Silverware in 1993-94 ... maybe! After taking Devonshire Colts' along an arduous journey from the depths of the Second Division to a place among the upper echelon of the First Division, coach Lorenzo Symonds leads his young squad into tomorrow's Martonmere Cup final (National Stadium 3 p.m.) against Boulevard hopeful that they can rise to the next plateau ... that of champions.

It has been a calculated process, one involving character building and the development of team spirit, while at the same time emphasising both enjoyment and entertainment.

Results came slow in the beginning, but Colts began to blossom last year in reaching the Friendship Trophy and FA Cup finals -- both losses, the latter being against Boulevard -- and despite early setbacks this season Colts now appear to have found their groove. That was evidenced by four consecutive victories, and they are on the threshold of making that final breakthrough.

Symonds expressed optimism about their chances against a Boulevard side also approaching peak form.

However, if they are to prevail it will be without forward Craig Smith, the team's second leading scorer with four goals, who sprained ligaments in his right knee on Sunday.

Add to that doubts concerning the condition of leading marksman Ellington Weldon -- five goals -- still recovering from a gash above the left eye that required seven stitches, and the prognosis for victory definitely declines.

"It's going to be difficult without Craig and more so if we have to go without Ellington,'' said Symonds. "We would lose both of our leaders ...

guys who are very experienced and know how to score.

"If you look at the cards (dealt) it would seem that it isn't our turn with Craig and Ellington going down.'' Attack has been the strong point of Colts and loss of either Weldon or Smith diminishes strength in that area. However they do have viable alternatives in the likes of Keishon Smith, Harrison Trott and Quincy Aberdeen, who tallied two late goals during Sunday's win over PHC.

The onus may fall on the midfielders Mark Ray, Jay Bean and Germaine Burt to aid more in attack, but the question might be whether Symonds would want to risk inviting more pressure on an already suspect defence.

Boulevard, already in possession of the Charity Cup, will certainly not be offering any sympathy to their opponents as they search for their first Martonmere Cup success.

The Blazers would want to test Colts' back four and have the manpower to do so in the likes of striker Kenny Hill, and fellow accomplices Neil Robinson and skipper Dwight Warren.

Warren said that the Blazers were not about to underestimate Colts and pointed to what happened to them in an earlier league match against Dandy Town when they lost focus, resulting in their lone loss this year.

"We're confident, but not over-confident!'' explained Warren. "We have to be positive going into the game and the spirit among the team is high.

"I feel that the loss to Dandy Town really made us sit up and pay attention and brought us closer together as a team where we now know what we have to do ... we just have to go out and apply it.

"We also understand Colts are a very youthful team and possess a lot of energy, which is something we'll have to address as well as their ability to shoot.'' Boulevard lost centre-back Leroy Stevens in the semifinal against North Village, but have not skipped a beat, with George Smith stepping in alongside veteran Wayne Richardson.

The opening match (1 p.m.) has Somerset facing North Village in the consolation final.

Tonight's scheduled session of the goalkeeping academy has been cancelled due to the Martonmere Cup final, but will resume next week.