White Handkerchiefs Part 1

When Salgado smashed Ribéry's dribbling ball out of the sidelines, the assistant referee beside the ball did not indicate that this was Nottingham Forest's throw-in. Instead, he raised both flags in his hands over his head.

That was to indicate that there was a request for substitution on the sidelines.

The fourth official stood on the sidelines and held up the electronic signboard: Nottingham Forest had asked for a substitution. Number 13 would be brought off and number 14 would come on.

Seeing the substitution, the ESPN English commentator was astonished. He rarely saw Manager Tony Twain replace George Wood in a game, not to mention so early in this game, at the 67th minute.

If bringing on Arteta was to strengthen their offense, then was it not better to replace the older Albertini? Why did he want to bring off the young and energetic George Wood, who could run and rob?