James Rowe previews Chesterfield's FA Trophy clash against Brackley Town

James Rowe is set to rotate his squad for Chesterfield’s FA Trophy clash against Brackley Town at the Technique Stadium on Saturday.
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With the Blues in National League action away at Dover Athletic on Tuesday night, the Spireites’ boss will be wary of picking up any injuries.

The likes of Jamie Sharman, Tyler Denton, Joe Rowley, Jordan Cropper and Jonathan Smith could all come into the fold.

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Left-back David Buchanan has recovered from a knee inury and is now back in training and available for selection.

James Rowe.James Rowe.
James Rowe.

“We have a fully fit squad but people may get an opportunity tomorrow,” Rowe said.

“We go into every game trying to win it and we need to rotate over the Christmas period. It is no different to any league game, we will go into win the fixture.”

Brackley booked their place in the third round with a 3-2 win against Royston Town on Tuesday night.

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The FA Trophy is a competition Rowe wants to do well in, but understandably it is not a priority.

“It is the FA Trophy and you have got a chance of getting to Wembley,” he said. “It is a great competition. Our opponents won it three years ago so it underlines the challenge we have got ahead. We won’t underestimate them and it is a competition we want to do the best we can. The FA Trophy is an important competition but first and foremost I think our league position is number one this year.”

Overall, with three wins and a draw from his first four games, Rowe has got off to a good start and is enjoying his time in charge so far.

He added: “I have loved it, it is where I want to be. I have got a quick affinity with the club.

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“To be in a position we are in is probably ahead of where I thought we would be three weeks ago. I think we have done better than anyone could have expected but with that we can’t be wild with our expectations now. I said we are going to have some adversity at some point, you learn more about people when that comes.”