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Offline ChicagoLion

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #315 on: July 14, 2022, 09:54:13 AM »
Another key note
Having only been there a few days, it was no surprise that "the majority of us are just getting over a bit of jet lag, but we're all in a good place." Said by Gerrard on Villa TV

So this will cause our concern for player performance upon returning also.

Jet lag, are they serious??? They aren't flying economy class. Business or first class is fine for getting rest, so they shouldn't get jet lagged. I didn't last time I travelled to UK and back so why would they??
You are a one off then, Jet Lag is real, there are lots of scientific studies to back this up.
Having a better seat and more room helps but doesn’t remove, cabin pressure, time zones disruption to eating and sleeping patterns etc.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #316 on: July 14, 2022, 09:58:10 AM »
Another key note
Having only been there a few days, it was no surprise that "the majority of us are just getting over a bit of jet lag, but we're all in a good place." Said by Gerrard on Villa TV

So this will cause our concern for player performance upon returning also.

Jet lag, are they serious??? They aren't flying economy class. Business or first class is fine for getting rest, so they shouldn't get jet lagged. I didn't last time I travelled to UK and back so why would they??
You are a one off then, Jet Lag is real, there are lots of scientific studies to back this up.
Having a better seat and more room helps but doesn’t remove, cabin pressure, time zones disruption to eating and sleeping patterns etc.

Not necessarily, any longer haul flights I only fly business or first class. So that would be a comparison to the amount of relaxation the players should get. It's not like they are forced into an economy seat for the flights.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #317 on: July 14, 2022, 10:00:17 AM »
The only other issue right now, I have a concerned about players being cooped up with each other for two weeks in an attempt to force bonding with no time for families, friends, or outside enjoyment that they have back in the UK. Just to switch off a bit. Its all a bit intense to make these guys winners and a team.

In some ways, it's like they're stuck with one another when they can't see their loved ones. I understand the clubs idea and Gerrard's had to give reasoning to justify the long haul , and this will either be the best or worst preseason idea. As long as players have some freedom, and I'm not sure how much social fun they can have outside of the group, as well as any training ground brawls or spats from having to day in day out live with each other.



Footy, chill out. Just let it go. Australia is a great country, they will love it and go back to UK closer together and ready to rip Rennes a new one.
Stop looking for negatives all the time. I take it I wont see you in Brisbane on Sunday mate:).
No the games not for me on Saturday though I'll be doing a positive retreat from Sunday till end of August! Praise the lord.
I didn't mean to sound negative just realistic.
Enjoy the game!



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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #318 on: July 14, 2022, 10:03:57 AM »
Another key note
Having only been there a few days, it was no surprise that "the majority of us are just getting over a bit of jet lag, but we're all in a good place." Said by Gerrard on Villa TV

So this will cause our concern for player performance upon returning also.

Jet lag, are they serious??? They aren't flying economy class. Business or first class is fine for getting rest, so they shouldn't get jet lagged. I didn't last time I travelled to UK and back so why would they??
You are a one off then, Jet Lag is real, there are lots of scientific studies to back this up.
Having a better seat and more room helps but doesn’t remove, cabin pressure, time zones disruption to eating and sleeping patterns etc.

Not necessarily, any longer haul flights I only fly business or first class. So that would be a comparison to the amount of relaxation the players should get. It's not like they are forced into an economy seat for the flights.
pre Covid I was flying 1 or 2 long haul trips a month and not turning right, so I think I understand Jetlag.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #319 on: July 14, 2022, 10:05:23 AM »
The only other issue right now, I have a concerned about players being cooped up with each other for two weeks in an attempt to force bonding with no time for families, friends, or outside enjoyment that they have back in the UK. Just to switch off a bit. Its all a bit intense to make these guys winners and a team.

In some ways, it's like they're stuck with one another when they can't see their loved ones. I understand the clubs idea and Gerrard's had to give reasoning to justify the long haul , and this will either be the best or worst preseason idea. As long as players have some freedom, and I'm not sure how much social fun they can have outside of the group, as well as any training ground brawls or spats from having to day in day out live with each other.



Footy, chill out. Just let it go. Australia is a great country, they will love it and go back to UK closer together and ready to rip Rennes a new one.
Stop looking for negatives all the time. I take it I wont see you in Brisbane on Sunday mate:).
No the games not for me on Saturday though I'll be doing a positive retreat from Sunday till end of August! Praise the lord.
I didn't mean to sound negative just realistic.
Enjoy the game!




Footy, I've enjoyed chatting to you tonight, even if we don't agree on everything. Have a great weekend.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #320 on: July 14, 2022, 10:07:05 AM »
Another key note
Having only been there a few days, it was no surprise that "the majority of us are just getting over a bit of jet lag, but we're all in a good place." Said by Gerrard on Villa TV

So this will cause our concern for player performance upon returning also.

Jet lag, are they serious??? They aren't flying economy class. Business or first class is fine for getting rest, so they shouldn't get jet lagged. I didn't last time I travelled to UK and back so why would they??
You are a one off then, Jet Lag is real, there are lots of scientific studies to back this up.
Having a better seat and more room helps but doesn’t remove, cabin pressure, time zones disruption to eating and sleeping patterns etc.

Not necessarily, any longer haul flights I only fly business or first class. So that would be a comparison to the amount of relaxation the players should get. It's not like they are forced into an economy seat for the flights.
pre Covid I was flying 1 or 2 long haul trips a month and not turning right, so I think I understand Jetlag.

I wish I was as great as you and knew everything.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #321 on: July 14, 2022, 10:07:55 AM »
Can we leave it there please?

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #322 on: July 14, 2022, 10:11:00 AM »
Yep I will Leeg. Sorry.  :'(

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #323 on: July 14, 2022, 10:14:33 AM »
Thank you.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #324 on: July 14, 2022, 12:31:12 PM »
Footy, no need to retreat, unless it's a proper retreat with no wifi. We need you on here.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #325 on: July 14, 2022, 02:28:23 PM »
Just found out the Villa matches in Strayla are on free to air telly here. Bonzer, ripper etc.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #326 on: July 14, 2022, 03:49:03 PM »
Just found out the Villa matches in Strayla are on free to air telly here. Bonzer, ripper etc.
Bloody beauty. It’ll be on Channel 10, and the 10play website, for anyone with a VPN wanting to watch.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #327 on: July 15, 2022, 12:39:32 PM »
Villa have announced the squad for the tour and Ludwig has joined up with them:

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/15/Villa-announce-squad-for-Australia-tour/

Offline ChicagoLion

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #328 on: July 15, 2022, 06:52:07 PM »
That’s 35 players, you have to think that some will not be here after the transfer window closes.

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Re: Pre Season 2023
« Reply #329 on: July 23, 2022, 01:10:42 PM »
Anyone received their voucher for Rennes yet?

 


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