Chesterfield striker Tom Denton to go under the knife again

The 32-year-old had an operation on his knee in January and missed the remainder of last season as the Spireites reached the play-offs.

The forward had been in fine form before his injury, scoring nine goals in 15 league games.

He came back one month ahead of schedule and featured in the early part of pre-season, including scoring a header against his former club Alfreton Town.

Dents also played against Matlock Town in the following match but has been sidelined since after suffering a ‘pretty big setback’, manager James Rowe said.

The striker has been to see a specialist and Rowe confirmed after Saturday’s in against Grimsby that he will go under the knife today (Monday).

“We won’t know any more until he opens the knee up,” Rowe told the DT.

“Obviously we have got our fingers crossed for Tom.”