Just thinking with the game against Birmingham on Sunday and then the Shakhtar game on next Thursday it doesn't give much time to relax etc...
Ideally would it be best to give the players monday off and then fly out to the Ukraine earlyish on Tues morning to give them a couple of days to take it in and get the training done?
Does anyone know when they're actually planning on getting out there?
.....as a result of a pub conversation this evening, we got thinking more of WHY do players go to the Ukraine?
...thinking particularly of those talented Brazilians playing out there who might well be able to have a better life in Spain or Italy...?
It may well be down to dodgy cash in very large amounts...but what about the glamour aspect.... a commodity in very short supply out there..?
Quote from: ron on February 20, 2010, 12:47:06 AM
.....as a result of a pub conversation this evening, we got thinking more of WHY do players go to the Ukraine?
...thinking particularly of those talented Brazilians playing out there who might well be able to have a better life in Spain or Italy...?
It may well be down to dodgy cash in very large amounts...but what about the glamour aspect.... a commodity in very short supply out there..?
Good question. Especially in February.
However, one reason may be the tottie...There are some very serious Ukrainian ladies which will make the divorce'es from Hull look rather shocking.
I once did a project for the IMF (internatonal monetary fund) on behalf of Ukraine and had to go to Kiev to present the results.
Oh dear, a lot of trouser management issues that day...
Quote from: ron on February 20, 2010, 12:47:06 AM
.....as a result of a pub conversation this evening, we got thinking more of WHY do players go to the Ukraine?
...thinking particularly of those talented Brazilians playing out there who might well be able to have a better life in Spain or Italy...?
It may well be down to dodgy cash in very large amounts...but what about the glamour aspect.... a commodity in very short supply out there..?
shakhtar, or rather their owner, is a very rich club. they've got a big reputation as well
Yeah when are they leaving the England? ;)
I thought they were going on the Fulham Flyer which would mean them flying out on Thursday. I dont think theres too much in the way of sightseeing for them in Donetsk. Ah for the old days when the team set off on the bus and even got changed on it.
Would flying out Thursday be a disadvantage to them considering all they do is sit in the first class seats listening to their ipods for a few hours.
Quote from: NorfolkJim on February 20, 2010, 03:26:00 AM
I thought they were going on the Fulham Flyer which would mean them flying out on Thursday. I dont think theres too much in the way of sightseeing for them in Donetsk. Ah for the old days when the team set off on the bus and even got changed on it.
Would flying out Thursday be a disadvantage to them considering all they do is sit in the first class seats listening to their ipods for a few hours.
Travel beats the hell out of your body. being in a pressurized tin can for 3+ hours breathing reconditioned air and not moving all too much doesnt help you get prepared all to much.
Seemed like Shakhtar spent weeks over here, though obviously they had the benefit of a winter break.
Have to agree it would make sense to get our players out as early as possible.
