Day 12 Preseason

After getting back early hours of the morning getting going for a 10am practice was always going to be tough.  Some sleepy looking faces in the lockeroom slowly moved around getting ready to get on the field.

Not sure if my pre practice chat helped on being tired and allowing your body and mind to feel tried, play tired.  Compared to mentally being strong and how Bradley Wiggins would have felt at the Tour de France each day yet how he was able to bring it everyday.   All seems a little confusing even as I write it but anyhow the boys looked a lot sharper on the field than they did in the locker room.

During practice we were caught up in a very heavy downpour which was more reminiscent of October/November practices as opposed to August.  Standing on the sidelines in shorts and tshirt was not the best clothing option to protect me from the rain/sleet but then again I wasn't expecting sleet this time of year.  We were able to get through practice and to delight of the players and staff we were off for the rest of the day.

I was able to catch the second half of Southampton v Man City and for a brief moment my boys the saints had the champions worried by leading 2-1 but it was not meant to be as we went down losing 3-2.  Afternoon plans were spoilt by the days weather but still managed to enjoy dinner out with the family and get some relaxation.

Magic Moment of the Day
Nicholas finding the missing practice ball.