Locations are subject to change, but preseasons are always tough.
As Robbie Nielson lays the foundation for fitness for the coming season, his mind is working hard in the sun for a week in southern Spain. New boys like Alan Forest and Lewis Neilson have a chance to get to know their new teammates, but Alex Cochran already knows well after last season's loan.
The three young men were given the opportunity to impress before the decision was made to lend them again. Most of the week will be two sessions until Jumbo plays against Europa FC on Thursday night.
As the conditioning work at Costa del Sol continues, there are several more ice baths from now on. When Robbie Neilson, Lee McCulloch and Gordon Forrest adjusted their team's pace, they found:
Alex arrives
Meet the new left, just like the old one.
He is well known to the team, but Alex Cochrane became a full-fledged jumbo after a permanent return to Tyne Castle.
The 22-year-old enjoyed an impressive season with a loan from Brighton last year, but seems to be heading elsewhere in England after extending his one-year contract with seagulls. was.
But Hart moved to bring him back, but this time to keep, and he was confirmed yesterday in a love island-themed announcement on a three-year contract.
Then he went straight back in the middle of it and attended yesterday afternoon's session before today's double dunt.
Rising mercury
Needless to say, it's hot here.
Saturday morning sessions will take place in mid-twenties temperatures and will reach 28 degrees Celsius today.
Training is split to avoid the hottest part of the day, and Neilson's team returns to the training pitch around 4 pm after lunch and a bit of downtime.
There isn't much shade around the pitch, so regular cooling measures are needed. The strange sprinkler blast keeps the surface smooth.
Ice, Ice Baby
Nothing beats the heat like the good old ice bath.
And the Hearts boys have become intimate and personal when it comes to rapid recovery.
There are four men in the tub, and a smile shows that it's not difficult in the cool climate to take the plunge home.
Liam Boyce, with a chilled towel on top and accessories, is a wise move given his hairless head.
El Nino
Connor Smith and Yuan Henderson spent last season on a loan, but
but the pair are wondering if Niño will re-culture or keep them for more experience. Joined the first team in the preseason.
Smith helped promote Queen's Park through the playoffs, scoring five times in 34 Spiders appearances.
Henderson was bright red in Aroa and 18 out of 34 in bees.
Given that Voice is the only advanced striker in the book, the forward may stay a bit where he is until reinforcements arrive.
Stepping stones
The highly rated Harry Stones make up a trio of Spanish "keepers".
He is a very junior member alongside captain Craig Gordon and backup Ross Stewart.
After last season's Partick Thistle and Hamilton spells, another loan could turn 20, but he's Spanish Gordon, Stewart, and goalkeeper Paul Gallacher. We are working closely with you.
Alternatively, Team B Spot between Sticks is a jumbo option set to participate in this season's Roland.
