Chesterfield linked with defender Alex Whittle after he departs James Rowe's former club Gloucester City

Chesterfield are being linked with a move for left-back Alex Whittle after he left James Rowe’s former club Gloucester City today.
By Liam Norcliffe
Published 7th Jan 2021, 14:10 BST
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The 27-year-old, who can also play further forward, is ‘expected to sign’ for the Spireites after departing the National League North leaders, according to Gloucestershire Live.

His potential arrival would appear to suggest that left-backs David Buchanan and Tyler Denton could be on their way out, especially with Joel Taylor only having just signed.

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If the move goes through, Whittle will join his former Tigers’ teammates Akwasi Asante and George Carline in following Rowe to the Technique Stadium.

Alex Whittle, pictured playing for Dunfermline, is being linked with a move to Chesterfield.Alex Whittle, pictured playing for Dunfermline, is being linked with a move to Chesterfield.
Alex Whittle, pictured playing for Dunfermline, is being linked with a move to Chesterfield.

Whittle, who started his career at Liverpool, joined Gloucester in the summer on a two-year deal after from Boston United.

His other clubs include Dunfermline, AFC Fylde, Southport, York City, Forest Green Rovers and Warrington Town.

Rowe has already made two signings this week in loan duo Jack Clarke and Marcus Dinanga.

Whittle would be Rowe’s eighth signing since being appointed on November 26.

Related topics:James RoweChesterfieldSpireitesNational League North