Those were the sentiments expressed by both Somerset coach Larry Hunt and Boulevard skipper Albert Smith yesterday as each looked forward to tonight's clash of First Division powerhouses at Somerset Cricket Club (9 p.m.).

With only four games left, Boulevard currently stand second on 19 points and trail Devonshire Colts by virtue of an inferior goal difference while Somerset are a scant one point behind.

Either could take over sole possession of the top spot -- Boulevard with a draw and Somerset a victory -- at least until the remaining weekend matches are played tomorrow.

"Anyone can win this match,'' said Albert Smith, who is hopeful of his side duplicating the 1990-91 season where they claimed the elusive League and FA Cup double. "We'll go in there and play the way we know how to.

"We'll be ready for the Trojans, there's no doubt about that.

"I think we play harder away from home...and Somerset's a long way to travel without getting a result.'' Smith expects Somerset to come at them, but noted that they may be a bit skeptical following a 4-1 blow-out loss to Colts in their previous outing.

In addition, the home side will be without striker Dwight Basden, out serving a five-match suspension, and possibly fellow forward Rodney Bascome who is injured.

To shore up these gaps, Hunt may call on former captain Dennis Brown to step back into his familiar centre-half role, partnering Paul Place, and move Trevor Dickinson from that spot to midfield.

Still Smith was undaunted, saying: "Whatever they throw at us we'll be ready for. We just need to put our chances away.'' Meanwhile, Hunt's men have had almost two weeks to rest and contemplate their future regarding the league, a title they last won in 1987.

"Right now it's all about guts,'' Hunt said. "We've been up and down lately whereas we were much more consistent in the first half.

"It depends on who want's it more.

"I'm expecting them (players) to pick up their game. We need to raise our level a few notches to stand any chance of winning the league.'' As Boulevard and Somerset contemplate winning trophies the other end of the spectrum sees St. David's, St. George's and Hamilton Parish with much simpler goals...avoiding relegation.

St. David's entertain Parish tomorrow with both in desperate need of maximum points.

A loss by the latter combined with a St. George's win over Dandy Town would confirm Parish's trip down to the lower division.

Parish have five points at present and eighth-placed St. George's 10. The above scenario would mean that Parish could only earn 11 points even if they won their remaining three games after tomorrow.

"We realise that if we don't win tomorrow it will be the Second Division for sure,'' said Parish coach Johnny Nusum, emphasising the gravity the situation.

"The task is difficult but we will carry on the fight until the final die is cast...and even beyond that.

"Right now I'm stressing to the players that we're fighting for pride and to enjoy themselves with whatever time they have left in the First Division.

The Islanders also know the urgency that exists and will continue to do so over the coming weeks.

They are two points behind St. George's and four adrift of Hotels, who occupy the seventh position.

One player sure to play a prominent role in the battle for survival is St.

David's energetic striker Jerry Laws. The speedy forward has scored nearly half of the team's goals and has performed admirably in the throes of a rugged season.

"Obviously this game is very important in terms of us staying up,'' said Laws. "We have to put the tough times behind us and take each game one at a time.

"Hopefully our luck will change and we'll be able to win our remaining matches.'' Almost lost in the hoopla of Somerset versus Boulevard as well as the relegation battle are Devonshire Colts, the league leaders.

North Village enter the unfriendly confines of Frog Lane this week in need of a resurgence if they are to salvage something of a season that has bordered on mediocrity.

To their advantage they catch Colts at their most vulnerable with dangerman Craig Smith serving out a suspension. Also, centre-half Chris Wright and veteran Harrison Trott were both missing from Thursday night's Friendship Trophy match although their status remains unknown.

Town can reassert their challenge with a victory at Wellington Oval against a St. George's side who are not the same without Clay Smith. Smith is expected back on the Island this weekend but a shoulder problem looks certain to keep him out of the squad.

Second Division matches have Social Club at home to Port Royal, Paget entertaining Southampton, Wolves at Prospect, BAA travelling to face Devonshire Cougars and Somerset Eagles taking on Vasco at St. John's field.

ALBERT SMITH -- `Whatever (Somerset) throw at us, we'll be ready for.'