Perennial First Division whipping boys Social Club are perhaps enjoying their finest moments ever in domestic cricket.

In fact, it is the Angle Street club that are doing all the whipping these days!

Since several big name players joined ranks at the urban club at the beginning of the season, Social Club have made the swift transition from perennial bottom-dwellers to league title contenders, brushing all those who oppose aside in equally rapid haste.

Their ranks now boasting the likes of Charlie Marshall, Glenn Blakeney, Kevin Hurdle and Kenny Phillip, it?s really not surprising Social Club are unbeaten so far this campaign in both limited overs and two-day play.

And they have achieved positive results on the back of some dominant performances out in the middle.

So far Social Club have compiled 1,249 runs in five limited overs matches and an additional 566 runs in two two-day fixtures ? the bulk of their runs coming via the venomous blade of Blakeney ? last year they only racked up 868 runs in all competitions.

Blakeney, who transferred from St.David?s, has scored runs at an alarming rate, hammering 436 runs in limited overs play and 405 runs in two-day matches. The explosive left-handed batsman remains well on course to score over 1000 runs this summer and has already enjoyed monstrous knocks of 157, 175, 204 and 201 with the willow.

Jemeiko Marshall leads the club in bowling with 20 wickets with a best performance of six for 40 against PHC in a two-day fixture. Blakeney is next high man with 12 wickets to his credit.

But it is the player?s phenomenal exploits with the willow which has prompted high praise from team mate Phillip. Phillip transferred to the Angle Street club from Southampton at the beginning of the season.

?The public already know Glenn (Blakeney) is the master blaster in Bermuda. It?s his job to go out there and score runs . . . and that?s exactly what he?s been doing. And I am not at all surprised,? he said.

With the club?s cricket programme now firing on all cylinders, it isn?t surprising to see some of Social Club?s supporters ? who haven?t had much to shout about in decades ? gradually returning through the turnstiles.

?It is very pleasing to see our fans coming back out. Over the past years we never had that because of the mere fact we used to struggle to field a team,? added Phillip. ?But now that Social Club are more or less on top of the table it?s expected.?

Already, fans anticipate Social Club to mount a serious challenge to Western Stars when the Central Counties competition commences later this summer ? Stars are the current cup holders.

However, Phillip refused to get ahead of himself, insisting he and his team-mates intend to take things ?one game at a time?.

?I don?t want to jump to any conclusions at the moment. But I think the way things are going now is how we expected them to be,? added the former St.George?s Cup Match player. ?The team is doing really well and I am happy for that.?

Due to work commitments, Phillip has seen limited action out in the middle this season. However, the towering player is adamant he will remain at his new club over the longer haul.

?I think I am making a good contribution to the club. I am there for the team and to do a job. I hope to continue playing because it helps keep the weight off and keep me in tune,? he said.

?And if we are promoted to the Premier League, then of course I intend to stay at the club.?

At the current rate of success, it?s almost a sure bet Social Club will be elevated into top flight cricket next year as wins over Warwick and Legtrappers in their next two limited overs matches will put the finishing touches to one of the greatest turnarounds in domestic sport in some time.