BIG HITTER Graham Lloyd wants the Accrington supporters to urge his side on to Worsley Cup success.
Accrington could win their first major trophy since 1986 when they travel to Todmorden in the Worsley Cup final.
"Hopefully we will get a good turnout from Accrington. The fans were great in the semi-final at Burnley and they are probably pinching themselves like we are as they did not expect us to play in such big games. But we are there and we have got to play well," said the 39-year-old.
Ex-England and Lancashire batsman Lloyd has won many honours in his prolific career - and was part of the Accrington team which last won the Worsley Cup in 1986, beating Todmorden - but knows a win at the end of his career for his hometown club would mean a lot.
"It would be great to win the cup - it has been a long wait so we will have to make sure it is worth it.
"Everyone is looking forward to Sunday (1.15pm start). We have beaten Todmorden twice in the league recently but it will count for nothing in the cup final. We still have a chance to win the league but they don’t really so they will throw all their eggs into this basket.
"They have a good pro in Gulam Bodi and he could win the game for them on his own but we won’t underestimate their amateurs either. But if we play to our best, we know we can beat them."
Lloyd admitted that there would be a bit of tension in the build-up to the showdown.
"I think there will be nerves from everyone - there is something wrong if you aren’t nervous so we shall have to see who puts their hand up."
He admits that he can’t believe what has happened to Accrington. It is 22 years since the Thorneyholme Road side last won a trophy and last season the club’s existence was under threat due to debts of around £10,000.
Sky cricket commentator David Lloyd stepped in to help the crisis club off the field but they still finished bottom of the Lancashire League.
Now, with the addition of Lloyd, pro Roy Silva and captain David Ormerod in his first full season at the helm, he admits it has been a complete turnaround with Accrington at the top of the table.
"I suppose we would have taken it at the start of the season," he laughed. "But we are greedy now and we want to win the league and the cup.
"Both are in our hands and we had a slip-up in the league last weekend and now we have got to play better in the league and make sure we play well on Sunday. It would mean a lot to win the cup."
His dad David is hoping to get to the final if the Third Test between England and South Africa at Edgbaston finishes a day early.
"He will be there if he can to give us some friendly encouragement," added Graham.
