Chesterfield FC boss expecting tough test from Aldershot

Spireites boss Martin Allen knows his side face a stiff test when they kick off their home National League campaign against Aldershot tonight.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Aug 2018, 12:50 GMT
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The Shots kicked their season off with a 0-0 home drawa against Barnet while Spireites got off with a bang following the 1-0 win at Ebbslfeet United.

And Allen knows his side will need more of the same if they are to keep up that perfect start.

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“I know Garry Waddock (Aldershot maanger) very well, I played with him at QPR many years ago and watched his teams over the years,” he said.

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“He’s been very, very successful as a manager. He got 101 points with Aldershot to win this league, so he know what you need to do.

“He’s got a young team with a couple of experienced old heads to help them on their way.

“They lost a lot of good players in the summer but replaced them with other good young players, worked the loan market very well.

“It’ll be a very difficult game. They play great football from the back, play through the thirds.

“He won’t change his way of playing. He’s a tremendous character.”