Martin Allen: "We are all looking forward to tomorrow's game" Pre Leyton Orient

Ahead of the Spireites home game against Leyton Orient, manager Martin Allen has been speaking to Spire Media. Chesterfield will go into this fixture having lost four on the bounce and Allen’s men will be keen to kick-start their season.

“They’re a little bit quiet. Obviously they’re not happy. They’ve worked very, very hard,” said the Spireites boss.

“The players have given us everything, but we’re disappointed with the results.

“However, we are all looking forward to tomorrows’ home game against Leyton Orient.”

Among the possible areas to blame for our recent dip in form, Allen believes his men have lacked creativity when going forward. In the last few games Chesterfield have been without attacking midfielder Charlie Carter (injured) and wide man Jerome Binnom-Williams, who saw red during Towns 3-2 defeat at Barrow.

“We’ve given away some silly goals. Some of the goals we’ve given away have been very unlike everything we’ve done in pre season.

“We haven’t been totally outplayed, or dominated.

“We didn’t play well in our last home game, there’s certainly no doubt about that.”

Optimists might say that a poor run of form couldn’t have come at a better time for the Spireites, with there still being plenty of time for Martin Allen and his staff to turn things around. However, the gaffer doesn’t see it the same way.

“I hate losing any game. I really can’t stand it.

“I love winning. I love that moment when the referee blows that whistle when your team’s won. I thrive on that.

“At the moment I have to grit my teeth, shake people’s hands, do the media and then I get in my car and bang my head against the window.”

In the past week, Chesterfield completed the loan signing of Hull City goalkeeper Callum Burton, following the news of Shwan Jalal’s injury. Despite the results, Allen is pleased with the new acquisition.

“He’s a good goalkeeper. Top player. He’ll have a big future ahead of him.”

Left sided player Jerome Binnom-Williams has now completed his three game suspension and is now eligible for selection, with Allen saying that the team has missed having him in the group.

“I think you’ll see a sharper, fitter, trimmer Jerome.

“I’m looking forward to seeing him play tomorrow.”

In other transfer news, George Smith has moved out on loan to National League rivals Dover, with Allen saying the fullback needs more game time.

Martin Allen told Spire Media that attacking youngster Charlie Carter is now off crutches, as he continues his road to recovery.

“He’s not back jogging yet as he needs to strengthen his ankle. We’re probably about a month away from seeing Charlie.”

As for Saturday’s opponents, Martin Allen says we can expect another tough game from a side that suffered a similar fate to the Spireites. Orient have suffered back to back relegations from League One to the National League and are currently competing in their second season in non league.

“They’ve completely rebuilt.

“They struggled last year in their first season in this league. They’ve kept some very good senior players who have done very well for them so far. They have some very good young players, full of energy and running.

“They’re very well organised with Justin Edinburgh, who is a very good manager. As always, this will be a tough game for us to play.”