The chronic 2nd half form , could it in part be a fitness thing ?
Been saying this since last season. I don't think we are as fit as we should be/compared to other teams. One report today re Keane's departure says it was a bust up about lack of intensity during training. Maybe a bit of truth there?
Although Huttons fitness is at almost superhuman levels, he constantly runs 80yards forwards then back throughout the match, he must be absolutely knackered by the end.
Very true and at 30 someone like Hutton will start picking up 1-2 more injuries through the season.
The fitness thing regarding the whole team is clear to see. I also think something about our medical/physio team is off too and perhaps what we're doing in training, or some of our facilities (the pitch?) could be contributing to our constant injury problems.
Lambert doesn't have enough players who can really go for 90 minutes. Gabby can't any more. Zogbia can't. Cole never could but is now 32 to boot, so can only manage 45, Richardson can't, Bent can't (manage 10 minutes at this level). We've got a couple of good athletes as fullbacks which is a blessing, but too many injury prone center-halves.
I don't think our midfield is dynamic/fit enough.
