MK Dons are gearing up for their first game of the season, and Norwich City legend is weighing in on the challenges of pre-season. In an interview, he shared his thoughts on the period, stating that it's always a difficult time for players. 'I was always glad to see the back of pre-season - I did 20 of them and it never got any easier,' he said. 'It was always around the time of my birthday near the end of June - we'd go to the Norfolk Show and make an appearance there and then we'd get into the full flow of it that weekend.'
What happened?
The Norwich City legend has been reflecting on his own experiences with pre-season, highlighting the anxiety and nervousness that comes with the period. 'I was always a bit anxious and nervous going in for that first day and doing all the testing and seeing how much weight you'd put on and how unfit you were,' he said. 'That got better as I got older.'
Why it matters for MK Dons
The legend's comments are relevant to MK Dons as they prepare for their first game of the season. With the team looking to make a strong start, the challenges of pre-season will be a key factor in their success. 'You can do all the running and the fitness work in the world, but it's not until you start playing the games that you get those minutes into your legs and get those good habits back into you,' he said.
What comes next?
MK Dons will be looking to build on their strong finish to last season, where they secured 86 points and finished 2nd in League Two. They will be hoping to continue their good form and make a strong start to the new season. Their next fixture is against Luton on January 16, 2027.
With the team's preparations for the new season in full swing, the legend's comments serve as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead. As MK Dons look to make a strong start, they will need to navigate the difficulties of pre-season and get their players ready for the demands of the new season. With the team's strong finish to last season, they will be hoping to continue their good form and make a strong start to the new season. Their next fixture is against Luton on January 16, 2027.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in League Two, 86 pts, 24W-14D-8L from 46 games, recent form DWWWD. Goals this season: 86 scored, 45 conceded (+41 goal difference).
