'Kev's my JT' says Fallaize

TABLE-TOPPING coach Colin Fallaize has called Kevin Graham his John Terry. This season St Martin's have been something of a revelation.

The Blanche Pierre Lane outfit have won four our of four C&W Priaulx League matches, albeit they have not played the big guns of North or Bels yet, but it is still quite an achievement for a side that was tipped in some quarters to finish second from bottom.

Undoubtedly the catalyst for this has been the return of Graham to captain the side from the centre of the defence. The 28-year-old is back in the fold after spending a number of years playing in the Yorkshire leagues.

'You want as many people around like that as possible who are passionate and who can implement your organisation,' said 'Big Fal'.

'When you get someone who steps over the line for you, because as a coach you can't step onto the pitch, it's a huge, huge asset. It's what makes good players.

'Like John Terry is a good player, but he also has the ability to organise and discipline if need be. It was something we lacked.'

Unfortunately for Fallaize, Graham is out at the moment with a cracked rib that he picked up in Saints' match with Jersey Scottish last week. He will not feature in their Collins Cup clash with Tower today which kicks off at 2pm, Blanche Pierre Lane.

'We've got injuries but we've got people coming in,' Fallaize said.

'We've got a great attitude. We're getting a full turnout at training and we're taking that attitude onto the pitch.'

Word had been going about that their star island player, Dom Heaume, who is away travelling in Australia and was expected to miss the entire season, could be returning as soon as next month.

'If he walked through my door tomorrow, I'd think it was Christmas,' said Fallaize.

'But we're not expecting him for another couple of months. So I'm not unpacking any presents just yet.'

In other Collins Cup matches today, Bels are taking on St Peter's at the Track in a replay of the Upton that the Priaulx champions won 4-1, while Rovers entertain Magpies at Port Soif. Both matches kick off at 2pm.

In the Priaulx League, Sylvans take on Vale Rec at Peter's and will be looking to build on their unbeaten league start.