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“We will beat Milerorck in their own backyard”- Coach Marks
Clearly reluctant to divulge the team’s strategies heading into their showdown in the GTT / Limacol Round Robin / Knockout League final on Sunday, Head Coach / Manager of East Coast-based Victoria Kings Calvin Marks, however, related that they’ve been hard at training and expects to beat Milerock in their own backyard, the Mackenzie Sports Club ground.
“I really don’t want to say much about our plans, all I’m prepared to say at this stagd is that weare working hard towards a victory and the guys are confident and relaxed head of Sunday’s showdown against Milerock.”
Three of the players Victoria Kings will be relying on to lead them to victory are (from left)-Aubrey Gibson, Winston Pompey and Alden Lawrence.
Marks said that over the next two days they will do light training with Saturday planned to be a theoretical session as they aim to get their systems right for the clash.
He added that the pursuit for victory will be led by the 41 year-old veteran Winston Pompey, who has been in scorching form and the one who engineered their win in their semi-final engagement against Topp XX with a stunning volley.
Marks added that Pompey’s strike partner Akeem Holder is also being relied on to get goals, while the in-form Alden Lawrence, who too has played a pivotal role in the team’s success to date will be called on to replicate earlier performances.
Then there are Captain Calvin DeSouza and Aubrey Gibson, two experienced players with immense skill and along with defenders Sherlock Dowding, Shawn samuels, Samuel Blackett and Obesie Johnson, the team looks loaded with talent and players capable of taking them all the way.
Mentioned was also made of goalkeeper Ron Collins, who has looked competent between the uprights and his role will be crucial in their quest for the top prize.
The two principals seems set to thrill the fans in what is being described as a battle between Region 4 and 10 with bragging rights a significant factor in all of this.
Marks reminded that as far as he knows they hold a slight advantage in the head to head matchup and they will be using that as added motivation to beat up the hosts at home.
He reminded that a large travelling contingent from the East Coast will be in the Mining Town to offer much needed support to the team.
Sunday’s final promises to be a sizzler and fans are being urged to be there to witness the regional rivalry.
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