FOOTBALL fans on the “West side” can now breathe a sigh of relief as finally the much awaited kick-off of the West Demerara FA’s season has been confirmed amid uncertainty, following mal-administration unearthed several weeks ago.

Swift and intelligent intervention by President Wayne Forde of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) resulted in an Interim Competitions Committee being established to run the nine-team Senior Men’s League.

Former President of the “West Dem” FA, Kenneth Thomas, will spearhead the installed Interim Committee which also includes, Lawrence Griffith and Denise Lovell.

The one-round league will commence today at the Tuschen ground with a grand march past of the nine teams at 13.00hrs, to be followed by the opening game at 14.00hrs. It will be Uitvlugt FC against Uprising FC and in the second game set for 16.00hrs, Wales FC will face the might of Slingerz FC.

The highly rated Slingerz are expected to lift the title due to their star-studded squad and expert guidance in the persons of former national captain Charles ‘Lily’ Pollard as head coach and his assistant is former national midfielder Vurlon Mills.

Captain Jeremy Garette is one of three current ‘nationals’ in the line-up, the others being goalkeeper Akel Clarke and utility Leo Lovell. Among the recent ‘nationals’ are, Joshua Browne, Sheldon Holder, Clive Nobrega and Quincy Adams. However, the one to look out for is the former national under 15 captain, teenager Shakem Welcome.

The other five teams competing are: Eagles FC, Pouderoyen FC, Crane Rovers, Belle West FC and Number One All Stars. Matches will be played on Saturdays and Sundays at the Tuschen ground.