John Pemberton pre Ebbsfleet

Ahead of Saturday’s home game against Ebbsfleet United, caretaker boss John Pemberton has been speaking to Spire Media. Pemberton has managed two draws from two games so far for the Spireites and has brought surprises with his team selections, with youngsters Jamie Sharman and Luke Rawson featuring in both games.

“I think we’ve played some decent football in patches. We’ve dominated halves of games.

“In terms of character, we’ve shown a lot of character to come from behind three times in two games.

“Quite pleasing, but we want to win football matches.”

Loan forward Alex Kiwomya has been the subject of niggling injuries in the past few weeks and Pemberton says he doubtful for Saturday.

“We have to be careful with him.

“I wasn’t sure whether we could start him or not and it’s probably a good job we didn’t.”

JP has also confirmed that Tom Denton has returned to training following a spell out through injury.

Lee Shaw picked up his first league goal for Chesterfield on Saturday at Solihull Moors, with Pemberton expressing his delight.

“He’s a coach’s dream. He plays wherever you want him to play; he never kicks up a fuss.

“I could play him in goals and he’d get on with it.

“In the position we’re in, he’s an absolute credit to the football club.”

Saturday also saw academy graduate Jamie Sharman make his first league start for the Spireites and Pemberton is pleased with the youngsters’ performance.

“People will target him because he’s a young player, but he’s got a strong character and I thought he did well.

“My only concern was that he got booked early doors and I needed to change the shape of the team.

“Taking him and Alfie [Beestin] off wasn’t because they were playing poorly; I just needed to change the shape of the team.”

JP says he doesn’t plan on making too many changes, because of the need for continuity.

As for Saturday’s game at home to Ebbsfleet, Pemberton expects another tough game.

“They’re a good side.

“They’ve got players who have played in the Football League, they’re on the back of a good run so they’ll be full of confidence.

“It’s up to us to make sure that run doesn’t continue.”