Gary Speed orders a review of Sheffield United training techniques
Sheffield United manager Gary Speed has ordered a review of the club's training practices and routines after Andy Reid picked up a hamstring problem.
Reid joins defender Stephen Jordan in the medical room who also picked up a recent hamstring problem. Speed seems concerned there could be a problem with the club's warm up routine or the way the players
train.
"We've been suffering far too many hamstring injuries for my liking of late and that's something we've got to examine.
We'll be taking a look at everything we do during training and before and after games," said Speed.
While some people will see this sort of review as an unnecessary move, it does show that Speed is taking an active role to eradicate a problem at his club.
A smart move
This is a smart move by Speed because if the club is doing a tiny thing wrong in an area of training, then this review will stamp it out. This will mean a more efficient
training routine and fewer injuries.
This means Speed can consolidate his squad over the rest of the season because there should be fewer unexpected injuries appearing when players prepare for big Championship
games. Something so simple as the way a coach conducts a warm up could turn out to be a bigger problem.
This is a good idea because if there is a key area of a routine the club needs to change, it will take less time to implement if all staff have been engaged at all stages.
"We'll look
with the physios and fitness staff to see if there's something we can change.
Hopefully Andy will be back soon. We'll just have to wait and see," he added.
Betting advice
Keep one eye on Sheffield United news over the next few weeks. If the club picks up further training related injuries then be wary of backing them.
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