Recap: Chesterfield finish pre-season with win against Grimsby Town
Spireites fans could get their first look at new signing Kabongo Tshimanga, who signed from Boreham Wood on Tuesday, for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
Grimsby, managed by Paul Hurst, were relegated from League Two last season.
Liam Norcliffe is at the game and will have all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction so stay tuned throughout the day.
Chesterfield v Grimsby Town: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 2 v 1 Grimsby Town (2pm KO)
- Liam Mandeville scores long-range strike inside first minute, adds another on 20 minutes
- Erico Sousa pulls one back with deflected strike on 33 minutes
- (3-4-1-2) Loach; Kerr, Grimes, Maguire; King, Weston, Khan, Miller; Mandeville; Rowe, Payne. Subs: Minter, Carline, Whittle, Kellermann, McCourt, Clarke, Tyson, Trialist.
- New signing Kabongo Tshimanga ‘not risked'
- Kick-off delayed until 2pm due to a road closure
- Final pre-season match for Spireites
Interesting
KABONGO TSHIMANGA DEAL: Spireites paid 'amazing' fee & James Rowe was 'like a dog with a bone'
Chesterfield have apparently paid an ‘amazing’ fee for striker Kabongo Tshimanga, says Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter.
In case you missed it (where have you been?!)
BREAKING: Spireites make HUGE statement of intent by signing prolific striker Kabongo Tshimanga
Chesterfield have made a huge statement of intent by signing prolific striker Kabongo Tshimanga from Boreham Wood.
Happy Saturday!
Hello everyone and a warm welcome to our live matchday blog as Chesterfield host Grimsby Town (1pm KO) in the final pre-season match before the real thing starts a week today.
Stay with us throughout the day!