Wolves comment: Wembley semi-final a pipe dream turned into reality
None of us could have pictured this situation as recently as six years ago.
Covering Wolves is a huge honour as I have always supported the club, but my expectations hit an all-time low come the summer of 2013.
I recall a conversation I had with a mate at the time about the upcoming League One season, on the back of successive relegations, about what we hoped to achieve under Kenny Jackett's guidance.
And I told him: "I'd be happy with a mid-table finish, to be honest with you.
"Anything as long as we don't go down again, that's the main thing."
A trip to Wembley was seen as a possibility – but in the Football League Trophy, which we were knocked out of at the first hurdle by Walsall on penalties at Molineux.
Now, I am sure I am not the only one who has been pessimistic when it comes to Wolves over the years. Sometimes, I have to take a moment and remind myself there is absolutely no need to be that way in this day and age.
Disappointment and underachievement, although there were definitely a few bright times before the Fosun era, were part and parcel of following Wolverhampton Wanderers.
So, this afternoon's semi-final, in the most prestigious domestic cup competition in world football, is one we are all keen to savour every single moment of.
But that does not mean it is just a case of the 34,000-strong East end support being happy to be having a day out at the national stadium.
The focus is on winning this game, getting one over Watford and then being 90 minutes away from lifting the FA Cup for the first time since 1960.
This journey has meant so much to so many, so let's reach our final destination.
