Manager David Holdsworth says that we are still very much in the fight for promotion this season, but insists his side must return to winning ways.
Despite a run of three consecutive defeats and our midweek slump to sixth in the table, the Gaffer insists that the mood around the camp remains upbeat.
"We are still pushing for promotion as we have done all season so nothing's changed," he said.
"We were disappointed about the defeat (against Stevenage on Tuesday) but we have to dust ourselves down and push on again.
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"There's a fine line between victory and defeat and luck has gone against us but you won't see us throwing our dummies out of the pram.
"I think when we've won games we have not got too high and when we've lost we've not got to low. The whole dynamic of the club is positive.
"We know where we are in the league and always knew it would be a tight league."
We visit Tamworth in the league tomorrow where the Gaffer will ask for a positive response from his players as we look to regain our play off spot sooner rather than later.
Andy Burgess and Luke Jones and set to miss the fixture through suspension as are the injured Oliver Hotchkiss and Jake Speight with the latter expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks.
"We have to make sure we are firm and strong and have that fighting spirit. Saturday is a game that we want to start to put a run together," he added.
"We want to go there and get a result. The players understand that they have to be focused to get back to winning ways as soon as possible.
"I would love to keep a settled side but it's hard with injuries and suspensions.
"Jake has got to have an operation and it's a huge blow because he's been playing well. We will miss the lad and we hope it can be done quickly and that he is back in the side in three-six weeks."
Finally, the threat of expulsion from the league that hangs over cash-strapped Chester, who failed to fulfil their fixture at Forest Green last Tuesday, threatens to cancel out all their results from the league table. We have picked up six points against the Blues meaning that we would be one of the worse affected clubs should that course of action be taken.
David Holdsworth was keen to see a final decision made quickly and the plight of the club confirmed adding: "It would be a massive blow to us because we have worked hard to get those six points. It will be a big blow but there is nothing we can do about it.
"Hopefully they (the Football Conference) will make a decision soon."
