Will Chesterfield look to strengthen before registration deadline? Lester gives his take on free agents

But given that available players are highly likely to be severely lacking in match fitness, Jack Lester believes the answer to the Spireites’ relegation battle must come from within his current squad.

Lester brought in 11 players during the January transfer window, including the likes of Drew Talbot and George Smith who were released by their clubs and free agent Giles Coke, who had been without a team for months.