When the game began, Tang En fully experienced Walker's correctness in the manager's seat. Just because their opponent was Millwall, the atmosphere in the stadium was completely different. The away team's fans were very excited and sang in their exclusive stands, constantly changing the lyrics to mock the Forest players in the game. Even though they were fewer in number, they had the upper hand in terms of sound.
Unable to bear the humiliation, the hardcore Forest fans immediately launched a counterattack with profanity under Mark Hodge's lead. Of course, just like roast turkey at Christmas dinner, how could these profanity and swearing not be embellished with a middle finger?
If someone outside the stadium heard such a lively noise, they would certainly think the stadium was full. Tang En originally thought so, but in fact, the attendance for today's game was lower than any previous game. Large areas of the stands were empty. Other than the policemen in bright yellow vests, there was nothing else.
It was not that the game was not exciting enough to attract the audience. Instead, it was deliberately done by the stadium management and the police. In such a sensitive game, in order to ensure the safety of the fans, a portion of the tickets had to be withheld, and some of the stands and seats had to be vacated as a buffer zone for the fans of both sides.
The game itself was not even as exciting as the battle between the fans of both sides in the stands. Millwall worked hard, but they were not strong enough. Faced with Nottingham Forest's ambition to surpass them, they were beaten to the point where they could not fight back in their away game. When Harewood scored his twenty-fifth goal of the season, which was also the third goal of the game, the away team, Millwall, lost their fighting spirit, and the game ended prematurely.
At this time, the Millwall fans in the stands became the main characters again. They constantly insulted the Forest players on the field and the Forest fans in the stands on both sides. There were even some fans who clashed with the police responsible for security. Of course, these conflicts quickly subsided. Millwall's team was not the only one playing in the away game. There were also Millwall's fans. If they were smart enough, the best way to vent their anger was to swear a few vulgarities.
Because the game was over, Tang En simply watched the show starring the fans on the sidelines. He very much wanted to find Mark Hodge in the stands, curious about what he was doing at this time. But there were too many people in the stands. It was too difficult to find someone like the other 20,000 or so fans in red shirts.
As the game entered injury stoppage time, Michael Bernard's familiar shout came from behind Tang En.
"Tony! There won't be any changes in this game, will there? "
"What other changes do you think will happen? We're leading by three goals! "
"That's good. I have to take my son and leave first. Remember what you said, let the team appear in the Premier League next season! "
Little Bernard stood beside his father, wearing a red Forest jersey with George Wood's "virgin" signature on it. Every time Tang En saw the crooked handwriting that was worse than a primary school student's, he wanted to laugh.
"The game is not over yet … Leaving early is not what a loyal fan would do." Tang En joked with Michael.
"I don't want to get involved in a chaotic fight after the match … Damn it! If I don't see Nottingham Forest's name in the Premier League's participant list in half a month, Tony, I don't mind showing you what a loyal fan does. "Michael shook his fist at Tang En, but Tang En smiled even more happily.
"I won't let you get what you want. Of course, don't think that I can't beat you … "Tang En suddenly realized that there were still children around. It was not good to talk about such violent topics. So he waved to young Bernard and said, "Goodbye, Gavin. I hope you won't be led astray by your violent father. "
Little Bernard made a funny face at Tang En and said, "I won't, violent uncle!"
Amid Michael's loud laughter, Tang En smiled and shrugged, watching the father and son walk away. What an interesting family. Looking at the clever and quick-witted child, it really made one look forward to what kind of young man he would become when he grew up.
When Tang En refocused his attention on the match, he heard three crisp whistles, followed by loud cheers.
Walker stood up and took off the earphones in his ears. Then, Tang En smiled and said, "It's all over. Our opponent is Sheffield United."
"Great! From the day we lost to them, I've been looking forward to such a scene … "Tang En gritted his teeth and said," Beat them, and then we'll go to the Premier League! "With that, Tang En and Walker clasped hands tightly together.
Next to them, Bowyer also joined in.
"Although I can't go to the Premier League with you, I want to see that day. The day Forest returns to the Premier League. "
Tang En turned his head to look at the old man. When he had just become the manager, he had mocked him, stood by and watched with folded arms, and even thought of replacing him. At that time, he did not think that the three of them would put their hands together and work hard for the same goal.
"Thank you, Ian." These words were sincere.
"If Forest really returns to the Premier League 12 days later, I should be the one saying thank you. Tony. "
Tang En was in a good mood and did not want to be polite. He smiled and suggested, "When the press conference is over, the three of us should go to Kenny's bar and have a few drinks."
"That's a good idea." The other two nodded in agreement.
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