Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 With Sam Allardyce currently working on a number of signings and negotiations ongoing to bring various off-field personnel in, some details of what Newcastle players can look forward to next season are emerging. One of the most radical innovations to have come from the scientific analysis of training methods Allardyce introduced at the Reebok is the staging of training sessions at match times. Rather than the traditional morning sessions, afternoon training to replicate the conditions of weekend games and evening workouts to prepare for midweek fixtures are on the cards. And after extensive dietary investigation, it's not only the type of food that the players eat that will come under scrutiny, but also the timing of their pre-match meal. Scientific findings suggest that peak on-field performance depends partly on the metabolic rate of the individual - with different players best served by eating at different times, rather than all together. In practice this is slightly impractical, with a partial compromise achieved by taking an average of the team's rate and setting a meal time based on that. Any wide variations to that average see those players eating at different times - at least one member of Bolton's first team squad last season having their pre-match meal an hour before his team mates. And we don't want to spoil the surprise, but one or two current Toon players with slightly unusual "refueling" habits may be in for something of a shock when Sam's boys start monitoring them closely - very closely..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 If it helps get any extra percentage from our players then I'm all for this kind of thing, whether it sounds a bit strange or not! The last sentence is quite interesting as well, whoever the players in question may be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4447 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 As I've said I still have doubts about the style we'll play but this kind of talk of professionalism does impress me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 you get the feeling those that enjoy a nocturnal kebab on the quayside might get found out fairly quicky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 you get the feeling those that enjoy a nocturnal kebab on the quayside might get found out fairly quicky. Why do you think Bramble was given the boot so early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey 0 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 IIRC didn't Jimmy Hill do this at one of the clubs he managed, Coventry maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now