Cup glory is the main aim for Airbus and Holywell sides
And Warren has more than obliged in his debut season for the Wingmakers in Cymru North where he ended up the league's top scorer with 24 goals in 27 games.
'When I signed the manager said the lads will create chances and I just want you to score them,' said Warren.
'He insisted that he wanted nothing else from me, just scoring goals!'
After goals galore during his days at Alyn Park, Warren hasn't looked out of place in the higher league.
'To be honest, I wasn't surprised that I'd score a lot this season because you can see what a good team we are,' added the striker.
'There's more finer details in Cymru North than there were in the Ardal League but I've always thought I'd gets goals. But there's more expectation at this level.'
Whether Warren gets the chance to add to his tally in tomorrow's final showdown with Holywell Town remains to be seen.
He didn't feature in the early round wins over Hawarden Rangers and Lex XI but started last month's thrilling semi-final shoot-out win against Corwen.
'The young lads have been given the chance in this competition and they got us to the final,' added Warren, whose side finished runners-up to Colwyn Bay but lifted both Cymru Cups.
'We had 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds in the side that beat Corwen.
'But Holywell is a big game, there's a bit of rivalry and the North East Wales FA Cup is something Airbus has never won before.
'The home game against Holywell in the league was a bit of a weird one. We battered them 8-3 and then we lost 2-1 away.'
Holywell boss Johnny Haseldin wants to continue the habit of picking up silverware each season.
The Wellmen claimed the Cymru North title in 2024, 12 months after they lifted the North East Wales FA Cup.
While Airbus have had a busy spell of matches, Holywell's last run out was their 3-2 semi-final win over Mold Alex on April 17.
'We have got to make sure we look after ourselves and prepare as best we can,' said Haseldin.
'We spoke about it in training. We know the odds are against us, but we're not a team that looks for excuses. We want to go there and win it.
'At the start of the year, a cup and third place in the league was realistic and we have done that as a minimum. It's roll our sleeves up time.'
Haseldin is keen to end the campaign on a high for everyone associated with the club.
He added: 'Not just for the players, but for our brilliant supporters, who follow us through thick and thin.'
What a season it has turned out to be for Airbus - and boss Allen is targeting a trophy treble.
The Wingmakers have recovered from just missing out on the Cymru North title by claiming the Cymru North Cup and all-Wales Cymru Cup over recent weeks and Allen has praised his players for their efforts.
He told the club's website: 'Extremely proud of the group this year and I include the lads from the development squad too who have stepped up.
'The aims we set out to achieve for this season have nearly all happened and, yes, the disappointment of not being promoted is difficult, it also spurs you on to achieve it when we resume for pre-season and I'm sure others in the group think the same too.
'As for this game Saturday, it's another final we are in and we want to win and get another piece of silverware for ourselves and the club.
'A completely different type of opponent that we are aware of and what they will bring to the game. But, yes, looking forward to the game.'
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