Match Thread vs. Chesterfield 01.03.22 [NL]

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A big match night is upon us as the Stylish 'Pies make the short trip over the county border to Chesterfield's Technique Stadium, accompanied by somewhere in the region of 2,000 traveling fans.

It promises to be a fantastic atmosphere as Notts aim to continue the run which has brought them an average of 2.5 points from each of the last four games. Callum Roberts and Jim O'Brien appear to be the only injuries, with Cal said to be '50/50' for tonight and Jim out longer term.

Chessie will notably be without their talismanic goal-machine Kabongo Tshimanga, but he's far from their only injury concern, with up to eight players out or in doubt.

Can the 'Pies bring home all three points and climb the table again or will it be all-square at bed time? A defeat would end our good run and would be a big disappointment to many fans of course.

Team news at around 6:45pm. Fans can follow online a usual on BBC Sport's app, BBC Radio Nottingham website or BBC Sounds.

Here's a link to the online commentaries page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/60390954

COYP!

The Geordie Messi starts. Vincent returns and Nemane takes a place on the bench. Brunt is (I think) a Chesterfield lad and Mitchell may have a point or two to prove from the bench later on. Good to see DKE!

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Glad to see Call back although wasn't expecting it after the way IB spoke at the weekend but looks like our best line up currently..

COYP!!!!

Anyone reading this who's using the train to get home take note, from Derbyshire Constabulary's 'Spireites Police' Twitter account...!

"For all the @Official_NCFC fans travelling via train... Please be aware the only train back is now the 21:56, the others have been cancelled due to no drivers.."

A great starting XI

Wonder what happened to Francis...
Frank's chance to get his place back tonight. Hope he's up for it

Tempo footy with that line up

Not surprised to see Roberts back in for this one if fit enough to start. With Nemane who impressed on Saturday able to come on for him if needed.

However am surprised not to see Francis start, as AC said great opportunity for Vinny to perform and impress. Many have been calling for him to start again tonight's the night. Increased energy in midfield?

If anyone knows a Notts fan called Wayne Thorpe who's gone to the match tonight, he's left his wallet and ticket in a taxi and the Notts police up there tonight have it safe. He needs to message them to arrange to go pick it up...

https://twitter.com/NottsPolMagpies/status/1498735365980663810?s=20&t=zmSJftH2y42wFX2QvK3qGQ

With the current squad I can't think of a more positive line up than that.

Right, settled down now, Got Charlie n Stall in me lughole and looking forward to this one! COYP