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Post by stuart1974 on May 21, 2021 21:55:10 GMT
We used to use the facilities on an army base in Colerne a while back. Interesting they are headed for Hereford though. Thats where the SAS are It is and I'm not aware of any other regular army bases nearby, can't see them being able to access their facilities so I'd expect it's probably a private fitness or events company run by former servicemen.
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Post by aghast on May 22, 2021 5:17:30 GMT
It is and I'm not aware of any other regular army bases nearby, can't see them being able to access their facilities so I'd expect it's probably a private fitness or events company run by former servicemen. Would that be something run by the ex-miltary chappie Joey was to bring in as an advisor?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on May 22, 2021 6:53:20 GMT
I'm not entirely sure that next season the fans will warm to some of the current players regardless of results. This lot got us relegated as the worse team in the league and a winning run in the fourth tier will not erase that memory for me. Did you feel the same about the players that stayed after relegation to the Conference?
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2021 7:08:38 GMT
It is and I'm not aware of any other regular army bases nearby, can't see them being able to access their facilities so I'd expect it's probably a private fitness or events company run by former servicemen. It is run by a company called SFE, special forces experience. It gives civilians the opportunity to take on all of the SAS training treks etc. Myself and GHB did it a few years ago from the comfort of a local hostelry. Have seen it on the local TV and it's very tough, good luck to the boys whatever challenges have been arranged.
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Post by Gaswood on May 22, 2021 7:39:15 GMT
I'm not entirely sure that next season the fans will warm to some of the current players regardless of results. This lot got us relegated as the worse team in the league and a winning run in the fourth tier will not erase that memory for me. I’ll get behind any player / group that puts their all in to the club and gets results. Why wouldn’t we get behind them and cheer them on? If Daly, Barrett, Tutonda, Harries, Liddle, Westbrook, Walker, Hanlan all became consistent and strong as a group then I’d have no reason not to cheer them on. Many of those players had their first proper season of men’s league football. They were not good enough, and got us relegated, but if they improve then I’ll happily support them. JCH was a journeyman 10 goal a year striker, but he improved. Let’s hope that several of the squad we are left with also do so.
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Post by stuart1974 on May 22, 2021 7:51:59 GMT
It is and I'm not aware of any other regular army bases nearby, can't see them being able to access their facilities so I'd expect it's probably a private fitness or events company run by former servicemen. Would that be something run by the ex-miltary chappie Joey was to bring in as an advisor? They may be known to each other but these things aren't uncommon or unusual so any connections may be more networking rather than 'jobs for the boys'.
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Post by stuart1974 on May 22, 2021 7:53:15 GMT
I'm not entirely sure that next season the fans will warm to some of the current players regardless of results. This lot got us relegated as the worse team in the league and a winning run in the fourth tier will not erase that memory for me. I’ll get behind any player / group that puts their all in to the club and gets results. Why wouldn’t we get behind them and cheer them on? If Daly, Barrett, Tutonda, Harries, Liddle, Westbrook, Walker, Hanlan all became consistent and strong as a group then I’d have no reason not to cheer them on. Many of those players had their first proper season of men’s league football. They were not good enough, and got us relegated, but if they improve then I’ll happily support them. JCH was a journeyman 10 goal a year striker, but he improved. Let’s hope that several of the squad we are left with also do so. New season, clean slate.
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Post by Wembley_Gas on Jun 8, 2021 16:58:48 GMT
Surely some enterprising fitness coach can combine a bleep test with running down a tunnel veering into each other?
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Post by pirate on Jun 27, 2021 15:03:59 GMT
Any pictures of the lads in pre-season training, yesterday was the first day back wasn't it?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2021 15:12:34 GMT
I could easily be wrong - but from memory we did something like this once before and it was a DISASTROUS season. Can't remember who it was or when it was (some years ago now) but I'm sure I remember something like this. Wasn’t it under Trollope? Ray Graydon took us to Colerne, Trollope inherited the facilities.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 27, 2021 15:29:35 GMT
It is and I'm not aware of any other regular army bases nearby, can't see them being able to access their facilities so I'd expect it's probably a private fitness or events company run by former servicemen. I would very much doubt it would be at Pontrilas. We did some work in the kill houses there and I didn’t see anything that could be done there, which would benefit football players. There was one very interesting days when the SBS turned up. There is certainly no love lost between the 2 units
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Post by Wembley_Gas on Jun 28, 2021 15:06:56 GMT
So according to the OS the squad are having a week at Bisham Abbey. I used to pass signposts to that before most home games (my favoured route is A40 - M40 - A404 - M4 - M32 - A4174 as it cuts out the big M25 & Slough slowdowns). They are in Vicar of Dibley country there no - no - no - yes really. Hope they have a good week and get some hard yards in!
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jun 28, 2021 15:09:47 GMT
So according to the OS the squad are having a week at Bisham Abbey. I used to pass signposts to that before most home games (my favoured route is A40 - M40 - A404 - M4 - M32 - A4174 as it cuts out the big M25 & Slough slowdowns). They are in Vicar of Dibley country there no - no - no - yes really. Hope they have a good week and get some hard yards in! Roadman?
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Post by Wembley_Gas on Jun 28, 2021 15:15:55 GMT
So according to the OS the squad are having a week at Bisham Abbey. I used to pass signposts to that before most home games (my favoured route is A40 - M40 - A404 - M4 - M32 - A4174 as it cuts out the big M25 & Slough slowdowns). They are in Vicar of Dibley country there no - no - no - yes really. Hope they have a good week and get some hard yards in! Roadman? Think his route was similar but didn’t start in Wembley. Also I’m not a friend or fan of squeaky Lee.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2021 15:16:17 GMT
So according to the OS the squad are having a week at Bisham Abbey. I used to pass signposts to that before most home games (my favoured route is A40 - M40 - A404 - M4 - M32 - A4174 as it cuts out the big M25 & Slough slowdowns). They are in Vicar of Dibley country there no - no - no - yes really. Hope they have a good week and get some hard yards in! Roadman? No Paul (roadman) lives in Bicester and his route starts A34 A41 from memory.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2021 17:58:13 GMT
I see the SAS bootcamp could not take place due to covid restrictions,hence the trip to Bisham.
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Jun 28, 2021 18:04:48 GMT
I could easily be wrong - but from memory we did something like this once before and it was a DISASTROUS season. Can't remember who it was or when it was (some years ago now) but I'm sure I remember something like this. Not sure the start date is of much significance really. It all depends on what happens in terms of intensity, type and frequency of training in between. Knowing Joey half the time will be spent on rythmic breathing, yoga, pilates, meditation and candle sniffing. 😀if it works this season , then bring it on ! 👍💙
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2021 18:16:28 GMT
Think his route was similar but didn’t start in Wembley. Also I’m not a friend or fan of squeaky Lee. Was Roadman friends with Lee Johnson? He never mentioned it.
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Post by gashead1981 on Jun 28, 2021 18:46:32 GMT
Think his route was similar but didn’t start in Wembley. Also I’m not a friend or fan of squeaky Lee. Was Roadman friends with Lee Johnson? He never mentioned it. Don’t start that again…
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Post by aghast on Jun 28, 2021 20:37:51 GMT
Think his route was similar but didn’t start in Wembley. Also I’m not a friend or fan of squeaky Lee. Was Roadman friends with Lee Johnson? He never mentioned it. I'm sure he'll be back to tell us before calling everyone a sh!thouse and quitting again.
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