Notts County Vs Chesterfield: Build-up to the Meadow Lane Fixture
notts county vs chesterfield is the focus for Chesterfield this weekend as manager Paul Cook previewed the Meadow Lane fixture, reflected on recent squad news and outlined the club’s screening arrangements at the SMH Group Stadium.
Notts County Vs Chesterfield — What Paul Cook said
Paul Cook spoke to the media ahead of the trip to Meadow Lane. He paid tribute to Tyrone Williams, who has announced his retirement after more than four years with the Spireites. Cook said: “From being in that place in Swindon, in the hospital, probably just over 12 months ago, to see him actually return to training and try his best to resurrect his football career with such courage was amazing to watch. For me, as his manager, more than anything, it was just to see him return to being the lad he was. That was always the most important thing for me.
On preparations for the fixture he said: “We look forward to playing Notts County. We’ve got a healthy rivalry, especially in my time over there. For the four years I’ve been back here, they’re always good games. They don’t need any billing. I look forward to playing the game in a really good, competitive way. They’re an outstanding football club themselves, run very well, really got a bright young manager, coach doing exceptionally well, got a good team, be a big crowd, same as us, all striving for the same stuff.
Cook also set clear targets for the season: “But for us, we’ve got to make sure we get in the play-offs. If we didn’t make the play-offs, that would be a massive underachievement, without a shadow of a doubt, and that would be on me. ” He reflected on the previous weekend’s 3-2 loss to Shrewsbury Town: “I’m sure someone said I’m coming up for 1, 000 games soon. I’ve never seen us lose a game like that. I work with these lads every day. They’re an absolute credit to the club, how hard they work, yet we’ve done things wrong, and I include myself in that. If we can keep playing like that, I’ll be a happy manager, trust me, I will. Because I’ve seen us play a lot worse than that and win, that’s for sure. ”
On squad movement, Cook commented on Adam Lewis’ loan move: “Brilliant for Adam, he’s been training ever so hard and I’ve been watching him be disappointed at not being selected to be a sub even. Watching him then put himself back on the training ground, giving everything he’s got. It’s tough as a coach or manager – watching lads disappointed at not playing is probably one of the toughest things. If we need Adam, he can come back to us and help us with our fight for the rest of the season, and it gets Adam some games at a really good football club. It was just a tick-tick for everyone. ”
What fans need to know about the screening and match arrangements
Chesterfield will show Saturday’s match on the media wall in the Chatsworth Suite at the SMH Group Stadium. The club notes that around 100 places have already been booked and that the lounge promises to be a lively atmosphere.
- Screening location: Chatsworth Suite, SMH Group Stadium
- Entry time: from 10: 00am ET ahead of the 12: 30pm ET kick-off
- Cost of entry: £5, which includes a bacon cob and tea/coffee
- Extras: drinks offers on the day and a free raffle for a chance to win a signed shirt
- Match venue: Meadow Lane (away fixture)
- Recent form note: Chesterfield lost 3-2 to Shrewsbury Town last weekend
Places must be booked in advance. The club highlights the expected crowd and the rivalry between the two clubs as part of the match-day atmosphere.
Fans attending or following the fixture can expect a full focus on recovery and competitive performance after the recent defeat, while the club’s screening offers an alternative for supporters unable to travel to Meadow Lane. For the club, the immediate objective remains clear in the manager’s own words: “we’ve got to make sure we get in the play-offs. ”
Supporters and neutral observers should note the screening details and the manager’s comments as the two clubs prepare for the meeting — notts county vs chesterfield.
