Chesterfield team news ahead of Altrincham clash

Alex Whittle could return to the starting line-up tonight against Altrincham after missing Saturday’s win against Notts County.
By Liam Norcliffe
Published 23rd Feb 2021, 10:56 BST
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The 27-year-old full-back did not feature at Meadow Lane because of a slight knock, according to manager James Rowe.

Joel Taylor started in his place, his first game since early January after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Tom Whelan sits out his second match of his three-game suspension after being sent off at Dagenham and Redbridge.

Alex Whittle could return for the Spireites tonight.Alex Whittle could return for the Spireites tonight.
Alex Whittle could return for the Spireites tonight.

He will be back for the home fixture against Eastleigh a week today.

Before the weekend Rowe said that striker Nathan Tyson was ‘really close’ to returning.

Altrincham will be without midfielder Conor Hampson after he was sent off against Boreham Wood on Saturday.

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The visitors could also be without winger Ryan Colclough who was forced off injured after five minutes at the weekend.

However, Phil Parkinson has bolstered his squad with the signing of winger James Hardy from AFC Telford United and he is available to play tonight.

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