Chesterfield
v Wrexham

Saturday 22 January 2004 @ 15:00

THE VENUE
Address: Recreation Ground, Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4SX.
Telephone Number: 01246 209765 Fax Number: 01246 556799
Web: www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk E-mail Address: reception@chesterfield-fc.co.uk
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TRAVEL GUIDE
Directions from Wrexham: Head north on the A483 and the the A55 and M53 past Chester. At junction11 on the M53 branch left joining the M56 eastbound towards Manchester passing the M6 interchange. At junction 3 of the M56 take left hand lanes following signs for Stockport to join the M60 where you leave at junction 1, taking the second exit onto the A5145 following signs for Stockport Town Centre. Straight forward at the traffic lights and at the roundabout with the A560 take the second exit signposted Manchester (A6). At the traffic lights turn right onto the A6 signposted Stepping Hill Hospital. Stay on the A6 for 15 miles until you reach the roundabout with the A623 where you take the first exit to join the A623 following signs for Chesterfield. Follow this road for 14 miles until you reach the roundabout with the A619 where you take the first exit to join the A619. After 7 miles you reach the roundabout with the A632 and here take the second exit signposted Town Centre and soon after bear left then right around the one-way system then forward following signs for the hospital. At the roundabout keep left and take the first exit into Foljambe Road and at the crossroads turn right into Saltergate and the ground is on your left. Total Distance 90 miles, Time = 2 hours.

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Car Parking: From the directions above do not turn right into Saltergate and continue up to the top of the hill and straight over at the traffic lights. Then turn right into cross Street where you will find plenty of street parking and a school car park on your left. There is also a car park next to Manor College at the top of Ashgate Road and the town centre car parks are nearby.
By Train: On exiting the station follow the path that leads past the Chesterfield Hotel and then cross over the footbridge past the Pomegranate Theatre on your left and bear right at the Crooked Spire. Follow this road past a department store on your left and you will enter Saltergate in 400 yards and the ground is at the far end of this road on your left. If should be noted that it is usual for police to round up away fans at the station and escort them directly to the ground. I will just remind you that you are visiting Chesterfield not Baghdad!
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Away Travel Club: To book call in at the club shop or by phone on 01978 262109. Please note a booking fee is applicable with credit card orders.
By Bus:  No need as the ground is only a few minutes from the town centre.
Places to Drink: The local constabulary normally direct away fans to the back of the ground to the Chesterfield Arms and Industry plus a few other. That means the Local Heroes Pub, Gardeners Arms, Barley Mow and The County Hotel all on Saltergate are home fans only especially if you are in colours. In the town centre the Market Tavern sells real ale as does the Derby Pub but it is located on Sheffield Road it is a bit out of the way. The town centre has all the national chains including two Weatherspoons as well as the Royal Oak which is 800 years old!
Places to Eat: There is no chippy near by and you are left with the usual Burger King, McDonalds and KFC in the town centre.
Cash Machines: On Rose Hill you will find a Barclays, LloydsTSB and Derbyshire BS, and Market Place has a HSBC and Nat  West. All are under 1/2 a mile away.
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TICKET AND GROUND INFO
General: Away fans are allocated the 450 'seats' in the Main Stand. The word seat is used loosely as they are in fact wooden benches. The view is not the best with supporting pillars obstructing some seats and the facilities are poor. The terrace has been relayed but still no roof although the toilets have been imporved. The town itself is generally relaxed but the police are known to go over the top often filming supporters before, during and after games.
Ticket Office: 01246 209765
Seats: Main Stand - Adults £16.00, Concessions £10.00
Standing: Cross Street Terrace - Adults £14.00, Concessions £10.00
Disabled Facilities: There is no parking at the ground but it is possible to drop disabled supporters off and then park your car at the nearby school playground. The facilities in the ground is not to better either with toilets and refreshment kiosks, which are not assisted, located on the other side of the stand. There are 20 Wheelchair spaces with 5 for away fans located in a tin covered shelter at the Saltergate end of the Main Stand. The helper sits in the stand behind but that means you will be sitting with the home fans.
Programme and Fanzines: Official programme costs £2.00.
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PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES

Chesterfield

 Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Walsall (a) League 1 0-3 Tranmere (h) League 1 1-5
Barnsley (h) League 1 2-2 Peterboro (a) League 1 2-2
MK Dons (a) League 1 1-1 Sheff Wed (a) League 1 0-4
Wrexham (a) League 1 1-3 Blackpool (h) League 1 1-2
Luton (h) League 1 0-1 Chesterfield (h) League 1 3-1
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
0 2 3 4 10 -6 1 1 3 7 14 -7
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD

Chesterfield

 Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
27 9 9 9 32 33 -1 36 13 28 8 8 12 32 52 -20 22 23
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS

Chesterfield

 Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Tcham N'Toya 6 0 6 Hector Sam 5 3 8
Caleb Folan 6 0 5 Dennis Lawrence 5 2 7
Shane Nicholson 4 0 4 Chris Armstrong 7 0 7
Wayne Allison 3 0 3 Chris Llewellyn 3 3 6
        Andy Holt 4 1 5

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Chesterfield

 Wrexham
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Shane Nicholson 5 1 Chris Armstrong 6 1
Steve Blatherwick 4 1 Darren Ferguson 7 0
Mark Allott 5 0 Shaun Pejic 5 0
Ian Evatt 5 0 Juan Ugarte 4 0
Alex Bailey 3 0 Chris Llewellyn 4 0
Mark Innes 0 1 Steve Roberts 1 1
      Hector Sam 1 1

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition

Chesterfield

 Draw Wrexham Total
League 47 24 32 103
FA Cup 2 0 2 4
League Cup 1 1 1 3
Other 0 0 1 1
Overall 50 25 36 111
Overall as a % 45% 23% 32% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Wrexham 3-1 Chesterfield 28-Dec-04 League 1 Review
Chesterfield 1-0 Wrexham 10-Jan-04 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 0-0 Chesterfield 09-Aug-03 Division 2 Review
Wrexham 0-1 Chesterfield 02-Mar-02 Division 2 Review
Chesterfield 3-2 Wrexham 18-Sep-01 Division 2 Review
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MATCH PREVIEW
THE MATCH

Wrexham Team News: With Alex Smith, Danny Williams and Dean Bennett back for first beam selection the good news was short lived after Chris Armstrong, Hector Sam and Andy Holt joined Darren Ferguson, Brian Carey and Andy Dibble on the sidelines. Xavi Valero continues in goal with either Shaun Pejic or Craig Morgan forming a back three along with Steve Roberts and Dennis Lawrence. Carlos Edwards continues his comeback a right wing back with Alex Smith replacing the injured Andy Holt on the left. There will be changes in midfield with Danny Williams back after injury and he would be a good bet to join Matt Crowell and Jim Whitley although Mark Jones, Dean Bennett and Scott Green will be pushing for a place. Up front the only realistic option is Juan Ugarte and Chris Llewellyn.

Wrexham Squad (17): Valero, Michael Jones, Morgan, Pejic, Lawrence, Roberts, Holt, Whitley, Smith, Crowell, Edwards, Williams, Bennett, Mark Jones, Green, Llewellyn, Ugarte.

Chesterfield Team News: Roy McFarland has revealed he will be without defender Steve Blatherwick as it is too dangerous to risk his Achilles injury as it could result in him being out for the season if he suffers further setbacks. On the plus side influential defender Ian Evatt is available following suspension and Australian Aaron Downes is back following international duty. The only other doubt being Adam Smith who is not 100% after picking up a knee injury. McFarland has hinted that the Spirites will operate a 4-4-2 system for the game.

Officials: The match referee is Trevor Parkes of the West Midlands and he is assisted by Alex Clyde of South Yorkshire and Wayne McIntosh of Lincolnshire. Trevor Parkes has refereed 24 games this season sending off 5 players and booking 67 at an average of 2.79 per game.

Weather: Sunny spells but temperatures will only reach a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius with a 3 mph north-easterly wind.

The Bookies View: Chesterfield are odds on with the Tote Sport offering the best odds at 5/6 with VC Bet and Sky bet offering the Wrexham win at 7/2. The draw is best priced at 12/5 with VC Bet, Labrokes, Bet Direct, Sporting Odds, Bet Odd of Even, Bet 365, The Gaming Club and Sky Bet.
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