Business As Usual

Land Rovers Manager Steve Hall (pictured) said it had been business as usual for Rovers training and he had done nothing special ahead of Rovers semi-final clash on Wednesday. "Obviously it is a public holiday tomorrow and I'd expect the boys to take themselves for a light jog of five kilometres or so" said Hall "but we want them fired up and ready for the match on Wednesday". Hall said he'd give a bit of a pep talk before the match and expected the defence to tighten up over the last match. "We can't afford another display like that" said Hall "and I've taken the precaution of putting myself in goal as frankly I'm a better keeper than young Charlie". Hall said Smith was looking a little unstable given Pompey lost again in the weekend but it was hoped he'd be along to the game for some verbal encouragement.