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So here we are.

The eve of our latest play off campaign.

And like fans of Notts, Wimbledon, Walsall and every other Spireite I'm hoping and dreaming of what might be.

But today's events at Orient, or maybe the wayward back pass allowing Sunderland their first win at Cov' in generations last night, confirm what a hostage to sometimes outrageous fortune this time of the season can be.

Or shall we talk about a Calvin Plummer hatrick rendering Stockport finishing twenty summat points above us utterly redundant back in nineteen ninety?

Perhaps the corner-that-never-was dictating we returned from the subsequent final - our first Wembley visit - empty handed?

The point is made.

Either way my attitude hasn't changed since last August - a sniff of the play offs with a couple of games to go an achievement.

An achievement wonderfully surpassed despite challenges that would've crippled lesser clubs. Run by lesser owners. Populated by lesser staff and players.

So let's just enjoy this bonus. Another sold out stadium, another match-day with mates, another day in the sun.

Literally, given the forecast.

If Walsall are the better side over both legs then so be it.

If we're beaten by a better side at the national stadium then, again, so be it.

Because I know - in fact I'm absolutely convinced - it'd merely be a minor delay in Chesterfield FC, under the direction of the Kirks and Cook, returning stronger and better supported to where we were ten years ago.

Come on you mighty blues...

There'll be at least a few heading back to Yorkshire with big silly grins on their faces.

And giving it large at work tomorrow.

Enjoy lads...

Give a little for those who gave a lot...

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Thumbs-up from me...

So a week away from our first fixture back in the EFL.

And how things have changed in the six years since our demise: a responsible regime who we can guarantee will put the Club before personal gratification (though the two aren't necessarily exclusive), a manager with a similar attachment to Tairn - not to mention being amongst the most successful in the game, and unprecedented levels of support from the good people of North Derbyshire.

We've also a squad not only populated by proven talent, but with an exciting peppering of potential.

Momentum has also built through pre-season. What were disappointing yet perhaps understandable performances at the start became comfortable cruises. Including an eyebrow raising victory over a strong Rams outfit.

My ticket is bought. One of what'll no doubt be another near sell out. The cameras will be turning up. I'm looking forward to it, the staff are looking forward to it and I hope every other Spireite is looking forward to it.

We're good to go...