"The defending Premier League champions Nottingham Forest have recently encountered problems. They have been in the league without winning three rounds, and the gap with first Arsenal has widened to seven points. The League Cup was eliminated prematurely and was eliminated by a Premier League team. These are not the biggest headaches for Tony Dunn. The reporters who haunt the Vilford training base do not dare to interview him now. He is in a bad mood because of his favorite player Freddie. Eastwood injured his knee again in the last round of the league..."

In the eleventh round of the league on November 1, Nottingham Forest played away against Tottenham Hotspur. In the 54th minute, Eastwood was hit and fell to the ground in a fight with Michael Dawson, and he could not get up again. Although Dawson successfully intercepted Eastwood's ball, he kicked the football off the sideline directly after discovering the situation around him, so that the forest team doctors could play.

Dawson also wanted to give Eastwood a few words of comfort, but was unceremoniously pushed away by the forest team players. Although he used to be the captain of Nottingham Forest, in the eyes of these Forest team players, he is an out-and-out enemy.

Fleming rushed to the field with two assistants to check Eastwood, who was lying on the ground groaning in pain.

"Okay, okay, it's okay, it's okay!" Fleming didn't check Eastwood's knee first. The first thing he saw was the tearful eyes of the gypsy, and he was taken aback. As a team doctor, he often sees the injured expressions of players at the closest distance, saying that his body knows the most about himself, so most of the time he can only look at these expressions to know how a player is injured.

He cried when he was injured, and he knew there was a living example-Ronaldo fell on the court for the second time.

Eastwood opened his mouth wide, as if he wanted to moan, but he couldn't make any sound, like a fish out of the water.

"Stretcher stretcher." Fleming called for the stretcher and carefully put Eastwood on it.

"You'll be fine, trust me, you'll be fine..." Fleming leaned down and leaned over Eastwood's ear as he walked down the stretcher, whispering like a spell.

After leaving the field, Fleming raised his head to see Dun En's questioning gaze, and he shook his head dimly. He also clearly saw Dun En swearing.

Worse news came the next day. Eastwood was seriously injured and needed a truce for four months, and he must have another operation.

"...This is really unfortunate. Since George Wood was severely injured by George Wood in a game against the Nottingham Forest youth team on behalf of the West Ham youth team, this is the third time he has undergone major surgery on the same part. Two days ago He just passed his thirtieth birthday, and he didn't expect that the'birthday gift' he got was this..."

"The 30-year-old Eastwood’s career is legendary. He was once a promising player for the West Ham youth team. He was eventually given up by West Ham because of a serious injury in the game against the Nottingham Forest youth team. At one time he could only play in the amateur league, while working part-time as a second-hand car salesperson..." The TV presenter's remark seemed to be a life review at a memorial service mourning Eastwood. "Later, he was taken to the City Stadium by Tony Dunn and he found the opportunity again. Two winning goals in the Champions League final made him a legendary shooter in the history of the Forest. In Tony Dunn After returning to the team from heart disease treatment, he became a bronze boot shooter in the Premier League. Afterwards, although he has been plagued by injuries, his goals per season are guaranteed to be in double digits... This injury may be the heaviest blow for him, and it is even possible to retire early... According to Richard Steadman, the American doctor who operated on him, Eastwood’s right knee is like It is a mass of torn cotton stuffed together randomly, and it is very likely to be injured again after the surgical repair..."

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"Asshole!" Dunn slapped the desk on the desk, and Chris Lak beside him did not dare to take a breath.

Dunn was not scolding Chris Lak, nor was he scolding anyone, he was scolding this terrible fate. Since he brought the Gypsy back on the amateur court in East London, he has never had a healthy shooter.

The uninjured Eastwood is definitely an excellent forward. Dunn firmly believes that he can squeeze into the top European forwards with his strength. However, the injury has become a shackle on the Gypsies' feet, making him Can't run freely.

This is what makes Dunn most regrettable and helpless thing.

Now there is one thing that makes Dunn even more angry. Just an hour ago, Eastwood personally told Dunn that he planned to retire directly after the operation.

At that time, the two people had a heated argument on the phone... or "arguing" was fine. Dunn said nothing that Eastwood chose to retire, he didn't even want to hear the word "retirement". But Eastwood also made up his mind this time and argued with Dunn on the phone at the risk of confronting the king.

"I'll tell you, Freddie! I don't allow you to say'retire'! I don't allow you to retire either! You are only thirty years old, what retired? Give me an honest operation and four months of rest. Come back on the court and continue to score goals for me! What kind of sadness are you playing?"

"Boss, I know my body best! I really can't hold on anymore... Nine years ago, you persuaded me to persevere in the hospital and choose the way I want to go. I listen to you. I have walked the way I like for nine years...nine years, boss, time is not short. I really can't walk anymore..."

Dunn heard crying on the phone. He was silent and didn't know what to say to comfort him. If he was right in front of Freddy at this moment, he would not hesitate to hold the opponent in his arms. But through the cold phone and the vague radio wave, he can't do anything.

After sobbing for a while, Eastwood seemed to calm down for a while, and his voice continued hoarsely: "Actually, I run a lot less on the court now. Even after the surgery, I continue to return to the court and I will face the ball. The team’s contribution is minimal...I’m tired, boss. Do you know what my biggest dream every day is? Taking care of my horse and children, and being with Serem... It’s that simple. This one The road is not easy to walk, I'm tired of persevering, I want to rest now..."

"Freddy..."

"Don't persuade me, boss. This time I made up my mind. I..."

Dunn interrupted Eastwood somewhat savagely and raised the volume, "Remember our agreement? I am a legendary coach, you are a legendary shooter! Freddie, do you remember it!"

"I'm sorry, boss, I'm sorry..." Eastwood's voice was low and accompanied by choking.

When Dunn heard this, he suddenly raised his head and took the phone away from his ear. He pressed his lips tightly to prevent the tears from falling down. Fortunately, there was only one person in the office at this time, and there would not be a second person who saw the strong king of Nottingham Forest so gaffe.

Dunn successfully held back his tears, he picked up the phone again, and the connection was not disconnected.

"Freddy."

"Boss?"

"Let's come to Vilford again after the operation is successful, and say goodbye to everyone. I won't tell them about this."

"Ok."

"Call me when you want to come."

"Ok."

"You take a good rest, Freddie..." Dunn hung up the phone hastily. He was really afraid that if he continued to say this, he would really cry on the phone. His voice was trembling to the end.

Damn, retire directly, retire directly! I **** want to arrange a beautiful farewell game for you, Freddie! The fuck... why did you choose to retire directly?

Dunn was in circles in his head coach's office, his chest was violently ups and downs, and his emotions were hard to calm for a long time.

Deep down, he regards every player who has spent many years with him as his friend, and the departure of any friend will make him uncomfortable. From Hierro, Albertini, Beckham, Van Nistelrooy... to the current Eastwood, the last thing he wants to see is probably a player who retire before his eyes. It's okay to transfer and leave, no matter what the reason is, he can always see those familiar faces elsewhere. But retirement is another matter...

Whenever he saw Albertini in a suit and leather shoes appear in front of him as an official of the Italian Football Association, he would always be in a daze. Years...

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Except for Dunn and Eastwood, no one knew about the Gypsy's retirement. But the media can still smell something sensitively from some wind.

After the Champions League match against Lyon, a reporter asked about Eastwood's injury at the press conference. "... Judging from many news, is it possible for Eastwood to retire?"

Dunn's face immediately turned black at the time: "I don't know, I am not a professional doctor, and I can't comment on his injury."

Another reporter raised his hands and stood up. He hadn't spoken yet. Dunn had pointed at him and said: "If it is still about Eastwood, I'm sorry, I refuse to answer. It has nothing to do with this game."

The reporter opened his mouth and sat down again.

Obviously he just wanted to ask this question.

"Let's talk about the game." Dunn took the initiative to change the subject, "I defeated Lyon in the away game and qualified two rounds early. I am very happy. Thank you for the unity of the team."

How can this be what the reporters want to hear?

It is a pity that Dunn did not give reporters a chance during the entire press conference. As for the consequences of Eastwood's injury, no one knows at present.

The reporters couldn't get anything of value from Gao Tangen, so they ran to ask the players.

"Freddy? We all hope that he will recover as soon as possible and come back. When he is away, the dressing room will not be so lively, ha!" Peppa smiled.

"Of course I hope that he will recover soon, but he shouldn't be too anxious. It's better to take care of the injury and come back, so that it's safer." The older Thiago looked very cautious.

"Freddy, come on!" Ibisevic, who scored a goal in the game, shouted at the scene, clenched his fist. When celebrating the goal, he lifted his shirt and revealed the T-shirt inside, which read: "This goal is dedicated to Freddy."

Interviewing George Wood was the most difficult. Especially on this issue. Because everyone knows why Eastwood had such a bumpy career, all thanks to his teammate and captain. The knee that Eastwood had undergone three operations was Wood's first right knee.

"I...I think he will come back..." Wood said with a lack of confidence, with some doubts in his tone. "It should be...will be back."

After saying this, he left in a hurry, feeling quite escaped.

The team is still very optimistic about Eastwood's return.

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Three days later, Freddy Eastwood performed his third right knee surgery in the United States. After the operation was completed, the surgeon told him that the situation was not optimistic and he could not guarantee that this operation would allow him to return to the court.

Eastwood smiled at the bad news. As if not at all in my heart.

After recuperating in the United States for a week, he flew back to England with his wife. Then he called Dun En.

"Boss, I want to come back and see everyone."

Dunn knew that the time to say goodbye had arrived.

So in the training session the next morning, the players in Nottingham Forest saw the long-lost Freddy Eastwood. Although he was still on crutches, he finally showed up in front of everyone.

"Hey, Freddie, it's been a long time! How is the sunshine in America?"

"I heard that the operation was successful? Do you still need to rest for three months?"

"Hurry up and recover from your injury! Everyone misses you a lot."

The teammates gathered enthusiastically, patted Eastwood on the shoulder and head, and greeted him.

Chris Lak also watched this scene very happily, without stopping. Only Dun En was standing beside him wearing sunglasses, with a gloomy expression.

Even George Wood, who rarely talks together, walked up and stood in front of Eastwood for the first time. "We... well, we are all waiting for you to come back."

This "culprit" who caused his current status quo, Eastwood has never given him a good face. It's just that George Wood is also a proud man. He never takes the initiative to admit his mistakes to Eastwood. Therefore, the relationship between the two people has always been a bit stiff, and it has been hyped up by the media.

But now I am about to retire, and it's really boring to still be entangled in such things.

Eastwood smiled at Wood for the first time: "Thank you."

Someone beside him blew his whistle excitedly, and asked them to shake hands and hug them. This is big news, the two people in the team who have deep hatred and hatred also have this day to relieve their suspicion!

But in the end they did not shake hands and hug.

Seeing that everyone was talking about it, Dun En stood up and coughed to signal everyone to be quiet. Then he pointed to Eastwood and said: "Freddy is here this time, there is one thing to tell everyone." After speaking, he stepped aside and motioned for the Gypsy to stand up.

Eastwood slowly moved out on crutches. Everyone looked at him with some doubts, wondering what he was going to say.

"Uh... um... I almost changed my mind just now." Eastwood clamped the cane under his arm and rubbed his nose with his hand. "I want to come back and play with everyone. But I know it's not. It's so possible..."

There was an uproar among the team.

"Hey, Freddie, what are you talking about?"

"I'm so sorry, Freddie. Your English is not standard at all, and your speaking speed is still so fast, I didn't catch it at all!"

"Today is not April 1st, Freddie!"

After everyone calmed down, Eastwood continued, “I’m not lying, guys. The doctor told me after the operation that my knee may not be able to withstand the impact of professional football. If you don't want to keep walking like this..." He patted the two crutches between them, "I'd better give up."

"Don't speak first, let me finish." He saw that someone was trying to say something, so he quickly stopped by gestures. "I thought about it for a long time... and talked to the boss." He looked back at Dun En, and Dun En, wearing sunglasses, had no expression on his face, as if he was playing cool.

"I decided to retire like this." He finally said the most important sentence.

Chris Lack looked at him with a surprised look, then turned to look at Dunn next to him. Dunn has lowered his head.

The players reacted more intensely, they shouted one after another, so excited that they even asked Eastwood to retract his last words on the spot.

"Eastwood! Your kid... do you know what you're talking about?"

"All of us are waiting for you to come back, how can you choose to escape?"

"Hey, everyone calm down..."

"Calm down! He has undergone three operations on his knee. He has persisted in the first two times. Why doesn't he persist? You are only thirty years old. Why are you retiring!"

For a while, all kinds of excited sounds impacted Eastwood's eardrums and heart. He just leaned on the crutches and looked at the angry teammates with a smile on his face.

Seeing the scene getting chaotic, Dunn finally couldn't help but drink: "Shut up!"

Everyone closed their mouths obediently, but their eyes were still a little bit angry.

"If you are Freddy's brothers, then respect his decision!" Dunn's face was dark, his expression quite ugly. "He knows his body best. What are you calling here?" After teaching the players, he turned to Eastwood and said: "You said your ideal is to look after the horse and the children, and be with Serem. But it’s a pity, I also prepared another gift for you, I hope you can accept..."

Eastwood was a little surprised.

"Every one of us here..." Dunn turned and pointed to the players and coaches, "No one wants you to leave."

Everyone nodded.

"So, I don't want to let you go. I gave you a new contract..."

Eastwood's eyes widened, why didn't he know? Isn't he about to retire? Why is there a new contract?

"Will you be the coach of the team after retirement?"

After Dunn said this, the dumbfounded players whistled one after another and must let Eastwood accept the contract.

"Coach Eastwood!" Someone from below took the lead and everyone yelled. The coaches of the coaching staff also laughed.

The hurt parting just turned into a joy for everyone.

Eastwood looked at Dunn, then turned to look at the booing teammates around him. The expression on his face changed several times and finally freezes on a smile.

"I'm afraid I'm incapable, boss..." he said with a smile.

"Take your time, you are not born a professional player, are you?"

"I... well, I accept."

The cheers rang.

The cheering people didn't pay attention, only George Wood had a worried look, without a smile on his face. (To be continued, if you want to know what's going on, please visit www.qidian.com, there are more chapters, authors are supported, and genuine reading is supported!)

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