Thursday 8th November 2012
Pic courtesy Tina Jenner Photography and www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk

In a fascinating interview, Chesterfield FC Manager Paul Cook speaks openly to the Chesterfield Post about the man behind the manager.



His memories as a player under various big name managers, moving into management himself, from Accrington, via Southport and Sligo through to Chesterfield.

He reveals how he sees his decision to come to the Spireites as a "No Brainer", how 'fearing for your job' drives him to success and how his ultimate management job would be at his beloved Liverpool FC.

Audio interview below. Text transcription below the Audio link.

When Accrington Stanley came to the PROACT, few people in the ground paid attention to the man in the away dugout.

However a few short weeks later, Paul Cook was installed as Manager of Chesterfield, where he has quickly established himself as an articulate and positive man.

An ex footballer, the Spireites are the fourth club that Paul has managed and he is confident that he can lead them out of League Two.

But who is Paul Cook and what drives him?

He spoke to The Chesterfield Post about his career up to this point, his ambitions and who inspired him.

First of all we asked the gaffer to talk about himself...
"You've caught me out here! Obviously I've been a football player for quite a long time now - played for Wigan as my first team I signed for which was... I'm sure I made my debut in 1984, if I'm not mistaken. It was at home to Reading on a Tuesday night - I remember that!

"Obviously as a child you just want to be a footballer and I was brought up pre-academy, we just wanted to play football - we all had a love of the game.

"Going forward at that stage I would have been a fanatical Liverpool supporter - which I'd like to think I am to this day - but as you go forward as a player and a manager, it lessens your opportunity to watch Liverpool but I'd still consider myself a strong Liverpool supporter and I go to as many games as I can.

"Coming to the end of my playing career, I've always had a love of football. I enjoy being around a football stadium and football people and I love the thought of seeing lads come into a football team and develop, so going into coaching and management was a natural progression for me.

"I helped coach Accrington for Jon Coleman and Jimmy Bell when I was coming to the end of my career - I was player-coach - and in the year I did that, we got promotion to the Football League, which was the first time for Accrington and great for everyone connected to the club. it was great days for the club to go from non league where Jon and Jimmy had them - a fantastic achievement, certainly by those two lads more than myself as I only joined literally at the end, we had some players and I was getting up to being 35/36 years old and I always wanted to be a manager and have a go at management.

"I've always had my own ideas on football - I don't fear being sacked and I don't fear failure, doing things wrong. At the end of the day, I'd like to be remembered - no matter where I manage - for having an enthusiastic approach and trying my best. I think that when you do that, supporters will always hold you in high esteem.

"I took a job at Southport when they were going from part time to fulltime. I didn't know anything about budgets and money, I just thought that footballers grew on trees and you just put them on the pitch and it was easy to do.

"At the time Southport appointed me, it was a bad decision - well not a bad decision, but a wrong decision - you know, I think they should have gone for a far more experienced manager, who knew the leagues instead of going for myself, who was only coaching at the time.

"I didn't know you had to operate on a budget a lot less than any other in the league, so that never worked out. It was only a very short period in my life - 5 or 6 months at the most - and that included 2 months being off for pre season! So I look back on that and think it was a great learning curve - it was really good for me to go into a club and start finding out about budgets and money and contracts, as at Accrington, Jon Coleman did all that. I just coached the players - it was great! I wasn't a manager and didn't get involved in the off field stuff.

"I got the sack there and I was lucky - I had quite a few job opportunites - but, most of them were working in the likes of Academies and stuff and it's something I've never wanted to do. I'm not saying I'll never do, as I have to work, but it wasn't something I wanted to do. I always wanted to work with senior players.

"An opportunity came quite quickly for me to go to Sligo Rovers in Ireland and I discussed it with my family and we decided that if I wanted to manage, I must go and manage, because I think if you're an out of work manager, it's hard to get a job. I'm not being disrespectful to anyone out of a job, but if you're successful and you're doing well, you can always make people stand up and take notice.

"So, I went over there and I look back on my time at Sligo really fondly. I joined a club that was very low in the Irish Premier League and wasn't getting very good crowds. I was there for four and a half years and by the time I left the club had success. We'd been in Europe and we had trophies and the catalyst for the club was winning the league this year and the year I left.

"I look back on my achievements and this year there were 5 nominations for player of the year in Ireland - all five were Sligo players and all five were players I'd signed. I look back on that and think to myself 'wow'.

"Unfortunately for everyone at Sligo, it ended - bitterly's not the right word - but not how it should, I should have ended on better terms because I felt I'd done a lot for the club and the club had done a lot for me. But having been in Ireland for four and a half years, it was enough - it was time to move on.

"I got a lot of criticism from fans which I still think is unfair. I don't get involved in the media side of arguments and I've never given another interview in Sligo since I left. I don't believe in arguing in public and, at the end of the day, Sligo have gone on to win the league and I'd like to think I played a part in that. They've won the league for the first time in a long, long time and they're in the Champions League next year and I think supporters should be respectful of what we all do.

"The opportunity came to manage Accrington - again I wanted to come home. In the last 3 or 4 months of my time in Ireland, I'd turned down a chance to go and manage St Johnstone's in Scotland and manage in the [Scottish] Premier League. But I didn't want to go and manage in Scotland. St Johnstone are a fantastic club and it's great to see them doing well. They have got good people and I really do wish them every success.

"So Accrington then came in for me and it was a 'no-brainer', it was home. I was coming back to Liverpool and a chance to see my children growing up a lot more and Accrington is a really special club, it's got fantastic people who work there. Every day that Accrington are in this league is a testimony to the people who put in work there - they don't have the budget, stadium or infrastructure of other clubs, but it doesn't stop the people working really hard daily to make the club better and they have fantastic people there.

"I look at them sitting in 12th in our league and I'd like to think I played a part in that - in the recruitment of players which is difficult. I had great people - Liam Richardson, Les Parry and Paul Hodge and I was backed by Rob Heys who is a great Chief Exec and everyone else who works there. So, for Accrington to be 12th in the league I think is a fantastic achievement for everyone at the club and I look back on that fondly.

"I then got an opportunity - and I got a bit of criticism from Accrington people for coming here - which I think is a bit unfair, as whilst I'm at the club, I give everything to my job and whilst I was at Accrington, I gave everything.

"The opportunity came to come to Chesterfield and you only have to look around the ground to know that it's a step up. I might be criticised for saying that, I might be criticised from whatever quarters - it's a step up. A real football club in terms of infrastructure, support and going forward and it was a no-brainer for me.

"It was a great opportunity for me - that I wanted to come here, and like I say, I don't fear the sack, being criticised by supporters, I like to know I do my best. I demand effort from people around me and that we play with passion when we go out there, if I don't get that from players whilst I'm manager, the players will go before me!"

Which manager that you've come across do you try to emulate?
"I was lucky that I played for some fantastic managers. I started with Harry McNally at Wigan - he was such a character. He wouldn't have survived in present day football, he wouldn't have survived with the players, he wouldn't have put up with the players - he wouldn't have entertained it in any shape or form.

"Then I went right through with Brian Hamilton, Dave Stringer and Graham Turner at Wolves - Graham Taylor then at Wolves - he'd just come from being England manager.

"I went with Phil Neale to Coventry, Ron Atkinson, Gordon Strachan, Gary Megson at Stockport, John Aldridge at Tranmere and up to Burnley - and I look back on my time at Burnley as possibly the happiest of my life because I played for a manager that understood you.

"We had a lot of senior players that were coming to the end of their career and Stan Turner was just a different type of character. He was certainly a very tough man and he didn't suffer fools in any way shape or form and all the previous managers were all fantastic managers - they've gone on to have great careers, some of them are big iconic names - but Stan was a little bit different.

"He could make you feel so good but he also had that way of making you aware that he was in that room - and that was a special quality in Stan. We had a great set of lads at Burnley, a lot coming to the end of their career and it's probably why we just knuckled down that little bit more. My times at Burnley will always be very fond memories, we had great success together and off the field, we had great team spirit and a great work ethic to each other.

"Football has changed nowadays with sports science and everything else that's going on in the game, a lot of the older managers don't manage now, because they can't - sometimes they should be man enough and big enough to admit that - I think they'd be better thought of."

What drives you? Success?
"No, it's not, it's fear for your job! It's a very valid point. I tell people all the time that I do think you should have a trigger that you fear for your job. It's not fear for my job meaning I'm fearing my job - it's a feeling that I'm not doing my job properly because once I do my job properly, I won't fear for my job! It's the reminder that you must do it well because if you don't, there will be somebody there to do it in your place.

"I'd like to think I transmit that through my staff and through everybody else, it's not a fear for your job, more a case of do your job correctly - however you want to put it - but I just feel those words hit home a little bit harder than anything else because, if you do your job well, you don't have to fear for your job.

"So that's a little reminder for me daily - I come in and I try to treat everybody with a bit of respect and that goes for everybody. I think a lot of managers nowadays are that far stuck up themselves it's untrue, they think it’s all about them and, unfortunately for them, it's not. They've got the luck and the privilege to manage some really good clubs and they should be a little bit more respectful of the people around them."

You're a Liverpool supporter, so you understand the importance of football to the community around it...
"It's people’s life, it affects them from the weekend to the next weekend. They save up and spend money, I've seen people - in my own family, with my own father - we might have gone short so we could go to the match. When people give up money and time for players - we've just lost that, somewhere in football since the transition.

"I'm not saying that players should go down into factories, I'm not trying to be one of those old dinosaurs, but they should respect what people are doing. Supporters turn up to travel to Bristol at 9am on supporters coaches and players should know that, so that when we fail or we don't do well, it's not through lack of knowledge.

"Liverpool fans, they gasp for success. On the back of that, we haven't won the league for so long - it's a passion, but certainly in Chesterfield, I know we haven't got the numbers, but it doesn't mean that we don't hurt as much as Liverpool."

And you know how it feels to be disappointed this season...
"I think it should drive you on. I say to our lads all the time, it's not every day you come in to work. My message is simple - work every day to get better, every day you go home, you should go home a better person, a better player than the one that came through the door that morning."

Is being Manager of Liverpool the ultimate aim?
"Yes it is! I sit here in front of you today, and I want to do the best I can in my career! You get criticised for a lack of loyalty sometimes, but managers normally leave clubs to do better, normally it means they left it in a better state than what they took it over and I think as a manager, if you can leave a club in a better place than when you took over, I think you've gone a good job.

"I look back here and I know John Sheridan really well, through playing football, and he's took this club to a promotion and to Wembley. People should never decry what John did here in a transition into a fantastic new stadium, into a great infrastructure and some very special times as well, and I think John has carried the torch for the club.

"Obviously that changed, but I'd like to think that people should be a liitle more grateful for what he did. It's gone down in history and now we can move forward and I hope maybe I can take the club to those places as well."

As I left after the Hartlepool game, I saw you skipping across the car park with your little boy - family is very important to you isn't it?
"Family is very important to me. My family travel to all the games, my brother supports me greatly, my children, my mum and dad - my dad is very sick at the moment - and it always brings reality home to you.

"I like to sit and have a pint after the game and just talk about the match and football and what's happened in the week, as I do believe there's got to be time to unwind. You can't be permanently 'high high', intense, everyone needs a break, even the players believe it or not. It's just a lot easier to have a break when you're doing well. After the Hartlepool win, you can sit and have a couple of pints and everything,s good. I certainly try and do the same stuff on the back of the Barnet defeat, although you're hurting a lot more."

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THE WRIGHT STUFF! TOMMY PREVIEWS GILLINGHAM - AFTER A BUSY WEEK! -
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DANNY WHITAKER SPEAKS AFTER A BUSY WEEK AT THE PROACT -
It's been a seminal week for the Spireites, with both the departure of Manager John Sheridan and striker Jordan Bowery - revealed today to have signed for Aston Villa. More...

PEARCE NAMES SQUAD AHEAD OF ENGLAND U21 GAME AT THE PROACT -
Stuart Pearce has handed debut call-ups to two Championship stars as the Head Coach hopes to steer his England U21 squad to play-off glory in the next fortnight. More...

PROACT WELCOMES BELGIAN FANS -
The Spireites may not have picked up the points they needed in their last fixture, but it wasn't for lack of support from a group of Belgium based fans. More...

CEO CHRIS TURNER SPEAKS TO THE POST ON SHERIDAN'S DEPARTURE -
After the announcement this morning that John Sheridan had been relieved of his duties as Manager of Chesterfield FC, the Chesterfield Post spoke with CEO Chris Turner More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 16 -
Week 16 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

A DRAW WAS A FAIR RESULT - TOMMY WRIGHT -
It was Asst boss Tommy Wright who faced the media after Saturday's game and said he felt that a draw was a fair result... More...

SPIREITES EARN ONE MORE POINT -
It was a fuller house than normal at the PROACT this afternoon to see near neighbours Rotherham United take on the Spireites in our League Two derby game. More...

SPIREITES HOPING TO GRIND DOWN THE MILLERS - PREVIEW -
The first local derby since the b2net morphed into the Proact Stadium takes place on Saturday when Chesterfield face Rotherham United in an eagerly awaited encounter. More...

KURT MAKES THE GRADE AT CHESTERFIELD FC -
Hundreds of students in Chesterfield, received their GCSE and AS results over the last week and are now considering their futures More...

REACTION ROUNDUP AFTER ROCHDALE -
After the Spireites picked up their first league point of the campaign against Rochdale, Manager John Sheridan said that he had been pleased to get something out of the game. More...

16 OR 17? UNSURE WHAT TO DO? READ ON... -
As youngsters prepare to get their GCSE's tomorrow, Chesterfield FC announces an exciting opportunity for those thinking about a career in the sporting industry. More...

LESTER MAKES A POINT AT THE
PROACT -
It was a virtually unchanged side named by John Sheridan ahead of Tuesday's first home league game against the Dale More...

"WE NEED TO BE READY FOR THE FIGHT" - SHERIDAN ON ROCHDALE GAME -
It was Manager John Sheridan who faced the press ahead of tonight's Rochdale game, telling the assembled press he wouldn't be drawn on changes to the squad More...

ROCHDALE RETURN TO THE PROACT. MATCH PREVIEW.
The Spireites will be chasing their first win of the season tonight when they take on Rochdale at the Proact. More...

AFC WIMBLEDON 1, CHESTERFIELD 0. MATCH REPORT -
The weather was positively Mediterranean in Kingston-upon-Thames for the start of the Spireites' League Two campaign More...

"COME SATURDAY, WE'LL BE READY" SPIREITES SKIPPER SAM HIRD -
Ahead of Spireites' first game of the season at AFC Wimbledon, we spoke with Sam Hird, 1 of 5 signings brought in and now Club Captain More...

WE'RE LOOKING TO GET STRAIGHT BACK OUT OF THIS DIVISION - JOHN SHERIDAN -
Spireites Manager John Sheridan admitted today that getting out of League Two this season is "personal". More & Audio...

FANCY A TRIP TO MANCHESTER CITY? -
The holidays may be more than half over - but the Chesterfield FC Community Trust has arranged a visit to the 2012 Community Shield holders and Premiership Champions, Manchester City More...

TRANMERE REACTION ROUND UP -
After Chesterfield's defeat by Tranmere, a clearly disappointed John Sheridan faced the press and said he felt elements of their performance had let the team down More...

AND THE WINNER IS...-
Thank You to everyone who entered our darts competition to win two tickets to spend an evening with John Lowe and Eric Bristow at Chesterfield FC's Proact Stadium on Friday 17th. More...

RONNIE'S ROVERS CAUSE UPSET AT THE PROACT -
It was back to business at Chesterfield tonight with the first round of the Capital One Cup. There were some differences though More...

"RESULTS ARE THE MAIN THING" TOMMY LEE -
Ahead of the Capital One Cup tie at the Proact, The Chesterfield Post caught up with Goalkeeper Tommy Lee, and spoke about football, fans and inspiration. More...

TOMMY WRIGHT PREVIEWS TRANMERE GAME AND TALKS ABOUT PRE SEASON -
It will be the newly named Proact Stadium that welcomes Ronnie Moore's Tranmere side tomorrrow night as the Spireites' Capital One Cup run begins. More & Audio ...

CHESTERFIELD FC STADIUM UNDERGOES NAME CHANGE -
The Spireites will start the season at the newly branded Proact Stadium. More...

REACTION AFTER THE RAMS -
After the first 'friendly' win at the b2net, we spoke with Spireites' Asst Manager Tommy Wright who said that he was "Pleased with the game". More...

2012/13 CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH ANNUAL OPEN DAY -
It was yet another successful Open Day at the b2net yesterday, as thousands packed the car park and concourses of the stadium for the event More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 14 -
Week 14 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER FOR THE SPIREITES -
What could be classed as the biggest preseason local derby game, against Derby, proved a welcome return to the side for Nathan Smith More...

SUNDAY IS FUNDAY AT THE B2NET -
Tomorrow (Sunday 12th) from 11am will see another Chesterfield FC Open Day, the latest in a line of successful initiatives which has opened up the ground to everyone More...

RAMS FLOCK TO THE B2NET TODAY -
It's the final pre season run out for the Spireites today, as Nigel Clough's Derby County travel up the A38 this lunchtime. More...

DARTS LEGENDS DOUBLE UP AT CHESTERFIELD FC - WIN TICKETS -
If Darts was an Olympic Sport, 2 visitors to the Chesterfield Football Stadium next week would surely have been in medal contention more than a few times. More...

TERRIERS BITE AT THE B2NET. MATCH REPORT -
A welcome return to football at the b2net last night, as newly promoted Championship side, Huddersfield Town were the visitos. More...

SPIREITES HOPE TO BRING TERRIERS TO HEEL -
Chesterfield face their penultimate friendly tonight as newly promoted Huddersfield travel to the b2net More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 13 -
Week 13 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

REDS GIVE SPIREITE FANS THE BLUES -
The bragging rights in the annual trip to the Impact Arena went to Nicky Laws Reds last night after they forced the Spireites to experience their first defeat of the pre season. More...

CHESTERFIELD GET FRIENDLY WITH ALFRETON TONIGHT -
Tonight, John Sheridan's Chesterfield travel to the Impact Arena to take on ex Spireite Nicky Law's Alfreton Town side More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 12 -
Week 12 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

RICHARDS MAKES HIS MARC -
The Banner Jones Cup returned to Chesterfield's trophy cabinet last night after the Spireites second pre season victory in four days. More...

RESERVES WILL PLAY IN CENTRAL LEAGUE -
It's been announced this morning that Chesterfield reserves are to play in the Central League this season. More...

SPIREITES' SQUAD FIND THEIR NUMBER'S UP -
Chesterfield Football Club have this morning announced their squad numbers for the 2012 / 2013 season. More..

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 11 -
Week 11 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SIX OF THE BEST FOR SPIREITES AT STAVELEY -
John Sheridan chose to debut some of his summer signings along with the first year pros at Inkersall Road yesterday afternoon. More...

LAST PART OF BELOVED FOOTBALL GROUND REMOVED TODAY -
The last remaining floodlight at one of the country's oldest football grounds, Saltergate, will be coming down today More...

SPIREITES TRAIN AT CHATSWORTH -
As normal, Chesterfield FC's squad took to the training pitch - but today, that pitch was in the grounds of Chatsworth House after a personal invite from the Duke of Devonshire More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 9 AND 10 -
Week 9 and 10 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES TO TRAIN AT CHATSWORTH -
New Chesterfield FC Club Patron, His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, has invited players from the League Two club to train in his back garden. the club has announced this morning. More...

NEW MEDIA TEAM AT CHESTERFIELD FC -
Following the retirement of media manager Geoff Mitchell, Chesterfield FC have announced that they have re-organised their media department More...

CHESTERFIELD ANNOUNCE NEW BOARD MEMBER -
Chesterfield FC announce that Alan Goodall has been appointed to the club's Board of Directors. More...

TOGWELL SIGNS FOR SPIREITES -
Chesterfield Football Club have completed the signing of central midfielder Sam Togwell on a 2 year deal. More...

TOGWELL IN TALKS WITH SPIREITES -
Chesterfield are in talks with signing former Scunthorpe and Barnsley midfielder Sam Togwell. More...

FUTSAL & EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS -
Chesterfield FC Community Trust is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring footballers aged 16-17 to get a Futsal & Education Scholarship. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 7 -
Week 7 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 6 -
Week 6 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

CHANGES AT THE TOP FOR CHESTERFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB -
Former Chairman Barrie Hubbard is to become the new Life President of Chesterfield FC the Club has announced today. More...

SPIREITES DRAW TRANMERE IN CAPITAL ONE CUP -
Chesterfield will play Tranmere Rovers at home in the first round of the newly named Capital One Cup More...

SPIREITES' NEW SIGNING TERRELL FORBES SPEAKS TO THE POST -
The Spireites have completed the signing of pacey defender Terrell Forbes on a one year deal until June 2013. More...

LET'S KEEP THE FUN GOING! - CFC -
After the success of the Sir Elton's visit to Chesterfield, the Spireites say they are determined not to let the 'sun go down' on their efforts on promotion More...

SPIREITES' FAIR PLAY RECOGNISED -
Chesterfield FC announce this morning that John Sheridan's squad has won the PFA Bobby Moore Fair Play Trophy for their 'outstanding' disciplinary record last season. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 5 -
Week 5 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

CFC ANNOUNCE NEW CHAIRMAN -
Confirmed in a statement from the club, Dave Allen is now the new Chairman of Chesterfield FC following the retirement of long-standing chairman Barrie Hubbard. More...

SPIREITES' PRE SEASON SCHEDULE -
Chesterfield will play two pre-season home games at the B2net against two Championship clubs ahead of the 2012-13 Season the club has announced. More...

HIRD JOINS THE SPIREITES -
It's been announced this afternoon that Spireites Manager John Sheridan has completed his third signing of the season. More...

SENIOR SPIREITES INVITED TO A JUBILEE CELEBRATION -
For just one day next week the 'Blues' are encouraging people to don Red and White too, as they prepare to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee More...

CHEER ON ENGLAND IN STYLE AT THE B2NET -
Football fans will be able to gather together to follow England in the 2012 Euro's at the home of football in Chesterfield - the Spireites' B2net Stadium. More...

SPIREITES SWITCH SHIRT SPONSORS -
Chesterfield FC has said today that it will have a new name on it's football shirts next season More...

"I'M EXCITED TO BE HERE!" SPIREITE'S NEW SIGNING MARC RICHARDS -
The Chesterfield Post spoke with Marc earlier today about his move to the b2net and his hopes for next season. More...

RICHARDS COMES TO TOWN... -
It's been revealed late tonight that, after a tense few days, former Port Vale Striker Marc Richards has now signed a two year contract with Chesterfield FC More...

ENGLAND U21s IN ACTION AT THE B2NET-
England Under-21s will restart their UEFA 2013 European Championship qualification campaign with a fixture against Norway at Chesterfield FC in September. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 2 -
Week 2 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES IN PLAYER TALKS -
News tonight that Chesterfield fans may not have to long to wait for more new signings More...

"I'LL FIGHT FOR MY PLACE" NEW SIGNING RICHARD O'DONNELL -
After releasing 10 of the their squad players just over a week ago, Chesterfield FC have begun to rebuild ahead of the 2012/2013 League Two campaign. More...

SPIREITES ISSUE 'HANDS OFF' WARNING OVER BOWERY -
Chesterfield FC CEO Chris Turner has today warned off Premiership level clubs who are showing interest in striker Jordan Bowery More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 1 -
Week 1 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

FAMILY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SPIREITES -
Chesterfield FC has announced this morning that it has been awarded 'The Football League Family Excellence Award' for the 2011-12 Season. More...

SEASON TICKET DEADLINE DAY
LOOMS -
The deadline for season tickets for 2012-13 at the best possible price is Friday 18th May 2012 More...

SPIREITES RELEASE RETAINED LIST -
As forecast at last night's forum, The Spireites have now started to make preparations for next season with a major overhaul of the first team squad. More...

FANS FORUM AT CHESTERFIELD FC, A REPORT -
"We're here tonight to discuss the future, but also a little bit of the past!" CFC Owner Fave Allen. More...

CHESTERFIELD FC ANNOUNCES PUMA KIT PARTNERSHIP -
Chesterfield FC and PUMA are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership that will see the two working together from June 2012. More...

BEES PROVIDE THE FINAL STING -
It was a sad day all round at the b2net, the final day of the season and after the defeat at Yeovil last weekend, the last match in League One for the Spireites More...

SPIREITES HOPE TO STING THE BEES IN SEASONS LAST GAME-
Chesterfield entertain Brentford at the b2net Stadium on Saturday in a game that now has little meaning for either side. More...

"I'LL LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES" GAFFER JOHN SHERIDAN -
Spireites Manager John Sheridan faced the press ahead of the last game of the season, and reflected on the 2011/12 campaign and looked ahead to life in League Two. More...

SPIREITES TO START NEW MIDNIGHT LEAGUES -
Coaches from CFC Community Trust are delivering free football sessions in Bolsover, twice a week as part of a Midnight League More...

LIVE COVERAGE OF FANS FORUM -
Chesterfield FC fans who can't be at the Fans Forum coming up at the B2net on Monday 7th May, will now be able to follow LIVE on the club's website. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 51 -
Week 51 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

WILL THE 'GLOVERS' BE OFF FOR THE SPIREITES? -
There are now just 2 games to go and as the Spireites travel to Yeovil for their last away game, they know that all 3 points are vital to their challenge to remain in League One More...

CONTRACTS FOR 3 OF SPIREITE'S YOUTHS -
Chesterfield FC has announced today that, ahead of next season, professional contracts have been offered to three Youth Team players. More...

CHRIS TURNER TO MAKE A COMEBACK!!! -
Chesterfield's Chief Exec, Chris Turner, is to make a comeback by turning out for the Spireites Legends in the charity match against the Celebrity Soapstars at the B2net More...

BRISK SALES FOR CFC SEASON TICKETS -
Season tickets went on sale for the first time this week and already the number of renewals in the first couple of days is higher than in recent years. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 50 -
Week 50 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

"WIN THE NEXT 2 GAMES AND YOU NEVER KNOW" TOMMY WRIGHT -
Spireites Asst Manager Tommy Wright faced the press after the third successive nail biting win for Chesterfield More...

DANNY DOES THE BUSINESS - MATCH REPORT -
It was billed as the D-day of matches, a match that would see the loser consigned to League 2 football next season. More...

"THE FIGHT'S STILL THERE" SPIREITES COACH MARK CROSSLEY -
Ahead of the Rochdale match, Coach Mark Crossley once again faced the press and told us how the squad feels ahead of one of the most crucial games of the season. More...

SPIREITES FACE NERVY AFTERNOON AS THE 'DALE VISIT -
Rochdale arrive at the b2net Stadium on Saturday to face a Chesterfield side seeking their third consecutive victory. More...

MORE INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AT B2NET -
The FA confirms venues to be used for the 2014 UEFA Euro Women's U17 Championship Finals after UEFA's Executive Committee announce England are to be hosts More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 49 -
Week 49 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

BOWERY BOOSTS SPIREITE'S SURVIVAL HOPES -
Chesterfield travelled to Hartlepool today knowing a win secures League One status for another week at least, conditional of course, on other results going their way too. More...

SPIREITES HOPING NOT TO DROWN AT THE 'POOL -
A 4-0 win over Wycombe and results going for them prevented CFC becoming the first league team to be officially relegated and re-ignited hopes of survival More...

"WE NEED TO STICK TOGETHER" STRIKER JORDAN BOWERY -
Jordan Bowery, Chesterfield FC's gifted young striker and scorer of one of the goals of the match, also faced the press after Monday's 4-0 win over Wycombe. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 48 -
Week 48 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

"WE'LL BOUNCE BACK" SPIREITES ASST MANAGER TOMMY WRIGHT -
It was a realistic and upbeat Tommy Wright who faced the press after the Spireites crushed Wycombe 4-0 at the b2net today. More...

SPIREITES PULL LEGS OUT FROM UNDER CHAIRBOYS -
Easter Monday's home fixture came upon us with Chesterfield still hoping for the miracle that would guarantee them survival in League One next season. More...

WYCOMBE WANDER ALONG TO THE B2NET-
The phrase "still mathematically possible" continues to apply to Chesterfield's chances of avoiding relegation. However many Spireites must believe that "we're going down" now seems to be the reality. More...

"YOU NEVER KNOW IN FOOTBALL" SPIREITES BOSS SHERIDAN -
Fittingly the Spireites go into the Easter weekend's fixture list praying for a miracle run which will see their hopes of remaining in League One next season reborn. More...

SPIREITES' CHAIRMAN BARRIE HUBBARD ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT -
Spireites chairman Barrie Hubbard is to retire at the end of the club's current financial year in June 2012 More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 47 -
Week 47 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

"I'LL FIGHT ALL THE WAY" SHERIDAN -
After seeing his side lose to Scunthorpe United at home on Saturday, it was a reflective John Sheridan who faced the press to give his reaction to the game. More...

A WIN FOR THE IRON THROWS SPIREITES INTO THE FIRE -
It was billed as the game that the Spireites needed to win in order to begin the fightback against relegation More...

'WE HAVE TO BELIEVE' ASST MANAGER TOMMY WRIGHT -
Spireite Asst Boss Tommy Wright faced the press pre Scunthorpe and gave a frank assessment of the Sheffield Utd game prospects against The Iron. More...

SPIREITES v SCUNTHORPE - DAVE DOVE'S MATCH PREVIEW -
Scunthorpe United are at the B2net Stadium on Saturday to face a Chesterfield side who have had very contrasting results in their last two games. More...

ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING FOR SPIREITES' FANS -
To help alleviate parking congestion on match days, Chesterfield Borough Council has told us it will be opening one of its car parks for this seasons remaining CFC home games More...

EVANS OPEN AS SPIREITES LOSE AT BRAMALL LANE -
John Sheridan made two changes to the line up starting at Bramall Lane tonight. Both Lester and Ford did not make the trip More...

CHESTERFIELD HOPE TO BLUNT THE BLADES. PREVIEW -
It's 'Game On' tonight at Bramall Lane as the Spireites take on Sheffield United in the latest local derby. More...

BOSS SHERIDAN - "WE KNOW WHAT WE HAVE TO DO" -
Spireites Gaffer John Sheridan Speaks To The Chesterfield Post ahead of the local derby at Bramall Lane. More...

SPIREITES FREEZE TICKET PRICES FOR NEXT SEASON -
Chesterfield FC has announced it is to freeze prices for next season for both season tickets and match day tickets. More...

"TOWN SHOULD BE PROUD OF ITSELF" SPIREITES CEO CHRIS TURNER -
Ahead of Wembley, Chesterfield FC's CEO, Chris Turner, told the us that to win the JPT would mean the club had achieved something this year More...

"I'D SACRIFICE TODAY'S JPT WIN FOR LEAGUE SAFETY" JOHN SHERIDAN -
After beating Swindon 2-0 to bring home the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, a clearly ecstatic John Sheridan expressed his pride in the players and his delight at winning the trophy. More...

WINNERS! SPIREITES WIN JPT WEMBLEY FINAL 2-0 -
The Spireites were victorious at Wembley for the 2nd time, two 2nd half goals decided the game in front of nearly 50,000 supporters. More...

COUNTDOWN TO KICK OFF. PAUL FISHER'S WEMBLEY PREVIEW -
The Spireites head to Wembley in decent form, with only 1 defeat in 5 matches and face Swindon in a competition they have performed very well in. More...

"THIS ONE'S FOR THE FANS" SPIREITES BOSS JOHN SHERIDAN TALKS WEMBLEY -
It's just over 24 hours until Chesterfield step out onto the hallowed Wembley turf to take on League Two leaders Swindon. More...

JACK LESTER - "I'M REALLY EXCITED!" -
The second player we spoke with, striker Jack Lester, is also looking forward to the final at Wembley and he began by telling us how much he is looking forward to the occasion. More...

TOMMY LEE - GEARED UP AND READY FOR WEMBLEY -
We spoke with some of the Chesterfield players ahead of Sunday's JPT final, first, Goalkeeper Tommy Lee shared his thoughts with us on the game ahead. More...

SPIREITES' CEO CHRIS TURNER SPEAKS AHEAD OF WEMBLEY -
It's 17 years since the Spireite Army of fans has had the chance to grace the Capital and watch their team at Wembley - but their time has finally come More...

BUMPER CROWD HEADING TO WEMBLEY -
Ticket sales for Sunday's JPT Final between Chesterfield and Swindon Town have broken the 45,000 barrier with cup fever taking a firm hold of both sets of fans. More...

"I WANT WHAT YOU WANT" SPIREITES BOSS SHERIDAN -
After Tuesday's home defeat against Huddersfield, Manager John Sheridan faced the media and he told he was disappointed to have lost. More...

ALAN WILKINSON, SPIREITE, IS READY FOR WEM-BER-LEE -
It really has been a funny old season this year, bottom of the league and without much luck, but with a Wembley final to look forward to. More...

CFC VW CAMPER VAN OFF TO WEMBLEY -
The Road to Wembley will be a memorable one quite literally for one local businessman who has chosen to show his support for his local team through a very unique labour of love. More...

TERRIERS TAKE A BITE OUT OF SPIREITE SURVIVAL HOPES -
John Sheridan made 3 changes from Saturday, with Lester and Whitaker, both in the starting line up last week, on the bench. More...

WARNING OF LONDON ENGINEERING WORKS ON SUNDAY -
With just a few days to go until Chesterfield's JPT Wembley final, we have been informed that there will be engineering work in the capital on the 25th March. More...

A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME? -
With just under a week to go until over 16,000 Chesterfield fans make the trip to Wembley, the JPT trophy itself paid an advance visit to town yesterday. More...

"IT WAS A GOOD POINT" SPIREITES' MANAGER JOHN SHERIDAN -
Manager John Sheridan took time out to speak to us before tonight's game against Huddersfield at the B2net. More...

CAN THE SPIREITES MUZZLE THE TERRIERS? -
Huddersfield Town are the visitors to the B2net Stadium tonight, in a League One fixture that sees both sides needing maximum points More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 45 -
Week 45 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

"WE JUST HAVE TO GET ON WITH IT" JOHN SHERIDAN -
Karl Robinson's MK Dons will travel North tomorrow to the b2net. Currently in 5th place they have had a strong season and are hoping to continue their challenge on the play off positions come May. More...

GREENWOODS SUPPLY SPIREITES' 'WEMBLEY LOOK' -
Chesterfield FC has announced that they will be kitted out with the JPT Wembley Final Suits by Greenwoods Menswear More...

DEADLINE SET FOR SALE OF WEMBLEY TICKETS -
Chesterfield fans have until 1pm on Wednesday 21st March to get their tickets for the Spireites JPT Final at Wembley! More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 44 -
Week 44 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

FRUSTRATION ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SPIREITES -
It was to be a frustrating afternoon in Hertfordshire for the Spireites as, despite having held an early lead for much of the game, they brought back just one point from Stevenage. More...

"WE'RE GOING THERE TO WIN" SHERIDAN TALKS STEVENAGE -
Tonight Chesterfield are preparing to travel to Hertfordshire where they will take on 8th place Stevenage. More...

SPIREITES' WEMBLEY HALF PRICE SALE -
Chesterfield football club has told us today that, ahead of the Spireites trip to Wembley, Chesterfield fans can now get kitted out for the day at half the price. More...

SPIREITES MAKE A POINT AGAINST PRESTON -
After gaining a valuable 3 points on Saturday, at home against Tranmere, Chesterfield were hoping for a repeat performance which would see them remain off the bottom of League One. More...

FANS URGED TO WRITE THEIR OWN JPT HEADLINES -
Lifelong Chesterfield fans are being invited to hold the back page for the JPT, courtesy of an exclusive competition to interview their team's manager and players in the run-up to the final. More...

"THE CONFIDENCE IS COMING BACK" MARK CROSSLEY -
After gaining 3 valuable home points on Saturday, the Spireites are on the road tomorrow as they travel to Deepdale to take on Graham Westley's Preston.More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 43 -
Week 43 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

"A GREAT, GREAT 3 POINTS!" SHERIDAN -
After securing 3 points at home to Tranmere and climbing 2 places in the league table, a pleased Chesterfield Gaffer, John Sheridan, faced the press after the game. More...

JORDAN DOES THE JOB FOR THE SPIREITES -
There were just 2 changes to John Sheridan's starting squad facing Tranmere today, Drew Talbot and Danny Whitaker More...

"IT WILL GO RIGHT TO THE WIRE" - JOHN SHERIDAN -
Tomorrow, Tranmere Rovers travel to the b2net. The stalwarts of League One began the season well, but have seen a dip in form and are yet to win a league game in 2012. More...

FOOTBALL IS A WALK IN THE PARK FOR THE OVER 60's -
Chesterfield Football Club's Community Trust is encouraging the over 60's to keep fit by offering new sessions of 'Walking Football'. More...

SPIREITES CRASH TO ON FORM ADDICKS -
Manager John Sheridan made 4 changes to the squad facing league leaders Charlton at the b2net last night. More...

"IT'S A GREAT GAME FOR US" TOMMY WRIGHT -
It's top versus bottom tomorrow (Tuesday 28th February) as high flying League One leaders Charlton come to the b2net. More...

"INJURIES FORCED TEAM CHANGES" SPIREITES BOSS JOHN SHERIDAN -
After the game at Meadow Lane it was a disappointed Gaffer John Sheridan who talked to the media. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 42 -
Week 42 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES RETURN EMPTY HANDED FROM MEADOW LANE -
John Sheridan made 5 changes to the squad facing Notts County at Meadow Lane on a bright sunny afternoon. More...

"A BIG RESULT FOR THE CLUB" SPIREITES TOMMY WRIGHT -
Another week, another derby... this time against Notts County at Meadow Lane. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 41 -
Week 41 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

"FULL CREDIT TO THE TEAM" SHERIDAN -
It was a buoyant John Sheridan who faced the media after the Sheffield Wednesday game and, in an honest interview, told us how delighted he was to have bagged the 3 points. More...

SPIREITE'S TAME THE OWLS, MATCH REPORT -
It was a sell out crowd at the b2net, with only empty blue seats visible in the East stand's segregation area. More...

CAN THE SPIREITES CLIP THE OWLS' WINGS? -
An eagerly anticipated local derby at the B2net tomorrow will see the Spireites host Sheffield Wednesday. Preview by Luke Ingram More...

"THE BEST GAMES TO PLAY" SHERIDAN ON DERBIES -
Chesterfield Gaffer John Sheridan talks about the Bury game and tomorrows derby game with the Owls More...

LOCAL DERBY A SELL OUT -
With just 2 days to go to the big local derby, Chesterfield FC has announced that one of the most keenly anticipated clashes of the season is now a sell-out More...

"WRONG DECISIONS COST US" SHERIDAN -
After conceding a goal in the 88th minute sending the Spireites home with just 1 point rather than 3 they'd been heading for, a frustrated John Sheridan spoke to the press More...

"THE WHOLE NORTH OF THE COUNTRY WILL BE BEHIND US" -
We popped along to the b2net this morning to ask West Stand ticket holders how much the trip to Wembley meant to die hard Spireites More...

SPIREITES SHARE THE SPOILS WITH THE SHAKERS -
Another cold Tuesday night, another stadium - and the hard work of the Bury groundsmen had certainly paid off More...

LEAGUE CONFIRM NEW DATE FOR BLADES GAME -
The Football League has confirmed tonight that Chesterfield's away game against Sheffield Utd should be played on Wednesday 28th March More...

CAN THE SPIREITES MOVE THE SHAKERS?-
The Spireites are back on the road tonight, this time at Gigg Lane where they take on The Shakers. Asst Boss Tommy Wright talks Bury. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 40 -
Week 40 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES v CHARLTON GAME IS OFF -
Chesterfield has been cruelly denied the chance to stage today's home game against Charlton Athletic after local overnight temperatures plummeted down to -10. More...

SHERIDAN PREVIEWS CHARLTON GAME AND TALKS ENGLAND MANAGERS -
It's top v bottom this week at the b2net as the Addicks come into town More...

SPIREITES v CHARLTON GAME ON.... FOR NOW! -
With frozen temperatures predicted overnight there is some concern that The Spireites game against Charlton may have to be postponed. More...

A PROUD TIME FOR THE TOWN - CEO CHRIS TURNER -
We caught up with CEO of Chesterfield FC, Chris Turner and talked Wembley, tickets and being the talk of the town. More...

RECOGNITION FOR THE SPIREITES -
John Sheridan and goalkeeper Tommy Lee are nominated for January's npower League 1 Manager and Player of the Month Awards respectively More...

FULL JPT WEMBLEY TICKET DETAILS -
Full details have been released about the sale of tickets for the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley More...

FOOTBALL LEGEND GORDON BANKS TALKS '66, SPIREITES, WEMBLEY & PELE -
Say the name 'Gordon Banks' and most people will think of the 1966 World Cup Finals or THAT goal which he saved from Pele, 4 years later in Mexico. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 39 -
Week 39 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES ANNOUNCE SUCCESSFUL START TO APPRENTICESHIPS-
10 local youngsters will shortly kick off a career in sport courtesy of a unique apprenticeship programme at Chesterfield FC More...

PROUD TO REACH WEMBLEY BUT LEAGUE IS MAIN THING - SHERIDAN -
Another busy but successful week for the Spireites, currently on their way to Carlisle where they take on the Cumbrians and hope for their 5th win in 5. More...

CLUB STATEMENT ON CARLISLE GAME -
Tomorrow's (Saturday 4th Feb) game is undoubtedly a long way to travel and the weather forecast is currently unpredictable. More...

"ONWARDS AND UPWARDS" SPIREITES DAVE ALLEN SPEAKS -
Dave Allen spoke to us about himself, his involvement with the club and his pride in the energy it has brought to the town and also, his plans for the club over the next few years. More...

WEMBLEY TICKETING ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED -
Chesterfield FC has announced initial details about the ticketing arrangements for the JPT Wembley final. More...

"A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT" A DELIGHTED JOHN SHERIDAN -
It's the game the whole dressing room wanted to be involved in, having gained the advantage at home just 2 weeks ago, John Sheridan and his squad were hoping to keep on top at Boundary Park. More...

WEMBLEY HERE WE COME!!! -
It may be a bitterly cold night at Boundary Park, but 937 die hard fans made the trip up the M62 to see the Spireites make their bid for Wembley glory. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 38 -
Week 38 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES CAN ALMOST SMELL THE WEMBLEY TURF -
Spireites can, this weekend, almost smell the turf of Wembley as Chesterfield FC prepare for the 2nd leg of the JPT Northern final More...

"LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL" MARK CROSSLEY TALKS BOURNEMOUTH -
The Chesterfield Post spoke with Spireites' Coach Mark Crossley after Friday's home win over Bournemouth. More...

RESURGENT SPIREITES PICK OFF THE CHERRIES -
After 3 wins on the bounce, John Sheridan and his squad hoped for the 'monkey' to once again keep its paws well and truly off their back More...

"WE'RE TRYING FOR PLAYERS NON STOP" JOHN SHERIDAN -
John Sheridan famously called it the 'monkey on his back' and there's no doubt that the first league win in 17 last Saturday has galvanised the team More...

A BUSY WEEK FOR THE SPIREITES -
Tomorrow, the Spirieites travel to the Community Stadium to take on 12th placed Colchester in this week's League One clash. More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 37 -
Week 37 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SHERIDAN HOPING LUCK CONTINUES AT COLCHESTER -
Spireites Manager John Sheridan speaks to The Chesterfield Post ahead of the game against Colchester. More...

"A GREAT RESULT" MANAGER JOHN SHERIDAN SPEAKS -
After last night's JPT victory over Oldham, a visibly relieved Gaffer John Sheridan talked to the press and said he was happy with the performance. More...

90 MINUTES TO WEMBLEY FOR SPIREITES -
The Spireites are this morning just 90 minutes away from Wembley and glory in the JPT Final after a 2-1 1st leg victory over Oldham More...

"A GREAT OPPORTUNITY" TOMMY WRIGHT -
Wembley is just two games away for the Spireites, as they prepare for the re-scheduled Johnstone’s Paint Trophy clash this evening with Oldham Athletic. More...

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