Two Saddlers in team of the week

Last updated : 03 October 2006 By Andy Van Hagen
The Football League have annouced their team of the week for week ending October 2nd 2006. The week includes the 1-1 draw at Shrewsbury Town and Saturday's 4-0 second half hammering of Mansfield Town.

Walsall have two players included - Ian Roper and Dean Keates. Ian Roper was forced to miss the draw at Gay Meadow through injury but returned on Saturday, as Walsall ensured our home record of not conceeding a home goal was continued for another 90 mins at least.

It comes as no surprise that Dean Keates is included in the divisional side after his double at the weekend. One of the goals was a sublime header across goal into the back of the net, from a Mark Wright cross.

The full team of the week is available to view at:
http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/staticFiles/b8/95/0,,10794~38328,00.pdf

Another inclusion of note is gaolkeeper John Ruddy who joined Walsall on loan last season from Everton.  Ruddy is currently enjoying a loan spell at Stockport County.