"Abramovich arrives in Nottingham and will be watching the game live"
That was the latest report from the Nottingham Evening Post about the game between Forest and Chelsea. Like the arrival of Mourinho's team in Nottingham, this piece of news was placed in the sports section. The other half of the section belonged to Tony Twain, and the pair stood together to occupy half of the edition.
The editor's intention was obvious. Readers did not have to look at the text to know the meaning behind the news. These three men were the real focus of this game.
"This game is very important for Mourinho. Moreover, now that Abramovich has suddenly come to Nottingham to watch the game, we have to wonder if the outcome of this game will affect Mourinho's position? There are so many rumors about Mourinho's impending dismissal. Even though Mourinho always refuted it, everyone seemed to have agreed on this fact — if Mourinho loses this game..."
Twain threw the newspaper away.
