The Town squad were back at Playford Road this morning for the first day of pre-season proper and as usual the TWTD cameras were present.
Only David McGoldrick — who is continuing his rehab from his knee injury in the US — and Stephen Hunt, who is due at the club later in the week when he will sign his new one-year deal, were missing from the senior squad, who were joined by a number of youngsters but no trialists as fitness coach Andy Liddell started preparing them for the 2014/15 campaign.
Photos: James Ager
Keepers Michael Crowe and Dean Gerken
Cole Skuse and Jay Tabb
A few stretches
Christophe Berra, Luke Chambers and Aaron Cresswell, amongst others
Mick McCarthy speaks to the press fresh from agreeing his new deal
Chambers and Daryl Murphy lead the way
New additions Darren McQueen and Alex Henshall in front of Luke Hyam and Tommy Smith
Andy Liddell issues instruction
Youngsters (left to right) Joe Robinson, Ben Wyatt (hiding), Ted Bishop, Omar Sowunmi, Cory Galvin, Jack Willbye, Matt Clarke, Jack Marriott, Byron Lawrence
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