PERFECTIONIST Stuart Law revealed he will take on a 'Captain Grumpy' role as he strives to end Lancashire's wait for the County Championship - a trophy he describes as the club's holy grail.

Veteran Law yesterday succeeded Mark Chilton as the new Red Rose skipper and intends to take a tough-line stance to bring the Championship back to Old Trafford for the first time since 1934.

Earlier in his glittering career, the 39-year-old Australian enjoyed a long stint as Queensland's captain and guided them to five Sheffield Shield titles, including the first in the state's history.

He now believes he can help deliver a long-awaited Championship to Lancashire, who were pipped to the post by Sussex earlier this year.

"Mark (Chilton) was very level-headed when he dealt with decisions and, in the past, I've been a bit hot-headed," said Law.

"Unfortunately for the guys, I demand perfection or as near to it as we can possibly reach.

"If someone's not pulling their weight, I'll be very happy to sit them down and explain the reasons why I'm unhappy.

"Mark's done that brilliantly with a level of decorum. I won't because I'm a little bit rough around the edges.

"I did have a reputation at Queensland for being Captain Grumpy', but I'm sure I'm a better-rounded person now for taking on those situations.

"Some people won't like them, but if we get the job done I don't think many people will complain.

Law added: "To play for this club has been special for me and now to walk out as captain will be extra special," he said.

"But I don't want people to think that because I've had success with Queensland it (success) is an automatic given.

"We'll have to change a few of the thought processes.

"We've fallen short because of a lot of outside factors in the past but I think there's been years when we've been the best cricket team in the competition and not managed to get over the line.

"It is the holy grail but if you win a championship you deserve to win it by being consistently good over six months."

Law was sounded out for the job back in 2005, when Warren Hegg retired, but he admits he wasn't ready for the role after the rigours of also performing for Queensland.

The former Australian international added: "The first time I was asked, I'd just finished 12 years with Queensland as captain and I needed a break.

"Now I'm ready to grab it with both hands and hopefully win something."

Last season, Law featured in only a handful of one-day games due to hand and calf injuries.

But he admits he is desperate to play in every game in 2008.

He added: "I had discussions with Mike and Jack about my playing future before I signed the contract.

"There were talks where we said maybe we could block out a series - maybe the Twenty20 or Pro40 - but I went away and thought I can't play cricket like that, knowing that I'm not going to be giving 100 percent in every game' so I came back and said that I wanted to play in every game possible.

"I'm putting my name on the team-sheet for every game I can. I don't want to be left out."