Scott Guyett reveals players' schedules over summer

Once the football season comes to a close, it might seem like that’s it for the players who ply their trade in the sport. The world turns its attention away from football until the pre-season kicks into gear and you couldn’t be blamed for thinking that squads across the country hit the beach until July comes knocking.

However, when we asked Head of Sport Science and Strength & Conditioning Scott Guyett what really happens, the truth, it transpires, is far different.

With plans for the players, the lads maintain a looser schedule than usual, but remain focussed on their fitness all the same, with six weeks 'off' broken up into three two-week segments.

Guyett explains: “We give them guidelines…