THEY may only require a fraction of a point to clinch their first Western Union title since league reconstruction four years ago but Clydesdale will take nothing for granted when they head to King George V Playing Fields to face Renfrew this afternoon.
Having lost only once all season, Majid Haq's team will be worthy winners when the sums finally add up.
However, they are determined to complete the job in style and will not ease up against a Renfrew team who still have a mathematical chance of avoiding relegation.
For that to happen Sai Majeed's team would have to beat Clydesdale today and Uddingston next week while hoping that Drumpellier lose all three of their outstanding matches.
Colin Mitchell, the Clydesdale team manager, sounded a note of caution when he said: "The players knew after last week's win at Ayr that the title was just about in the bag but there were no tangible signs of celebration.
"I think everyone is aware that until the trophy is actually in our hands there is still work to be done. It is the right attitude and that's the way the players will be looking at things going into the Renfrew game. It is vital that we don't do anything differently – that's the way it has been in training this week and I'm sure it's how it will be against Renfrew.
"There are standards to maintain and the guys are determined to do that. It's nice to have things in our own hands because we've come close in recent seasons and fallen just short. We won't take our foot off the gas."
Haq, who has led from the front all season and boasts the best economy rate and best average of any bowler in the Union, will be bidding to add to his 21 scalps for the season. However, the champions-elect are without their leading wicket-taker Con de Lange, who is injured, his place going to fellow left-arm spinner Mo Ali.
Elsewhere, the battle for second place will be joined at Torrance House where East Kilbride, the only side with a theoretical chance of overtaking Clydesdale, entertain Kelburne.
Ferguslie, too, are in the frame for runners-up spot and can enhance their chances by beating a Drumpellier team who are also on duty tomorrow in a re-arranged fixture at Ayr, who also have home advantage today when Uddingston head to Alloway.
Dumfries, who could still force their way into the top four, entertain a West of Scotland side who are already building for the future after their relegation was confirmed last week.
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