With a day until City's fixture against Portimonense, the lads were back in training mode to work on some last minute moves. Below are some exclusive behind the scenes action of the staff and management in our latest Portugal 2010 photo diary.

Burkey battles on against the Portuguese heat under chase from Whitts

Wilko, Dave and Terry keep a close eye on the class of 2010/11

Performance Analyst Enda Barron and Fitness Coach Alex Armstrong share a joke, whilst Dave waits to rack up!

The Doc. Club doctor Len Noakes was always on hand to keep an eye on the lads

Winding back the years: The gaffer lines up a shot at goal

Chomping at the bit: Anthony Gerrard psyches himself up ahead of Saturday's game with Portimonense

Skipper Mark Hudson practicies his George Sampson impression... "I'm singing in the rain..."

Kit man Ian Lanning may or may not have had something to do with setting the sprinklers off!

Jon Meades, Jordan Santiago and Nat Jarvis make their way to the golf course after the afternoon session.

Gavin Rae and Chris Burke were reluctant to leave the shallow end!

Physio Adam Rattenbury gets a few reps in...

 ...as boss Sean Connelly shows he's still got what it takes out on the field!

Pictures courtesy of Wayne Crichton