Why David Buchanan is a "driving force" for Chesterfield

The 33-year-old, who has played more than 500 games in his career over 15 years, has been one of Town’s standout performers since Pemberton took charge in January.

The left-back, who had a spell in central midfield under previous Blues manager John Sheridan earlier in the season, has started all eight of Pemberton’s games and has hardly put a foot wrong.

"His experience is huge,” Pemberton told the Derbyshire Times.

"I knew Buchs when I was at Northampton and he was captain of Northampton and he has played a million games.

"The first thing for me when I came in was going 'I need him in the team but where is the best place to put him?' Well the best place to put him is where he has played the majority of his career and you can see that.

"He is very good in meetings and he is very good in training when the training is not right or when he thinks it is sloppy because he knows what I am like.

"That is a good thing that I do not have to moan because they will stop it.

"He is a driving force behind what we are trying to do and his experience is massive for us."

Pemberton also had similar praise for Nathan Tyson, 37, who has impressed since joining on loan from Notts County.

The experienced forward scored a hat-trick against Ebbsfleet United last month, set up Jordan Cropper’s goal against Chorley on Saturday and was a constant threat with his pace.

"Some managers take players everywhere and they might not be playing every week but they are brilliant in the dressing room and Tyson is like that,” Pemberton added.

"We have meetings and the first thing he looks at is could he have done better.

"It is nice for him because he has played at a good level and people listen to him when he talks."