position with Bermuda Cricket Board of Control.

El James, president of the BCBC, confirmed yesterday that the 49-year-old would officially move into the new post today.

"We are pleased to announce that Mr. Glasford will be our administrator, moving into a position that we thought was a priority to fill if we are to continue to work towards moving ahead,'' said James.

"He is a very capable individual who has worked with us for a long time behind the scenes, helping us with such things as the schedule and other related office matters, giving a lot of hours a week over the years.'' James said the Board were aware of fraud charges on which Glasford was found guilty back in 1993 when working as a manager at The Royal Gazette . He was fined $450 after admitting defrauding the company of $268.

However, he said it would be "a terrible injustice'' if that incident was to be held against Glasford as he prepared to embark on a new career.

"In nearly 50 years of living we have somebody who made one error,'' said James. "To the public who may be concerned about his previous bout with the law all I can say is that he paid the penalty and he is somebody who we trust fully, somebody who we have every bit of confidence of doing an impeccable job.

"He is a person who is committed and totally familiar with the operation, one who knows what is needed to have the game improved and moved forward. We are delighted to have him aboard.

"The position is something that cricket has needed for a very long time ...

somebody in the office to run the affairs of the sport.'' James stressed that Bermuda needed to give individuals like Glasford the chance to get on with their lives, learning how to "forgive and forget and not get bogged down with negativity.'' "This thing happened six years ago, we are prepared to let this go because he has done an exemplary job for us as he attempted to get his life together. He was found guilty but he has now moved on in a new direction, everybody needs to be given a second chance in life.

"In a small community like ours we have a tendency to hold things like this against people, a trend that can prevent individuals from getting jobs. Once you do wrong in this community there is no room for repentance, there is no room for change and many times we drive individuals to continue on the wrong course because we label them.'' Glasford, who left Bermuda Football Association some eight years ago, said he was looking forward to his new job.

"I really feel honoured to have been awarded the position. I am quite familiar with the office procedures and look forward to establishing a good working relationship between the Board and the affiliates,'' he said.