Lee Johnson has spoken about the decision to spend a few days of pre-season training in Scotland ahead of Saturday's clash with Hearts at Tynecastle, a game in where away fans are barred from going. This also comes as uncertainty surrounds attendance of the York, Harrogate and Tranmere pre season games.
“It gives us an opportunity to have five or six days of intense work. Some are ahead of others in terms of their fitness, but we have to strike that balance between peaking them as early as possible and not injuring them. We thought about going abroad and I always like to because fan-wise, it gives the supporters an opportunity to come with us and get up-close and personal through things like open training session. Next year we will be doing that, but given the fact that countries are currently going from amber to green – and back again – it felt risky for all of us, including fans, to have to come back and quarantine. Overall, we felt this was the best option, and I’m also delighted with the Hearts game because I was there as a player and it is a fantastic club.”
