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Lonergan turns to Thai boxing to keep fit
Andrew Lonergan
Preston goalkeeper Andrew Lonergan has turned to Thai boxing in order to be in tip-top shape for the start of pre-season training later this month.
The 26-year-old thinks it is the ideal way to maintain his sharpness during the summer break, which has another fortnight to run.
Lonergan told the Lancashire Evening Post: “The Thai boxing training has been brilliant, it’s a really good way to help me keep fit.
“I did a bit of it last season but then towards the end picked up a hand injury in a game and had to stop it.
“The work I do is so intense, it’s short, sharp stuff, perfect for the training we do in the season.
“During the summer I’ve done a few long runs, put the Ipod on and hit the road, but the more explosive stuff will be of benefit.
“It will give me a good base of fitness for when we report back for pre-season training in a couple of weeks.
“These days you can’t remain idle during the summer break, you have to do quite a lot of work when you’re away from the club.
“I went on holiday shortly after the end of the season, had a rest then, but I started doing a bit of stuff when I came back and built up from there.
“To be honest, I’m probably working harder now than what I’ll do during the season in terms of my fitness.
“I have a couple of personal trainers who do the Thai boxing work, it’s good to do.”
Meanwhile, ex-PNE winger Chris Sedgwick could be followed to Sheffield Wednesday in the coming weeks by more of his former Deepdale team-mates.
Sedgwick, 30, joined the Owls on a two-year contract this week following his release by North End.
He’s linked up with Alan Irvine again, a manager Sedgwick holds in the highest regard. Irvine says it is a possibility he might look at returning to Deepdale for some of his former players to bolster Wednesday’s squad.
A likely target is Eddie Nolan, who spent time on loan at Hillsborough last season, the defender one of eight PNE players on the transfer list.
Irvine said: “We don’t have any money for transfer fees so I can’t look at buying anybody who is not out of contract.
“But, if the qualities of players not wanted by Preston are ones we could do with, I would have to be interested.
“It’s possible there could be more from Preston. There are certainly pluses to bringing in players you have worked with before.”
North End boss Darren Ferguson admits that the current slow pace of the transfer market has meant he’s not close to being able to move on any of the listed players.
He said: “We’ve had a few sniffs in terms of our players, a few phone enquiries, but nothing concrete.
“Hopefully that will change in the next few weeks and then we will can get on with bringing people in.”
* The deadline to buy season tickets at a discount rate ends at 5pm today.
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simonpne
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 05:37 PMLonergan takes up Kung Fu .What rhubarb .Next it will be .lonergan takes up ballet or rthnic dance .If he continues to drop crosses he will need to know Kung fu to get the fans off his back.what a spineless buffooooon .ill tell you what when he goes for crosses he attacks them as though he is wearing a Tutu .How many more managers will get sacked with the first name on the teamsheet allways Lonergan.Actually .Lonergan is Smart . .He has got managers confused .they allways pick him and allways get sacked .Lonergan was a good prospect but broke his leg when he got a run in the team .From then .he recovered somewhat but will allways have flashbacks
Fishwick
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 03:06 AMPerhaps Lonners should devote the summer to cutting out centre's from each wing. If ever there was a goalie that needs that kind of training, it's LONNERS.
Saint Tom Finney
Monday, June 14, 2010 at 04:09 PMI'll back the Lonners for England Campaign!!!!
prestonpilgrim
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 01:08 PMit is my understanding Nicky Butt HAS agreed to join PNE. Dont know in what capacity coach or player but will sign !!!!!!
The Cat With Nine Lives
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 12:38 PMComment removed by moderator
The Cat With Nine Lives
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 12:38 PMIrvine said: “We don’t have any money for transfer fees so I can’t look at buying anybody who is not out of contract.
snake
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 10:58 AMnine lives again irvine will be paying for the players that still have a contract do you not know most have been told they can leave with or without a contract which means they will have to be payed for and yes irvine is looking at mellor and irvine do you take an intrest in pne or are you just looking at a web page and am no master lol.
leylandlilywhite
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 10:13 AMDoes anyone know how season ticket sales have gone, no word from anyone so far , i was thinking that maybe with the takeover going on that more than usual could have been sold.
VOTE4PEDRO
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 07:50 AMTFTPS. Deffo-----muppet = CHAV
Man-of-Reason
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 07:26 AMLONNERGAN FOR ENGLAND !!!!! Now please !
The Cat With Nine Lives
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 05:23 PMYou think Master Snake that Irvine is after Carter and Mellor, I am sorry but how do you know this or are you just guessing? I am simply suggesting that if he were after any of our players including Carter or Mellor i think that he should pay for them. I assume the money we get for players will more than likely dictate what we have to spend ourselves. (unless they are out of contract as are Sedgewick and i think Chilvers)
snake
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 04:37 PMnine lives you made out it was irvine that bought these players and he didnt so if irvine is getting are players for free do i need to tell you whos fault that is or do you need anyone else even to tell you
The Cat With Nine Lives
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 03:15 PMI am suggesting to you that sedgewick is out of contract so he can go where ever he wishes and that any other players Irvine wants i think as we paid good money for them so should his new club Wednesday. Mr Irvine states he has no transfer budget so how could he possibly purchase any of our players? thats addressed to Snake.
Bad News Brown
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 02:45 PMHear me now! Hey you cats! England will get their asses kiked today mark the words of Bad News Brown! Holla back y'all!
ChinaBarista
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 01:46 PM"Thai Kick Boxing" my butt. Thats just an excuse to have a holiday in Pattaya feeling up a few Ladyboys and watching "Budgie fly out of pussy" shows.
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