When a new morning's training was about to begin, the players and other staff members came streaming into the training base through the gate . Ian MacDonald smiled as he greeted everyone .
The people flowing through the gate lessened, and the training was about to begin inside .
It was at that time that MacDonald saw a figure emerged at the gate . He was surprised because he knew the person .
"Roy? Roy Keane?" The face was very familiar, but he still did not dare to believe .
The man, who was looking inside the gate, heard someone call his name and turned his head . When he saw Ian MacDonald, he was a bit stunned as well .
He was familiar with the face . It was just a little older than he had remembered .
"It is you, Roy!" MacDonald was delighted and bewildered . "Why are you here? Aren't you… Um . . . " He was going to say, "Aren't you at Manchester United?" But he immediately recalled that Keane had already canceled his contract with the Manchester United Club .
"You're… Mr . Macdonald?"
MacDonald smiled happily . "I didn't think you'd remember me, Roy . "
"I thought you no longer worked here . "
"I'm retiring at the end of this season . "
Suddenly, the two men were quiet for a moment . They did not know what to say . Finally, MacDonald pointed to the gate and asked, "Roy, who are you looking for?"
Keane shook his head, "No one, I'm here for the training . "
Upon hearing this, MacDonald's mouth fell open in disbelief .
"Don't get me wrong . I'm just here to train, not to sign on with Nottingham Forest . Mr . Twain invited me here to train so that I can stay fit and maintain my condition . "
MacDonald nodded in understanding, "Please wait for a moment . I'll inform him . " MacDonald walked into the guardhouse and dialed Twain's number to tell him that Keane had arrived .
In less than five minutes, Twain strode out . When he saw Keane standing at the gate, he waved to him happily . "Come in . Be careful though; the media, wherever they're hiding, are going to think that you're joining Forest!"
Keane said goodbye to MacDonald and walked in .
"Generally, my team practices twice a day . I thought you would only come this afternoon . "
"Well, I'm used to it . "
"Come on, let's go straight to the locker room . I'll assign you a locker . I'm sure the boys will be shocked to see you! I haven't told anyone that you're coming here to train . " Twain winked at Keane, his expression like a child looking forward to a successful prank .
"Come on, let's go straight to the locker room . I'll assign you a locker . I'm sure the boys will be shocked to see you! I haven't told anyone that you're coming here to train . " Twain winked at Keane, his expression like a child looking forward to a successful prank .
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The locker room was very lively . The Forest players casually chatted as they changed into their training clothes . Everyone was present .
At that point, they suddenly heard their manager's loud voice outside the door . "Hey, guys! Let me introduce you to a new… teammate!"
Just as he spoke, the door was pushed open .
Twain stood at the door and looked at the crowd as they turned . He was satisfied that his yell had attracted everyone's attention . Next, he took a step aside and waved towards the outside of the door at the same time .
A man then appeared at the door, and everyone in the locker room was stunned when they saw him .
With everyone stunned into silence, Twain was satisfied . He smiled .
Amidst the silence, Keane raised his hand and said hello to them . "Hey . "
"Ke… Keane?" said Wes Morgan . He still could not believe that the man standing in front of him was Manchester United's captain and their opponent, Roy Keane .
"Chief, what's going on here?" Ribéry turned to look at the grinning Twain . "Why is… is the captain of Manchester United here . . . "
Twain cleared his throat . "Don't you watch the news, Franck? Roy just dissolved his contract with Manchester United . "
Twain cleared his throat . "Don't you watch the news, Franck? Roy just dissolved his contract with Manchester United . "
"So, you signed him?" Someone asked .
Twain shook his head, "No . Before Roy finds a new club, I've asked him to come here and train to keep fit and maintain his condition . "
"A new club? Why can't it be us?"
"Because… Roy doesn't want to become Manchester United's opponent in the English Premier League . " Twain stole a glance at Roy who stood beside him, expressionless .
"Ah, that's a shame! I was looking forward to becoming teammates with Keane . . . "
"I got excited for nothing!"
Keane looked at the grumbling men . They were his competitors not long ago . At that time, he had never thought that he would be in his opponent's locker room like this . Life was truly marvelous, and he felt wonderful .
"All right, guys, you should get out there . " Twain clapped his hands and the players who had changed their clothes went out .
Twain brought Keane to a locker without a name tag . "You can use this one for now . "
Keane Nodded .
"Does it feel a little awkward?"
Keane Nodded .
"Does it feel a little awkward?"
Keane glanced at Twain . "No . "
"Okay, that's good . I'll go out first . "
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During training, there would always be a player who would cast his gaze in interest over at the other side of the field . Roy Keane was conducting systematic training by himself over there . He did not train with the team but practiced alone .
Twain handed the team training over to his assistant manager, David Kerslake . He then walked towards Keane .
"Do you need me to get a coach over, Roy?"
Keane declined Twain's kindness . "No need, I'm training according to Manchester United's training program . Your coaches have their own programs . It's not the same . "
"You still remember those?"
Keane Nodded .
"I forgot that you want to a coach . Of course, you pay attention to the team training . Well, if you need any help, call me . " After that, Twain turned and walked Back .
After a while, Twain signaled for the team to stop training so that they could conduct small group matches . The twenty-three players on the First Team were divided into three teams . Each team consisted of eight players who would compete in one half of the field . The losers had to do push-ups as a forfeit and the winners continued to stay on the field until another team defeated them . Each game was limited to ten minutes . Whichever team scored the first goal would win . If no one scored in the ten minutes, the winner would be determined through penalty kicks .
When a new mornings training was about to begin, the players and other staff members came streaming into the training base through the gate . Ian MacDonald smiled as he greeted everyone . The people flowing through the gate lessened, and the training was about to begin inside . It was at that time that MacDonald saw a figure emerged at the gate . He was surprised because he knew the person . Roy? Roy Keane? The face was very familiar, but he still did not dare to believe . The man, who was looking inside the gate, heard someone call his name and turned his head . When he saw Ian MacDonald, he was a bit stunned as well . He was familiar with the face . It was just a little older than he had remembered . It is you, Roy! MacDonald was delighted and bewildered . Why are you here? Arent you… Um . He was going to say, Arent you at Manchester United? But he immediately recalled that Keane had already canceled his contract with the Manchester United Club . Youre… Mr . Macdonald? MacDonald smiled happily . I didnt think youd remember me, Roy . I thought you no longer worked here . Im retiring at the end of this season . Suddenly, the two men were quiet for a moment . They did not know what to say . Finally, MacDonald pointed to the gate and asked, Roy, who are you looking for? Keane shook his head, No one, Im here for the training . Upon hearing this, MacDonalds mouth fell open in disbelief . Dont get me wrong . Im just here to train, not to sign on with Nottingham Forest . Mr . Twain invited me here to train so that I can stay fit and maintain my condition . MacDonald nodded in understanding, Please wait for a moment . Ill inform him . MacDonald walked into the guardhouse and dialed Twains number to tell him that Keane had arrived . In less than five minutes, Twain strode out . When he saw Keane standing at the gate, he waved to him happily . Come in . Be careful though; the media, wherever theyre hiding, are going to think that youre joining Forest! Keane said goodbye to MacDonald and walked in . Generally, my team practices twice a day . I thought you would only come this afternoon . Well, Im used to it . Come on, lets go straight to the locker room . Ill assign you a locker . Im sure the boys will be shocked to see you! I havent told anyone that youre coming here to train . Twain winked at Keane, his expression like a child looking forward to a successful prank . ※※※ The locker room was very lively . The Forest players casually chatted as they changed into their training clothes . Everyone was present . At that point, they suddenly heard their managers loud voice outside the door . Hey, guys! Let me introduce you to a new… teammate! Just as he spoke, the door was pushed open . Twain stood at the door and looked at the crowd as they turned . He was satisfied that his yell had attracted everyones attention . Next, he took a step aside and waved towards the outside of the door at the same time . A man then appeared at the door, and everyone in the locker room was stunned when they saw him . With everyone stunned into silence, Twain was satisfied . He smiled . Amidst the silence, Keane raised his hand and said hello to them . Hey . Ke… Keane? said Wes Morgan . He still could not believe that the man standing in front of him was Manchester Uniteds captain and their opponent, Roy Keane . Chief, whats going on here? Ribéry turned to look at the grinning Twain . Why is… is the captain of Manchester United here . Twain cleared his throat . Dont you watch the news, Franck? Roy just dissolved his contract with Manchester United . So, you signed him? Someone asked . Twain shook his head, No . Before Roy finds a new club, Ive asked him to come here and train to keep fit and maintain his condition . A new club? Why cant it be us? Because… Roy doesnt want to become Manchester Uniteds opponent in the English Premier League . Twain stole a glance at Roy who stood beside him, expressionless . Ah, thats a shame! I was looking forward to becoming teammates with Keane . I got excited for nothing! Keane looked at the grumbling men . They were his competitors not long ago . At that time, he had never thought that he would be in his opponents locker room like this . Life was truly marvelous, and he felt wonderful . All right, guys, you should get out there . Twain clapped his hands and the players who had changed their clothes went out . Twain brought Keane to a locker without a name tag . You can use this one for now . Keane Nodded . Does it feel a little awkward? Keane glanced at Twain . No . Okay, thats good . Ill go out first . ※※※ During training, there would always be a player who would cast his gaze in interest over at the other side of the field . Roy Keane was conducting systematic training by himself over there . He did not train with the team but practiced alone . Twain handed the team training over to his assistant manager, David Kerslake . He then walked towards Keane . Do you need me to get a coach over, Roy? Keane declined Twains kindness . No need, Im training according to Manchester Uniteds training program . Your coaches have their own programs . Its not the same . You still remember those? Keane Nodded . I forgot that you want to a coach . Of course, you pay attention to the team training . Well, if you need any help, call me . After that, Twain turned and walked Back . After a while, Twain signaled for the team to stop training so that they could conduct small group matches . The twenty-three players on the First Team were divided into three teams . Each team consisted of eight players who would compete in one half of the field . The losers had to do push-ups as a forfeit and the winners continued to stay on the field until another team defeated them . Each game was limited to ten minutes . Whichever team scored the first goal would win . If no one scored in the ten minutes, the winner would be determined through penalty kicks .
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