Slimline tonic for Ian Blackwell
Ian Blackwell, who has often been criticised for his weight, has insisted his change in lifestyle - although, as he concedes, long overdue - will improve him as a player:
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25-Feb-2013
Ian Blackwell, who has often been criticised for his weight, has insisted his change in lifestyle - although, as he concedes, long overdue - will improve him as a player:
"I feel I'm strong and physically fit enough to do my job, but if you don't look right in today's game you don't tend to get too far. The added responsibility of being a captain means you've got to be doing the right thing and leading by example.
"With me, it's probably more to do with diet than fitness. It's just understanding foods and what to eat at certain times. It's something you have to do to get the best out of what you eat."
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