Midfielder Derek Niven will be back in full training next week and could even be included in the squad for the Spireites next home league game against Rochdale at Saltergate on Saturday 10 January 2009, kick-off 3.00pm.
The 25 year old has been recuperating following successful treatment for testicular cancer and has been out since mid-November.
Chesterfield manager Lee Richardson said: "Derek has been keeping himself fit and it will be great to have him back. It almost feels like we are getting a new player joining the squad."
Derek Niven in action
Derek Niven joined Chesterfield in December 2003 from Bolton Wanderers and has so far made 199 league appearances for the Spireites and scored 14 league goals.
If he makes the team against Rochdale it will be his 200th league appearance for the Spireites.
