As the local clubs in Bermuda battle in the FA Cup and challenge for positions in the league, the Baltimore Blast are pushing and doing everything we can to stay in first place.

If we could end the season at the top we would get a bye to the championship game.

Last weekend we played Monterrey and came through with a win at home 8-5. Our record is now seven wins and one defeat and things are looking very good.

This weekend we will be challenged once again by John Barry Nusum's Philadelphia Kixx as they will be coming into town for a Saturday night fixture at the 1st Mariner Arena. Philadelphia are coming off a good win against Monterrey last Sunday, 16-8.

This week I want to write about the importance of knowing our history.

I found this quote from writer David Cabtree, who wrote in an article that "Modern society, however, has turned its back on the past. We live in a time of rapid change, a time of progress. We prefer to define ourselves in terms of where we are going, not where we come from.

"Our ancestors hold no importance for us. Our ignorance of the past is not the result of a lack of information, but of indifference. We do not believe that history matters.

"But history does matter. Our view of history shapes the way we view the present, and therefore it dictates what answers we offer for existing problems"

The history of game is important, knowing who was there before us, who led the groundwork, who fought hard so we could enjoy this beautiful game.

I am talking about knowing players like players like Earl (Townsy) Russell, Cyde Best, Gary Darrell, Ralph (Gumbo) Bean and many more in their time and before them.

Knowing who our legends are in football is important as many young players do not have a clue about the Bermudian game's history.

If you ask them about the history of the game or the history of their club, do not be surprised if they do not respond because many of them have not been educated on it.

I have been in many clubs in Bermuda and seen the photos and articles about the history on walls and I am amazed at the stories I read.

I am a strong believer that if we teach our history if in sports or life it helps us move further forward, it gives us control and helps shape who we really are.

If we could encourage such teachings on our young people, it would help develop their respect and build a greater passion and love for themselves and their sport.

A few months back I had the privilege to have a conversation with Earl (Townsy) Russell and he gave me an education on the game and life from when he had played.

I was overwhelmed by the knowledge and it was only then I realised that I did not know much about the game's history in Bermuda.

I knew more about the history outside Bermuda shores than in. I knew very little about the players and the great legacies and traditions that have been left behind.Embarrassment is the word I would use in this case.

From this point on I will strive to learn more about my legends, so Mr. Russell I say thank you for the chats on the phone and as I promised I would visit and sit with you and learn more about your generation and how the game was played.

As they say: "He who controls the past controls the future."

Until next time!