lennoxtown - TalkCeltic

InGhodWeTrust · 03-07-2008, 12:07 PM

took advantage of the free tour of the training complex at the weekend and i was very impressed by it all (place was a nightmare to find though (which celtic intended it to be)). every aspect of it has been designed from a sports development point of view. one thing i really liked was that the reserves changing and eating areas are a lot poorer than the first team ones which is aparently to show the reserves what they can achive if they put in the effort. however the indoor pitch is only 3/4 length which seems a bit stupid to me. great day out tho. the tour guide informed us that two things may come of the onlooking lennox castle, which is also owned by celtic. it may be turend into dormitories for the youth players to stay in or it will be given to strachan if he wins four in a row

cmilkbhoy · 03-07-2008, 12:14 PM

give him a castle?

Dermot · 03-07-2008, 12:16 PM

he can have the castle when he gets us 10 in a row

Rosleabhoy · 03-07-2008, 12:53 PM

Murray Park has a 3/4 length park too.

InGhodWeTrust · 03-07-2008, 01:10 PM

i dont see y they didnt just put a full size one in though :-??

kennydal · 03-07-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by InGhodWeTrust

i dont see y they didnt just put a full size one in though :-??

its designed so you can pass the ball quicker and make players sharper

Hammer · 03-07-2008, 01:46 PM

The 3/4 pitch was a bug bear of Tommy's as well, he didn't want it he wanted a full length one and Lawell eluded to that fact at his funeral when he said he had to try hide it from him!

hairytoes · 03-07-2008, 02:13 PM

Think we have permission & plans to build a full size indoor pitch, possibly later on in the year.

Can't remember where I saw this, but remember seeing it.

I always thought that we would follow the example of FC Barcelona & build an equivelant of "La Masia", where they take the best of the best oy young players & provide coaching, training, education & above all accommodation at their complex.

Lennoxtown always seemed to be perfectly suited to this type of arrangement, which I always hoped the castle would be used for.

Otherwise, why buy the Castle?

quigley13 · 03-07-2008, 03:36 PM

in terms of facilitys,size etc,unbiased,which is better,lennoxtown or murray park?

InGhodWeTrust · 03-07-2008, 04:04 PM

dont really know what murray park is like so couldn't say. i think celtic's is definately in a better location though and is more dedicated to sports science

Hammer · 03-07-2008, 05:11 PM

I live a matter of miles away from both, Lennoxtown is full of neds and is generally classed as under developed. Murray Park is based in a far more respected area.

As far as the actual buildings, Murray Park has been riddled with problems from day one whereas we've encountered very little so far. Both need the correct staff to be able to get the best out of the facilities as without decent physios, coaches, chefs etc all they are is static buildings that do nothing.

quigley13 · 03-07-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

I live a matter of miles away from both, Lennoxtown is full of neds and is generally classed as under developed. Murray Park is based in a far more respected area.

As far as the actual buildings, Murray Park has been riddled with problems from day one whereas we've encountered very little so far. Both need the correct staff to be able to get the best out of the facilities as without decent physios, coaches, chefs etc all they are is static buildings that do nothing.

what about the facilities?e.g pitches,restraunts,dressing rooms?