Evan decided to learn from AC Milan, to learn their culture of a "big family." If possible, he hoped to bring back all those who had played for Forest before and have them continue contributing to Forest from outside the field, whether it was as a manager, a scout, or in the administrative field.
Of course, having a plan was wonderful. But, there were many other factors to be considered in carrying it out. They would start with managing the daily needs of the players.
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After the confirmation of Pepe's transfer, the Forest Team submitted his information to the English Football Association for record-keeping and the application for a work permit.
However, they received two pieces of bad news four days later.
The English FA rejected Pepe's work permit application as Nottingham Forest's newly signed player. The reason was what Tang En had been worried about all along: Pepe's citizenship issue.
