Chapter 176: Volume Two: The Sky of Nottingham Who's Afraid of Whom (Part 1)

Because of Wood's collision with the opponent, Dunn stood up from his seat, walked back and forth a few times, and finally walked back to the coach's bench quickly, looked at Walker, but turned back without saying anything, and crossed his arms on the sidelines, Standing with pursed lips.

He was a little worried, but he couldn't say it out, and he couldn't let others know that he was worried and hesitant.

Tangning's breakthrough sounded the alarm for him. Theoretically speaking, there is no problem with his "wall defense"... But the most unbelievable thing about football games is "in theory". It's changing all the time.

Just like just now. Before the game, he asked the back line not to press up, but to drag behind, not to give the opponent a chance to hit behind, but in reality? Didn't he get hit behind just now? It is impossible for the back line to be 100% attached to the bottom line, and this is not the correct defensive approach. There was bound to be an opening, but Middlesbrough hadn't caught it before, and this time they happened to have it.

Is it just a coincidence that you can ignore it?

Once, there will be a second time. I believe McLaren must have noticed this too. Both of my full-backs are relatively young and each has its own weaknesses. The left side was fine, but the right side was under a lot of pressure because of Tangning. If McLaren let the team attack here and attack in turn, can Thompson and Ashley Young withstand it?

Dunn soon knew the answer.

As expected, Middlesbrough intentionally stepped up their offensive. Tangning tried to break through from Thompson three times in a row. If it wasn't for Thompson and Ashley Young's joint defense, he would definitely have let him break through.

But the fourth time they were still not surrounded, Ashley Yang moved a little slower, and Tangning slipped between the two of them like a loach, and the ball was split!

The Middlesbrough fans burst into loud cheers. This time, that nasty George Wood was still in the middle, and he didn't have time to come over!

"Beautiful breakthrough! Tangning's speed caused the forest team to suffer! In the second half, he became more and more active. The person who has the most headache should be Coach Tang... the cross!"

German Robert Huth drove the ball over the baseline in front of Maccaroni. Another corner kick. The Forest team has been more passive than in the first half recently, and it's all because of one person - Tang Ning.

Walker, who was sitting on the coach's bench, got up and walked towards Twain, stood beside him, and said worriedly, "Tony, the situation is not good."

Tang En nodded: "I know... McLaren has made adjustments, and we have to do something... You call Pope back."

Walker turned around to call someone, and Dunn also walked back to the coach's bench, picked up a bottle of water, and took a sip. Although he didn't say a few words, his mouth was already dry. Nervous... the emotion came back to him.

This is the final of the League Cup... Damn it, how could this be your chance to make a name for yourself, Tangning?

"Boss?" Pope, who was standing beside Tang En, yelled suspiciously. He was standing here, but Tang En didn't see him.

"Ah...Eugen." Slightly relieving his inner emotions, Tang En looked at this young German player who could only play as a substitute since Wood turned out to be born. "You replace Ashley, then switch positions with George, and tell him...to keep an eye on that Tangning, that number 28."

"Yeah." Pope nodded.

"And you, partner with Gunnarsson as a defensive midfielder, and defend Juninho, that Brazilian. Let him know that the newcomer you are also a ruthless character!" Dunn clenched his fists.

"I see, boss."

"Then go!" Dunn patted Pope on the shoulder and encouraged him. "Don't think too much, like in training. It's enough to play at your own level. You can do it."

After sending Pope away, Twain continued to stand on the sidelines to watch the game, and Walker did not return to the coach's dugout, but stood with him on the sidelines.

"Tony..." He hesitated to speak.

Tang En knew what he was going to say, "You are worried that we may lose this game, Des."

Walker said nothing, which was equivalent to acquiescing.

"Des, in terms of age, you are older than me. I think it may not be appropriate to say this. But I still want to give you a piece of advice-whether you are going to help Bowyer or plan to become the head coach of a certain team in the future, Remember." Tang En stared at the court without looking back, "As a coach, even if it's just an assistant, don't give up hope and confidence at any time. Because the players behind you and in front of you... these The players are looking at you. You know what I mean? We're going to win this game."

Although his heartbeat might not be slower than Walker's at all, Tang En still turned his head and gave him a confident smile.

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"The Forest team made their first substitution in the game. They replaced Ashley Young with defensive midfielder Eugene Pope. Coach Twain's tactical intention was obvious. Continue to strengthen the defense under the high wave of offense. He seems to be planning to defend until overtime?"

"No, Andy. He intends to defend the penalty." Martin Taylor corrected. "So far, in this dull game, the most eye-catching person is Middlesbrough's winger Stuart Downing...his sharp breakthrough on the left flank puts the forest team's defense under great pressure! It's a pity , He lacks that little bit of good luck." Taylor was referring to the time when Wood was not sentenced for a foul, and he was able to successfully reduce the opponent's staff through his own performance, at least from a tactical point of view, this was a great contribution.

Tang Ning was very active, Tang En did not deny it. Otherwise, he would not have made such an adjustment. But when it comes to the best player in the game... you have to ask another person to agree.

Ashley Young panted heavily and returned to Tang En. Tang En gave him a hug and thanked him for his performance in the game.

On the other side, on the court, after listening to Pope's words, Wood looked up to the sidelines, and Twain nodded to him. So he obediently ran to the sidewalk. Although he has never played this position, as long as he is marked, it is the same for him everywhere!

Tangning frowned when he saw that the person in front of him was No. 33 who knocked him down.

I was about to settle accounts with you, and you came by yourself... that's good. Tangning is in good condition now, let me show you how good I am!

Wood looked blankly at the opponent opposite him who suddenly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He didn't know what Tangning was thinking, and he didn't care. Anyway, you are the same as the people I faced, the opponents and enemies who hindered me from winning the championship prize. I don't care if you are a left-wing genius in English football, a hopeful star of the Middlesbrough club, or something else... Dunn told me to keep an eye on you, so you don't want to run.

McLaren on the sidelines no longer cared about whether Juninho in the middle would perform better after George Wood went to the wing. Now that Downing's condition is getting better and better, he will let the ball The team gave the young man as many balls as possible. On the stage of an important cup final, there are only two kinds of people who can perform well, one is a seasoned veteran, and the other is a new star full of hope for the future.

Tang Ning was the latter. He hoped to become famous through the nationwide broadcast of the League Cup final, and he would put in more effort than before.

Come on boy, let me see how much energy you have!

In order to get more balls, Tangning took the initiative to retreat during the game and reached out to his teammates for the ball. The football was quickly passed to his feet, and then he turned around with a little fancy, which caused a round of applause from the stands.

Seeing this scene, McLaren finally showed a heartfelt smile on his face. If he dares to play, it means that he is in good condition.

Walker on the other side frowned: "Wood didn't follow up in time..."

"Don't worry, Des." Tang En comforted him from the side, "That kid will soon find out that he chose the wrong side..."

For Wood, perhaps there are only two people in the world who have unlimited confidence in him. One is his mother, Sophia who doesn't understand football. One was coach Tony Twain who was watching him step by step.

Also with Walker's view is TV commentator Andy Gray. "George Wood didn't post the ball in a beautiful turn. This gave Tangning room to increase his speed and make moves. Forest's defense is going to sound the alarm again!"

Tang Ning dribbled the ball along the wing, and the distance between him and Wood was getting closer and closer. His upper body began to shake, hoping to overtake his opponent. Then when they were very close, he suddenly knocked the football to the right side of Wood's body. Accelerate the breakthrough on the left, and the ball is divided!

Tang En, who saw this scene from the sidelines, smiled: You idiot, do you think Wood is a wooden pile?

Fight speed, right? You're not the first idiot to lose speed to him, and you won't be the last!

Wood saw the football and his opponent flashing past from two different directions. Without any hesitation, he turned around and chased after the football, ignoring Tangning on the other side.

Tang Ning, who worked so hard to overtake from outside, was soon surprised to find that when he overtook, the football was no longer under his control! That No. 33 turned around faster than he sprinted, turning around, getting stuck, and stealing the ball all in one go! He couldn't stop the car, and hit the opponent's back, and a strong recoil turned, making him grin his teeth.

"Downing scored the ball...Ah! It failed! George Wood's reaction was faster than he expected! Beautiful defense!"

John Mortensen, who was watching live TV at home, laughed happily when he heard Andy Gray yell suddenly. Gray wasn't the first commentator to be overwhelmed by George Wood's speed. He remembered what he said at the end of the kid's first league game - well done, kid! Just keep playing like this, your future is bright!

Now it seems that it is not an exaggeration at all. This kid... As long as the Forest team can be promoted to the Premier League this season, he will definitely be known by more people, and he will also amaze more people:

"God! This kid is so fast!"

"My God! His body is so strong!"

"Oh my god, it's been ninety-three minutes and he's still sprinting back and forth! Is he a future soldier?"

and so on and so on...

Before he knew it, Mortensen was looking forward to the performance of the Forest team after being promoted to the Premier League. What kind of force will they become? What kind of impact will that coach full of personality bring to this backwater?

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