was offering cash incentives in a bid to lure prominent players from rival teams.

He indicated that there were no direct payments made to team members by the club, although it was possible that outside groups with an interest in the team were offering financial compensation.

"Our only incentives are that we can deliver a better product,'' explained Correia, who last season helped coach Vasco to the FA Cup championship. "We look after our players in terms of providing a good environment and good insurance scheme.

"Basically we just take good care of our players. If they're injured we make sure all the hospital bills are paid and that they get the right treatment.

"The club doesn't pay anyone. Now if people on the outside want to pay that's up to them, but that goes on at any club.'' North Village president Rudolph Hollis, who recently complained about certain organisations trying to induce members of his Red Devils into making a uniform switch.

He never mentioned Vasco by name, but rumours have long been rampant about how the club was able to attract some of the Island's top talent.

"I believe the time has come for the BFA to address the matter because sooner or later it's going to have an impact on all of Bermuda,'' Hollis said at the time.

Correia responded saying: "I don't know where Mr. Hollis gets his information from, but he might just have to take a look at what his own club is doing.''