Andy Leese says a victory in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup Final against Aylesbury would be the perfect way to end a momentous season for Chesham United.

The Generals head into Monday’s final on the back of a memorable season which has seen them thrive in cup competitions.

A record equalling FA Cup second round appearance in January was a particular highlight, and Leese believes a trophy would cap the campaign perfectly.

“I am proud to be part of this club’s history, especially in a season like this which has been pretty momentous really with the FA Cup run,” Leese explained.

“There is not much silverware to go around at any level every season and I always tell players it is an achievement to win any trophy you enter into.

“To win it on the back of everything else we have done this season would be a real bonus for us. It would be great for the supporters to have something to focus on and hopefully we can satisfy everyone’s ambition and pick the trophy up.”

The match, which will be played at Windsor FC’s neutral ground, will pit United against an Aylesbury side they beat 2-1 in a replay during their FA Cup adventure.

They also picked up a 1-0 pre-season win over the Division One Central side, but Leese insists the previous results will mean little in the pressure cooker environment of a cup final.

“I don’t think the FA Cup game will have an impact because it was so long ago. We need to take the game as it comes,” he said.

“They will have some tired legs like we do after an incredibly long season. Whoever turns up with the right attitude will win and we have to make sure we are ready for the match.”

Leese did, however, accept his side’s exploits in football’s oldest cup competition will help them to deal with the occasion.

He said: “We have handled lots of big games this year where there has been something riding on it. That experience certainly helps this group of players.

“Without a doubt it gives us a little bit of edge, but it is about what happens on the day. The game comes at the end of a long season and we will have to see how people react physically and mentally.”

A run of six games in a row without a win had threatened to send Chesham into the final in a poor run of form.

A 1-0 win against Weymouth on Saturday followed up by a 4-2 defeat of St Neots Town on Tuesday put a stop to that run though.

It is an upturn in fortunes which Leese claims is important for his tram ahead of a season defining game.

He said: “We [Leese and his coaching staff] said to the players that they were not just seeing the season out, they were playing for their place in the team on Monday.

“They took that on board and we could have scored more on Tuesday. They played with a freedom that I haven’t seen for a while.

“The freedom reflected the fact the job is done in the league and it is all looking good for Monday.”