It’s been somewhat of a bogey ground in recent years but after a five-match unbeaten run, Town head to Chesham on Saturday hoping to keep our momentum going.

Last Tuesday’s vital win over Welling, closing the gap on the Wings to two points in the process, gave everyone a lift and despite one enforced defensive change tomorrow, there is every reason to feel optimistic about getting something out the game in Bucks.

Promoted like us to the National League South after being crowned Southern League champions, Chesham have impressively cemented a mid-table place and have taken 10 points from their last four home games.

Sam Youngs will be particularly keen to add to his goal tally against his old club, just as Anointed Chukwu did against Welling on Tuesday.

“I heard we have a pretty poor record over there and to be honest so have I from my Southern League days,” said Gavin Macpherson. “When you take everything into consideration it’s going to be one of our toughest games. You could argue a draw wouldn’t be a bad result – as long as we follow that up with a win against Eastbourne.”

“When you’re in a position like us, if you lose a game it puts additional pressure on you to win the next one. But there are still 15 to go and there are going to be loads more twists and turns. The boys are scrapping for everything. It won’t be plain sailing all the time but the aim is to be a safe as quickly as possible, whether or not that ends up being the last few games.”

Deservedly named National League South manager of the week for the second time this season, Gavin is keen to play that down. “Let’s be honest, I’d trade in both of them for us staying up.”

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