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Title, relegation could be settled

as tomorrow, if a number of factors go their way.And the two relegation spots could also be determined this weekend with one round of matches still remaining.

as tomorrow, if a number of factors go their way.

And the two relegation spots could also be determined this weekend with one round of matches still remaining.

A loss by defending champions Dandy Town tonight against BAA (BAA 8 p.m.) combined with a Somerset victory over Boulevard at Lord's on Sunday would give the west enders the title, their first since the 1992-93 season.

However, any slip by the young Trojans lets both third placed Town and second placed Boulevard back in with a shot at winning the prestigious crown on the final day of the league season.

This year's race has proven one of the closest in recent time, with five teams still mathematically alive, although the others North Village and Vasco would virtually require a miracle to come out on top.

Somerset currently lead the division with 20 points while having two games remaining. Boulevard and Dandy Town trail on 19 points apiece followed by Village (18 points) and Vasco (17 points).

Unpredictable Village travel to Frog Lane to face Devonshire Colts, who are still battling for a top six position which would give them a place in next season's Martonmere Cup competition, while FA Cup finalist Vasco face PHC.

Still, the focus remains squarely at the top of the tables where the Trojans lay primed and ready for the challenge.

"The race in the First Division is exciting and I can't say what will happen, but its up to us,'' said Somerset forward Jerry Webb, one of the catalysts behind the club's recent resurgence. "Our destiny is certainly in our own hands, its a matter of whether we chose to take it or not.

"We have a lot of brilliant young talent at Somerset and the future really does look bright, a lot of the youngsters have had one or two seasons with us but they are improving all of the time.'' Webb played a vital role a week ago, scoring what ended up as the winning goal in a 2-0 triumph over then leaders Town, boosting Somerset to the head of the pack.

It was a textbook strike, as the veteran forward delicately curled a left-footed free-kick around a five man wall and into the left corner past an outstretched Anthony Manders in goal for Town.

Webb admitted that his form and fitness has improved a lot since the early part of the season when he clearly struggled.

"I feel I have been playing quite well the last few games, the goals I have gotten prove that my overall game has definitely improved compared to the first half of the season,'' he explained.

"Perhaps my improved form can be attributed to the fact that we are now fielding a steady team and I am getting the feel of playing with an 11 I am familiar with.'' All of that familiarity will be needed against the Blazers, who have quietly risen in the standings since the Christmas break to occupy a challenging position.

And while not showing the `flash' of perhaps two years ago, they are proven warriors who should test the mettle of the neophyte Trojans.

Town can place the final nail in BAA's coffin, thus dooming them to life in the Second Division, with a win tonight.

The Green Knights trail St. George's by three points and basically need two victories combined with losses by the east enders to avoid the drop.

Cellar mates Devonshire Cougars, a point further back, similarly need a pair of wins combined with losses by St. George's and even then their future in the top flight would not be guaranteed as their goal difference is vastly inferior to the east enders.

After having their hopes of a first appearance in the FA Cup final dashed by Cougars two weeks ago, St. George's would dearly love to seal Cougars' fate and be the first to bid them farewell. Cougars have already beaten them twice this season, but not even a third win may be enough to keep them in the top flight.