Wolves have the opportunity tonight to take over sole possession of first place in the First Division when they meet defending champions Vasco at BAA Field.

But coach Dennis Brown, who has turned the Wolves programme around in the last three years, insists it would be unfair to burden the players with talk of winning the league.

"As I said previously our main aim is to survive in the First Division,'' said Brown last night.

"We have six or seven guys who haven't even played before in the First Division so it would be ludicrous for me to put any pressure on them to say we're going to win anything.

"We are unbeaten in three games, but if we get any sort of complacency we could lose three games. It's a matter of staying focussed and playing one game at a time.'' Last season's Second Division champions are in a three-way tie for first place with Southampton Rangers and Devonshire Colts, all on seven points. They need just one point against winless Vasco to break the tie and take over the top spot.

A draw looks the more likely outcome considering Vasco's record so far of three draws from three matches, and it is a result Brown wouldn't be unhappy with.

"I would be happy with one point although we always strive for three points,'' the coach admitted.

"They (Vasco) are the league champions so obviously they are the team to beat this year. It's going to be a battle and a real test for my players because they have an experienced team.'' Despite not being at full strength because of a few players away in school, including John Barry Nusum, Joey Rego, Khari Sharrieff and Vincent Minors, Wolves are handling themselves well in the First Division.

They have the bulk of last year's squad still together and have made some key signings, including defenders Leonard Hypolite and Nakia Smith, midfielders Dion Wainwright, Keemo Smith and Peter Sampson and striker Ellington Weldon.

Wainwright and Weldon have already made important contributions by scoring the winning goals against Somerset and Hamilton Parish in narrow 1-0 results.

"There are some aspects of our game, as I told them last night, where we could do a bit more, like putting our chances away,'' said Brown.

"But on the whole I'm pretty satisfied with how we have started so far. The team knows what goals we have set. For this season we've set small goals but one thing I told them is that it is important to get points early and see what happens later on.'' While Wolves enjoy a good start, Vasco are leaving themselves with a lot of work to do after failing to win in their first three outings. Coach John Rebello blasted his players prior to the recent Martonmere Cup semi-final defeat to Devonshire Colts and things did not get much better in the next match against Devonshire Cougars last weekend when they drew again.

Certainly there is too much talent in the Vasco team to suggest a season-long struggle, but the challenge is on for them to repeat last season's success of four trophies.

Tonight's 7.00 opener sees Prospect meeting St. David's in the Second Division when the second place spot goes up for grabs. Four teams are tied for second place, five points behind leaders PHC.

Women's Konica Cup action continues tomorrow night at Devonshire Rec. where Prospect meet Rude Girls at 7.00 and Wolves Girls take on PHC Teasers at 9.00.

The matches scheduled for Monday at BAA Field were postponed because of the unavailability of the field and will be rescheduled.