Chesterfield vs Swindon preview - Roberts to miss reunion

Posted Monday, October 27, 2014 by PA

Chesterfield winger Gary Roberts will not be involved against his former club Swindon at the Proact Stadium on Tuesday night.

Roberts has been nursing a hamstring injury recently and the 30-year-old, who joined the Spireites in the summer of 2013 after leaving the Robins, will be allowed time to recover properly from the problem - which could mean two weeks out.

Oscar Gobern could make his home debut, while the likes of Jay O'Shea, Ritchie Humphreys, Romuald Boco and Ollie Banks are options for manager Paul Cook as Chesterfield search for a first win in five League One matches.

Defenders Sam Hird (knee) and Drew Talbot (groin) are making progress in their recoveries and it is hoped they could both be back in first-team contention during the early part of November.

Swindon can welcome back skipper Nathan Thompson after suspension.

The full-back has completed a two-match ban after he was sent off for the second time this season against Yeovil last weekend.

Thompson is likely to step straight back into the starting line-up but fellow defender Raphael Branco is set to miss out again with a groin problem.

Boss Mark Cooper will otherwise choose from the same squad which drew 2-2 with Colchester on Saturday.