Spireites lose out on striker signing as recruitment remains '˜on hold'

Chesterfield appear to have lost out on striker Liam McAlinden.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jul 2018, 12:11 BST
Updated 26th Jul 2018, 12:12 BST
Boston United v Chesterfield football action.Boston United v Chesterfield football action.
Boston United v Chesterfield football action.

The former Wolves and Exeter City frontman was on trial with Chesterfield and appeared in a number of pre-season friendlies.

Having attended the squad’s 24-hour getaway to Martin Allen’s house, McAlinden seemed set to become a permanent fixture.

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But speaking after last night’s 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic, Allen revealed the 24-year-old had left the Sprieites pre-season camp.

“McAlinden has left yesterday afternoon,” said Allen.

“He’s gone to a League club I think, from what I’ve been told.

“It looks like we’ve lost him.”

Allen also confirmed that Chesterfield’s recruitment plans remain ‘on hold.’

With a potential buyer for the club waiting in the wings, the manager is unable to bring in any new players or ship out any of the current crop.