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Goals hold the key in championship race

the 1994-95 league campaign heads into its final Sunday.

The Blazers' 2-0 win over former leaders Somerset last weekend moved them squarely into the drivers seat and with a final fixture against already relegated BAA tomorrow at Lord's few would bet against the back of town club.

Earlier this week Boulevard defender Leroy Stevens boasted: "BAA aren't going to stop us!'' And few would doubt these words.

With 21 points, Boulevard stand level with defending champions Dandy Town, who confirmed the Green Knights for the drop with a 2-0 triumph on Saturday night, but have a one goal edge in goal difference.

The Blazers barely squeaked past BAA 2-1 in their only other meeting this season, but the former were then a tattered, injury plagued outfit. Today's crop are a healthy bunch, possessing renewed enthusiasm and thirst, especially with a championship at stake.

However, the men of St. John's road are not yet ready to wave the surrender flag quite yet and need only victory by a goal more than Boulevard to derail any planned celebrations.

Hornet assistant coach Anthony Manders remained optimistic regarding his side's chances of retaining the trophy as they geared for tomorrow's home fixture against PHC, but was playing his cards close.

"I think Boulevard have the advantage, we just have to go out and play,'' said Manders yesterday. "We can't control what happens over there (Lord's).

"First off there's need for us to win our game and let whatever happens, happen.'' Meanwhile, Somerset, after a gut wrenching win over Town two weeks prior put them in an advantageous position, now find themselves on the outside looking in, a point adrift and needing help if they are to capture their 10th league crown.

Another dark-horse is North Village, currently third, level on points with Somerset, who they face at the west end in their season finale, and the Red Devils possess the best goal difference of all the front-runners.

At the other end of the tables Devonshire Cougars, already banished to life in the Second Division next season following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of St.

George's last weekend, can make use of their outing with Vasco, which stands as an FA Cup final dress rehearsal.

Meanwhile, the battle for Martonmere Cup -- top six -- spots continues, with Vasco, PHC, Devonshire Colts and St. George's still alive in the chase for the two remaining spots -- Somerset, Boulevard, Town and Village have already clinched berths.

Colts close out against fellow strugglers St. George's at Frog Lane, ending what have been miserable campaigns.