Injuries and Unavailability

Zephyr Rovers were tonight reeling ahead of their match with Harp Shooter tomorrow at the Shed of Dreams. "We've built up a strong squad of ten to cover us for injuries and unavailability" said Rovers manager Steve Hall "but we've currently got only four of the regular squad available for tomorrow so we're struggling". Hall said injuries had hit Mystery Matt, Peter Perfect and Nigel and Eddie had now played his last game for over a month as he was off on an overseas trip for several weeks. "I'm thinking of renaming us the globetrotters" said Hall "we've got Eddie in Ireland, John in Italy and Matty in Oz in coming weeks, and if I go to Palmy North for the weekend then we can say we've gone to the four corners of the Earth". Hall said many underestimated the value of Palmerston North as a holiday venue. "You can get away from the big smoke, watch wheelies outside of Maccas and still be back in time to play your indoor footy during the week" confessed Hall "and I'm told it even has a Warehouse for shopping". Hall said he expected Rovers to account for Harp Shooters as long as five players were available.