Recap: Curtis Weston scores stunning late volley against Eastleigh to send Chesterfield second in National League
As everybody will know by now, manager James Rowe has been suspended over misconduct allegations and an investigation is ongoing.
The Spireites, led by first-team coach Danny Webb today, will be hoping they can forget about that for 90 minutes at least and get back to winning ways in the National League.
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Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at the Silverlake Stadium and will bring you everything you need to know before, during and after the game.
Eastleigh v Chesterfield: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Eastleigh 0 v 1 Chesterfield (5.20pm KO)
- Spireites move back up to second with late win
- Weston scores stunning volley on 89 minutes
- Danny Webb in charge; James Rowe suspended over misconduct allegations
- Four changes for Chesterfield as Kerr, Kellermann, Whittle and Mandeville replace King (suspended), Miller, Khan and Asante.
- 3-4-1-2: Loach; Kerr, Croll, Maguire; Williams, Weston, Kellermann, Whittle; Mandeville; Quigley, Tshimanga. Subs: Grimes, Miller, Khan, Asante, Denton.
This is not a huge surprise
Chesterfield's transfer plans 'paused' until James Rowe situation is 'resolved'
Chesterfield’s transfer plans have been ‘paused’ until the situation with manager James Rowe has been ‘resolved.’
Early team news
Team news for Eastleigh: Midfielder a doubt; Positive news on another midfielder; Defender out
Manny Oyeleke is a ‘doubt’ for Chesterfield’s trip to Eastleigh on Saturday.
Webb reacts to Rowe’s suspension
James Rowe's suspension is a 'bolt out of the blue', says first-team coach
First-team coach Danny Webb said manager James Rowe’s suspension is a ‘bolt out of the blue’.
Well...
It’s not been the smoothest of weeks, has it?
But hopefully Town can forget about it now for and get three important points on the road.
Stay tuned for all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
COYB!