Fitness Levels

[TheHazard]

Fitness levels are off the chart this season.

Something we’ve been crying out for for years.

Goes to show how vital the strength & conditioning team is and how it’s an area that’s been painfully neglected over the years.

I still shudder when I think about times like blowing out our back passages while playing the likes of Raith Rovers.

Gerrard demands Ivan Drago like levels of fitness and it shows.

Jordan Milsom is doing one hell of a job

55 HERE WE COME

 

[Snoopproddiedogg]

Yip everyone said our higher fitness levels against thst mob was very noticeable.

I like the level of professionalism we have now that has been missing since Walter left.

 

[ALASKA]

It was very noticeable against them. Looking at their manager and ours and I’m sure both teams take after them.

 

[BigAlmj1]

Will absolutely make the difference this year. I am struggling to walk up stairs at the moment.

 

[Steveo_watp]

It’s really is great to see. Will prove to be worth it Weight in gold as season progresses and we have to keep pummelling teams into the ground.

 

[BF4_Loyal]

I really think our fitness will be a major difference between us and them this season. Last game at the piggery we were miles ahead of them in that department

 

[milfhunter]

Delighted with this as its so important for a successful team, you really could see it in that last game v the mhanks

 

[100clairebear]

Fitness levels are great.

 

[Ordoab chao66]

We really are/have become such a professional outfit. It's obvious that the gaffer and backroom staff demand total commitment, which thankfully, the players have completely bought into. It's great to witness such a positive transformation.

 

[thedog]

Player rotation will play a big factor at the end of the season as well.

 

[tam]

They seem to have had their coaching changed and it's showing. It just shows that some postive change with the right people steering the ship can do so much.

 

[steveski]

Yes we look a lot stronger coming to the end of games. Being more noticeable in recent games.

 

[albert_left_peg]

We look very strong up to last minutes in each game.. credit to fitness team

 

[55co]

Fitness has went through roof last 18months.

 

[Aztec]

I think we might have improved since the McCoist era

 

[Withambear]

Definite improvement, need to maintain it every game

 

[Troobluu]

yeah watching them week in week out you can see they are fitter stronger and better than the rest including the scum

 

[TN8]

Thought this was one of your Lounge posts @TheHazard

 

[TN8]

I wish

I need my Lounge hit. I’m hurting here

We know

 

[ALASKA]

I suppose having good players breathing down your neck for your position helps to motivate you.

 

[Coza]

Day one in the job and we got the snippet video on twitter of “we Play to win the ball in this team I don’t want to see a wee slow jog to close down the space. We learn to press as a team.”

Since that day our fitness has got noticeably better after every window/break.

The other thing I would say is had Celtic scored and made it 2-2, I looked at our players and would have been a helluva confident they would have driven forward and got the win anyway.

 

[WeAreRangers]

I’ve never understood why fitness levels can be as low sometimes. Should be right up there in priorities.

 

[BUDDA76]

Hopefully shows more in the 2nd half of the season.

 

[Captain_Sticky]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence we haven’t had as many injuries since the new management team came in.

 

[Aztec]

remember when he drafted Jim Henry in.

What was that all about

it was all good fun

 

[truebrit]

Our fitness levels have certainly improved with this management team.

 

[skorn]

I still shudder when I think about times like blowing out our back passages while playing the likes of Raith Rovers.

Some of the games we played on our way back up the leagues were fecking embarassing tbh -- opposition teams actually genuinely had players who had just done a week's work and they were running past our professionally trained guys even at the end of the match.

What a contrast to now !!

 

[davieboyblue]

I suppose having good players breathing down your neck for your position helps to motivate you.

Yes fitness is a part of it, but having competition for a starting spot can't be underestimated.

 

[napierblue]

What change from previous regimes. We’re at the top of our game in a number of fields now - recruitment, youths, tactics, fitness, set pieces

 

[rinofan]

There has been massive improvement. As many have said, it really showed in the game against them.

Plenty pundits saying they were tired and in need of a rest however I'm sure we've played more games this season. Wasn't mentioned.

 

[aldoblue]

Any marginal gains we can get may be crucial in the season run in.

 

[scott-nisbet]

Even Jimmy Bell looks like a butchers dog

 

[whatwasthecry-aucune]

There is no doubt they look fitter and so far outcomes are suggesting fitter too.

 

[Sapien]

We look in much better shape. It helped get us through a tough December and I think it will help in the season finale.

 

[Mr Goodbear]

They are definitely no following your 'pregnancy' diet Hazard!

Still think a few of them could go a stint up Wallace's Rice Krispie Hill.

 

[flounder]

Fitter and stronger when compared to last season and it's made a huge difference. The level of professionalism that Gerrards brought with him is amazing.

 

[Parade_Bear]

It was actually embarrassing how out of shape some of our players looked over the last few years.

It’s been night and day since Gerrard came in and long may it continue.

 

[Sevenoaks Loyal]

I think we might have improved since the McCoist era

But can they drink as much ?

 

[Samsquanch]

Having a gaffer with the highest standards for himself obviously permeates down throughout the whole club.

 

[Aztec]

But can they drink as much ?

it’s swings and roundabouts

 

[hippo94735]

Yip everyone said our higher fitness levels against thst mob was very noticeable.

I like the level of professionalism we have now that has been missing since Walter left.

A Few neutrals in my office were saying this - but the tims were denying it was the case

 

[sandy102uk]

Get them out to Gullane running up and down the sand dunes. Make men of them!!!

 

[Davidw72]

Popcorn teeth coming in every morning reeking of booze won’t give their players much incentive to be overly professional.
SG has certainly installed very high fitness standards and all round meticulous detailing that will hopefully stand us in good stead when he eventually goes.

 

[Clawmold]

Most of our players now are complete athletes, none more so than our captain.

 

[hippo94735]

Hopefully shows more in the 2nd half of the season.

I think it will - I am not sure they smelly tramps will be able to do it under TLB

 

[hippo94735]

Popcorn teeth coming in every morning reeking of booze won’t give their players much incentive to be overly professional.
SG has certainly installed very high fitness standards and all round meticulous detailing that will hopefully stand us in good stead when he eventually goes.

AGree - surely he cant inspire anyone to be their best

 

[Fin5769]

I agree and hope that the fitness levels can be maintained for the second half of the season.

 

[tigger]

Did TLB not get rid of the sports science guys that were there before he joined again. If so they will not improve in fitness as we keep ours high

 

[BritishBulldog]

I remember a season or 2 ago Tav blowing out his ar5e trying to keep up with Barker . Him and the rest of the team have really upped their game re fitness levels.

 

[Hallers]

Fitness is incredible this season, look at the pressing we do