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I’ll start by sayin that I’m glad to be writing this years blog. Sorry its a bit late, that’s because I’ve had a lot going on lately. But none the less, I’ve had a good pre-season, where my aim was to remain injury free and get as many games as I could under my belt…

I’ll start by sayin that I’m glad to be writing this years blog. Sorry its a bit late, that’s because I’ve had a lot going on lately. But none the less, I’ve had a good pre-season, where my aim was to remain injury free and get as many games as I could under my belt…

In the space of a week, the feelings after our first two league games couldn’t be more different. After a fantastic win away to Leeds in our first game, we let ourselves down at home to Barnsley on Saturday…

Welcome back to my first blog of the 2010-2011 season.

No footballers enjoy pre-season and I am no different! It’s a test both physically and mentally, as you have to be tough enough to push yourself and get as fit as possible. ..

Day 11 – Today was our second and final match against a local mens team in the 5th tier of Dutch football. The day started off with a late breakfast and then a light training session to prepare for the match.

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Match day 1 and everyone had their game faces on. The day started off as normal with breakfast and then a brief training session going over shape and positioning work.

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On Sunday we reached the end of our first week and all that the lads could think about was the forthcoming matches. This day was all about moving out of the hotel into the KNVB complex where would be spending the rest of the week.

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Day 5 – This day was by far the hardest day of them all, but one of the most enjoyable days we have had as a team. A fair bit of fitness was involved which is never a good thing!

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Day 3 of the Tour begins with another session by the one and only Jean Paul. This was a more relaxed session with a few games such as head tennis and running races.

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Day 3 of the Tour begins with another session by the one and only Jean Paul. This was a more relaxed session with a few games such as head tennis and running races.
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It was an early start for the boys in red. Heathrow was the first destination on the way to Amsterdam. We arrived at the airport with time to spare, boarded the plane smoothly and were all very excited to be on our way.

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Well we have come to the end of another season and just like the first team, my season has been very up and down. ..