At Training Today.

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Not much to report, so this will be brief. An 11 v 11 match, stopped every now and again for instructions from Phil Brown. Stand out performers today for me was McGlashan, best attacking player, Matsuzaka(Although still a bit green), Kyprianou and the star was Anton Ferdinand. Nothing got past him today. He even held up the game for about 30 seconds to give instructions, positional and such. He really takes everything very seriously on the pitch, which is good as he's a real winner. Definitely a coach or manager in the future. The good news is that Coker and McLaughlin were doing ball routines and fitness with a fitness coach. A quite intense session. They both looked fine, so expect them to play a game very soon. Didn't see Turner,obviously still injured, and no Nile Ranger. Not sure he's been released just yet. The players look a bit sharper and fitter from last time I went, so hopefully they will be spot on for the Blackburn game.

 

[tommy tucker]

Did you see any sign of Ba or drew .

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Did you see any sign of Ba or drew .

Yes both. Ba didn't get the ball much, Dru was busy but obviously work in progress. Looks like he will be some player.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I think Ranger is doing a 7 day intensive personal fitness regime with a coach, away from the group, before even being reintroduced to the squad

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I think Ranger is doing a 7 day intensive personal fitness regime with a coach, away from the group, before even being reintroduced to the squad

They usually do that on the next pitch whilst the rest of the squad are playing a game.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Did you see any sign of Ba or drew .

Barrymore? I think you'll find she lives in Hollywood.

 

[LBBlue]

Not much to report, so this will be brief. An 11 v 11 match, stopped every now and again for instructions from Phil Brown. Stand out performers today for me was McGlashan, best attacking player, Matsuzaka(Although still a bit green), Kyprianou and the star was Anton Ferdinand. Nothing got past him today. He even held up the game for about 30 seconds to give instructions, positional and such. He really takes everything very seriously on the pitch, which is good as he's a real winner. Definitely a coach or manager in the future. The good news is that Coker and McLaughlin were doing ball routines and fitness with a fitness coach. A quite intense session. They both looked fine, so expect them to play a game very soon. Didn't see Turner,obviously still injured, and no Nile Ranger. Not sure he's been released just yet. The players look a bit sharper and fitter from last time I went, so hopefully they will be spot on for the Blackburn game.

Watch out Phil he's after your job! :winking:

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Watch out Phil he's after your job! :winking:

See if you can guess which other current player is showing signs of wanting to be a coach or manager?

 

[LBBlue]

See if you can guess which other current player is showing signs of wanting to be a coach or manager?

Next one would be Timlin I think

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Next one would be Timlin I think

Correct. He's started giving instructions as well, and is mentoring some younger players.

 

[blueveined]

Correct. He's started giving instructions as well, and is mentoring some younger players.

He said at the end of last season that he was doing his coaching badges this summer and that he planned to play on for a couple more years before going into coaching full time so no surprise really.

 

[Floval Flyer]

I think Ranger is doing a 7 day intensive personal fitness regime with a coach, away from the group, before even being reintroduced to the squad

It will be interesting to hear how the other players react to Ranger when he's back in the 'fold' ?

 

[tommy tucker]

The squad welcomed Timlin back after his spell inside so I cant see it being any different with Ranger .

 

[MK Shrimper]

The squad welcomed Timlin back after his spell inside so I cant see it being any different with Ranger .

Dunno. Ranger's crime is a bit more personal than a stupid driving offence. You can see the reaction of some on here and they're not a team mate.

 

[marlow17101032]

Was there any out there all bloody injured �� So much for a good start this year

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Quite pleased with that. The four I said that stood out all start against Cambridge today. Also Coker and McLaughlin doing more fitness routines before the match.

 

[Firestorm]

Dunno. Ranger's crime is a bit more personal than a stupid driving offence. You can see the reaction of some on here and they're not a team mate.

I wouldnt call perverting the course of justice a driving offence.
He got points and a fine for the speeding. The jail sentence was for saying someone else was driving...

 

[Shrimperforlife]

Did you see any sign of drew .

what that hero that is drew broughton ?we doomed!!!