Godfather Of Champions

Three days later, Nottingham Forest played against Charlton at home. George Wood returned to the starting lineup. He was steady and strong in the game. Whether it was defense or offense, he swept away the previous downturn, which made his supporters happy. Chanted "St. George is back!"

In the end, relying on his excellent performance, the Forest team defeated Charlton 2-0 at home and finally ushered in their first victory in two months. After the game, the media speculated whether Wood's mother's condition improved, so Wood had such an outstanding performance.

But in fact, when Wood assisted Mitchell to score the first goal at the Crimson Court, his mother fell into a deep coma in the hospital, and she had been in a coma for a whole day.

Dunn once thought that Sophia was in a coma again, and he would definitely make Wood miss the game. But Wood unexpectedly announced that he would participate in the competition and was ready.

Before the expedition, there was a conversation between Wood and Dunn. This conversation solved Dunn's confusion.

"I am still the captain of the Forest team. The team needs me."

The poor performance of the previous team also touched Wood to some extent. Fortunately, he still remembers that he is the captain of this team.

Just when Dunn thought Wood had finally figured it out and planned to change his mind. He added: "I will stick to my post before retiring. But I will make a decision as soon as possible."

Dunn knew that Sophia was running out of time, and she had been in a coma frequently recently, and she had been in a coma for a long time. Doctors and nurses are waiting in front of her bed 24 hours a day, ready for rescue. He didn't want to lose Wood again after losing Sophia. Although Wood is not going to die, what is the difference between Wood who does not play and death? If a person like Wood doesn't play football, he has no sense of existence at all. Dunn really can't think of what Wood would look like if he doesn't play football.

But having said that, even if Wood suddenly decided to follow his mother, Dunn would not be surprised...

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Dunn stood at the door of the ward, unaware that he was blocking the way of many people. His body was hit by the doctors and nurses who kept coming and going, but again and again, he seemed to be unconscious, standing there, looking at the empty front. Hospital bed.

Two days have passed since the forest team won. Sophia has been in a coma, waking up briefly. It was late at night, and Wood was resting outside, Dunn was not in the hospital, only Vivian was by her side.

Dunn didn't know what Sophia had said to Vivian when she woke up again. He didn't know what the woman was thinking when she was sober.

Is she attached to her long and painful but short life? Or will you realize that death is actually a relief? Did she reluctant to bear her child George? There are so few people in this world who can make her worry...

Wood stood in front of the thick glass window, quietly watching the doctors and nurses busy in the ward. They were removing the instruments and removing the items used by his mother on the bed. A bunch of flowers in the vase on the bedside table had withered, and a nurse took it out with the vase.

She seemed to intend to dispose of it as normal garbage, but was stopped by Vivian's hand.

Vivian took out the bouquet from the vase and found a card in it. She took it out, and it said "Your son is a real professional player. Compliment him when he wakes up, he will be very happy, Sophia".

This bouquet was sent by Dunn yesterday. Judging from this message, Dunn found that Wood's mood has not improved even after winning the game. He hopes to make Wood happy through his mother's praise. It's just that Sophia didn't notice the bunch of flowers when she woke up briefly. Wood also lost this last chance to listen to his mother's praise. His mother would never smile and stroke her son's head and said, "My George is the best in the world."

Vivienne looked down at her left wrist. There was some redness there, which was held by Wood's mother. Sophia suddenly woke up late that night, and Vivian was by her side.

It was a very, very brief sobriety. Sophia didn't even see who this person was, so she grabbed Vivian's hand and whispered: "I don't want to die..."

The flowers withered so fast, just like the life of a lady.

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Shania received a call from Dunn and asked her to take Teresa back to Nottingham to attend Sophia's funeral.

Evan Daugherty is reporting to the Football Association of England, applying for a minute of silence for Wood's mother when the next round of the Forest team begins. At that time, all players of the Forest team will wear black gauze on the sleeves of their jerseys. This proposal has been approved by the forest team's opponent Sunderland in this game.

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Wood stared at himself in the bathroom mirror. He hadn't taken care of his appearance for several days, his hair was messy and his beard was shabby. But now what appeared in the mirror was a refreshing and clean George Wood, with his short hair carefully groomed, and the beard on his chin was shaved.

It looks impeccable in appearance, but his eyes are full of blood, indicating that the person in the mirror is actually very tired.

"George!"

The agent Wookes called his name outside.

Wood pushed the door open and found that Woods was holding a black suit, and said to him: "Change clothes, we should go."

This old gentleman, Woods, has always paid great attention to his appearance. He used to be a leading agent in the entertainment industry, and his usual clothes showed a sense of fashion, but today he has discarded those unnecessary decorations. I only wore a very ordinary black suit.

Wood took the suit and put it on him, and went out with Woods.

Going out, Wood paused, looking at the wet street.

It's raining.

"Umbrella..." Woods thought Wood stopped to worry about the weather.

"No." Wood stepped into the rain.

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Dunn didn't worry at all that his daughter would do things that were inconsistent with the atmosphere at the funeral. The sensible Teresa got a serious face after seeing both parents with solemn expressions.

This is a very private and small funeral. Sophia alone does not have any relatives or friends in the UK. Her family has long broken off relations and contacts with her. Even if Wood is famous in world football, there is no news of confession from Jamaica. But it is estimated that with Wood’s temper, even if someone from over there admits, Wood will only knock them out of the house...

Wookes only invited the Dunn family and the doctors from the Royal College of Medicine of the University of Nottingham. They took care of and treated Sophia carefully during the hospitalization period. Although they were not able to save Sophia's life in the end, they did their best. . Also invited were representatives of the Nottingham Forest Club and Wood's friends in the team.

The representative of the club turned out to be chairman Evan Daugherty himself. However, Dunn felt that Evan was "the drunkard's intention is not to drink." His true purpose is probably not just to attend Sophia's funeral.

The only friends Wood has on the team are Gareth Bale and Aaron Mitchell. Although he is well-known in the team, there are not many people who can be regarded as "friends".

The priest concluded his eulogy at Sophia’s tombstone: "She is a good person, may she sleep forever..."

Dunn thought to himself that it was customary to say the same to any funeral pastor, but this time the pastor was right. Sophia is really a good person, but it's a pity that a good life doesn't last long. During this period of time, when Dunn was okay alone, he would think wildly. Sophia, this woman walked in this world, for what? Before Wood met herself, her life was basically miserable. She fell in love with someone but was abandoned, pulling her children to grow up alone, and doing all the work for this, even betraying her body. After finally waiting for the child to succeed and not worry about making a living, his body deteriorated rapidly and he basically did not enjoy any blessings. Family affection, she did not have before the birth of Wood, love, after the birth of Wood, also disappeared. Such a life must be boring for ordinary people, but Wood has become the whole belief that supports her survival.

Maybe she appeared in the world just to be George Wood's mother.

Wood stood by the grave, receiving those who came to the funeral. The crowd lined up and threw the flowers in their hands into the tomb, and then they were about to hug Wood, say a few words, and leave. The three of Dunn's family were also in the team, and he actually saw Miss Vivienne Miller in the hospital representative. She was wearing a long black dress today, and the hem had been wet by rain, but she didn't notice it. After gently putting the flowers in her hand into the tomb, she walked to Wood.

In Dunn's position, he couldn't hear what Vivienne and Wood said. However, I guessed it, it was nothing more than something like "sorrow and change". It's just that others turned around and left after saying that, but Vivian went around behind Wood and stood there.

In fact, the people who can stand there have an extraordinary relationship with Wood. For example, Bell and Mitchell are standing behind Wood and accompanying him. But the relationship between Vivienne and Wood was obviously not close to that point.

Dunn looked at Vivian again. The girl's expression was very natural. Standing among the three men, she didn't seem embarrassed.

Evan Daugherty also completed the necessary etiquette. After comforting Wood, he did not rush to leave, but went aside and whispered with Woods. It is estimated that Wood's retirement should be discussed. With Sophia's departure, the last person able to contain Wood is gone, and he obviously wants to revisit the old things. Evan Daugherty looked worried, he was not feeling sad for Sophia's death, he was worried about the future of his team.

After Shania threw down the flower in her hand, she walked to Wood. With tears on her face, she just cried. Among the people who came to the funeral, apart from Wood and Dunn, I am afraid she and Sophia have the best relationship. Although she knew something like Sophia had loved Dunn, it was a thing of the past. She truly felt sad for Sophia's death, and also worried about Wood's future life-she knew what Wood was like.

Wood was a few years older than her, and she always regarded Wood as her best friend.

When she walked to Wood, Shania didn't just say a few words of "sorrow and change" like others did, but hugged Wood and whispered in his ear. Wood has been pursing his lips tightly, trying to control his emotions, but in Shania's murmur, his eyes are still gradually red.

The hug was a bit long this time, and after Shania lowered her head and let go of Wood, it was Dunn's turn.

Since his wife had already embraced Wood, Dunn himself didn't need to embrace it anymore. He stood in front of Wood with red eyes, intending to say something.

"Hey, George..."

Unexpectedly, Wood interrupted him and asked hoarsely: "Are you going to comfort me?"

Suddenly it was said to be broken, and Dunn was a little embarrassed. He touched his nose, not knowing how he should answer this sentence.

"In the past few days, I have heard too many comforting words. If you really want to comfort me, for my good, take some practical actions."

Action? Let me hug you like my wife? Dunn asked in his heart.

"I have lost my mother, and I don't want to lose you again!" Wood's voice choked. Such a gaffe in front of the public is very rare, but what he said is even more surprising. "The funeral is over, you are going back to America, right?"

Dunn really didn't expect Wood to say such words under such circumstances. He looked at the three people behind Wood. Aaron Mitchell and Gareth Bale obviously didn't expect Wood to say such words, but looking at their expressions, they were very interested in Wood's words because they knew what it meant. Miss Vivienne Miller was curious about the relationship between Dunn and Wood.

"You should have your own new life, George..."

Dunn can only say so, avoiding Wood's question.

Wood also didn't want to talk more, shut his mouth and stopped talking.

Dunn noticed that the atmosphere was a little embarrassing, so he couldn't say anything. Just patted Wood on the shoulder and turned and walked away.

A person behind took it up and whispered to Wood: "Sorrow and change..."

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Dunn asked Shania to take his daughter in the car first, and he wanted to see Sophia for the last time. Around the tombstone, he stared at the words on it: "My Beloved." Those who don’t know may think that George Wood’s wife is sleeping here...

Sophia, I really don’t know how to face your son, can you help me?

The fine raindrops hit Dun En's umbrella, making a crackling sound. Sophia smiled silently on the tombstone, just looking at him.

Dunn was silent, and suddenly felt that there were more people around him. He looked down at the toe of that person's shoe, which was stained with mud and grass clippings.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you, Tony." It was Evan Daggerty's voice.

"What's the matter?" In fact, Dunn could guess what it was.

"I heard Mr. Wooks say that if you come back, George won't mention retirement anymore, is that right?"

Dunn turned his head and looked at Evan who was standing next to him, who was also looking at him, expecting the answer.

"Yes, George made his own decision." Dunn didn't lie, and he didn't need to lie. It didn't feel good to lie in front of Sophia.

"Can I invite you again, Tony? Please come back to coach Nottingham Forest. If you are still angry about what I did to you four years ago, I am willing to sincerely apologize to you. I agree to all your requests. , As long as you can come back."

Dunn snorted: "To let you sell this team for a good price?"

Evan shook his head: "I have decided not to sell the club."

"On a whim?"

"No, after I came to you that day, I thought about it for a long time. I can't be the club chairman for a lifetime. I am sixty years old this year, Tony. You often say that you are an old man, but I am ten years older than you. My The eldest son is an avid football fan. He is different from me. He has been very fond of football since he was a child and has always been interested in running a football club. But I only wanted to sell the forest team for a good price, and I never considered him. I plan to leave the club to him. He loves football and may be able to do better than me... Of course not now. I still want to stay for a few more years, at least make up for the years I wasted. Then I will retire in peace. How about we retire together?"

Dunn looked at Evan's eyes, and Evan didn't dodge, just let Dunn look directly at him.

"In the presence of this great mother, I don’t lie. Tony. I’m tired of the topics on the podium that have nothing to do with football. I’m tired of those who just want to make a profit from me and leave. I'm tired of failure after failure. I'm tired of the slogans that attack me from the stands... These never happened when you were here. To be honest, I'm tired of these four years. I I beg you again, come back to coach Nottingham Forest, I really can’t get her back on track alone.”

Mr. Chairman of this club, in front of Dun En, whispered and showed his heart, he has long lost the sense of domineering and domineering when he broke with Dun En. Perhaps it was the weather. In the drizzle of rain, Evan Daugherty, whose trousers and shoes were wet by the rain, became very pitiful and desolate in front of him.

He noticed that in this day, Alan Adams is no longer by Evan Daggerty. It seems that the friendship between the two of them is over.

"Let me think about it, this is not a trivial matter." Dunn said.

When Evan heard this answer, his face was surprised. You must know that Dunn had directly rejected it twice last time.

"Don't be too happy, Evan. If my wife disagrees, then I will not go against her wishes."

"Yes, I understand." Evan nodded quickly, for fear of making Dunn unhappy.

Looking at the club chairman who was no longer prestigious, Dunn shook his head, turned and left.

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Getting into the car, Dunn didn't immediately start the car to leave here. He looked back at his daughter Teresa who was sitting in the back seat with a seat belt, and then at Shania who was sitting in the passenger seat.

"You were tired when I was not in Los Angeles? You have to work and take care of Teresa."

"Fortunately, Teresa is very sensible. If I am busy, she will play by herself. I took her to the filming and catwalk scenes, and she was very curious about everything there."

Shania also looked back at the well-behaved Teresa.

"What did Evan Dogety talk about with you?" Shania sitting in the car also noticed the time that Dunn and Evan were standing in front of the tombstone just now.

"He wants me to go back and coach Nottingham Forest again." Dunn said while observing the changes in his wife's expression.

"You refused?" Nothing could be seen on Shania's beautiful face.

"No...but I didn't agree." Dunn told the truth.

Shania suddenly raised the corners of her mouth, and Tang En was the most familiar with this kind of smile. "I remembered what George said to you just now." She said, "I hope you have many people going back."

Hearing that she was jealous in her tone, Dunn quickly said: "No, if you don't agree, I will reject them. Then we will go back to the United States."

"In that case, Sophia would be sad? Didn't she entrust Wood to you?"

As a husband, Dunn told his wife everything that happened during the time he was in contact with Shania. So Shania knows what Sophia said when she talked to Dunn for the last time.

Dunn hesitated and said, "But I don't want to make you sad..."

Shania yawned: "I'm suddenly tired of Grandpa Tony, who does nothing to do all the time except raising children at home. If you like it, please agree. We are going home now. I have to sleep well and fly from America. I haven't lost the jet lag when I come back."

Dunn didn't start the car obediently, but turned around and said to Teresa: "Terissa, close your eyes, okay?"

Teresa didn't know why, but she closed her eyes obediently.

Shania also felt inexplicable, and then she saw Tang En slamming her arms, and then gave her a deep kiss.

"Woo-hmm..."

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Even Bell and Mitchelle bid farewell to Wood, but Vivienne still stood behind Wood.

"Aren't you going back, Miss Miller."

"I'm a little worried about you, Mr. Wood..." Vivian said softly. "Your mental state is not good..."

"This is not in the hospital," Wood said rudely, a little impatient. That lady nurse was right, his mental state is indeed not good.

"This is not work. I noticed that you have been in poor spirits these past few days. I am worried about you..."

"I'm not a kid anymore!" Wood growled.

"Although you are older than me, Mr. Wood. But in my eyes, you are full of childishness. You are a child who is not growing up!" Vivienne also raised her volume a little, and responded without showing any weakness. .

Wood turned around to look at the lady nurse opposite, who also looked up at him. It was as if he was at the door of the ward that day, he was going to break in, but she said nothing.

"You need to rest, Mr. Wood!" Vivienne refused to give up.

"I didn't invite you to be my nurse."

"This is just out of... a friend's concern!"

"Are we friends?" Wood asked back.

"I think so!" Vivian stood tall and emboldened herself.

For this nurse who took good care of his mother and never complained, no matter how hard or tiring he stayed up many nights, George Wood really couldn't speak bad words or rush people. He only knew what he was grateful for, otherwise he would not follow Dun En consistently.

In desperation, Wood sighed, turned and stood there, looking at the picture of his mother on the tombstone and stopped talking.

Behind him, Vivienne accompany him equally stubbornly. Without a word, the two competed in endurance and determination.

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"Want to know what I said in his ear when I was holding George?" Sunia, who was leaning on the co-pilot chair, said suddenly when the car was driving home.

"What did you say?" Dunn was really interested, because she was able to make Wood's eyes red with a few words, even if Dunn asked himself not to have such an ability.

"Sing a few songs, say a few words." Shania hummed softly.

"Hey, George, don't be so depressed... whenever you feel painful. Hey, George, relax yourself. Don't take on too many things beyond your ability, know that it's silly to be cool. Life is always There are times when you are unhappy...Hey, George, don’t make me sad. If you find someone you love, love her...Hey, George, time flies so fast, don’t delay. Don’t always expect to rely on others, Do you know? You can do it yourself...you have to go your own way...Hey, George, don't be so depressed. Singing a sad song will cheer you up. Remember to love her forever and start a new life... To be better, to be happier..." (The song is from "Hey_jude" by The Beatles. When Shania sang, she replaced "Judy" with "George". The title of this chapter is also changed from this, what I want to express The meaning of this song is basically the same.)

After the humming, Xianya gently pulled away a strand of hair covering her forehead. "Then I said to him: ‘This is what your mother wants you to hear. She wants your future to be better and happier. Don’t let her down, George’."

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PS, Lin Hai has something to say:

This chapter has written a lot, but I am very satisfied. I think I have written out what I want to express. In the end, I was very proud to choose the song of the Beatles. I think it is the finishing touch. I liked this song a long time ago, but some time ago I discovered that the lyrics of this song fit George's mood so well, so I used it.

In fact, this song also sang what Dunn, Shania and Sophia wished to say to Wood.

That is to start a new life completely his own, don't be held back by the heavy past.

A few days ago, someone questioned why Dunn had to fly back to Nottingham to persuade Wood not to retire. At that time, I didn't want to say more in the book review section because I didn't want to spoil it. Now it can be said: Dunn's advice is not only to retire not to retire, but to take this opportunity to let Wood be himself and have his own life.

Dunn’s feelings for Wood have surpassed the relationship between the coach and the players. He hopes that Wood will live a happy life, that Wood will be happy and happy, and that Wood will have all the feelings and life that a normal person should have. So he was going to persuade Wood, even if it might upset Wood, but the medicine was bitter. As the only person who can persuade Wood, he must do so, it is his responsibility.

However, I still arrange for Shania to do such delicate things. Because I really can't think of Dunn, a fifty-year-old man who sang "Hey_jude" with his arms around Wood. It was too thunderous. Change to the beautiful and lovely Shania, then there is no problem.

Anyway, I have never regarded the relationship between Dunn and Wood simply as a coach and a player. I think Dunn shouldn't just teach Wood to play, just make him a star. He should also let Wood learn to live and become a leader in his life, so that it is in line with their emotional relationship.

Sophia's death contributed to this.

It may be cruel to say that, but it is true. If Sophia does not die, then George Wood will always be like a child who is not growing up, only knowing to rely on her own mother. This is really not a good thing for his future.

And it was Sophia's wish to let her son live a life like a normal person, even though her love for her son was slightly out of bounds for a while.

In addition, her love for Dun En, she knew from the beginning that it was destined to be unrequited love...

That's all there is to say, I hope everyone enjoys reading and can have a happy life.

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