Rafa's Training Methods

[simey85]

And Rafa?

gentle stretch and some upper body work!

[brikkis]

the teams training methods allegedly uses the ball alot more than we have done in the past. This was something the players commented on when Rafa took over, they also said his training is quite enjoyable, as there are games set up to help bonding within the team.
I would think they pay close attention the the physical condition of the payers.

He goes for a light jog before taking the team training

Yeah smart arse, as Neil said, what about Rafa?

[Neil Young]

gentle stretch and some upper body work!

Cheers, mate, that's really good to know.

He needs to work on his abs but I expect he's too busy.

[Mattshark]

Ryan giggs




We Qualified for the 1958 tournament, i'm sure you can remember it well grandad

You also completely failed to win a game except a group playoff, against Hungary. Allchurch is your all time leading WC goal scorer, with 2.

[Shaggy]

You also completely failed to win a game except a group playoff, against Hungary. Allchurch is your all time leading WC goal scorer, with 2.

[redblood]

the teams training methods allegedly uses the ball alot more than we have done in the past. This was something the players commented on when Rafa took over, they also said his training is quite enjoyable, as there are games set up to help bonding within the team.
I would think they pay close attention the the physical condition of the payers.

Didn't somebody say that he plays with 6 attackers against 4 defenders to drill the defence.
Also wasn't there a story about Carra first day in training with Rafa.
Rafa says we're gonna do some laps, Carra all eager sets off running.
Rafa blows the whistle calls him back, Carrra asks whats up.
Rafa says - There's no point running without a ball at your feet.

[EST_1892]

You also completely failed to win a game except a group playoff, against Hungary. Charlotte Church is your all time leading WC goal scorer, with 2.

[Monkeywool]

Whenever I played knock out, I was always McManaman, or Fowler.....The good ol days of tarting about on grass when you were a kid.

My manc supporting cousin always was steve bruce for some reason, I never understood why as steve bruce was just...........well.........a bit like John O'shea

[Fowler_God]

Anyone know what they are? I remember in the Evans days, the team used to train by playing a lot of 5 a side. But does anyone know what Rafa's methods are?

I mean - how does he discipline the team so well to perform to his tactics? How does he manage to get the back 4 line so well drilled and with such a great level of understanding that they can move out almost telepathically? How does he get his team to perform to his rigourous tactics so well?

i'd be interested to hear if anyone here actually knows the ins/outs of Melwood and how specifically Rafa operates to create such a well disciplined team - the "crushing machine" as it will become!

Listen here Jose, dont be trying to get any tips off these forums!!! We are going to kick ass on Wednesday. And if you really want to know how Rafa trains the players, i hear there is a Wheelie bin outside Mellwood that no-one uses anymore(although it has a big dent in the lid)

[DannyMan2006]

Listen here Jose, dont be trying to get any tips off these forums!!! We are going to kick ass on Wednesday. And if you really want to know how Rafa trains the players, i hear there is a Wheelie bin outside Mellwood that no-one uses anymore(although it has a big dent in the lid)

Is there pukka pie wrappers as well?

I used to be Stoichkov when I was younger in the World cup singles

With regards to training doesn't Pako do the physical side and they all work together tactically. I would also agree we'd do a lot of work with the ball, as we have a continental coach, and thats how most foreign teams train.

[RedProf]

Listen here Jose, dont be trying to get any tips off these forums!!! We are going to kick ass on Wednesday. And if you really want to know how Rafa trains the players, i hear there is a Wheelie bin outside Mellwood that no-one uses anymore(although it has a big dent in the lid)