indeed strike twice as they prepare to face the Second Division's perennial whipping boys Paget in the FA Cup elimination round tomorrow.

Hood handed Hamilton Parish a 5-1 pasting last year at the same stage of the competition and against Paget find themselves in with a good chance of repeating the feat.

Paget appear ripe for the taking, having lost their last match against a mediocre Wolves unit, with noticeable holes in defence and no real points of strength.

Mention of Robin Hood won't exactly strike fear in the Paget camp either, but they are a side with little to lose going up against supposed superior competition and progression beyond the elimination stage would certainly be a bonus.

Still, the pub team will have to do so without the services of Des Minors, a four goal hero for them in last year's encounter with Parish. He defected to rival Group A side Spinning Wheel in the off-season.

Coach Colin McQueen said yesterday that the Hood lads were looking forward to Sunday's match-up at St. David's, and he was optimistic of his side's chances.

"I think everybody is looking forward to it because it is the FA Cup and gives us a chance to play against different teams who play a different style to what we're used to in the Commercial Division,'' said the coach. "I've seen Paget play and I don't think they're as bad a team as people make them out to be. It's still a tough draw for us.

"For one thing it's nice being the underdog for a change. We have a tradition of doing quite well in the FA Cup and certainly hope to continue that.'' However, McQueen was quick to note the departure of five players from the 1993 squad, and said that they would have to rely on team unity.

"We have lost a few players over the past few seasons, but not withstanding that we're looking forward to doing well.

"I think we're fairly organised and committed as a team. It's not so much individuals, but a combined effort that we bring.'' The coach mentioned midfield anchor Tim Perry and forward Simon Turner as two who could turn the match in Hood's favour, but they would still need to have a solid support base in order to function effectively.

Another intriguing tie involves Forties and Wolves, who are slated to clash at White Hill Field.

Forties are riding high at the moment, a mere point behind Commercial Division Group A leaders Island Rangers, while youth-laden Wolves currently occupy a mid-table position in the Second Division.

Wolves undoubtedly have the advantage in the pace department and Forties, like Robin Hood, will need to rely on experience and guile to rise above the challenge.

The lone all Second Division encounter features Hamilton Parish and Southampton at Wellington Oval, with Rangers expected to make smooth passage to the next round.

Parish have struggled to field a complete squad this year and currently anchor the division, while in contrast Rangers have a perfect record after three games.

Remaining matches see Somerset Eagles entertaining KPMG, St. David's facing Fire Service, Park United taking on Social Club, Valley versus Exiles and Spinning Wheel against Prison Officers.

Somerset Trojans will hold a training session for all senior and Junior Division players today at the club starting at 4 p.m.

An important meeting and training session for Somerset Terminators will be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at the club.

North Village will hold a training session for all senior players at 9.30 tomorrow morning at Bernard Park.

MARKED MAN -- Simon Turner (right), seen here going past Vasco's Earl Richardson in last season's FA Cup, will be a key player in Robin Hood's clash with Paget.