Tonight we travel to Workington in a Playoff Semi Final battle at Borough Park. We spoke to David about his preparations for this monumental game, having rested the majority of the squad last Saturday.

"Preparations have been good, we’ve had the lads in a couple of times and we’ve managed to rest every player on Saturday against Kidsgrove. We are going into the game with everybody fully fit. The lads know how big of an evening it is and we need to go with no pressure and hopefully come away with a massive win."

With many players rested last time out, how is the squad looking in terms of fitness?

"Yeah the fitness of the group is of a good level. We’re not carrying anybody with injuries in the squad and aside from Pughy and Wilkes, we are at full strength. We are all really looking forward to the occasion and every player is ready to go."

We asked have there been any special preparations before travelling to West Cumbria

"Nothing massively out of the ordinary. The club have been brilliant in supporting us in the preparation for the analysis and access to the pitch as and when we’ve asked for it. Like I’ve said a million times over we keep giving the players the same messages and preparing on what we do well. Wether we play top of the league or bottom, we will always focus on us and nobody else. We are full of confidence and go into the game in good spirits. We are more than ready to go"

We have taken 4 points off Workington this season, including 3 points at Borough Park back in August. We asked Dempsey if this has any baring on mentality going it this game.

"The playoffs is a one off game as we all know. The last outings against Workington have been massively competitive and I’m expecting more of the same. It will be 2 of the best sides in the league going toe to toe, it’s got the makings of a great game. The players know they are capable of beating Workington, we just need to apply ourselves correctly, turn up and make it a competitive fixture. If this happens who knows?"

Lastly, David's final thoughts ahead of a big evening.

"There’s a lot of thought in my head as I’m sure you will all appreciate. The thought of winning and celebrating with the fans is the main one I can think of though. This football club deserves nights like Tuesday year in year out, we need to do everything we can to give them another one on Saturday. Im just so proud of everyone this season and we aren’t settling for second best, we are all massively looking forwards to tonight and ready to go. Support the lads and I am sure they will repay the favour!"

We wish all of our supporters a safe journey to Workington this afternoon. We can't wait to see you there, where your shirt with pride & let's help the team until that final whistle goes! COYB.

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