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Speaking to the Yorkshire Post today, Stewart looked back at the summer's problems and his pleasure that the club has been backed and supported by the fans even after the move from Millmoor.
"My personal low point was how long it took to get out of administration with the amount of paperwork we had to go through with the League being unbelievable. It was the longest process I have experienced in business and, at times, it was torment. But, once we had come out of administration it gave everyone a lift as there was finally light at the end of the tunnel. We then had the points deducted, which initially left us feeling numb."
"I still feel this was totally unfair as it was not me who took the club into administration, but we made sure that all negative feelings were quickly put aside. As a club, we rolled up our sleeves and said 'right, let's get on with it'.
"When your backs are against the wall, you have to come out and do something extraordinary to sort it out. There is a real air of determination. We vowed not to sit around and worry. The manager and players have really got stuck in and have been playing every game like a cup final.
"The results have lifted everyone. To be just two wins from zero after starting on minus 17 is very pleasing, as has been knocking out Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves in the Carling Cup."
Off the pitch, Stewart said the future was as rosy; "We are going in the right direction. Plans for the new training ground and stadium are moving forward." he said
"We have also been heartened by the response of moving away from Millmoor. We really had no alternative, but even so we could not be certain of the impact so it has been a nice surprise to see so many follow us. We averaged 4,200 last season and I thought we may lose anywhere from 500 to 1,000 by moving. But season ticket sales actually went up by 20 per cent."
"Luton have been through it too but we have to beat them and close in on the teams above us. I am an eternal optimist and believe that by Christmas we can be sitting mid-table."