Neil McNab's Tash
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Back to my lads footy this morning, so no chance for me to get to training but the ever reliable Douglas Higginbottom attended here's his report:
Courtesy of DH:
A low key session today but good to see virtually all players out there. SWP sadly still missing as is Bellamy but even Zabaleta and Kompany were out early.
A gentle stroll around the field followed by a jog was all they did at the start but then it moved into stretching and other exercises.
The fun started with everyone in a big circle doing stretches a variety of moves with each player in turn having a go in the middle with a special move of his own which all the others had to copy. Some were just routine but of course the clowns in the group ( and I mean that in a good way ) tried to show something special with quite a few decent dance moves. No surprise the Samba boys were good but then Stevie fancied a forward roll!
Next routine was pairing up and doing boxing moves and I have to say Robinho punches or should I say slaps like a girl! And then something similar but in more of a bent position trying to slap the others legs. All good fun and in great spirit.
After that it was time for some football but all the players from Thursday left with Mark Bowen. No doubt the decision had been made not to overdo it for those guys given the mental as well as physical efforts on Thursday. Still out training though were 16 guys including Petrov , De Jong , Sturridge and Bojinov who hopefully for me will play a part in Sunday's game. Also included were Adam Clayton and Ben Mee but maybe that didn't mean too much.
I had to leave a little early today so no chance for a chat to get the latest info.
Courtesy of DH:
A low key session today but good to see virtually all players out there. SWP sadly still missing as is Bellamy but even Zabaleta and Kompany were out early.
A gentle stroll around the field followed by a jog was all they did at the start but then it moved into stretching and other exercises.
The fun started with everyone in a big circle doing stretches a variety of moves with each player in turn having a go in the middle with a special move of his own which all the others had to copy. Some were just routine but of course the clowns in the group ( and I mean that in a good way ) tried to show something special with quite a few decent dance moves. No surprise the Samba boys were good but then Stevie fancied a forward roll!
Next routine was pairing up and doing boxing moves and I have to say Robinho punches or should I say slaps like a girl! And then something similar but in more of a bent position trying to slap the others legs. All good fun and in great spirit.
After that it was time for some football but all the players from Thursday left with Mark Bowen. No doubt the decision had been made not to overdo it for those guys given the mental as well as physical efforts on Thursday. Still out training though were 16 guys including Petrov , De Jong , Sturridge and Bojinov who hopefully for me will play a part in Sunday's game. Also included were Adam Clayton and Ben Mee but maybe that didn't mean too much.
I had to leave a little early today so no chance for a chat to get the latest info.