Cech reflects on “wonderful day” for youngsters

Cech reflects on “wonderful day” for youngsters

Chelsea legend Petr Cech was present at the Cobham Training Centre to welcome the Spireites academy when the youngsters and staff spent time with their Chelsea counterparts recently. Ahead of the FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Chesterfield at Stamford Bridge, the...
Academy head of recruitment & development appointed

Academy head of recruitment & development appointed

Justin Tellus has joined Chesterfield FC Community Trust as the academy’s head of recruitment & development. After playing in Malta and featuring regularly in the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League, Justin has latterly been working at Leeds United...
Car donated to academy by local company

Car donated to academy by local company

Chesterfield-based independent financial advisers Harvest Associates have supported the Spireites academy by donating a car which is being used by academy staff.  Grant Hickton of Harvest Associates explained why he was keen to support the academy in this way.  He...
Academy forge link-up with Northern Irish academy

Academy forge link-up with Northern Irish academy

A link-up has been forged between the Spireites academy and Maiden City Soccer Academy, who are based in Northern Ireland.  Three players from Maiden City have joined the academy. They are all on a full-time education programme, as well as training full-time. Academy...
Weekly academy round-up

Weekly academy round-up

With so many academy games happening during the week, it can be difficult to keep track of how well the teams are doing. This article provides an easy rundown of the results for you to follow and keep track of all the Chesterfield teams. U7s Chesterfield U7s played...
Young Spireites progress in cup

Young Spireites progress in cup

Chesterfield Under 19s fought off tough opposition in Boston United to progress to the third round of the National League U19 League Alliance Cup following a 5-2 victory at St George’s Park. A Man of the Match award-winning hat-trick from O’Connor and a Waite brace...