Day three in the Algarve, and the Bluebirds upped their training regime to include more strenuous fitness drills and weight-lifting sessions.
Happily, we can report that the Bluebirds' training camp is going just as Dave Jones, his coaching staff and every City fan would have hoped it would; the lads are getting sharper, fitter and closer to being ready for Saturday's tough test against top-flight Portuguese side, Portimonense SC.
Anthony Gerrard was the latest City star to talk exclusively to Cardiff City Player about the summer months and, in particular, the squad's preparations leading up to the kick-off of the new season. You can view that interview now, by clicking here.
PORTUGAL DAY 3 - A PHOTO DIARY*
Chops clicks that we're on to his and Quinny's choreographed training routine!
Jordan Santiago watches on as Marshy awaits a shot - Tom Heaton's attempts at hiding from the lens prove fruitless!
1001, 1002... The gaffer shows Marshy and Huds how it's done.
Thirsty work: Sparky's got his post football drinks advertising pose down to a tee!
Whereas Whitts....... not so much!
Danny Drinkwater is the latest in line at Adam Rattenbury's 'blister bus-stop'. Rosco doesn't look so keen!
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*With thanks to Wayne Crichton
