to his plan. The Forest team did not need to sweep through the entire transfer market like crazy one summer, buy seven or eight players in one go, and then abandon the existing players.
Nottingham Forest no longer needed to go through such a big change. The team's current age structure was reasonable, and its personnel was well-equipped. There was no situation of hoarding and wasting players.
In other words, the Forest team no longer needed to search everywhere in the transfer market. Tang En's team lineup was basically set.
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