Quote Originally Posted by Elite_Pie View Post
So if they are "far superior physical specimens to their predecessors"' why the f*ck is running around for 90 minutes twice a week so hard?

Can anyone old enough to remember imagine Brian Stubbs saying "sorry boss, I've played three times in eight days, can you put me on the bench because I'm feeling fatigued"?
Before my time but did Notts employ a sports scientist or strength and conditioning coach when messrs Stubbs and Needham were in action? Or was it more the case of a physio with a bucket of water and a sponge?

Who's to say it's the players telling the manager/coaches as per your hypothetical scenario? Much more likely the player is told, as footballers just want to want play and play and play whatever the decade.

I don't know why you are so bothered about it. A qualified person said that a player wasn't at 100% had some level of fatigue so manager took advice put him on the bench. We needed a goal, an improvement on the field so with 30 mins to go said not 100% player was brought on and his magic set up the match winner. We should be celebrating these decisions.

If you are that bothered, do some research there will be plenty on the internet to satisfy your need. Or better still email a professional and ask. I'm sure one of them will reply. Both options better than asking on here, then when you get suggested answers from us NCM lot you argue it.