Sunday 7th December 2014
by Howard Borrell

FA Cup Second Round
MK Dons 0-1 Chesterfield
Stadium MK, Saturday 6th December 2014, 3pm

The Spireites won their first FA Cup second round match since 1996 in style away at the MK Dons on Saturday 5th December!

The headed goal by Armand Gnanduillet (left), eight minutes after the break that sealed victory over a classy but outclassed MK Dons side, was scant reward for their superiority.

The Spireites, looking to reach the 3rd round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2009, had no option but to make changes to the team that drew 1-1 at Crawley.

Sam Clucas filled Daniel Jones' full back role after his sending off last week, Ian Evatt wasn't risked and the fully fit Georg Margreitter slotted in alongside Charlie Raglan at the heart of the defence with Armand Gnanduillet starting as boss Paul Cook opted for a 4-4-2 formation.

MK Dons brought Benik Afobe, who scored the winner at the Proact earlier in the season, back into their starting line-up alongside Dele Alli, the scorer of the match winner at Bramall Lane in midweek.

Chesterfield started strongly and should have taken the lead as early as the seventh minute when a long through ball provided Gnanduillet with a one-on-one opening; his hesitation allowed home keeper David Martin to clear. From the flag kick Raglan's strong header was held well by Martin.

Soon after, Gary Roberts, who performed well on the left throughout, charged into the area and tried his luck but only found the side netting.

A pinpoint ball forward found Benik Afobe who charged forward to the edge of the area. Tommy Lee had spotted the danger and came out well to block the Don's first opening; Dele Alli fired the loose ball high over the bar.

Don's winger Carl Baker, the latest recipient of the League One Player of the Month Award, tried a 25-yard curler that brought a comfortable save from Lee.

We all remember 'that' tackle at Wembley from Nathan Smith - Georg Margreitter's tackle on Alli just after the half hour mark, on the edge of the area, was in that league; timed and executed to perfection and just as crucial to the result.

Moments later, Gnanduillet again tormented the Dons' defence. After a strong run down the left he took the ball to the bye-line and cut it back into the box. Darren Potter's clearance was inches away from an own goal.

The Spireites maintained the momentum and squandered another good chance when Darikwa received a peach of a ball and decided to lob the keeper from ten yards; unfortunately, it found the netting rather than the net and was the final genuine opening of the first period.
 
HT: 0-0
 
The Spireites retained their grip and continued taking the game to the home side.

A strong run to the edge of the box saw Gnanduillet dispossessed and shortly afterwards Jay O'Shea fire over the bar.

Eight minutes into the half, Chesterfield took the lead with a picture-book goal. It started with a cheeky back-heel from Roberts on the left, Clucas picked up the ball, took it a few paces before producing a cross that had 'goal' written all over it. Gnanduillet headed home with ease from six yards to send the superb following (1,125) from North Derbyshire wild with delight.
 
0-1
 
Four minutes later Eoin Doyle poked Roberts' ball home from close range only to be denied by an offside decision. The same player was clear through minutes later but foiled by the home keeper.

MK caused problems when possible and just after the hour mark Afobe was clean through but the alert Darikwa coolly regained possession.

There were further chances for both sides as Clucas saw his rocket shot tipped away, Doyle (left), had an unlikely penalty appeal rejected and a great cut back from Gnanduillet saw his effort  power across the face of goal - looking for, but not finding, a Spireite connection.

Dons' substitute Giorgio Rasulo's blast from 25 yards was narrowly wide of the right upright and Doyle needed to clear after a Potter effort looked goal bound.

Substitutions came and went but nothing could stop the Spireites easing their way to an extremely rare but fully warranted FA Cup victory. The performance was relaxed yet controlled, dominant and determined and provides deserved optimism for Monday's third round draw.

FT: 0-1

The success story this season has been about the engine room of the team and the win in Buckinghamshire was no different; Chesterfield bossed the midfield and ensured most openings from the Dons came from long balls from defence that, in the main, were dealt with well.

Ryan and Morsy were outstanding and Raglan and Margreitter equally effective, to provide the springboard for attacking intent that saw the Spireites get the tactics absolutely right as they pushed high from the off.

MK boss Karl Robinson summed it when he surprisingly admitted, "It was shambolic! We were by far second best in every single department. We were beaten by the better team today. Chesterfield had more energy and quality in the final third. We were lucky to lose 1-0!"

Spireites' boss Paul Cook offered, "We wanted to put them under pressure and I thought from the first minute to the last, our lads were magnificent. I felt we were in the ascendency for the majority of the game and I felt we deserved our victory. Our lads worked so hard and they are such a great group to work with."

MK Dons:
Martin, Powell, McFadzean (Flanagan), Kay, Lewington, Baker, Alli, Spence (Baldock), Potter, Grigg (Rasulo), Afobe.
Subs not used: McLoughlin, Hodson,Tilney, Tshimanga.

Chesterfield:
Lee, Darikwa, Margreitter, Raglan, Clucas, O'Shea (Boco) , Ryan, Morsy, Roberts (Hird), Gnanduillet (Humphreys), Doyle.
Subs not used: Wright, Ariyibi, Evatt, Gardner

Referee: Keith Stroud (Dorset).

Attendance: 5,591 (1,125 Chesterfield fans)

For more information and other CFC news, go to www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk

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There are just three games to go in the 2013/14 campaign and with no team yet promoted to League One, hopes are high that Chesterfield could still go up as Champions
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DRAMATIC
COMEBACK AT THE PROACT FOR 10 MAN CHESTERFIELD -
Ten man Chesterfield came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw with Exeter City and earn a valuable point in the race for promotion. More...

DOVES EYE VIEW - DAVE DOVE ON GOOD FRIDAY'S GAME AT HOME TO EXETER -
Phew! - that's more like it! A week ago, the jitters had firmly taken control and I was fearing that our promotion chances might be slipping away. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - "IT'S ABOUT WINNING!" EXETER PREVIEW -
With just 4 games to go until the end of the season, Chesterfield gaffer Paul Cook admits that every game is now vital to their quest for League One football next season More & Audio...

SPIREITES RESTORE TITLE HOPES WITH A WELL DESERVED AWAY WIN -
Chesterfield took a massive leap towards securing an automatic promotion spot and restoring title hopes, after coming back from behind in a comfortable victory at Hartlepool More...

SPIREITES' JIMMY RYAN CLAIMS JPT ULTIMATE FINISH GLORY -
A spectacular 25-yard effort has ensured Chesterfield's Jimmy Ryan has become the latest winner of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Ultimate Finish competition. More...

LEAM RICHARDSON INTERVIEW - SPIREITES HOPING FOR POOLS WIN -
Spireites' Assistant Manager Leam Richardson was in determined mood as he faced the media ahead of the away clash at Hartlepool
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SEASON TICKET PAYMENT OPTION WELCOMED BY SPIREITES -
Chesterfield FC has said that the opportunity to pay for season tickets by monthly instalments has been welcomed by fans who would prefer to not make a lump sum payment. More...

CENTENARIAN GLADYS ENJOYS
THE VIP PROACT EXPERIENCE -
Centenarian Gladys Smith, was treated to VIP hospitality at Chesterfield's Proact Stadium on Saturday as she attended a football match for the first time in her life. 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...

SPIREITES' MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND RAISING IS NOW IN FULL SWING -
Fundraising for the proposed £35,000 Chesterfield Memorial Garden is now in full swing - with the current total being £9,345. More...

CHESTERFIELD FRUSTRATED WITH A DRAW AGINST THE EXILES -
Chesterfield scuppered the chance to stay within touching distance of the top of League Two with a frustrating draw with Newport County. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - RETURN OF THE EXILES! NEWPORT PREVIEW -
After the heartbreak of losing at Wembley, Chesterfield now have just 6 matches of the campaign left to gain promotion to League One.
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DOVES EYE VIEW - SPIREITES WELCOME NEWPORT COUNTY TO THE PROACT -
Chesterfield return to League action on Saturday when they face Newport County at the Proact Stadium. 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...

COOK & FERGUSON - BOTH THE MANAGERS' THOUGHTS AFTER THE WEMBLEY JPT FINAL -
Paul Cook expressed his pride in his side's efforts and commitment after the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final defeat to Peterborough at Wembley on Saturday. More...

SPIREITES SING THE BLUES AFTER JPT FINAL HEARTACHE. MATCH REPORT -
Chesterfield were left heartbroken as the Wembley dream was dashed by ten-man Peterborough United, who ran out 3-1 winners in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final. More...

"THIS IS THE MAIN EVENT!" CHESTERFIELD HEAD TO WEMBLEY -
"You can't express enough how big it is for any club to play in a major final in English football", that's Chesterfield FC CEO Chris Turner along with Paul Cook and players at today's press call
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CHESTERFIELD JUNIOR BLUES ARE
ON THEIR WAY TO WEMBLEY -
A junior football team from Chesterfield is Wembley bound, after being rewarded for their work within the community by the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. More...

SPIREITES NET
THREE POINTS
AFTER WIN OVER
THE SHRIMPERS -
Chesterfield netted three valuable points from last night's game against Morecambe - leaving them in the automatic playoffs with just 6 games to play More...

SPIREITES VW CAMPER ON A RETURN WEMBLEY MISSION -
Chesterfield fan Richard Markham is making a return trip to Wembley on Sunday, in his Spireites-themed classic VW Camper, for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final. More & Audio...

DOVES EYE VIEW - THE BIGGEST OF GAMES! MORECAMBE PREVIEW -
The debate still continues as to whether it was one point gained or two points lost for the Spireites at Mansfield on Saturday. More...

BUSINESS SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SPIREITES' MEMORIAL GARDEN -
Chesterfield FC Supporters Club is seeking twenty local businesses to each donate £500 as they look to raise the money needed to build a Spireites Memorial Garden. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW "WE NEED TO GET THE CLUB OVER THE LINE" -
With just seven games left to play in this season's SkyBet League Two, it was a clearly determined Paul Cook who faced the media ahead of tomorrow night's game against Morecambe. More...

SPIREITES EDGE ONE POINT CLOSER AFTER A CLOSE CALL AT THE ONE CALL -
Chesterfield had to settle for a point, against a hard working Mansfield side that deserved their share of the spoils More...

'BLUES ON THE MOVE' PRIZE WINNERS FOR WEEK 46 -
Week 46 results. Check the Chesterfield Post every week to see if you're a winner or to join in! More...

SPIREITES TO MAKE A STYLISH WEMBLEY APPEARANCE -
Chesterfield FC players and staff will make a stylish entrance at Wembley Stadium for the JPT final, after being supplied with smart new suits for the occasion by Greenwoods Menswear. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - DERBY DAY LOOMS FOR THE SPIREITES -
It's the biggest of derby games for Chesterfield this weekend as they travel to Field Mill to take on Paul Cox's Mansfield.
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SPIREITES URGED TO 'PAINT THE TOWN BLUE' AND BACK CHESTERFIELD -
The entire community of Chesterfield is helping to paint the town blue to back their football team on the road to Wembley. More...

JOHNSTONE'S PAINT TROPHY TOUR FUN ARRIVES IN CHESTERFIELD -
The countdown to the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final intensifies this week as an action-packed Trophy Tour has arrived in Chesterfield ahead of the Wembley spectacle. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - "9 GAMES TO GO!" - PLYMOUTH PREVIEW -
Chesterfield made the 230 mile journey yesterday ahead of tonight's League Two clash at Home Park, against Plymouth Argyle where former Spireite gaffer John Sheridan is in charge More & Audio...

'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...

GARY ROBERTS IS NAMED SKYBET LEAGUE TWO PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2014 -
Chesterfield FC's Gary Roberts has been named the Sky Bet League Two Player of the Year at The Football League Awards 2014. More...

AND THEN THERE WERE EIGHT... SPIREITES vs OXFORD MATCH REPORT -
Chesterfield returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 win over eight-man Oxford at the Proact to stay top of SkyBet League Two. More...

DOVES EYE VIEW - "NICE TO SEE U'S". OXFORD PREVIEW -
Despite gaining only two points from the last three games, the Spireites are still top of SkyBet League Two as they prepare to face Oxford United at the Proact Stadium on Saturday. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW. LOOKING FORWARD TO
OXFORD UNITED -
With just 10 games left until the end of the 2013/14 campaign, Chesterfield boss Paul Cook admitted in his pre match look at this Saturday's home game against Oxford United, that the pressure is on! More & Audio...

CHESTERFIELD
SIGN TEENAGE STRIKER FROM
DERBY COUNTY -
Chesterfield have signed teenage striker Mason Bennett from Derby County on a month's loan. More...

SPIREITES MAKE A POINT AGAINST THE DONS.
MATCH REPORT -
Chesterfield picked up what could be a valuable point on the road last night - after coming from behind at Wimbledon to draw 1-1. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - "LOSING DAN (GARDNER) IS A BLOW!" -
It was a philosophical Paul Cook who faced the media on Monday morning - less than 48 hours after his side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at his former club, Accrington Stanley.
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'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...

MOLYNEUX'S HAT TRICK STUNS SPIREITES. MATCH REPORT -
Lee Molyneux's first half hat-trick earned 10-man Accrington Stanley a stunning 3-1 victory over Paul Cook's table topping Spireites at the Store First Stadium More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - "WE'RE A POINT NEARER WHERE WE WANT TO BE!" -
It will be familiar territory for Paul Cook on Saturday when his Chesterfield side make the journey to Accrington Stanley. More & Audio...

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR MEMORIES OF SALTERGATE TO BE SEEN IN PRINT -
Email from an author who is seeking Chesterfield fans who would like to contribute to a new book - regarding leaving one football ground for a new one. More...

TOMMY LEE SAVES THE DAY FOR CHESTERFIELD. MATCH REPORT -
Not a game that had 0-0 written all over it on paper, a determined and organised Portsmouth held Chesterfield to just one point after a game of chances which neither side converted. More...

DOVES EYE VIEW - A WEEK'S A LONG TIME IN FOOTBALL! POMPEY PREVIEW -
What a difference a week makes! Last Saturday evening we were in despair, reflecting on a poor Chesterfield performance at lowly Wycombe which ended in a 1-0 defeat. More...

SPIREITES HOPE TO 'PLAY DOWN POMPEY' IN FRONT OF SKY TV CAMERAS -
It is a rare weekend without a game for Chesterfield, as they prepare to take on Portsmouth in front of the Sky cameras on Monday evening More & Audio...

A MAGNIFICENT SEVEN MINUTES
PUSH CHESTERFIELD 'FOUR'-WARD -
It may be the Cheltenham Festival week - but it was Chesterfield FC who were at the races last night, bringing home 3 points after a stunning victory at Whaddon Road - bagging 4 goals and holding onto their lead at the top of League Two. More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - BEING POSITIVE AND LOOKING FORWARD! -
With just 14 League games to go until the end of the season, tests are coming thick and fast for the Spireites, with midweek matches scheduled for the foreseeable future.
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'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 TAKE A BACK SEAT TO CHAIRBOYS. MATCH REPORT -
The Spireites lost a scrappy game at Adams Park to end their six match unbeaten League run, allowing Scunthorpe to draw level on points at the top of League Two, after they put five past Portsmouth. More...

THE CHRIS TURNER INTERVIEW - "WE'RE ON TARGET & ON OUR WAY TO WEMBLEY!" -
In case you hadn't heard, Chesterfield will be travelling en masse to Wembley in 5 weeks time, where, for the second time in 3 seasons, they will compete in the JPT Final More & Audio...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW - "WE'RE
IN A GOOD PLACE AT THE MOMENT!" -
It was an understandably happy Paul Cook who faced the media on Friday, ahead of the upcoming game against Wycombe, after he'd seen his side progress to the JPT final at Wembley More & Audio...

TICKET DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR CHESTERFIELD'S JPT WEMBLEY FINAL -
Ticket details for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final, when Chesterfield face Peterborough United at Wembley, on Sunday, March 30th, have been released. More...

QUE SERA, SERA... CHESTERFIELD HEAD TO WEMBLEY! MATCH REPORT -
I'm delighted tonight for everyone connected to the club" - that was Chesterfield manager Paul Cook after seeing his side progress to the Wembley final of the JPT More...

THE PAUL COOK INTERVIEW PLUS A 'WEMBLEY WARNING' FROM ROBERTS -
Winger Gary Roberts has warned his Chesterfield team-mates the job is "only half-done" as they aim to complete their Wembley mission against Fleetwood Town.
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