224 Victory Part 2 (2/2)

Rumour had it that the untameable French forward did not get along well with Keegan. They had a very poor relationship, and had even quarrelled in trainings before. Now Tang En himself, being a witness to it, could confirm what had previously just been rumours.

This delighted Tang En. Bad news for his opponents was good news to him.

There were no surprises in the second half of the match. Nobody knew what happened in Man City's locker room, but Anelka was immediately substituted for Karl Bermingham at the start of the second half. However, he was too young to threaten Forest, allowing Tang En's team to play much more freely in their offense.

When Viduka scored a second goal in the 71st minute, Man City completely gave up on trying to even the score.

The match ended in Tony Twain's victory.

This was Forest's first victory of the season, with three points in their bag. City Ground's spectators' stand once again rung with the team song of Nottingham Forest, ”We got the whole world in our hands.”

After the match ended, Keegan, who was in a bad mood, left hurriedly after a brief handshake with Tang En. In contrast, it was Stuart Pearce who took the initiative to make conversation with Tang En while shaking hands. There was not really much fresh content; mostly congratulatory statements to the winner, compliments, and so on.

But right at the end before Pearce left, he said to Tang En, ”There's something… I have to thank you for.”

”Hm?” Tang En could not react in time.

”Seeing the Forest team so full of hope reminds me of the past. So… I have to thank you. Thank you for giving the boss and I another opportunity to see the Forest in the top league. The Boss would never say something like that to you, of course. He always pretends to care the least in front of the people he likes the most.”

At this, Pearce laughed.

”But I felt that someone needed to tell you that. You have really done well. You've done something not many of us could have. So… thank you. And, good luck, Tony. I hope we have an opportunity to meet again in the future.”

Having finished what he wanted to say, Pearce turned to leave.

Tang En said to his back, ”I think we will have an opportunity soon, Pearce!”

”Crazy” Pearce took Tang En's words as a sort of blessing, and took little heed of them. Smiling, he left the stadium, which was filled with songs and joy. To Stuart Pearce, such a scene had not been seen for too long.

So, even though he was part of the managerial team for Man City and his team had lost the match, he was not even the least bit upset.

This is what you deserved, Forest. Beautiful work!