Newcastle United caretaker boss Graeme Jones has made a change to their training schedule.
Jones cancelled Newcastle's regular days off enjoyed under Steve Bruce with all-conquering Chelsea coming to Toon. Bruce had been giving stars Mondays and Fridays off as they toiled near the bottom of the Premier League.
Jones said: "These are hard-working boys here, very professional, they have responded well to being in for five days.
"As long as you don't kill people physically - the work has to be measured - then the more time you spend on the training ground it's simple maths, you've got a better chance to perform. We've covered more areas.
"The big difference is I've got these ideas and I can just implement them. The players trust me enough to pitch it correctly physically.
"There was a need for it. Why? Because we needed to be better than we were at Crystal Palace and the Champions League winners are coming to town. The response has been brilliant from the boys."
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