English Football League / Ian Lamont / 02 September 2010 /

Ian Lamont has four bets ahead of the League Two action this weekend

Aldershot [2.26] v Northampton [3.6], the draw [3.5]
A tip on Aldershot at [2.26] is based on the hope that Kevin Dillon will take note of the exit polls at the Rec last Saturday.
The topic among several groups of spectators was the lack of incision provided by Marvin Morgan playing up front on his own.
When 4-5-1 flows into 4-3-3 it produces plenty of pretty football and gives the Hampshire side a solid look away from home, yet the Shots failed to break down a stubborn Stevenage defence. The system has often worked, but principally when Morgan is not the one receiving the ball in the middle of the field, to supply others when it should be the other way around. It also makes him look lazy because he has not got the energy to keep chasing off the ball.
The Shots only equalised when Damian Spencer came off the bench. The route one goal - via keeper Jamie Young booting the ball up field - rather dented the argument, Dillon could argue, that the Shots only looked like winning when they went 4-2-2. There was plenty to like in the first half, tall Glen Little pulling many strings in midfield.
Boosted by a first win in any League Cup since their return to the league in 2008 on Tuesday over Oxford, Aldershot can sneak this one.
That is the case even though the stubborn Cobblers boast a defence - apart from a 3-0 humbling against Torquay on the opening day - that is equally as rigid as their own.


Southend [3.25] v Torquay [2.42], the draw [3.45]
Alan Hansen seems a little old fashioned at times, when he urges: play your best team at all times, against Rafa Benitez's Liverpool policy. Keeping a winning team fosters confidence, was the argument.
Torquay boss Paul Buckle is proving Hansen's point and should be continued to be backed at [2.42] for doing so.
Buckle made just one change from the side that underlined their promotion credentials by winning at Port Vale last weekend, when the Gulls turned out at Bournemouth in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and won on penalties.
Southend had their own win on penalties in the week, and kept a clean sheet for the second game running.
However, I believe Torquay can add to their best ever start to a season at Roots Hall. Winger Chris Zebroski, who has three goals this season and has created many more chances, will be key to their chances once again.


Stevenage [2.12] v Crewe [4.0], the draw [3.5]
The defensive headers - and possibly even the attacking ones from going up for corners - of Mark Roberts and Jon Ashton will earn Stevenage plenty of points this season. Aldershot's attackers were given little real sniff last weekend.
At [2.1] Graham Westley's men are possibly a little short as they are still feeling their way into the football league, but they will come up against far more formidable opponents that the Railwaymen, who are flattered by having that 7-0 thrashing of Barnet to their name. The exit of Charlie Griffin after a clash of heads last Saturday has to be a bit of a worry, but Robbie Sinclair and Michael Bostwick will still create chances for Chris Beardsley.


Chesterfield [1.75] v Lincoln [5.8], the draw [3.7]
Win your home games, draw your away games and you should have a very strong chance of promotion seems to have much resonance at the b2net stadium.
How Spireites supporters would love it if their new stadium could witness the promotion that John Sheridan seems so ready to promise.
While there is a fair injury list at Chesterfield, there are still plenty of plus points with Dwayne Mattis and Dean Morgan giving supporters plenty of joy.
Lincoln, meanwhile, are struggling to score goals and will hope yet another addition - French youngster Noussoura Adifane - can break into the first team sooner than later.
There is every reason to think that Chesterfield can justify a bet at odds-on. Take the [1.75] on offer.

Recommended Bets:
Back Aldershot at [2.25] to beat Northampton
Back Chesterfield at [1.75] to beat Lincoln
Back Stevenage at [2.1] to beat Crewe
Back Torquay at [2.42] to win at Southend

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