ANYONE who wants to see what local sport is all about should get themselves down to Edgworth Cricket Club on Saturday.

It is the last day of the season in the Bolton Association league when the home side will be going for a win which will clinch their first title for 19 years.

Out to stop them will be Atherton. They've got nothing but pride to play for, but they've won their last two games and they have promised to turn on their best form for the big occasion.

The extra spice that makes all sport special is provided by opening batsman Jamie Birch who played for Edgworth for 10 years before moving to Atherton two years ago.

If Edgworth slip up, Little Hulton and Walshaw are snapping at their heels to snatch the title at the death.

The action will be hard, fair and competitive and, no matter what, the two teams will join together for the celebations or commiserations in Edgworth's impressive new clubhouse after the game.

The Bolton Association title means something to these players because of the tradition and longevity of the league they play in which is the second oldest in the world.

All it needs now is the weather.