Hughton Expects His Troops To Return In Good Shape

Last updated : 14 May 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Chris Hughton: “After a long, tough season, they’ll have a good break.

“We finished a week earlier than everybody else, so they’ll have a good break this summer.

“What’s important is that they stick to their programmes – but what I have found for many a year is that they’ll come back in good shape.

“Gone are the days when players would specifically use the pre-season period to get themselves fit.

“Generally, these lads are in decent fitness before they come back – and what they do know is that they’re coming back into a Premier League season."