Steve Agnew: “There’s been a big improvement this season in the way we have approached training and the general fitness of the players.
“I think it’s fair to say that it’s been intense, it’s been hard, and it’s been tough.
“The increase in the physical side of the training is designed to cut down on the number of injuries we have had.
“The demands are greater this season because there are a lot more games, especially when you are often playing twice a week.
“You’ve got to have a higher level of fitness to cope with it.
“So far the response from the lads has been excellent.
“They’re a tight knit group, they’re determined and they all want to do well.”