DOMINO'S Championship title winners the Duke of Albany hope to round off their inaugural season tomorrow by completing a memorable league and cup double at the Wessex Stadium when they contest the Len Mahoney Cup final with fellow first-time finalists the Britannia (1.30pm).
The Park Street boys have already achieved their main aim of gaining promotion and having already beaten four top-flight sides on their way to the final joint boss Jamie Gifford believes his side have nothing to fear.
He said: "The lads have had a remarkable season so far by getting to the final and winning our league - whatever happens tomorrow we can hold our heads high.
"That doesn't mean that we'll just be settling for a place in the final though as we're quietly confident we can cause another upset."
An in-form Duke disposed of both the pre-competition favourites - holders the Black Dog and Domino's Premiership champions the Belvedere - and so it could be possible that the Brit, who finished fifth in the top flight, are viewed as the underdogs tomorrow afternoon.
That would probably suit the Portland side's manager George Eley.
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He said: "I'm really pleased for the lads and I'm sure they will relish the occasion - I know our younger players are really champing at the bit.
"Our league form stuttered during the season when we lost a few players to injuries and suspensions so I think we could have finished higher in the league.
"Looking beyond tomorrow I feel we can mount a serious challenge for the title if we can keep our squad together that is - lifting the cup would certainly help."
The Duke welcome back midfielder Luke Tomlin from suspension and striker Russell North is back in contention having completed the last half hour of his side's 6-4 semi-final defeat of the Tuatara Bar.
The only real doubt surrounds full back Mark Carter who pulled a hamstring in the same tie while the Brit can call on a near full squad for the biggest game in their history.
The only disappointment for the Portlanders is that stalwart Jamie Wilson misses out with a hamstring injury while the game is likely to be out-of-favour Gary Harvey's final game for the club as he intends seeking a regular starting place elsewhere next term.
The Len Mahoney Cup final is not the only end of season showpiece tomorrow at the Wessex - earlier in the day last season's Les Hallett Trophy finalists, the Cork & Bottle and the Chapelhay, amazingly go head-to-head again to see who lifts the cup in 2008.
In what could be its last season under its current moniker, the Cork will look to defend the trophy they won last year at Dorchester's then Avenue Stadium when they ran out
4-2 winners over the Taverners.
That day the Cork's goal scorers were Jamie Dolbear, Rob Ritchie, Adam Linaker and Liam Miles in a keenly contested match that saw the Chapelhay hit back late on with two scorching consolation strikes.
The Cork hope to put league disappointment behind them having missed out on third spot - despite beating each of the three teams above them on one occasion - and will be looking to end the season on a high with a full-strength squad to pick from at the Wessex.
That means player-manager Dan Laing faces a selection headache but he is certain to put out a very strong Cork side who will have to be very wary of their revenge-seeking opponents.
The Taverners finished fourth in the Championship, just behind three sides (Duke of Albany, Lugger and George) who all displayed real Premiership pedigree over the season.
On the finals, league chairman Mark Cottingham added: "Good luck to all four teams tomorrow. It is especially good to see two new teams in the Len Mahoney Cup final so please come along and watch what should be two cracking games with all gate money going to the Everyman Cancer charity."
n The Domino's Weymouth Sunday League will hold its AGM on Sunday, June 1 beginning at 12.30pm at the Weymouth Working Men's Club.
Club secretaries are reminded that any points they would like to raise should be sent to Mark Cottingham by May 24.
Any prospective new teams must apply in writing by the same date. Queries can be raised with Cottingham on 839762 or 07866108720.
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