124 Press Conference Part 1 (1/2)
Chapter 124: Press Conference Part 1
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
In the hearts of the reporters, the match was an interesting one with many ups and downs. However, the press conference held after the match was their real focus. The reporters were eager to hear from the managers of both teams regarding their opinions on the fans rioting which had occurred during the match.
Soon after the match ended, the reporters quickly ended their interviews at the mixed zone and assembled at the venue where the press conference would be held while waiting for the managers to come out.
Tang En was the first to come out, and the dejected person following behind him closely was Millwall's manager, Alan McLeary. According to the norms, the two managers should shake hands as a form of courtesy. However, Twain sat in his seat with both his hands in his pocket, and seemed to have no intentions of shaking hands with McLeary at all. McLeary stood on the stage dumbfounded for a split second, before proceeding to sit down on his own seat in a somewhat awkward fashion.
As soon as the host announced the commencement of the press conference, all of the reporters immediately raised their hands.
It was evident that the topic which the reporters cared about the most was not the shocking 7:1 score. Any score was possible on the football field, and a score of 7:1 was still within the boundaries of the Earth, and not that far-fetched as though it was on Mars. This match was full of publicity value and stunts. The story which would attract the public's attention happened on the viewing platform. The Millwall fans insulting songs as well as the rioting caused by both parties' fans were the topics of interest which the reporters asked questions about.
Faced with these questions, Tang En snatched the microphone first to answer. The earlier he finished whatever he had to say, the earlier he could leave this place and return to Nottingham. He did not have any intention of sitting with the guy beside him for too long.
”I understand that all of you are very eager to know about those things which happened on the viewing platforms, but I don't wish to mention it again. I suggest you ask the Millwall club chairman as well as Mr. Manager seated beside me instead. They should know best what kind of people their supporters are.” This sentence directly caused Twain to make an enemy of all the Millwall people, but he did not care at all as he did not rely on getting in the good books of enemy fans to obtain victory. ”I only want to say one point, that I am extremely pleased with my players' performance in the second half, and that they are every bit worthy of this match's victory.”
A reporter seemed to have seen through Tang En's intention to leave soon, and hurriedly asked, ”Excuse me Mr. Twain! Your team's performances in the first half and the second half are worlds apart. What did you say to them during the halftime break? Were there any special arrangements?”
Tang En stared at this reported and said, ”I told my players that if they were furious at the Millwall fans' singing, then they should score goals to shut their mouths up. Every time they sang, we would score a goal. Every time they sang, we would score a goal. Until they don't dare to make a single noise. I am very happy that my players managed to accomplish this.”
After that, Tang En paid no heed to the uproar caused by this statement and placed the microphone on the table, before taking his leave.
The host reminded him, ”Sir, the press conference has not ended yet…”
”His press conference has not ended, not mine.” Tang En pointed toward McLeary and said. ”I have nothing more to say, Mr. Host. Everyone!” Tang En raised his voice at the reporters and said, ”If you have any questions, you may ask Mr. Alan McLeary to your hearts' content!”
After which, he turned around and left.
The dejected McLeary mumbled behind Tang En's back, ”I've never seen someone with such bad manners.”
Tang En, who was in the midst of leaving, stopped because of this sentence. He turned around and looked at McLeary, giving off a look so fierce as though he wanted to gobble McLeary up. ”Manners? Mr. Alan McLeary…” Tang En spoke slowly, articulating each and every word clearly. ”There's something that I can be sure of, and it's the fact that my manners are definitely a few hundred million times much better than you and your supporters on the viewing platform!”
After finishing his sentence, Tony Twain completely ignored the reporters who shouted his name and left the small press conference room without even turning his head around.
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Nottingham Forest triumphed over Millwall with a score of 7:1 in their away match, successfully advancing into the semi-finals. However, there were few reports regarding this score. Instead, the rioting fans made the headlines of most English newspapers after the match.