Newtown’s George Harry has detailed how the squad are keeping fit during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
Domestic football at all levels in Wales has been suspended until at least 30 April as the country attempts to overcome the virus.
It’s unclear as to whether or not the season will resume, however players are working on the assumption it will, keeping in shape to ensure they’re ready if the campaign does get back underway.
Harry, 20, signed for the Robins last summer after spells with Wrexham, Bangor City and Llandudno and has featured regularly for Chris Hughes’ side this season, most notably netting a last-minute winner in a 2-1 victory against Aberystwyth Town in December.
Currently in sixth position, Newtown have impressed in Wales’ top flight this season, most notably claiming the scalp of champions The New Saints at Park Hall in the first game of Phase Two, and the Robins are preparing for the possibility of the league being resumed.
The forward said: “Newtown have provided all the players with a fitness programme similar to pre-season to follow on the Strava app so they can track it and know we’ve been doing it all properly.
“I also try and get myself out a couple of times a week, running to keep myself ticking over.”
It comes as no surprise that the Robins’ training programme is a detailed one, as Newtown have looked a well-drilled side this season, boasting one of the best defensive records in the Cymru Premier.
They conceded just three goals between December and February, as centre-back Kieran Mills-Evans was nominated for Cymru Premier Player of December.
With a great deal of debate as to whether the Cymru Premier season should be played out or null and voided, Harry would be in favour of resuming play when safe to do so, but does not envy the FAW in having to make the decision.
“Personally, I don’t think the league should be null and void, there’s too much money involved especially with the European spots,” he said.
“That European money can change the dynamics of the league for the following season and beyond.
“The money affects clubs’ ability to bring in better quality players on higher wages which obviously affects where teams finish the following season.
“As for the way to finish the season, whether the season just goes on into the summer with us playing a couple of games a week, I’m not too sure. I’m just glad it’s not my job to decide.”
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