Fit Rams win extra weeks holiday

Last updated : 27 June 2002 By
Rams back in training Tuesday
Get them knees up!
Derby County return to pre-season training on Tuesday 2nd July and players have been warned about their fitness.

John Gregory touched on the subject of poor fitness levels several times during last season's relegation struggle. He blamed several defeats on low levels of player fitness.

All the Rams players will be assessed as to their fitness level and will also undergo blood tests. Players who have retained or improved their level of fitness over the break will be rewarded with one weeks extra holiday, while the fitness failures will be subjected to intensive training until they reach the desired level.

picture by kind permission of Neil Hallsworth