Looks like pre-season training starts on Tuesday

[Silent Blade]

 

[JayGreen17]

That’s mousse put into the under 21s

 

[SwissBlade]

That’s mousse put into the under 21s

probably injured

 

[Hagansbootlaces]

During CW's reign every pre season there were reports about just how brutal and strict the training regime was, sounds like Slav is putting down a marker, even before he gets here, regards what will and won't be acceptable, a shake up and change that's needed.

 

[Snowflake]

During CW's reign every pre season there were reports about just how brutal and strict the training regime was, sounds like Slav is putting down a marker, even before he gets here, regards what will and won't be acceptable, a shake up and change that's needed.

That sounds unlikely.
It is a report and who is going to take the decision on who is professional and committed, when the main man arrives two days later !

 

[Trafford]

During CW's reign every pre season there were reports about just how brutal and strict the training regime was, sounds like Slav is putting down a marker, even before he gets here, regards what will and won't be acceptable, a shake up and change that's needed.

It was also claimed though that our poor form post the original lockdown was due to the players continuing tk train as though they were going to be playing, whilst others rested theirs. Thankfully we haven't had many players at the Euros, as they will get very little recovery time if training is starting up again next week.

 

[WORKSOPBLADE]

Think they’re back tomorrow.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

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Crikey - does that go for our fans too? Better start exercising my vocal chords.

 

[Hagansbootlaces]

That sounds unlikely.
It is a report and who is going to take the decision on who is professional and committed, when the main man arrives two days later !

Why is it unlikely?

 

[Houston_Blade]

Can’t wait for the “players are unfit, I’ll make them the fittest in the league” comment that comes from all new managers everywhere and then the criticism of the former fitness coach (who previously was lauded as the ‘best ever’).

 

[Balham]

Can’t wait for the “players are unfit, I’ll make them the fittest in the league” comment that comes from all new managers everywhere and then the criticism of the former fitness coach (who previously was lauded as the ‘best ever’).

I get your point but I'd also say that our players physical fitness wasn't in doubt last season (didn't only Leeds cover more ground?). They were, however, mentally fried.

 

[finlaytheblade]

That’s mousse put into the under 21s

I think what he means is any player coming back ! Not up to par having had a fitness programme to stick to during the month or so away from training will be in trouble.
That could mean excess weight or stats not up to scratch.
Mousse will have real difficulty if he's not avoided fast food such as pizza.
Good start by the Serb ! letting the players know he wont tolerate slackers

 

[SUFC Guy]

That’s mousse put into the under 21s

Mousse needs to get up to speed.

Oh, hang on

 

[Houston_Blade]

I get your point but I'd also say that our players physical fitness wasn't in doubt last season (didn't only Leeds cover more ground?). They were, however, mentally fried.

If ‘mentally fried’ means the same as ‘shit at football’ then I’m in full agreement.

 

[Balham]

If ‘mentally fried’ means the same as ‘shit at football’ then I’m in full agreement.

Cause and effect

 

[blade67]

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It's a bit of a "your postman will be visiting at some point today" type story. No surprise but I suppose it's a message to the fans that he plans to take no shit.

For the most part our players look a professional bunch who just collectively got found out last year.

 

[CTRL ALT DE LAET]

I get your point but I'd also say that our players physical fitness wasn't in doubt last season (didn't only Leeds cover more ground?). They were, however, mentally fried.

We covered more ground because we never saw any of the ball not because we were fit. Teams with lower possession normally cover more ground which is why that stat is pretty useless

 

[Snowflake]

Why is it unlikely?

The source and the odd suggestion that someone other than the management team will be removing players from the group.
Why not wait a few days and let them see first hand and then make the decision ?

 

[XM657]

Cause and effect

The effect was there for all to see, cause, your guess is as good as mine.

 

[dublin 10 blade]

We covered more ground because we never saw any of the ball not because we were fit. Teams with lower possession normally cover more ground which is why that stat is pretty useless

But like Cuntstrams ,
running side to side and pointing,
passing side to side and backwards ,
Means his stats look awesome when looked at on paper
but in truth are a big pile of shite

 

[Caseh]

I think it's quite obvious that the bulk of our squad are hard working, disciplined and fit - There are the odd exceptions to this ofc. I do think the main issue post lockdown has been mental fatigue, and then confidence dropped through the floor.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Cause and effect

I’m only joking of course, but it’s one of the things in football that irritates me, new manager comes in and “players aren’t fit”.

It gives them a bit of leeway I suppose while are apparently ‘getting fit’.

 

[Balham]

We covered more ground because we never saw any of the ball not because we were fit. Teams with lower possession normally cover more ground which is why that stat is pretty useless

It's not useless in this context. If we were outrun as well as outgunned we'd have taken some Norwich level pummellings. Our discipline and fitness kept us at a mild rather than absolute humiliation level.

The effect was there for all to see, cause, your guess is as good as mine.

I've done it to death elsewhere. The biggest two issues were that we lost the continuity in the back four/six, and that we were figured out by the opposition managers and Wilder did nothing to react to that.

 

[CPB]

I get your point but I'd also say that our players physical fitness wasn't in doubt last season (didn't only Leeds cover more ground?). They were, however, mentally fried.

Spot on.

 

[BigBed]

Mousse needs to get up to speed.

Oh, hang on

Mousse needs to get off the Speed.

(Sorted for you pal)

 

[Bennyand the Blades]

It's not useless in this context. If we were outrun as well as outgunned we'd have taken some Norwich level pummellings. Our discipline and fitness kept us at a mild rather than absolute humiliation level.

I've done it to death elsewhere. The biggest two issues were that we lost the continuity in the back four/six, and that we were figured out by the opposition managers and Wilder did nothing to react to that.

Then that leaves us with the big question. WHY ?.......

 

[Frank the tank]

If ‘mentally fried’ means the same as ‘shit at football’ then I’m in full agreement.

9th

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

Of course it's not just the players who need to train. Our newest employee needs a proper induction and I've taken the liberty of putting together this little package.

Day 1: Learning To Talk Proper Like What We do with your presenter Billy Sharp.

Day 2: Woking Up To BLM For Snowflakes with guest presenter Tyrone Mings. It's been a while since you were here in the UK Slav, things have changed.

Day 3: A Simple Guide To Non Contact Heading with guest presenter Johm Lundstrum. Essential H&S advice in the age of dementia.

Day 4: Living In The Shadow Of The S6 Massive. A good mental health guide for troubled Blades with guest presenter Gary Megson.

Day 5: How To Make The Perfect Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Gender Neutral Chip Butty with guest presenter Nigella Lawson.

"Wait, where are you going? What do you mean you don't want the job any more. Slav...come back...Slav...."

 

[Nelson1889]

I think what he means is any player coming back ! Not up to par having had a fitness programme to stick to during the month or so away from training will be in trouble.
That could mean excess weight or stats not up to scratch.
Mousse will have real difficulty if he's not avoided fast food such as pizza.
Good start by the Serb ! letting the players know he wont tolerate slackers

 

[Weasel]

We definitely need to weed out any 'George McFlys' from the squad. Mind you Moose drives around more like a Biff in his oversized over powered car which keeps being crashed into a world of shit.