Weston CC need to be at 'highest level' they can - Davidson

Weston came into the game in danger of falling into the drop zone but any worries were put aside when they claimed their second successive win, by beating relegation threatened side by four wickets with one game left of the season.

“It’s really important we retained our status in this division,” Davison said. 

“If we want to keep going forwards and developing and attracting players we need to be at the highest level possible.”

Despite avoiding relegation Davidson says Weston have dealt with a number of challenges over the course of the season.

The Devonshire Road outfit lost leading run scorers Peter Trego and Sam Elstone as well as losing Ash Allen to Uphill Castle at the beginning of the season. 

And despite the obstacles faced, Davidson said he was “reasonably satisfied” with how they have done this campaign.

“We’re better than that and the club is striving to keep improving,” he added.

“However, we lost our two highest run scorers in the winter, one of our key bowlers in May and haven’t really had access to our professionals all season. 

“Add in rarely being able to field our strongest side and various other challenges and issues along the way, I would say we’re reasonably satisfied with what we’ve delivered with the cards we’ve been dealt.”

Weston have one final game this Saturday, when they take on Golden Hill at Devonshire Road.

And with six wins, seven defeats, three cancellations and one abandonment Davidson said he is targeting a triumph over their promotion hopefuls and end  the campaign with the same amount of victories and losses.  

“Golden Hill are challenging for the title so they’ll be coming to win,” he said.

“Whilst we’re safe I’d still like to finish with 50 per cent wins. We’ll probably have a very young side so they’ll be no pressure on the result.”