Jubilant Young Men's Social Club player/coach Charlie Marshall basked in the glory of his club's second successive Premier Division title yesterday before boldly declaring: "Make me national coach and then you will see some positive results".

"I just wonder if the players (senior national team) can handle my professionalism when it comes to the game of cricket.

"I think we are making too many excuses for these young players today," he added.

"Coaches are finding far too many excuses for them and that is why they are not delivering the goods.

"I'm just wondering can the players (national team) handle me and if I were to be appointed national coach, Leroy Wilson would have to be my assistant. . . . he's a really great guy."

Social Club clinched a second straight Premier title on Saturday after nearest rivals Southampton Rangers, the only team that could have overhauled the city club for the championship, crashed and burned at home against visiting Somerset Cricket Club who won the match by five wickets.

"We were all relieved after we learned that Rangers had lost and we were crowned champions early Saturday evening," Marshall said.

"I thought the championship would have gone down to the last game (of the season) because Southampton Rangers are a very good team."

Marshall, Cup Match's all-time leading run getter, attributed team harmony and a winning mentality as the hallmarks for his team's success.

"This is a great bunch of unique individuals who don't like to lose which helps make my life very easy. Losing is no joke to these guys and is certainly not an option," he added.

Having stunned many observers by raising a maiden Premier title last season, Marshall said his men were all the more determined this campaign to prove last year's success was no fluke.

"I think winning our first championship last season was a great incentive for the players and this is something Curly Joe (Wilson) and I have stressed to them all season," Marshall said. "Throughout the season our players were very hungry to taste success again.

"The commitment from the players this season was absolutely tremendous.

"They really wanted to win the title. We knew it was going to be a challenge but we just stuck to the basics and played sensible cricket and that's why we are successful today."

Social Club's defence of their crown got off to a slow start when they dropped precious points early in the campaign against runners-up Rangers and relegated landlords Devonshire.

"I think losing those two matches were a wake-up call for everybody because we realised then that we couldn't afford to lose any more games.

"But last season we also won the league after losing twice and so we were determined not to let the losses against Rangers and Devonshire this season bother us too much.

"The guys really pulled their socks up and did what they had to in order to win the league. We have a great bunch of guys at Social Club and already the players are talking about winning a third championship next season. My guys are ready to roll."

Meanwhile, Marshall's former club Bailey's Bay sewed up the First Division title with a seven-wicket win over PHC at White Hill Field September 13.