21 Jun 2026 15:31:55
Just a quick question for EHL or anyone else with knowledge on the topic,
I believe you spoke a bit about upgrades occurring to the training centre and hkw it's badly needed. If I might ask (assuming you can share). What aspects of the training facilities are needing addressed? Is it equipment needing replaced, equipment we should have but don't? Etc.
Any insight you can provide is much appreciated, I'm always curious to learn more about these back room topics.
21 Jun 2026 16:17:07
Dio, honestly, mate, it's in dire need of upgrading, probably easier to knock it down & rebuild.
21 Jun 2026 16:54:24
That bad, Kip?
I'm sure there was a slight revamp last summer, but seemingly that's just papering over the cracks?
21 Jun 2026 17:06:28
When you compare to other top clubs it's miles off it. It seems to get worse every time I'm there. I'm a great believer in building from the bottom up, that starts with the facilities. If the training centre is top drawer then you become a better option for players, especially other players within Scotland.
21 Jun 2026 17:24:11
Can't help but agree, Kip.
Do you know what 'upgrades' the training centre is going through this summer?
21 Jun 2026 18:32:03
I don't know the details of what improvements are being carried out, however, our facilities are miles behind both Lennoxtown and the Oriam.
If truth be told, we're probably also lagging behind Barrowfield in some areas.
Three areas I'd personally focus on would be recovery suite, rehab suite, and I also think we need a drastic refresh in terms of recruitment in the wider support teams.