Bitter Junior rivals all set to clash in 'World Cup final'

McGonigal's men host Scottish Junior Cup winners Rose knowing victory would clinch the title for the Newton Park side. That title, of course, would also win them a place in next season's Scottish Cup proper and a chance to face sides from the professional game.

Anything less than a win, though, could open the door for the visitors to snatch the championship should they win their remaining six league games.

"It's like our World Cup final," admitted McGonigal.

"There are big expectations amongst the supporters so the pressure is mounting. But the squad are experienced enough to handle it.

"We've led from the start of the season till now so that proves we can handle things.

"To some, it may look like we've faltered over the last few weeks but we've not been playing badly.

"We just haven't had the breaks we had at the early part of the season.

"We've had four penalty claims turned down in the last three games where earlier we were given them.

"I'm confident we will get the result tomorrow.

"We watched Linlithgow – congratulations to them for last Sunday's result in the Junior Cup Final – play Camelon on Wednesday and they don't give many goals away.

"They are hitting form at just the right time but we still feel we can beat them. If we look at it, though, a draw might be enough for us because we have a better goal difference but a win would be better.

"This is the Rangers versus Celtic of Junior football and the supporters want to see games like this.

"In season 2006-07 we met in the semi-final of the Scottish Junior Cup at Livingston and close to 10,000 supporters turned up – that's how big this game is.

"We've had the players in for training and kept them focused on the job ahead but, to be fair, they are already focused on what they have to do.

"The good news for us is that Andy Shirra is back after suspension and he's been missed.

"What you get with Andy is consistency. The bigger the game the bigger he'll play.

"Gary Brown and David Morrison are unavailable but otherwise everyone else is fit."

A draw tomorrow would still make it very difficult for Linlithgow to win the title.

Dave Baikie's side would have to win their remaining six games and make up around 20 goals to pip Bo'ness to the crown.

Linlithgow are gradually getting back down to earth after last weekend's glorious win at Rugby Park.

Ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash, which is expected to draw a crowd of around 2000, Baikie said: "It's a very important game for both sides, more so Bo'ness than ourselves.

"We need to win but a draw would still leave us with a glimmer of hope for the remaining games.

"We had a horrendous start to the season with our strikers out and only Paddy Flannery up front. We certainly didn't expect to be in this position considering the start we had.

"But it keeps it interesting for everyone.

"We'll have Gordon Herd and Roddy McLennan both missing away on holiday but we'll have John Adam back after suspension.

"We may change things around a bit because I believe you need horses for courses, or you need a team to get you there and you need a team to win it for you.

"We're having a good second half to the season because we have a squad I was confident would do the right things.

"I just hope it's a good, competitive game for the supporters."