WEEKLY ROUNDUP 1/7/18

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It’s been another busy week at the Proact, as Martin Allen and his team plan further moves in the transfer market, as well as getting pre-season underway and shift further personnel from the club, while one Spireite shows his delight at the announcement of our newest arrival, Charlie Carter. As well as this, it was announced this week that a grand total of 2647 season tickets have been sold, as of today.

This week it has been announced that record wage earner Chris O’Grady and central midfielder Jak McCourt have had their contracts at the club terminated by mutual consent. O’Grady made 35 appearances for Town in a season where he struggled with a back injury sporadically throughout the season, scoring two goals.

Despite becoming somewhat of a fan favourite during his year at the Proact, Jak McCourt has also been allowed to leave the Proact. The 22 year old midfielder scored 5 goals, including a wonder goal away at Swindon, in 35 appearances in the 2017/18 season.

Wednesday saw the players report for the first day of pre-season training, with the players being put through their paces for the first time of what will no doubt be a gruelling first season in non-league. The picture gallery on the clubs’ website gave the fans a chance to see the new boys in action for the first time, as well as familiar faces such as Drew Talbot back in action. The players seem to be in good spirits ahead of our first friendly against Sheffield FC at the Coach and Horses stadium on Saturday, where Martin Allen will hope to put his tactics into practise for the first time.

Striker Gozie Ugwu expressed his delight over the signing of attacking midfielder Charlie Carter. Ugwu played alongside Carter during his final season at Woking, where the 25 year old striker scored 24 times in the National League.

Off the pitch, Chief Executive Michael Dunford has left his role at the club, in order to take up a similar role at Plymouth Argyle, where he currently lives. Dunford joined the Spireites in October of last year, but has decided to join Plymouth, as it is closer to home.

As for the future, Martin Allen has announced that he plans for further signings at the Proact, as he continues to mould a title winning squad for the upcoming season. It is expected that a striker and a winger are Allen’s main priorities, as further depth in these positions is needed.