Both sides are to attach themselves to the clubs Centre of Excellence run by former player Mark Jules. This will be good for the Spireites as they look to compete with both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday in the local market.
Players such as Jamie Jackson who has been with the club since an early age and gained a professional contract this summer came through the excellence system and this is what the Spireites will be looking to achieve. A record number of nine youngsters will be available to Youth Team Manager Dave Bentley having come through the Junior system.
On to the Squad this week as they step up their pre-season training, they are joined by French trialist Francois Duhamel who is 21 and played for French Div 2 outfit LB Chateauroux.
Notts County appear to be forming the Spireites Past Eleven with record signing Jason Lee, Loan player Lawrie Dudfield and FA Cup Hero Tom Curtis joining their ranks, County are looking to achieve League One status with new manager Steve Thompson and they are looking a good bet to back in my eyes.
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