Training Friday 31/12
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:49 pmHappy New Year even though we aren't there yet. Nice today before the players came out when Kiddo came over to me and NMT to pass on season's greetings.He said some of the stuff we have heard from him lately but I think also he was saying it's keep your feet on the ground time. Wise words. Good of him to come over.
When I arrived the coaches were out and the only player was Mario but he soon went inside not to be seen again. Must have a little something they need to be careful of.Everyone else was out for the start as far as I could see apart from RSC who I havent seen for a while. A few jogs to warm up before they split and Mancini took the team for tomorrow ( subject to Mario who I expect would play if deemed fit) Nothing special done but some work on the shape as usual and a few attacks. The other "team" did some warm up exercises before they switched over.
Then it was into a pass and move game with 2 small nets at each end to score in. A few players didn't carry on into this session, MJ,DS and Ade. I hadnt detected any problems with them so I assume just precautionary. After this and while some had a drink and did an exercise or 2 ,Mancini got the defensive group together to work on one or two things in preparation for Blackpool.I got the impression it is something they had probably talked about inside and now were just demonstrating and working on on the field.
So then onto a game on half a pitch. Overall quite a fast session with plenty up for it and none more so than Carlos. SWP very lively as well. Best goal of the day came from Jo when he shrugged off Nigel , and left Vinnie and Milner on the floor before firing past Joe.
A penalty at the other end and Nigel stepped up as he does. I don't think I have seen him miss before but this time he hit the bar and the ball flew away.
At the end Boateng went off to do some fitness work with a physio, Kolo stayed to do a bit extra as well and Milner and AJ stayed for shooting practice.There was some worrying bad news though! Sadly with the extra weight I must have put on over Xmas my steps buckled and died :) I could still see but it wasn't as comfy so time I treated myself.
Roll on Blackpool to start the year as we mean to go on.
When I arrived the coaches were out and the only player was Mario but he soon went inside not to be seen again. Must have a little something they need to be careful of.Everyone else was out for the start as far as I could see apart from RSC who I havent seen for a while. A few jogs to warm up before they split and Mancini took the team for tomorrow ( subject to Mario who I expect would play if deemed fit) Nothing special done but some work on the shape as usual and a few attacks. The other "team" did some warm up exercises before they switched over.
Then it was into a pass and move game with 2 small nets at each end to score in. A few players didn't carry on into this session, MJ,DS and Ade. I hadnt detected any problems with them so I assume just precautionary. After this and while some had a drink and did an exercise or 2 ,Mancini got the defensive group together to work on one or two things in preparation for Blackpool.I got the impression it is something they had probably talked about inside and now were just demonstrating and working on on the field.
So then onto a game on half a pitch. Overall quite a fast session with plenty up for it and none more so than Carlos. SWP very lively as well. Best goal of the day came from Jo when he shrugged off Nigel , and left Vinnie and Milner on the floor before firing past Joe.
A penalty at the other end and Nigel stepped up as he does. I don't think I have seen him miss before but this time he hit the bar and the ball flew away.
At the end Boateng went off to do some fitness work with a physio, Kolo stayed to do a bit extra as well and Milner and AJ stayed for shooting practice.There was some worrying bad news though! Sadly with the extra weight I must have put on over Xmas my steps buckled and died :) I could still see but it wasn't as comfy so time I treated myself.
Roll on Blackpool to start the year as we mean to go on.