Colin Spence and Dougie MacDuff admit all of the stress is on one group forward of tonight’s Marymass derby.
Irvine Meadow and Irvine Vics will lock horns at Meadow Park in a battle for the city’s bragging rights.
And rival bosses Spence and MacDuff are united in a single perception – that the sport is must-win for Medda.
The hosts are in determined want of a pick-me-up after a dismal 1-0 loss towards nine-man Arthurlie on Saturday.
They haven’t received at residence since March however supporters will count on that to alter towards a Vics facet three tiers beneath them.
Medda co-boss Spence admitted: “For those who’re a Meadow man you'll be able to’t lose these video games. It’s as huge a recreation you get right here on the calendar.
“We have to discover a answer and we have to discover it quick.
“It’s a cup ultimate for Vics. They’ll at all times discover that wee bit additional to play towards you and in case you’ve not received the mentality to go and match that at the start you’ll end up in bother.”
Vics boss MacDuff takes his facet throughout city simply 48 hours after they clocked up a fourth straight league win courtesy of a 1-0 victory towards Finnart.
The Westenders are the in-form group however MacDuff insisted: “Irvine Meadow are the highest group within the city with the funds they've. It’s actually David versus Goliath.
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“Ideally I’d have appreciated a full week to arrange for the sport however we are going to go there and provides it our greatest shot.
“It’s a take a look at for us towards prime gamers in entrance of a giant crowd however one we should always go and revel in.”
The sport will kick off at 7.30pm.
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