Warburton Plans To Train On Alloa's Astroturf

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

Hearts did it.

McCoist didn't.

We know how that worked out.

However, Warburton's not one to fuck about with a half-arsed attitude.

[Johnny Dangerously 7,562]

I like it

[one55 1,510]

Good. We must also be training on the appropriate pitch at Auchenhowie. There is no reason why we should be worried about any pitch. These guys are professionals fuck sake. No excuses anymore.

[TEFTONG 60,076]

Attention to detail yet again..I can't believe we put up with the half arsed approach for so long...Onwards and Upwards..

[Dickie1963 2,352]

Rangers attitude to playing on 3G worried me.

Any team with good players should want to play on it as it should give you an advantage over lesser footballers.

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

It's actually disgusting to think that that incompetent fool couldn't be trusted to do the basics.

At least we have a professional manager now.

[Prso's headband 35,348]

It will be very very interesting to see how the players that normally pull up on this type of surface handle it. Templeton, Sheils, McKay etc. Is it really all down to fitness or can they just not cut it on astro?

[TheCutch 4,340]

I honestly think Ally had the players believing they couldn't play on that surface.

The public negativity he portrayed must have rubbed off on the players.

[Dubaijim 44]

Artificial pitches do not cut up, the bounce and run is consistent (if a bit erratic but good players soon get used to it)and there is absolutely no reason why better players cannot adapt to it quickly. As for the previous management's worries that they proved an injury risk, where is the evidence, apart from one Temps injury which could just have easily occured on grass. If artificial surfaces really did cary a higher injury risk how would the part time clubs who use them be able to afford the invariably higher insurance premiums involved?

[50ShadesofBlue 667]

Artificial pitches do not cut up, the bounce and run is consistent (if a bit erratic but good players soon get used to it)and there is absolutely no reason why better players cannot adapt to it quickly. As for the previous management's worries that they proved an injury risk, where is the evidence, apart from one Temps injury which could just have easily occured on grass. If artificial surfaces really did cary a higher injury risk how would the part time clubs who use them be able to afford the invariably higher insurance premiums involved?

The only thing you need to worry about is the burns after a slide tackle!

[gersandy 594]

Rangers attitude to playing on 3G worried me.

Any team with good players should want to play on it as it should give you an advantage over lesser footballers.

Can remember Cammy Bell and another player asking to be left out because of the astro turf.

[weejoseph 2,773]

Any idea when?

[Dietspam 733]

Aye but what about the wind n that?

[RFC Eagle 4,888]

Artificial pitches do not cut up, the bounce and run is consistent (if a bit erratic but good players soon get used to it)and there is absolutely no reason why better players cannot adapt to it quickly. As for the previous management's worries that they proved an injury risk, where is the evidence, apart from one Temps injury which could just have easily occured on grass. If artificial surfaces really did cary a higher injury risk how would the part time clubs who use them be able to afford the invariably higher insurance premiums involved?

The jury is still very much out scientifically although there may be a slight increase in risk of ankle injuries. Its more a perception thing, I distinctly remember Liverpool struggling to adjust to the first artificial pitches (Luton and QPR spring to mind) but other clubs dealing with them comfortably. The very best pitches these days seem to be a hybrid of natural and synthetic.

http://cjsmblog.com/2011/12/16/injury-risks-of-artificial-turf-in-soccer/

Part time clubs use them as they increase their income potential with community use and less postponements. This represents a significant income which would offset any increased insurance premiums (if they exist).

I think the general mindset of the players last season was indicative of the general attitude sent down by the manager who seemed to be wed firmly to a 1980s mentality when it comes to coaching and general footballing outlook. I think this was a particular issue with a couple of players and alterations in their approach on artificial surfaces may have led to their injuries and general attitude to playing on them.

[MarvinAndrews 80]

The only thing you need to worry about is the burns after a slide tackle!

Uffft the burns!!!!

[harlands plater 16,961]

Rather than use a good level surface to play the ball on the deck we put it into orbit to avoid it as much as possible and got found out as a result.

Everything Warburton does is thoroughly professional and makes the Chuckle Brothers efforts of the last three years more and more cringeworthy as more comparisons can be made.

[magic8ball 27,901]

I reckon our style of play this season will suit playing on the artificial surfaces.last seasons lack of fluidity would have been highlighted on the faster surfaces

[Smile 26,600]

Astro always been bad for knee and back injuries saying that as someone who's experienced a lot of pain over the years pretending he's a footballer but never really achieving anything.

[CaptainAmerica18 846]

Where was this said? Only thing I heard him say in an interview was that we planned to use our own 3G surface.

[JukeBoxJohn 3,060]

Where was this said? Only thing I heard him say in an interview was that we planned to use our own 3G surface.

I'm sure Derek Rae mentioned it on BT Sport commentary.

[TheLawMan 6,240]

Don't understand this. Surely we would be better off firing balls at his bare arse then booking a hotel for an afternoon nap due to the 45 minute journey we face, followed by some Karaoke and MW having first dibs on the mic.

[EastEnclosureBear 2,918]

Simple things make a big difference.

[Juniorsparkie 491]

They did used to send the young teams out to train on 3G when they had Cup-ties which were to be played away. Just good practice. Preparation is everything.

[Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310]

Wouldn't surprise me if alloa don't wet it before the game, they used to as it suited them wanting to pass as knew we would go long.

But they might try n dry it up a bit to stop the flow of the ball.

Fancy Warburton to have the team ready plus in all games of football if you have possession it's hard for the opposition and that is the biggest area of change in our team, we demand the ball and control game accordingly.

[Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133]

Alloa are a side that we need to destroy, remove the bad memories from last season.