Lawmen bent on capturing Div. 1 title

Stansfeld Scott Police might not have been awarded a replay against Mount Gay Maple, but they still intend to take this years Courts Suzuki Division 1 title.

The lawmen were hoping to play their game against Maple, which did not come off on October 9, 10, 16, due to a nationwide Police sick out, but a boardroom decision awarded the eight points to the hometeam.

But speaking yesterday, Polices veteran captain Leslie Reifer took the decision in stride, but warned that it would be hard to stop his men from taking their second consecutive Cup.

We have not been under pressure all season and I dont see why we should be under pressure against Spartan, Reifer said as he looked ahead to next weekends clash with second-placed Big B Spartan.

We are eight points ahead of Spartan and they have to come and play proper cricket to defeat Police.

Police had yesterday off having defeated Cable & Wireless BET in two-day to move to 55 points. Spartan have 47, and ESA Field Pickwick are fifth on 41, after starting the latest series third.

After Big B Spartan, Police take on Pickwick who have been consistent all year. Spartan have a date with Banks at Queens Park in the final round.

Reifer said he would have a meeting with his colleagues tomorrow to discuss the decision, as all the players did not know of the decision of which he was notified on Thursday.

The Barbados Cricket Association board referred to the matter to its Complaints and Disciplinary Committee