the recently released report into the drugs-in-soccer crisis, at least one Shadow Minister said he intends to give the document a thorough reading.

Mr. Nelson Bascome, Shadow Minister of Health, Social Services and Housing and president of the Devonshire Colts soccer club, said he had given the 90-page document a cursory reading and was not prepared to comment further.

However he said he planned to read it closely this week in preparation for discussions of its contents in the House of Assembly.

Dr. Ewart Brown, Shadow Minister of Youth, Sport and Recreation was on vacation yesterday and unavailable for comment. Dr. Brown, who was criticial off this newspaper's coverage of the events leading up to the report, including the arrests of seven Bermuda players on drugs charges in Miami, is expected to lead the Opposition's response when the report comes up for debate.

Meantime, Youth and Sport Minister the Hon. Pamela Gordon has expressed optimism about soccer's future in Bermuda.

And she called on Bermudians to welcome the report that was produced by a five-member Board of Inquiry which was headed by former Premier the Hon. Sir John Sharpe.

When the inquiry was announced, Mr. Bascome, who flew to Miami on behalf of the Bermuda Football Association to assist the players, predicted its findings would change the course of soccer in Bermuda.

"I think you will see resignations. I think you will see persons changing the course of football in Bermuda,'' he said. "I think honestly this board of inquiry will also change the course at which Bermuda looks at drugs.

"It's more than just football, it's a community thing.'' The report has recommended sweeping changes into the administration of football in Bermuda.

Saying it was surprised at the widespread use of drugs among soccer players and fans, it recommended drugs tests for national players, a Police presence at major matches and a ban on alcohol sales at matches.