West gets tough
NEW Wellington manager Paul West is planning a gruelling pre-season training programme to get his players ready for an assault on the Toolstation League’s Division One.
The 34-year-old, who took over as boss with Ian Jackson as his assistant last week, wants the squad to train three times a week at Wellington from July 2.
Once the season starts, West aims for the club to train on the Castle School’s new artificial pitch in Taunton.
“Fitness is going to be very important in getting promotion from this league,” said West.
“I want to get the first team, reserves, thirds, under-16s and any new faces training together initially and then sort out a squad of 25.
“I hope to arrange three friendly matches but I think it’s important to have a few inter-club matches to compare players in certain positions.”
Meanwhile, West confirmed he has been busy speaking to players he wants to bring to the Playing Field next season but is yet to make any definite signings.
