Ziese received, according to former top striker Randy Horton.

And Best's one-time Somerset and Bermuda international team-mate believes his pal should be offered a full-time contract immediately.

Bermuda Football Association have said that talks with Best about signing a long-term contract will be conducted after the upcoming Shell/Umbro Cup tournament in Jamaica next month, and it's been speculated he will be offered somewhere close to the salary given to Ziese -- $50,000 per annum.

But Horton feels that steps should be taken to ensure that Best is offered a much better deal.

"I think he's worth twice as much. When you look around and see what coaches are getting for their contribution I think we here in Bermuda should remember that when football in the Island gets it right, the country itself gets it right. It's that big of a deal,'' said Horton.

"There is money on the Island that can be made available for this purpose, absolutely. I am sure that most of the public is aware of it as well.'' Like others who have expressed their joy at Best's appointment, Horton welcomed the move.

He feels there is no better role model in soccer for the youth, many of whom have parents who followed Best's career during the 1960s and the success of the mighty Somerset Trojans, when Best and Horton formed what was arguably the most lethal goalscoring threat seen in local soccer.

The two went on to establish their careers internationally, Horton with the New York Cosmos where he played with Pele of Brazil and Best with West Ham and with clubs in Holland and eventually the United States.

"There is no doubt that I am a strong supporter for having him signed up as coach,'' added Horton. "I think it should have been full-time from the beginning. However, that's the way it has been worked out. But I think it's about time.

"There is no question that he has the experience. He has been around some of the best players and coaches in the world and he has coached and played at various levels.

"I don't think you could find a person more suitable, with more experience and, importantly, who is Bermudian. He stands out against top players around the world and we here should all be pleased and grateful that he has decided that he wants to return home.'' Horton, who himself is back coaching the Trojans this season after being out of soccer for several years, feels that Best has the ability to inspire many of the youngsters.

"I remember playing with him back during the early days of the Trojans. He was always the model player. He played the game hard and tough, he was never a guy who argued with the referees, he always set an example for others around him.'' CLYDE BEST -- Worth better bucks?