NOT many non-league footballers get the chance to revel in one FA Cup run, let alone two.

But Accrington Stanley's Dean Calcutt is confident a second spell in the world's most famous competition is beckoning.

The midfield battler went all the way to the third round with UniBond League outfit Emley in 1998 after beating Conference high fliers Morecambe and Division Three table toppers Lincoln City - both on penalties after earning a replay - and on the back of five qualifying round wins.

The then Huddersfield outfit were drawn away to West Ham United in the third round, and Calcutt has vivid memories of playing against the likes of John Hartson, Paul Kitson, Eyal Berkovic and a young Rio Ferdinand at Upton Park.

"It was like a fairytale because we were a UniBond side, only drawing 2,000 to 2,500 supporters, and there we were playing in front of 18,000," he said.

"Unfortunately we lost 2-1 that day but they didn't get the winner until the 80th mintue when Hartson scored from a cross.

"But it just goes to show that anything can happen in the cup, but tomorrow's more of a level playing field because Huddersfield are only a division above us."

Calcutt has been training like he's never trained before in an effort to be in contention for a place in tomorrow's starting line-up.

For not only has the gritty midfielder been battling back to full match fitness after being sidelined for five weeks with a broken wrist, but the prospect of facing the club he grew up supporting has been an extra incentive.

The Yorkshireman was a regular at Leeds Road as a youngster, cheering on his Terriers heros.

But tomorrow he wants to be going all out to continue Town's dismal run of form in what he has described as a "dream draw".

"It's a fantastic draw for the club in general and myself in particular," said Calcutt, who lives in Fartown, Huddersfield.

"Before I became seriously involved in playing, I used to go and watch Town all the time.

"Some of my family and a lot of my friends are Huddersfield fans. Not all of my friends have been able to get a ticket for tomorrow but those who are coming will be supporting Stanley. But they'll have to whether they like it or not because they're in the Stanley end!"

He added: "I've been doing a bit extra in training this week because when you're out injured you tend to lose a bit of your sharpness.

"I played about 80 mintues on Saturday at Gravesend and felt fine.

"I didn't get a lot of the ball in areas I would have liked to have done but it wasn't that type of game. It was more of a team performance.

"I was surprised to get back in the side so quickly to be honest but I'm hoping I've done enough to earn a place in tomorrow's side."

And Calcutt hopes, for their sake, that Huddersfield haven't underestimated Accrington Stanley.

The 28-year-old has been getting all the feedback from neighbours, workmates and local papers. And while most feel they couldn't have asked for a worse draw, some are billing it as Stanley's cup final.

"I think that's a big exaggeration," Calcutt said.

"Huddersfield aren't a bad side, even though they're going through a bit of a sticky patch, so we're not under any illusions.

"But we're confident that if we can put in a good performance we can cause an upset.

"We've got a good home record and the crowd will play a big part. A lot of our lads won't have played in front of that many people before.

"But I don't think anyone will be nervous. I think the crowd will spur us on.

"And if we go back to 4-4-2, with me and Rory Prendergast going down both sides it could be frightening.

"I feel sorry for them if they have underestimated us."