The Spireites will be hoping to bounce back after losing their unbeaten record at home to Mansfield last weekend. They have signed Chris Porter on a month’s loan from Sheffield United because of gnanduillet and Richards both injury doubts. Morecambe are 9th in the table having won 4, drawn 3 and lost 2.
Vital Quotes:
Cook told BBC Radio Sheffield: ‘They (Morecambe) have had a fantastic start and they’ve won some really big games. They’ll be a hardworking team and they’re backed up by a management duo who know the game inside out.’
Morecambe Team News:
Midfielder Andy Fleming (foot) made his return for the reserves in midweek. Striker Jack Redshaw (hip) is still side lined until November.
Bentley will hand a late fitness test to midfielder Marcus Marshall who could make his return from a hamstring injury.
Player to watch: Kevin Ellison
The winger has scored 26 goals from 72 League goals. He will be a real threat and the Spireites defence will have to be on their toes.
Chesterfield Team News:
Cook announced they have 4 players unavailable, which could be Smith Gnanduillet and Richards, the other is rumoured to be Drew Talbot. Which could mean a start for Ian Evatt with Sam Hird moving to right-back. Chris Porter will be in the squad after arriving on loan from Sheffield United.
Player to watch: Jimmy Ryan
Jimmy Ryan could be a key player in this game, having been given the role of the enforcer by Cook since he signed in the summer. He covers every blade of grass in midfield, breaks up play, then orchestrates the midfield, rarely making a bad pass,
Match Facts & Stats
On their last visit to the Globe Arena the Spireites lost 2-0, which was probably their worst performance of last season. On their 5 visits to Morecambe, the Spireites have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1, goals scored 5 goals conceded 4.
Ref Watch:
Steve Rushton from Staffordshire is in charge of this game. He last refereed a game involving the Spireites was the home game against MK Dons on 17th March 2012 which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Proact. The last game involving Morecambe was a 4-1 win for the Shrimpers at home against Barnet. So far this season he has given out 11 yellows and 2 reds from 4 games.
Match Prediction:
I am going for a 0-0 draw, it won’t be easy against Morecambe and the Spireites always seem to struggle at the Globe Arena.
Next Fixtures:
Fleetwood away which will be another difficult away fixture against a team that are currently 4th in the table.
