Ratcliffe, who is a passionate fly fisherman, invited chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox to join him on the trip. The fishing trip was part of a 48-hour break before the start of the new season, during which the trio planned for the future of the club.

Ratcliffe has invested in Iceland's Six Rivers Project, which aims to protect salmon populations that are in danger. This trip is just one example of the luxury experiences enjoyed by INEOS' executives, who are in charge of the club. Some may see this as a contradiction, given the club's recent cost-cutting measures, including the sacking of staff members and the removal of food from the training ground canteen.

Meanwhile, Amorim remained at the training ground to lead the team's final training session before the new season. This decision was seen as sensible and pragmatic, especially after last season's disappointing performances.