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Craig Harrison confident TNS can claim title

Director of football Craig Harrison is confident The New Saints can finish the job as they look to clinch the Welsh Premier crown in tomorrow's top-of-the-table decider with Bangor City at Park Hall (3.30pm).

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Director of football Craig Harrison is confident The New Saints can finish the job as they look to clinch the Welsh Premier crown in tomorrow's top-of-the-table decider with Bangor City at Park Hall (3.30pm).

A year after losing out to Bangor on a dramatic last day, the two protagonists again come face-to-face in their quest to top the league and earn a ticket into the Champions League.

Just as they did last term, the Saints have the edge as they are two points clear at the top, needing just a draw to secure the title.

This time, though, they have home advantage, and Harrison – who joined the Oswestry club midway through this season – believes they have what it takes to take the championship.

"We've been on a great run in both the cup and league and we can go into the game with confidence," he said.

"We have not talked too much about what happened last season."

Defender Phil Baker is back to fitness following a groin injury, with striker Matty Williams the only long-term injury.

There will be a free Arriva bus from Oswestry to The Venue for Saturday's game, which is expected to attract a bumper crowd.

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