Entrance to the training grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA lot of funding must go into the upkeep of the training grounds pitches to ensure they are always in top condition for the players and so they are not getting injuries. To help the groundskeepers with their job the pitches have inbuilt undersoil drainage systems and automated sprinklers to keep the pitches hydrated and healthy. Not only this, but two of the pitches are boast undersoil heating. All are kept at the same standard as the pitch in the Emirates Stadium and the same dimensions too.<\/p>\n
Gym equipment and facilities are also vitally important for similar reasons. They are not only useful for keeping players fit and strong but also for keeping them from getting injured. If a set of gym equipment is out of date it could contribute to injuring players. If such exercise turns out to do more harm than good then a lack of investment will soon show itself to be a very poor idea.<\/p>\n
Recently Modernised<\/h3>\n
Although the Arsenal Training Facility was opened in 1999, the equipment and facilities have been modernised and updated over the years. Since it opened more than 20 years ago, the north London giants have developed the training ground and improved the facilities inside to have the optimum capabilities for player development and training. The medical and rehabilitation centre was opened in 2011, with improvements to the training pitches being made in 2015.<\/p>\n
Further upgrades to the facility were carried out at this time, with extra offices and meeting rooms added. A cryochamber and improved ice baths, as well as a whole host of state-of-the-art sports medicine facilities were added, with this work due to be finished in time for the start of the 2017\/18 season.<\/p>\n
If Arsenal did not make these changes since London Colney was opened in 1999, this would have had the potential to scare away many of their best players since. It would certainly make it harder to attract top-class players (and management). A club\u2019s facilities are one of the biggest selling points for many of the world\u2019s top players looking for a new club. Despite what the media may say, they are not only looking for a pay rise and playtime, but also to have the facilities to develop and improve.<\/p>\n
Former Training Ground: University College London<\/h2>\n
Before the current Arsenal Training Facility was constructed Arsenal used the University College London groundshare site. However, when\u00a0Ars\u00e8neWenger came to the club he pushed for a new up-to-date and personal training ground to be constructed.<\/p>\n
As the University College London site was not an optimal training facility for Arsenal to improve in the way that Wenger wanted them to, the new boss eventually won the campaign for a new training site, much to the delight of the players and fans. London Colney is the result and with continued improvements sure to be implemented, we can expect it to remain one of the best training grounds in the Premier League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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