Trojans on an upward trajectory after Dudley Eve Trophy triumph
Scott Morton is confident Somerset Trojans are on an upward trajectory as the clubs aims to build on the momentum of this season’s Dudley Eve Trophy triumph.
Just four months into his tenure, Morton guided the club to the title for the first time in decade as they upset the odds by dethroning Devonshire Cougars in a thrilling 3-2 success at Devonshire Rec last week.
Ahead of returning to Bermuda Football Association Premier Division action when they host Dandy Town at Somerset Cricket Club today (9pm), Morton believes the club is moving in the right direction, after what has proved a challenging transitional period and a change in culture surrounding the west end outfit.
“Honestly, the first two months were probably the hardest of my career in coaching,” said Morton, who believes the Dudley Eve success can prove a major catalyst for the club.
“However, standards of the club have changed both on and off the field and I’m confident we are all moving in the right direction.
“All of the players seem to have bought in to what we are trying to do and everyone understands the culture we are trying to put in place.
“Hopefully the Dudley Eve Trophy win is a big milestone for the club going forward but we can’t let this victory override the work we now need to do. It is important that the players understand this is one step, a huge one, in the direction we want to keep going in.”
Today’s remaining Premier Division match sees St George’s, aiming to build on a 4-0 victory over Dandy Town last time out, host PHC at Wellington Oval (3pm).
There are also two First Division matches scheduled with Southampton Rangers hosting Somerset Eagles at Southampton Oval (3pm) while high-flying Paget take on Devonshire Colts at Somerset Cricket Club (7pm).
Top flight action continues tomorrow with Hamilton Parish hosting Devonshire Cougars at Wellington Oval (3pm), while at St David’s Oval, X-Roads take on struggling Robin Hood, in the wake of head coach Dante Leverock’s resignation this week.
Hood, who have forfeited their past two matches since losing 11-1 to St George’s in the Premier Division at the end of last month, could face being banned from the competition if they fail to field a side tomorrow.
In the First Division, Ireland Rangers take on Wolves at Somerset Cricket Club, while St David’s host BAA. Both games kick off at 12.30pm.
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