AFC Wimbledon midfielder George Francomb thinks Neal Ardley's meticulous approach to conditioning can act as a secret weapon for the Dons in their late charge for the play-offs.
The 43-year-old Dons manager has introduced physical recovery work described as new-age by striker Adebayo Akinfenwa , as players recuperate for more than 48 hours after matches.
And Francomb believes these methods will give the squad an edge over their play-off chasing League Two rivals.
He said: “The way the gaffer works will benefit us going into the second half of the season.
“He’s very big on fitness and recovery and a very modern manager in that sense.
“We’ve got to keep going. It’s a marathon. We’re in a good position to attack from deep.”
Francomb, who is back in full training and in contention to face Luton this weekend, missed several games in January through injury but has scored two goals for the Dons this term.
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The winger has previously experienced promotion with Premier League side Norwich and he is pleased to see them performing well in the top flight of English football.
The Canaries loaned Francomb to Wimbledon in 2012 and the transfer was made permanent a year later.
He said: “I had a couple of promotions with Norwich but not via the play-offs; I wish them well, it’s a great city.
“I had a lot of friends there and it was hard to leave but I wasn’t going to get first-team football at all.
“I’ve got no regrets but sometimes you have to go down to come back up.”
According to Akinfenwa, technology, time management and injury prevention are all pivotal to Ardley's radical approach.
'The Beast' said: "Gaffer has an ethos and mentality and he tries to stick to it such as 48 hours recovery after a game.
"You'll find that other managers change that on an emotional basis."
