Picture Special

Packing a punch: Jabs, hooks and uppercuts!

City's women's team switched sports in an alternative training session on Thursday, trying their hand at boxing - quite literally!

Led by professional boxer Stacey Copeland, the Blues practised their jabs, hooks and uppercuts at Hatton Gym in Hyde.

Some took it a little too seriously, and there was bloodshed - as poor CityTV presenter Kelly O’Donnell took a blow to the face, courtesy of Karen Bardsley!

View the gallery from the session below...

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A LOT OF LAUGHTER : Warming up with a light-hearted drill

A LOT OF LAUGHTER : Warming up with a light-hearted drill
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NO ESCAPE : Jill Scott locks a firm hold on Claire Emslie

NO ESCAPE : Jill Scott locks a firm hold on Claire Emslie
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READY TO ROLL : Megan Campbell prepares herself for action

READY TO ROLL : Megan Campbell prepares herself for action
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BOX CLEVER : Claire Emslie locks on her target

BOX CLEVER : Claire Emslie locks on her target
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PARTNER UP : The team get in pairs for some practice punches

PARTNER UP : The team get in pairs for some practice punches
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WATCH THIS! : Jen Beattie rallies her audience

WATCH THIS! : Jen Beattie rallies her audience
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BEAST MODE : Nadia Nadim and Pauline Bremer do battle

BEAST MODE : Nadia Nadim and Pauline Bremer do battle
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IN THE RING : Best pals Steph Houghton and Jen Beattie duel

IN THE RING : Best pals Steph Houghton and Jen Beattie duel
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PLEASED AS PUNCH : Nikita Parris in familiar territory - her sister Natasha Jonas is a professional boxer

PLEASED AS PUNCH : Nikita Parris in familiar territory - her sister Natasha Jonas is a professional boxer
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SQUAD GOALS : All friends again!

SQUAD GOALS : All friends again!
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FUN AND GAMES : Mel Lawley, enjoying the session

FUN AND GAMES : Mel Lawley, enjoying the session