Chapter 183 Special Genius (Part 2)
I met Mourinho in the Soho Square outside the FA Building, the "small dam" with several British sycamore trees planted.
This time he did not look around in the car to look for tall buildings. Although he had been here two and a half years ago last time, that time left a very deep impression on him.
The lawyer acting for the Forest Team appeal was Jack, the lawyer who helped Don En defend the last time they met again, and they had long since disappeared from the smell of gunpowder from the first meeting.
Randy smiled and said as she shook hands with Done, "I knew we would meet again, Mr. Done."
Tang En squeezed his eyes: "I don't make any noise often, I'm afraid you will lose your job."
The two of them laughed as if no one was around them under the eyes of everyone.
Mourinho stood beside them, expressionless, or the iconic stern face, with his lips slightly pouted and his brows slightly frowned. The feeling that he gave was that he was unhappy to see Don En appear so proud in front of him.
Joe; Mendes coughed gently, trying to introduce Mourinho to Don.
Upon hearing the cough, the expression on Tang En's face changed rapidly, as if he was adjusting.
I put away my smile at Lawyer Randy, raised my face, and quickly changed my smile - more enthusiastic and kind, but no matter how I look at it, I feel that I am overly enthusiastic and overly kind.
He turned around and stretched out his hand to Mourinho: "I didn't expect that we would meet on such an occasion, Jose; Mr. Mourinho. No matter what, I still thank you for attending this hearing for Pepe."
Mourinho did not mean to reach out his hand. He continued to say with a blank expression, his voice sounded a little cold. "Don't get me wrong, Mr. Done. I just hate the English Football League just like you."
Such a reply made everyone present feel a little embarrassed and a little uneasy for a while. Tang En stretched out his hand in the air. It was neither right to collect nor not to collect.
But soon Mourinho smiled on his face, and he held Don En's hand: "I didn't expect that Mr. Don En to cooperate in this way."
After the instantaneous vacuum of the cold scene, the atmosphere returned to normal. Mendes was having a happy conversation with Forest Club Chairman Evan Dogerty, while Evan introduced Jack and Randy to Mendes.
Although this lawyer is sometimes a bit old-fashioned and stubborn, his professional level is undeniable. If Mendes has any disputes in the UK, he can find him.
Everyone seemed to stay away from Don and Mourinho intentionally or unintentionally, giving them room to talk alone.
It is summer in June, and the sycamore trees above the head are lush with branches and leaves. The mottled sunlight shines under the feet of the two people. The breeze blows and the spots are leaping.
Mourinho looked around. Then he turned his eyes to his agent Mendes, not looking at Don Eun in front of him: "I have a good relationship with Ruoge, so I promised to help him."
Tang En nodded at the broken sky above his head, divided by leaves, and nodded: "Of course I know."
"But don't be too happy too early. No one knows whether he can successfully obtain a labor certificate. I have never heard of applying for a central defender's 'special genius clause' and being passed.
Mourinho's tone was filled with obvious disdain.
Don En withdrew his gaze. He looked at Mourinho: "Then I'll be the first one."
Mourinho snorted and said nothing.
The hearing on Pepe's labor certificate qualification was held in the FA building, and the room was the same as the room that Don En last visited.
But the secretary lady in the reception area was no longer the extremely coquettish Fariya Alam who had to twist his butt while walking, but was replaced by a capable male secretary.
The FA leader who was waiting for them in the conference room was no longer Mark; Parios - he and Miss Alam both resigned in the "zipper door" scandal a year ago.
As for more disgusting things behind this scandal, there is no need to repeat them here.
The male secretary who led the way was surprised when he saw Mourinho and Tony; Don was in front of him at the same time, and said casually: "I didn't expect that Mr. Mourinho and Mr. Don would be here at the same time..."
Before the two head coaches could speak, Jack and Randy stood up first: "What, Jose; Mr. Mourinho testified for Pepe of the Forest team, does not comply with the regulations?"
The secretary who realized that he had been rude quickly shook his head: "Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just a little surprised... Please go here."
He turned around to lead the way. Tang En and Mourinho shook their heads at the same time: This damn lawyer! Good luck, secretary boy!
Randy turned around and smiled at the two of them. Mourinho raised his head and looked at the ceiling. Don En seemed to be more interested in the photos in the corridor.
According to regulations, when appealing for the relevant players' labor certificate, the composition of the evaluation chart must be composed of the FA, British government officials, members of the Professional Players Association and three experts. Their opinions determine whether a player can receive a labor certificate with special treatment.
Obviously, Mourinho and Donn appeared at the same time, which also made the jury members unexpected.
It seems that the disagreement between Don Eun and Mourinho is known to everyone.
The entire appeal process is very procedural, and the members of the jury have read Pepe's personal information in advance. It includes textual information and image information. For Pepe's ability, the jury members from different departments will have different judgments.
Let Donn and Mourinho come mainly to deal with their questions.
Mourinho first proved that he did have outstanding strength and unlimited potential as the "teacher who discovered Pepe" and that his speech was obviously heavier than those materials.
Done sat aside and watched Mourinho standing in the middle of the room, answering questions after questions that suited his wishes. He felt that aside from competing relationships, Mourinho was still a good person...
When it was Done's turn to play, the problem was mainly focused on Pepe's position-
"Mr. Done, it's obvious that Pepe is a central defender..."
Tang En forced a smile on his face, but actually gritted his teeth and asked, "Yes, is there any problem?"
"What I'm more interested in is that using this precious 'special talent' place for a central defender, is the Forest not going to introduce a forward this summer? Eastwood's injury hasn't been healed yet?"
Tang En looked at the other members of the jury and asked, "Is this a question that complies with the procedures and must be answered?"
Someone in the jury stood up: "Don't get me wrong, Mr. Tang En. It's just a little bit of curiosity among a few of us.
"The person who stood up and said this was one of three experts, who had long retired and now became a TV worker, Gary; Reinker, who promised to serve as the jury for this hearing because it was Nottingham Forest's appeal, Tony; Don't be there.
Donn glanced at Leinker. He didn't ask the question, but he probably had one for the person who came up with this idea.
"When people talk about geniuses, the first thing they think of is the striker or wing forward and midfielder... Are there no geniuses for defensive players?" Don En breathed out the words he had held in his heart for a long time, "Some people think that Leo; Ferdinand is not a genius? Some people think that George; Wood is not a genius? If you can apply for a 'special genius' for an offensive player, why can't I apply for this 'special genius' for a central defender who has great potential and is indeed a genius? Pepe's ability is expressed in detail in the information. I believe you have not forgotten Mr. Mourinho's statement just now. I don't want to prove whether Pepe is a genius. I just want to ask one question: Mr. Leinkell, what do you think is a genius?"
After saying this, the three jury experts put their heads together and muttered quietly. Except for the voices of the three of them, no one else in the venue asked Tang En a question. Tang En was waiting quietly.
After about five minutes, more and more jury members were involved in the discussion of the three people. The FA officials had to stand up and announce that the hearing ended. Regarding Pepe's questions, the jury needs to continue researching and discussing. Two days later, Nottingham Forest Club will be notified whether Pepe is eligible for a labor certificate.
"Is that over?" After coming out of the FA building, Don En shrugged his shoulders and asked attorney Randy, "The FA is like this. Will it take another two days to end the discussion when everything is clear?"
Randy shook her head in confusion: "No, this is the first time I have seen it. Perhaps, Mr. Tang, your players have caused inconsistent voices to appear inside them."
"That means... on whether Pepe can get a labor certificate, our current situation is no different from a day ago?" Tang En asked again.
Landy nodded, and before she could speak, Mourinho next to her smiled and snatched the conversation: "Mr. Done, this is not easy to do first. Sorry, the club has something to do, I'm sorry I have to leave first."
After saying that, before Tang En could react, he bowed slightly to the others and left first, without even shaking hands with Tang En.
It doesn't seem like the two of them were fighting side by side with the FA. Instead, they just ended another match.
Mendes smiled at Donn and shrugged.
Tang En claimed to be unlucky...
Mourinho left so resolutely that he did not give him a chance to fight back.
Chapter completed!