SECONDARY SCHOOLS Football League (SSFL) leaders Shiva Boys will be taking things step by step, as they enter the homestretch in the Premiership Division.
There are three days of action remaining in the Premiership Division - today, Saturday and next Wednesday.
On the standings, Shiva Boys have a total of 28 points from 11 games, while Presentation San Fernando are next with 26 points from 12 games, two-time champs Naparima 23 from 11 and St Anthony’s 22 from 11.
Each of the top four teams have taken turns sitting at the top of the pile, but Shiva Boys’ consistency have seen them remain in first place for the past few matches.
Today, Shiva Boys will be entertaining St Mary’s at Irwin Park in Siparia.
In a telephone interview yesterday, Shiva Boys’ coach Hayden Ryan acknowledged, “it’s the technical staff that would prepare the players for a Championship. We’re cool.” Describing the mood within the camp as “the same as it has been throughout the tournament”, Ryan is not looking to far ahead in the title race.
“It’s really game by game,” he described their approach.
Key players in the Shiva Boys squad include former national youth team players Tyrel “Pappy” Emmanuel, Quinn Rodney and Judah Garcia but Ryan was quick to point out that the team does not revolve solely on the trio.
“It is a collective effort,” he said.
“Some have to defend, some have to create and some have to score.” However, Ryan admitted that the title was not his major focus this season.
“One of my goals this season is to see the team improve (in) every game,” he said. “This time, I will like to see the team be stronger for the knockout (Intercol). Even though we’re on the road for a Championship, the Championship is not on my mind. My (aim) is to see the team improve so we could be ready for the knockout tournaments.” In other action today, East Mucurapo will be visiting St Augustine, Pleasantville tackle hosts Trinity College, Signal Hill welcome lowly Fatima and Fyzabad.
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