International for the 1992-93 season, replacing Derek Bell who was player/coach for majority of last season.

The appointment comes just a few weeks after a former coach with the club, Robert Calderon, had turned down the post following his decision to give up a similar position at Dandy Town.

Wade's new position explains his transfer from Southampton Rangers at the end of May -- a move that seem puzzling at the time since his doctors has advised him to give up playing the sport because of the condition of his knee, which last required surgery in 1990. Wade's playing career ended prior to that last operation when he was with Dandy Town.

Hamilton International team official Derek Scott said that they were pleased with the appointment and that the players were confident that Wade would do well.

"We feel that a coach should start somewhere and Clevie is getting that opportunity to do so with a group of senior players which should make it a little easier for him,'' said Scott.

"He's a born competitor, one who most of our players have competed against quite often in the past. We've seen his leadership on the soccer pitch and on the cricket field as well, all of the players are aware of his many qualities.'' Wade last night spoke of his new challenge from England where the national cricket team complete a six-match tour today. "I'm looking forward to the challenge, it will be a great experience for me at the senior level,'' he said.

Wade got a mild taste of coaching last season when he assisted Danvers Seymour at Vasco and it was during that team's training sessions at BAA when Hamilton International were made aware of Wade's coaching aspirations.

"We trained alongside them a lot and were able to see him take certain responsibilities, we're all very pleased to have him on our side now,'' said Scott.

With Wade confirmed, the pressure is now off the shoulders of Bell who can concentrate on nothing but playing, noted Scott. "Derek took over as player/coach early in the season and that dual role is tough on anybody, I know because I have done it as well,'' said Scott.

"Derek did an admirable job even though he was crying for help a lot of times.'' Bermuda's national team manager Gary Darrell last night named a squad of 16 to travel to Norfolk, Virginia, today for the friendly match against the United States Olympic team tomorrow night.

As expected Albert Caisey and Voorhees Astwood have been excluded on this one occasion because their religious beliefs will rule them out for a Saturday night kick-off.

However, the nine other starters who turned out against Antigua in the World Cup qualfier on June 14 have all be included.

Squad: Dwayne Adams, Carlyle Crockwell, Meshach Wade, Leroy Stevens, Shawn Smith, Wayne Campbell, Kentoine Jennings, Kenny Thompson, Albert Smith, David Bascome, Shawn Goater, Phillip Clarke, Sammy Swan, Elliott Jennings, Paul Cann, Kyle Lightbourne.