AS 60th anniversaries go, winning the league at a canter takes some topping.

But a maiden West Riding County Cup final triumph, against the reigning champions and a team from three leagues higher than you?

Now that would be special.

But that is the dangling carrot for Bradford side Campion tomorrow night, as they face Liversedge in the showpiece at Clayborn.

Excited joint-manager of the Red and Blacks, Lee Ashforth, told the T&A: "We're really looking forward to it.

"The league season was unbelievable and we won the title by a distance.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Marcus Day knocks the ball home for Campion in their 6-0 home win over Nostell Miners Welfare earlier this season.Marcus Day knocks the ball home for Campion in their 6-0 home win over Nostell Miners Welfare earlier this season. (Image: Alex Daniel.)

"I suppose one difficult thing going into tomorrow night is that we had nothing to play for in the last few weeks of the league season, and then this County Cup final has come over two weeks after our last game.

"It's been a little strange, as we're trying to plan for next season in the division above, but then we've still got this final to think about."

Sedge only ended their league season on Saturday, but Campion's players are not totally undercooked.

Ashforth explained: "A few of our players do Sunday football.

"They've had semis and finals over the last two weeks doing that and we've trained a couple of times too.

"We hope the fitness is still high among the squad, but we know training isn't the same as playing matches."

While Campion won Division One of the Northern Counties East League, Sedge have just been relegated from the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This late winner from Guiseley against Liversedge earlier this month officially condemned the latter to relegation. This late winner from Guiseley against Liversedge earlier this month officially condemned the latter to relegation. (Image: Alex Daniel.)

Asked if that could be some sort of leveller tomorrow, Ashforth said: "Definitely, because we have momentum and that winning mentality.

"We're three divisions apart, and against the players they've got, it's going to be a tough ask for us, but with the way we've been all year, we're hopeful of getting a result."

That being said, Sedge will not be taking Campion lightly, with Ashforth saying: "They'll be unhappy with their season.

"I know (Sedge boss) Jonathan Rimmington well and he's got some exceptional players there that I've played with or managed myself, like Nathan Cartman, Ben Atkinson and Jack Stockdill.

"They'll want to retain their trophy and having spoken to Jonathan ahead of the game, I know it's a competition he wants to win again."

Tomorrow is not a total free hit for Campion though.

Ashforth said: "We can go there and enjoy our night, as our aim this season was to win the league and we did.

“This final is an added bonus and we’re hoping to have about a thousand people there to watch the game.

“But it’s a good opportunity for our lads and they need to put in a performance to show they are capable of playing at a level higher next season.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Patrick Sykes bagged goals for fun in a Campion shirt this season, but can he now produce at a higher level?Patrick Sykes bagged goals for fun in a Campion shirt this season, but can he now produce at a higher level? (Image: Alex Daniel)

“There’s only going to be one division between us and Sedge next season, which is much closer than it was, so our lads are playing for their shirts next year.

“We’ll be looking at things like attitudes and fitness in this final.

“Pre-season is only six weeks away after this and we want to have a squad that will do well in the league above next year.”

Campion were formed in 1963, so asked if an underdog triumph would be the perfect way to celebrate their 60th anniversary, Ashforth said: “It’s been an unbelievable year for everyone connected with the club.

“Even before pre-season started last summer, people around the club worked hard on the ground to get it ready for potential step five football (which is what Campion will now be playing next season).

“It’s not just about what happens on the pitch, everyone is important here, from the players, staff, to the people who work behind the bar. Even on squad nights out, the committee are there with us.

“We have a family atmosphere like that at Campion.”

Ashforth added: “We said at our presentation night that it’s been a real club effort this season.

“That was part of our discussions when it came to where this final would be played.

“There was no toss of a coin, we just felt that not only were Sedge better equipped to host the game, but that we could have all the committee there to enjoy the game, rather than be working during it.”