STFC get pampered!
Town have an afternoon off while Malpas prepares for Austria
While Swindon Town boss Maurice Malpas had only one thing on his mind today, his team were treated to an afternoon of pampering before they set off for Austria tomorrow.
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Muddy good fun!:
(l-r) Michael Timlin, Jon-Paul McGovern,
Blair Sturrock and Craig Easton |
The boys in Red stripped off and spent the day having everything from full-body massages to mud treatments, all courtesy of The Retreat Spa on Hobley Drive.
It was a world away from the tough training regime they've been put through over the past couple of weeks - and as the lads settled in to the jacuzzi, it was clear they were loving every minute of it.
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Splashing around:
the boys enjoyed an afternoon in the jacuzzi |
As the team prepares to fly out to Austria tomorrow without Wolves' Charlie Mulgrew - who turned down a move to the town on Sunday night - Malpas could have another trick up his sleeve.
21-year-old Ghanian Akwasi Oduro, who is currently playing in Belgium, has caught the manager's eye.
And Malpas told us that the leftback is expected to join the team in Austria - so we could be expecting a few changes at the County Ground on return from their pre-season trip.
The Town boss also confirmed that Blair Sturrock and Barry Corr have been ruled out because of injury.
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On the road to Austria:
Hasney Aljofree |
Skipper Hasney Aljofree, who is recovering from a wrist operation, will be going - and could get the chance to play if officials in Austria agree.
Malpas told us: "It's a tough call because I've only got 20 places.
"Although Hasney's play is restricted, I still need him there as my Captain."
Mel Turner-Wright
Swindon Town FC (The County Ground)
