'Hard not to like' - player ratings from Chesterfield 4 Yeovil Town 3

Spireites supporters continue to watch the team through their fingers.

Lampard fumes after THREE big decisions...

Terrific going forward, a high-wire act at the back, Chesterfield were at their brilliant best (and occasionally worst) in Saturday’s FA Cup tussle with Yeovil.

Jack Simpson laps up his second goal in the FA Cup thriller against Yeovil Town

Centre-half Jack Simpson’s brace and another Josh Koroma goal should have been enough to put the tie to bed, and then came that final mad 12 minutes.

Two out-of-nowhere replies for the non-leaguers and then the nervy prospect of extra time and possibly pens before Joel Randall popped up to kill the tension with a nicely taken winner for 4-3 and a deserved place in the second round.

The fans who stayed away missed a great watch, a good advert for the FA Cup, even if their team continues to keep everyone guessing.

Here’s our Player Ratings

1. Zach Hemming 6 Zach Hemming 6: Strange afternoon for the recalled stopper, chosen ahead of Ryan Boot for the third match running. Had only one really serious save to make yet was beaten three times. Photo Sales

2. Remeao Hutton 9 Remeao Hutton 9: Jeered by the supporters of his old club, didn't let it bother him. A constant outlet for the team down the right and played in a peach of a cross for Koroma's goal. If there's a better attacking right-back in the lower divisions at the moment then I've yet to see him. Man of the Match. Photo Sales

3. Jack Simpson 8 Jack Simpson 8: The skipper gave away a penalty and lost his man for Yeovil's third goal. He also popped up at the other end with a nicely placed header and a cool-as-you-like finish for 3-1. He might even have had a hat-trick. Photo Sales

4. Lewis Gordon 6 Lewis Gordon 6: Back in the side in place of Tom Pearce, pushed up and helped his team keep Yeovil under the pump for long periods. Keeps getting fleeting chances of a first Chesterfield goal, and there was another one here. Photo Sales

Spireites supporters continue to watch the team through their fingers.

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