BACUP professional Shaun Young can do no wrong at Lanehead after guiding his side into the final of the Worsley Cup with an 11-run win over Burnley.
The Australian is already on course to repeat what Adam Dale did last season and guide Bacup to the Transco Lancashire League title.
And now they have the chance of the double -- although Burnley's youngster Stephen Holden made them wait until the last over for the victory in the semi-final of the prestigious cup competition at Turf Moor yesterday.
Young hit 53 to help his side amass 187 and they looked like cruising before the ninth wicket partnership of Chris Wright (15 not out) and 19-year-old Holden (20) almost made a sensational comeback in front of a packed pavilion at Turf Moor.
But it proved too much and it was Young that was celebrating as Burnley once more proved a happy hunting ground for Bacup.
They clinched the title there last season and Young admitted his side like their trips to Turf Moor.
"I think we've won 15 of our last 16 games there. It seems a good ground for us but the lads played well.
"Their last two played well but I always thought we could do it."
Bacup now face Ramsbottom who enjoyed a four wicket win over Colne.
"We're looking forward to that. We beat Ramsbottom two weeks ago pretty easily but their pro Brad Hodge is a very good player.
"I've heard the final is a good day with a big crowd and I just hope we get a home draw."
Meanwhile Bacup remain on course for the title after a six-wicket win over fellow challengers Rishton on Saturday.
"That was good as Rishton wrote us off on Saturday before the game had started, saying we only had two bowlers, but that was all we needed," said Young.
"Yesterday we proved that the others who come in can do the job as well. It has all been about team work."
But Young won't yet hear of talk of 'doing the double.'
"There's a lot of cricket still to be played. East Lancs, Rishton and Todmorden stand a good chance, while Rawtenstall have sneaked up there, so there are five or six teams who could do it."
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