Somerset Trojans will place their impressive record in the Friendship Trophy on the line against Devonshire Cougars tomorrow at the National Sports Centre.

Since the competition’s inception in 1966, Trojans have lifted the title on eight occasions and, with victory over Cougars, can equal PHC’s record for the most wins overall (nine).

To date the West Enders remain the sole team to win the Friendship four years on the trot. And tomorrow will be Somerset’s 12th overall appearance in the final and first since losing 4-2 to Dandy Town in 1995.

Trojans are also gunning for a first Premier Division double since 1993 when they won the Dudley Eve Trophy and Martonmere Cup.

Cougars on the other hand, will attempt to snap a cup final losing streak against the West Enders that dates back to 1979 when Rudy Minors’ Trojans triumphed over them in the FA Cup. Trojans got the better of the Big Cats earlier this year in the Dudley Eve Final, and only recently put paid to Devonshire’s triple crown hopes by ousting them from the FA Cup.

Cougars first appeared in the Friendship final in 1973, but had to wait 32 years before finally lifting the title under coach Andrew Bascome.

This year’s Premier Division champions are also vying for a third crown for the season having already claimed the league and Martonmere Cup titles at a time when the pundits had written them off following the transfer of Heys Wolfe, injury to striker Raymond Beach and the sudden disappearing act of coach Bascome.

Turning to the First Division Shield Final, Devonshire Colts can take another huge step towards achieving an unprecedented treble.

Ray Jones’ men recently clinched the First Division championship and can now add both the Shield and FA Cup to their collection if the football gods continue to smile upon them.

Colts take on Brian (Bulla) Anderson’s Southampton Rangers in what will be a repeat of the 1984 FA Cup final which saw Rangers run out 2-0 victors in a replay at the former National Stadium.

While Colts have everything to play for, Rangers will be out to salvage something from a season which, at one stage, promised much in terms of promotion.

Tomorrow will be Colts’ third appearance in the Shield Final and Rangers’ fifth. Rangers have won the title on four occasions compared to Colts’ sole triumph in 1989.

In the Commercial Knockout Final, Ricky Mallory’s Key West Rangers come up against league giants Robin Hood in a match both teams will be looking to grab glory from with the league title having already been decided.