PORT GLASGOW Juniors boss Tam Jamieson wants to avoid any sort of Strathclyde Demolition Cup hangover when his side travel to the north-east of Glasgow to face high flying Easterhouse FA.
The Undertakers boss was disappointed to see his side exit the cup to the hands of Maryhill last weekend, but says he expects his side to bounce back with their full focus now on league duty.
And the stakes couldn't be higher when they head to Stepford tomorrow, where they'll take on an Easterhouse side looking to move level on points with the Parklea outfit, having played a game less.
However, Jamieson wants to ensure that his side keep within touching distance of the top of the tree.
"We were disappointed to exit the cup, but it was a first half performance that couldn't have gone any better," he told the Tele.
"We had about seven or eight good chances. We've hit the post and they've chucked themselves in front of everything.
"The goals were avoidable, in hindsight, but it shows you how clinical that you need to be at that level.
"We played our hand in the second half, probably waiting for a bit of magic to happen, but it never came.
"It's the first time we've not scored this season. It's an eye-opener for us; it shows what's required to compete in that league.
"We can't afford to be disappointed. We'll put our full focus into league duties now and on to Easterhouse this weekend.
"It's a huge game for us, considering that Easterhouse have the game in hand on us. They're going well too and have won five out of seven."
Jamieson is adamant that his side won't change the way they play as they look to continue to blitz teams off the park.
But he says it's up to his players to take the chances that could be presented to them in the six pointer.
He added: "We'll not change the way we approach games. We want to win every game. I think if we go up there, and we're strong enough then on paper, then we should be fine.
"But it's all about doing it on the day, and we know we need to be at our best to come away with the win.
"A win for either side blows it wide open at the top of the table, so we're hoping that it's us that come away with three points.
"In this game it's about taking chances, and we need to make them count this weekend."
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