Banks, Bonetti, Buffon, Barthez, Auer??

Land Rovers Manager Steve Hall today confirmed he had been impressed with Andy Auer's performance in goal against Toitu United on Monday. "I think Andy has played himself into the starting line up as keeper" said Hall "and we'll need some keeping skills as I'm picking Sytec will be taking the game to us in the opening minutes". Hall said Auer had shown greater flexibility than regular keeper Charlie Smith. "I thought Andy looked a bit more sprightly on his feet than Charlie" said Hall "although Charlie isn't afraid to throw himself knees and all across the goal mouth".

Rovers supports well remember Smith's susceptibility to the long range shot in the semi-final game against Infinity. "Charlie floats like a hippopotamus and stings like a flea" said supporters club president Liz Pollock "so Andy looks to have brought a bit of agility to the role". Charlie Smith has kept his place in the squad and it is believed he'll be used as an impact player, mainly impacting on the knees of the opposition.