The continuing problem with hamstrings has been talked about by Gus re: training on a soft grass pitch in studs then playing on a hard (almost artificial surface) at the amex in blade type boots. I've never played in blade type boots, in my playing days we used moulded studs on hard ground but only if we had to, I think the footwear is the real problem for the likes of Lua Lua, Noone, Buckley etc, all very quick players - when trying to accelerate in blade boots the grip is just not good enough on the hard amex pitch and even a slight slipping caused extra wear on hamstrings, a slip and twang, as we've seen with Kaz several times, like Usain Bolt trying to sprint in trainers! - Interestingly CMS seems the only one unaffectedby his constant sprinting (would love to know what footwear he uses on matchdays at the amex).
The solution, as we cannot change the training ground to a hard surface, nor would we want to, is to make the amex pitch softer asap, (need grass a technician here), in the meantime constant watering may make it more acceptable to a studded boot or make the surface give better grip with a blade for those who prefer them, if we don't I fear Will Buckley will again be a victim (or maybe he's asked CMS his secret). Your thoughts?
The solution, as we cannot change the training ground to a hard surface, nor would we want to, is to make the amex pitch softer asap, (need grass a technician here), in the meantime constant watering may make it more acceptable to a studded boot or make the surface give better grip with a blade for those who prefer them, if we don't I fear Will Buckley will again be a victim (or maybe he's asked CMS his secret). Your thoughts?
