Cool-headed Kieran Paterson insists he’s not feeling any nerves ahead of the biggest game of the season.   Inglewood United’s talent-laden Under-18 side already have the league title in their possession and tomorrow will be shooting for the double when they face Bayswater City in the Top Four Cup Grand Final.

“We’ve got a big game ahead of us this weekend and we won’t let nerves get to us,” said Paterson, Under-18s vice-captain.   “We are the league winners and we’ll play on Saturday just as we have done all season, by working hard for each other and taking control of the pace of the game early.”

The Grand Finalists have already met three times this year with the ledger evenly balanced.   Bayswater collected a 3-0 win at their place on the opening day of the home and away series with the return fixture a tense 4-4 draw.   Inglewood booked themselves into the season finale last weekend with a 5-3 triumph over their neighbours.

Paterson, scorer of the semi-finals opening goal, attributed the win to a team effort and feels a similar performance will be required if Inglewood are to complete the double.   “We all worked for each other, there wasn’t one player that didn’t do their bit for the team in the semi-final,” Paterson commented.

“There was a lot of effort put in throughout the week at training and we went into the game confident in our abilities, and you could see the positive effect that had on our performance.   We’ve had another good week at training with everyone fighting to convince the coaches that they deserve a starting spot on Saturday.”

“It’s going to be a difficult game – Bayswater are a very good side – but we know what they’re about so we’re not going into it blind.   We’ve had a week’s break and good preparation for the game.   If we go out there, play to our strengths and work hard for each other then the result will take care of itself.”

Top Four Cup, Under-18 Grand Final

Bayswater City vs Inglewood United
Saturday 9 September @ Finance 365 Stadium, Bayswater
Kick-off 10.00am