Following a full week of training, manager Jim Gannon, in consultation with the staff, the players and the Director of Football, has decided to scale back the collective squad training and replace it for the following two weeks (or until further notice) with a series of individual programmes for the first team squad.
As we anticipate the likelihood of further restrictions, the club has opted to reflect this in the players’ training programmes. As such, the club will facilitate individual training as well as small group activity within the confines of Edgeley Park.
Jim Gannon said: “The current daily reporting will continue and no player with symptoms, or any player with close family members showing symptoms, will be allowed to use Edgeley Park until it is deemed safe to do so.
“All players are being provided with five personalised sessions per week, two aimed at strength maintenance and three sessions of high-end aerobic work. Smart watches will be used to record distance and tempo of work.”
The football management team will be available throughout this period, either on the phone or at the ground, and will be providing access for players who wish to come in and work individually or in small groups within Edgeley Park.
There is also the provision for some football activities on the pitch, but only in small groups with one coach plus two or three players maximum. This should allow for the practice of some key football skills, if desired or required.
The club will also open the gym and provide access to Edgeley Park at other times upon request and we aim to provide all aspects of treatment, training and coaching required throughout this period.
Stockport County would like to thank the management team and the players for their patience and dedication during these unprecedented times, and the fans for their incredible support as we look forward to being reunited in the future.
