Wolves could go down in local soccer history as the last team to win the Dudley Eve Trophy as Bermuda Football Association's League and Cup Competitions Committee continue to review the viability of the festive tournament.

In its place, the BFA are considering hosting incoming tours over the Christmas period as was the tradition several years ago before the Dudley Eve.

And that plan has the support of at least two local coaches.

"It would be invaluable to have that kind of international exposure," said Dandy Town coach Andrew Bascome. "Perhaps we could even display our future players in a youth tournament that could precede the (main) matches."

Bascome believes the Dudley Eve, with its tight schedule, is too demanding on players and coaches with the four teams involved often picking up injuries while those not in the tournament have the advantage of resting prior to the start of the second half of the season.

"Really, I believe the festive period should be a time for teams to rest," added Bascome. "It seems as though we are penalising the top four participants who are active while the remaining teams are resting. There's always the risk that teams will lose players to injury.

"It should be a reward for the top teams, but when you really look at it, many players succumb to injuries during the demanding schedule.

"I've always found it kind of difficult. Perhaps if we came up with a different format or invited foreign clubs down over the holiday, it would be better. We would witness a higher level of play and less stress on the legs.

"It would be refreshing for teams during the break to relax and afford them time to regroup and prepare for another intense programme to carry them through the second half of the season."

Scott Morton, the North Village coach, also believes that more incoming tours are needed to assist the local game.

"I feel that the game would benefit tremendously from the proposed changes and exposure of international talent," said Morton.

"It would definitely assist our players in the long term, to witness the level of discipline and commitment that is required at the higher level.

"I embrace the association's positive measure towards the overall improvement of the local game. Sometimes change is good, although not readily accepted."

BFA president Larry Mussenden preferred not to discuss the proposed changes but said he looked forward to the possibility of the association staging more international matches.

"I do not want to actually guess as to what the sub-committee is going to do, but it is up to them to bring forward the recommendations, having studied and fully considered the matter, present them to the club affiliates and get their approval," he said. "Perhaps we can see more international talent in the future."

The Dudley Eve Trophy, named after the father of former PHC Zebras coach Alfie Eve, has provided fans with the opportunity to view local college players returning home over the Christmas break.

Devonshire Colts were the inaugural winners while PHC are the most successful team in the competition with six titles and are also the only team to have hoisted the crown after the flip of a coin back in 1981-82 after an exhausting battle against Somerset.