devoncider Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've done an article about the tour, wondering if some of you on here would care to give it a read? cheers http://www.thematch.co.uk/bristol-city-botswana-football-takes-back-seat/ (hopefully the link works!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstokeone Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 top post well done to every single one of the club officials ,players and the lucky fans who represented us so unforgettably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Harry Thanks for the article. BTW "Bristol City are the first professional British side to visit the continent of Africa," I don't think this is true, as Man United toured SA 2012. I suspect there have been others. I'm sure City stated that they were the first British side to visit Botswana? Maybe that was the source of confusion? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Great read and along with SC's comments, a pre season the players and everybody involved should be proud of and remember for the rest of their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi Harry Thanks for the article. BTW "Bristol City are the first professional British side to visit the continent of Africa," I don't think this is true, as Man United toured SA 2012. I suspect there have been others. I'm sure City stated that they were the first British side to visit Botswana? Maybe that was the source of confusion? Cheer you're right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Nice article , SC says the trip was perfect ( I'm sure one player with a hole in his shin may disagree ) and if they have bonded and come back in peak condition then all's good. I was worried we may come back slightly under cooked on the match fitness side , I guess we shall wait and see on that one. Well done to all concerned for the good work in the name of BCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Well done enjoyed reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I'm guessing training at altitude will help speed up fitness. Can anyone who knows about this sort of thing confirm the benefits although 2 weeks might not have much affect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 With Bristol City F C being the first professional football club touring Botswana, it hasn't had much publicity nationwide ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHeadDan Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I'm guessing training at altitude will help speed up fitness. Can anyone who knows about this sort of thing confirm the benefits although 2 weeks might not have much affect. Because there is less oxygen present, there is a certain hormone in the body which triggers the creation of more red blood cells- the haemoglobin in red blood cells bind the oxygen together which makes the players respiratory system more effective. Similar effect to blood doping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Because there is less oxygen present, there is a certain hormone in the body which triggers the creation of more red blood cells- the haemoglobin in red blood cells bind the oxygen together which makes the players respiratory system more effective. Similar effect to blood doping. What he said! Essentially, in a higher altitude environment the amount of available Oxygen will be less than at ground level. Therefore the oxygen in the circulation will be less, receptors in the kidney (yeah I know that sounds odd but the kidney of all places!) detect the lack of oxygen and produce more of the hormone erythropoietin, which in turn travels to the bone marrow and encourages greater production of red blood cells. Also, in environments where there is less oxygen, the majority type of circulating haemoglobin can change to one than has a greater affinity for oxygen - in other words, the bodies supply of haemoglobin (which binds oxygen) is altered to make the most of a limited supply! Will it help our cause this season though? It may do - although like with EPO blood doping, the process has to be repeatedly performed for a lasting improvement in sporting performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 What he said! Essentially, in a higher altitude environment the amount of available Oxygen will be less than at ground level. Therefore the oxygen in the circulation will be less, receptors in the kidney (yeah I know that sounds odd but the kidney of all places!) detect the lack of oxygen and produce more of the hormone erythropoietin, which in turn travels to the bone marrow and encourages greater production of red blood cells. Also, in environments where there is less oxygen, the majority type of circulating haemoglobin can change to one than has a greater affinity for oxygen - in other words, the bodies supply of haemoglobin (which binds oxygen) is altered to make the most of a limited supply! Will it help our cause this season though? It may do - although like with EPO blood doping, the process has to be repeatedly performed for a lasting improvement in sporting performance! i propose that SL build an enormous man-made mountain on Ashton Vale and we use the flattened plateau at the top as our training ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 i propose that SL build an enormous man-made mountain on Ashton Vale and we use the flattened plateau at the top as our training ground. I second this motion! On the provision that no part of the land is used for dog walking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Good read. Wonder if being out there has helped Jet improve his fitness more so he won't need to be rested as much & we can benefit his skills even more this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 With Bristol City F C being the first professional football club touring Botswana, it hasn't had much publicity nationwide ! I think the tour has been great for the club, but to be fair, why would it? If Crewe became the first professional football club touring Liechtenstein, would you expect to read about it in national press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Good read. Wonder if being out there has helped Jet improve his fitness more so he won't need to be rested as much & we can benefit his skills even more this season. If I'm correct he featured in 44 games out of 46 last season more than any other player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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