More than fifty thousand home fans using boos to "welcome" Tony Twain had now become a thing of the past. The referee blew the whistle to start the game, and the fans turned their attention to cheering for the Forest team, leaving Tony Twain alone.
Judging from the game, the home team, Nottingham Forest, clearly had the upper hand. After all, they had played together for years. Even if the manager had changed, there was no loss to the rapport. Furthermore, even if they were facing a team led by their original boss, there was no need for them to throw the game. Twain had not taught them to throw a game when they played against old friends.
