Hampton & Richmond director Steve McPherson is confident a step up to Blue Square Premier would be worth at least a quarter of a million pounds to the club in added revenue.
Alan Devonshire is hoping the memory of lifting the Ryman League Premier Division on the final day of last season can inspire Hampton & Richmond to promotion glory.
Gracious Fisher Athletic boss Wayne Burnett hopes Hampton & Richmond can win a place in the Blue Square Premier after seeing his side pipped on penalties at the Beveree yesterday.
Alan Devonshire has accused Hampton & Richmond's Blue Square South play-off opponents Fisher Athletic of bending the rules to field Leicester City goalkeeper Carl Pentney.