Nodley Wright, Freelance Writer

WITH JUST rescheduled games to be played in the second round of the Wray and Nephew National Premier League, another relegation clash is the pick of today's two games.

At Catherine Hall, Wadadah, who last week fell to the only team below them - Naggo Head, will seek to defeat August Town, the side immediately above them.

For coach Allan 'Creature' Aarons, his charges are in a difficult position with 12 games to go. However, as a founding member of the club, relegation will not be seen as a matter of course.

"We have a fighting chance and we will fight to the end," said Aarons, who took over from another club stalwart, Anthony 'Follies' Williams, about to two weeks ago and experienced a loss in his first outing. The problems at the club, he said, would need time to sort out but, according to him, the players have given their word that they will fight to keep the team in the country's top league.

"What we have here is a banged up but committed unit. People like Daniel Ricketts should really not be playing but he is just doing so because he wants to help the team," said Aarons.

"Rohan Reid is also carrying an injury as well as Markeino Gillings. These players along with Kirk Hendricks and Mark Williams, goalkeeper Gavine Barrett, who is available again, and Christopher Currie will play," he said.

Jermain Richards

August Town, while not having a long history in the competition, believe they belong and will fight tooth and nail to stay in the league despite losing their best player, Jermaine Richards, through the transfer window to Portmore United. David Stultz, then their leading goalscorer, and Marvin Morgan also left the club. In today's game they will have to count on the leadership and ability of former Harbour View and Arnett Gardens midfielder Daniel Shaw, who joined in January, current top scorer Garth Brooks and schoolboy Tremaine Stewart, who was the leading scorer in the Manning Cup.

The second game of the day will be the Collie Smith Drive clash between home team Arnett Gardens and their opponents from further down the road, Boys' Town. Arnett Gardens are in the middle of the table in the 12-team league, while Boys' Town are eight points above relegation with 12 games to play. That position is not one the Red Brigade, as Boys' Town are dubbed, will be proud of.

Already coach Andrew Price has spoken about a better run in the third round and a win over their more 'affluent' neighbours would put them on the right track. Arnett Gardens, 17 points off the lead with two games in hand and 11 in the third round to play, are still harbouring chances of taking the title. A win today and another against Village when that game is played could get them on that path.

Arnett Gardens vs. Boys' Town at Tony Spaulding Sports Complex - 5:00 p.m.

Wadadah vs. August Town at Catherine Hall - 3:30 p.m.