Training Facilities & Injury Crisis

[Keith]

I think that the biggest reason for our improvement in the second half of last season was the agreement with Lancaster University's facilities to train. For the first time ever, we have access to regular, good quality training. I've wondered whether that will also reduce the high level of injuries that we've suffered in the past? Some of that may simply be that within our budget, we're more likely to have to take a gamble on injury prone players, but not previously having decent facilities probably doesn't help in keeping those players fit?

Having now had good training through pre-season, I really hope that we're going to hit the ground running AND get through the season without any major crisis too.

Top half finish this season, possibly even play-offs is not unreasonable, given how we finished last season, now we have what we need off the pitch too.

[al1]

Not sure that we have had any proper confirmation of the ongoing use of the university facilities,I stand to be corrected.Perhaps it is a short term deal like the signing of L Alessandra !

[redrobo]

Not sure that we have had any proper confirmation of the ongoing use of the university facilities,I stand to be corrected.Perhaps it is a short term deal like the signing of L Alessandra !

First time I've heard or read about that.....

[marky No.1]

Not sure that we have had any proper confirmation of the ongoing use of the university facilities,I stand to be corrected.Perhaps it is a short term deal like the signing of L Alessandra !

First time I've heard or read about that.....

"Undisclosed" contract is what I've read, which can mean anything

[al1]

On radio lancs last night they called it a short term deal,so as usual its as clear as mud

[Keith]

I wonder if the club could do a sponsorship deal with Lancaster University? Even if too late this season, it would be mutually beneficial for the club & uni and keep costs down for both.

[P/T Indie]

I think the Uni thing is long term they are deff still using it as they are there every lunchtime when I go to the gym.

[redrobo]

On radio lancs last night they called it a short term deal,so as usual its as clear as mud

The interview can be found on the Radio Lancashire Sport Twitter feed.

Interesting thoughts of Lewis who says it was in respect of JB that he's signed a short term deal with the hope of all parties to be able to extend it at least until the end of the season.

[Seasider9601]

I think the Uni thing is long term they are deff still using it as they are there every lunchtime when I go to the gym.

Might be another good time to do some ticket promotions up there too with Freshers Week rapidly approaching.