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chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
Academy schoolboy trials will take place on Wednesday, July 2 at the University of Sheffield, Warminster Road, Sheffield. There are a limited number of places available. Chesterfield FC academy will be holding a schoolboy trial for players in the age brackets of U16, U18 and U21 for the upcoming season. Players must be unattached and within a daily commuting distance of Chesterfield (catchment area).
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
Ryan Boot becomes the third player to sign a contract extension ahead of the upcoming season. Commenting on his new deal, he said: “I am delighted to sign a new contract. It’s a great club with great ambition and I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far. “Long may that continue and hopefully we can go one step further this season.”The goalkeeper arrived in North Derbyshire back in the summer of 2023 after leaving Solihull Moors.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
John Fleck becomes the second player of the day to agree a contract extension with the Spireites. The Scotland international joined Chesterfield in September 2024 after leaving Blackburn Rovers. Fleck made 20 appearances in all competitions last term as Paul Cook’s side made the League Two play-offs. After putting pen to paper, he said: “I’m delighted to get the deal over the line; it was pretty straightforward enough to get done.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
The club can confirm that defender Ash Palmer will depart the SMH Group Stadium upon the expiry of his contract after agreeing to join York City. Palmer joined Chesterfield in November 2022, joining from Stockport County. He quickly became an important part of the defence as the Spireites made the National League play-off final. The centre-back played 29 times in the National League in the 2023/24 season as Paul Cook’s men sealed promotion to the Football League.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
Mike Jones has officially announced his retirement from professional football. The 37-year-old has spent the past three years with the Spireites, making 66 appearances. ‘Iron Mike’ played an integral role in helping the side reached the National League play-off final in 2023 and win the division a year later. His one goal for the club came in the 4-1 home victory against AFC Fylde back in March 2024.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
Ryan Stirk becomes the second signing of the day and third of the summer, agreeing a deal with the Spireites after leaving Walsall. The midfielder spent two years with Walsall and made 97 appearances for the Saddlers, scoring four goals. His performances this season played an integral part in helping Walsall to the League Two play-off final. After putting pen to paper, the 24-year-old said: “It’s nice to get it done. As soon as a I spoke to the gaffer, we got on straight away.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
Adam Lewis has become Chesterfield’s second signing of the summer after agreeing a deal. The 25-year-old was most recently at Morecambe, making 52 appearances last season. He scored once and provided seven assists for the Shrimpers. Lewis started his career at Liverpool and signed his first professional contract in 2019 – making his debut in the FA Cup against Shrewsbury Town. Whilst at Anfield, he had loan spells at Amiens, Plymouth Argyle and Newport County.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
Dilan Markanday has become the first signing of the summer, agreeing to rejoin the Spireites on a three-year deal. The winger enjoyed a loan spell at the SMH Group Stadium during the first half of the 2024/25 season. Markanday netted seven times in 24 games in North Derbyshire before being recalled from his loan spell by Blackburn Rovers in January. He then moved to League One side Leyton Orient for the remainder of the season and he scored three goals in 17 appearances.
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
The Spireites will face Burton Albion at the SMH Group Stadium as part of the build-up to the new season. The game will be played on Tuesday, July 8 (7pm). Ticket details will be announced in due course. A home fixture against Sheffield United on Saturday, July 26 (3pm) was previously announced, together with the annual fixture at Matlock Town on Saturday, July 5 (3pm).
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1 week ago | 
chesterfield-fc.co.uk | Nick Johnson
As one of several off-the-field improvements at the SMH Group Stadium, the catering options on the concourses are seeing some new additions and improvements for the 2025/26 season. The changes come after suggestions in the fans’ forums that took place monthly throughout the season, with senior figures at the club taking on board what had been said and laying down the framework for more improvements to begin.
