Extra training to give Sutton the edge

May 29 2009 by Colin Stoner, Birmingham Mail

CHRIS Keogh expects his Sutton Coldfield Town players to have the edge on their rivals fitness-wise – by continuing training through the summer.

The Sutton manager has arranged for his players to meet up once a week on a voluntary basis.

Keogh stressed it was an option but the players are keen to keep in trim.

“It’s just a chance to blow away the cobwebs and keep in touch,” said Keogh. “We’ll do some running and get the ball out for a kick-about.

“You want the players to keep ticking over so that when we start pre-season we are in the right shape.

“I used to some training on my own when I was a player but it’s for players to pile on the pounds.”

The Royals, who missed out on the British Gas Business Midlands play-offs on goal difference, have re-signed all their players form last season. Keogh is also hoping to add a couple of new players, though any interest in Mark Bellingham vanished when the striker re-signed for Leamington.