SAUCHIE manager Fraser Duncan is warning his players not to underestimate Renfrew when they meet in the Junior Cup later this month.

Though slight favourites to win the tie, the gaffer insists there are "no mugs" in the latter stages of the competition.

On February 18 the two sides for a place in the quarter finals and Duncan insists only a big performance will see them through.

He told Advertiser Sport: "People might be looking at the tie and saying we should win, but it's just not as easy as that in the Scottish Junior Cup.

"We could go there thinking we have the measure of them, but all it takes is for the other side to up their game and that's it.

"There are no mugs at this stage of the competition, so we have to make sure we are on our game if we want to get in to the next round."

The Junior Cup draws have not been especially kind to Sauchie this season with their trip to Renfrew the fifth successive away tie in the competition.

But Duncan's side have been unfazed by the long journeys, having scored an impressive 18 goals, and conceding just once, over the last four rounds.

However, despite the their good form, the manager insists his side cannot afford to be complacent when they arrive at New Western Park.

Duncan said: "We had been hoping for a home draw, but we're glad that we have avoided some of the bigger teams in the draw.

"We played Renfrew in Scottish Cup through there a few seasons ago and beat them when we took the tie back here in a replay. So we know it's going to be a tough game."

He added: "It's been a good run so far and I'm really happy with how we have played over the last four ties.

"When you look at some of the teams we have beaten to get here, I think the boys can be really proud of their efforts.

"And what a day it will be for us if we can get through to the next round. It will be the furthest I have taken the club in the competition, and will equal the club record too."

Meanwhile, Duncan confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Jordan Allan who has been sold to Whitburn, with the manager looking to bring in his replacement in the near future.