Chesterfield vs Torquay United
Posted: 10 Nov 2011, 13:31
B2net Stadium
Saturday 12th November 2011
KO: 3pm
So we're on our travels again this weekend, but on a different front as we take a break from league action. Chesterfield are our opponents for Saturdays 1st Round FA Cup tie. The Spireites haven't quite made the step up from League 2 to League 1 just yet, and they sit in the bottom 4 at this stage. The loss of talismanic striker Craig Davies seems to be a key factor in their early struggles, as they look like they've struggled to replace him thus far. They haven't won in their last 8 league games, although during that run they did progress in the Johnstones Paint Trophy. There hadn't been a home win at the b2net since 17th September, until last nights 4-3 victory over Tranmere in the Johnstones Paint Trophy. John Sheridan will be hoping to use Saturday as a game to continue to turn their fortunes around and dispell some of the negativity around the place, but hopefully we can play like we have been recently, and come home with something.
GULLS NEWS.
No injuries. Former Spireite Ian Morris got through 88 minutes of Tuesdays reserve game against Brighton, so he could be in line for a return, especially with Billy Bodin missing out due to International Duty.
THE OPPOSITION.
As I say above, John Sheridan is the main man at the b2net. He had a successful playing career, making over 600 appearances, including 200 for Leeds and another 200 for Sheffield Wednesday. He became the manager at the b2net in 2009.
On the pitch, the number 1 jersey goes to resident keeper Tommy Lee. However, I saw on here that Lee has been injured and may miss the game on Saturday, which would be good - as he had a good game against us at Plainmoor last season. Other goalkeeping options include youngster Greg Fleming, and Newcastle loanee Ole Soderberg, who joined the club a few weeks back.
In defence, there is several options. Jamie Lowry can play at right back, as can Neil Trotman, who joined the club on loan from Rochdale, with Dean Holden going the other way. On the other side, another loanee, in Jonathan Grounds, from Middlesborough played there on Tuesday night. Aaron Downes and Nathan Smith completed Wednesdays back four, so it could be possible that they will play there again on Saturday. Other defensive options include Simon Ford and Gregor Robertson. Young right back recently joined Macclesfield on loan.
In the midfield, and Sheridan has numerous choices here. Captain Dwayne Mattis plays the holding role well - he can also play at centre back if needed to, as he did in the game at the b2net last season. Mark Allott and Danny Whitaker like to attack from midfield, Whitaker being one of the best players of the season in League 2 last year, as he hit double figures (I think). Mark Randall, a youngster released by Arsenal, and loanee Lee Johnson provide cover in the middle of the park. On the wings, Craig Westcarr has scored a few since joining from Notts County. Frenchman Alexandre Mendy hit one goal in the Tranmere game last night, and has been on the scoresheet a couple of times this season. Dean Morgan can also play on the wing, aswell as upfront, and he has a lot of pace. Another option is Drew Talbot, who caused alot of problems for us at the b2net last year. Other options in the midfield are Tendayi Darwika and Craig Clay.
Finally, upfront, and the main man who has gone some way to replacing the hole left by Davies is Leon Clarke, who had a 11-day spell at Swindon before falling out with Di Canio. He has hit 8 goals for Chesterfield since joining on loan. Spireites legend Jack Lester is another who can always find the net, and he has been doing so for many years now. Jordan Bowery has scored 4 goals in his last 2 games, which could be a sign of him finally showing some potential, as I believe he has flattered to deceive for many years now. Finally, another loanee, Tope Obedeyi is on loan from Bolton. He can either play on the wing or upfront.
HOW THEY LINED UP.
The line up from last night is as follows:
Soderberg
Downes
Smith
Mattis
Grounds
Mendy
Johnson
Talbot
Westcarr
Bowery
Obedeyi
Subs: Ford, Fleming, Whitaker, Allott, Clay.
PREDICTION
I think it'll either be a narrow home win, or we'll get a replay.
COYY.
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Apologies for the shortish one for this one, just wanted to get it up.
Saturday 12th November 2011
KO: 3pm
So we're on our travels again this weekend, but on a different front as we take a break from league action. Chesterfield are our opponents for Saturdays 1st Round FA Cup tie. The Spireites haven't quite made the step up from League 2 to League 1 just yet, and they sit in the bottom 4 at this stage. The loss of talismanic striker Craig Davies seems to be a key factor in their early struggles, as they look like they've struggled to replace him thus far. They haven't won in their last 8 league games, although during that run they did progress in the Johnstones Paint Trophy. There hadn't been a home win at the b2net since 17th September, until last nights 4-3 victory over Tranmere in the Johnstones Paint Trophy. John Sheridan will be hoping to use Saturday as a game to continue to turn their fortunes around and dispell some of the negativity around the place, but hopefully we can play like we have been recently, and come home with something.
GULLS NEWS.
No injuries. Former Spireite Ian Morris got through 88 minutes of Tuesdays reserve game against Brighton, so he could be in line for a return, especially with Billy Bodin missing out due to International Duty.
THE OPPOSITION.
As I say above, John Sheridan is the main man at the b2net. He had a successful playing career, making over 600 appearances, including 200 for Leeds and another 200 for Sheffield Wednesday. He became the manager at the b2net in 2009.
On the pitch, the number 1 jersey goes to resident keeper Tommy Lee. However, I saw on here that Lee has been injured and may miss the game on Saturday, which would be good - as he had a good game against us at Plainmoor last season. Other goalkeeping options include youngster Greg Fleming, and Newcastle loanee Ole Soderberg, who joined the club a few weeks back.
In defence, there is several options. Jamie Lowry can play at right back, as can Neil Trotman, who joined the club on loan from Rochdale, with Dean Holden going the other way. On the other side, another loanee, in Jonathan Grounds, from Middlesborough played there on Tuesday night. Aaron Downes and Nathan Smith completed Wednesdays back four, so it could be possible that they will play there again on Saturday. Other defensive options include Simon Ford and Gregor Robertson. Young right back recently joined Macclesfield on loan.
In the midfield, and Sheridan has numerous choices here. Captain Dwayne Mattis plays the holding role well - he can also play at centre back if needed to, as he did in the game at the b2net last season. Mark Allott and Danny Whitaker like to attack from midfield, Whitaker being one of the best players of the season in League 2 last year, as he hit double figures (I think). Mark Randall, a youngster released by Arsenal, and loanee Lee Johnson provide cover in the middle of the park. On the wings, Craig Westcarr has scored a few since joining from Notts County. Frenchman Alexandre Mendy hit one goal in the Tranmere game last night, and has been on the scoresheet a couple of times this season. Dean Morgan can also play on the wing, aswell as upfront, and he has a lot of pace. Another option is Drew Talbot, who caused alot of problems for us at the b2net last year. Other options in the midfield are Tendayi Darwika and Craig Clay.
Finally, upfront, and the main man who has gone some way to replacing the hole left by Davies is Leon Clarke, who had a 11-day spell at Swindon before falling out with Di Canio. He has hit 8 goals for Chesterfield since joining on loan. Spireites legend Jack Lester is another who can always find the net, and he has been doing so for many years now. Jordan Bowery has scored 4 goals in his last 2 games, which could be a sign of him finally showing some potential, as I believe he has flattered to deceive for many years now. Finally, another loanee, Tope Obedeyi is on loan from Bolton. He can either play on the wing or upfront.
HOW THEY LINED UP.
The line up from last night is as follows:
Soderberg
Downes
Smith
Mattis
Grounds
Mendy
Johnson
Talbot
Westcarr
Bowery
Obedeyi
Subs: Ford, Fleming, Whitaker, Allott, Clay.
PREDICTION
I think it'll either be a narrow home win, or we'll get a replay.
COYY.
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Apologies for the shortish one for this one, just wanted to get it up.