Chesterfield F.C.
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| Full name | Chesterfield Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Spireites | ||
| Founded | 19 October 1866 | ||
| Ground | Saltergate Chesterfield | ||
| Capacity | 8,504 | ||
| Chairman | Barrie Hubbard | ||
| Manager | John Sheridan | ||
| League | League Two | ||
| 2009–10 | League Two, 8th | ||
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Chesterfield Football Club (Template:Pron-en) is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Despite being the 4th oldest Football League club in England,after they have spent most of their existence in the lower divisions of the English league and have never played in the top flight. They first joined the Football League in the 1899-1900 season, but failed re-election in 1908/09. They were later founder members of Football League Third Division North in 1921-22 and have remained in the Football League since. The club enjoy a fierce local rivalry with near neighbours Mansfield Town, as well as other rivalries with Notts County, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Grimsby Town and Doncaster Rovers.
Chesterfield's most notable successes came in the 1990s, when they won the Division Three playoff final at Wembley in 1995 and reached the FA Cup semi-finals two years later. They were the first club from outside the top two divisions to reach this stage of the competition since 1984 (Plymouth Argyle).
Chesterfield play their home games at the 8,504 capacity Saltergate ground, but are moving to the B2net Stadium for the 2010-11 season.
John Sheridan is the current manager having been given a three year contract in June 2009, his assistant is Tommy Wright.
History
- 1896-97 - Joined Midland League
- 1899-00 - Joined Football League Division Two
- 1909 - Failed to be re-elected to the Football League
- 1909-10 - Rejoined Midland League; Midland League Champions
- 1912-13 - Midland League runner-up
- 1919-20 - Midland League Champions (2nd time)
- 1921-22 - Founder member of Football League Division Three North
- 1930-31 - Football League Division Three North Champions; Promoted to Division Two
- 1933 - Relegated to Division Three North
- 1935-36 - Football League Division Three North; Promoted to Division Two
- 1939-40 - Football League programme abandoned due to outbreak of war
- 1951 - Relegated to Division Three North
- 1958-59 - Placed in Division Three upon re-organisation
- 1961 - Relegated to Division Four
- 1969-70 - Football League Division Four Champions; Promoted to Division Three
- 1980-1 - Anglo-Scottish Cup Winners
- 1983 - Relegated to Division Four
- 1984-85 - Football League Division Four Champions; Promoted to Division Three
- 1989 - Relegated to Division Four
- 1989-90 - Qualified for play-offs on goal difference, but not promoted
- 1992-93 - Division Four re-designated Division Three on formation of F.A. Premiership
- 1994-95 - Promoted to Division Two after play-offs
- 1996-97 - FA Cup Semi-Finalists
- 2000 - Relegated to Division Three
- 2000-01 - Nine points deducted for financial irregularities, denying them runner-up spot. Promoted to Division Two in third place.
- 2004-05 - Football League Division Two renamed "League One"
- 2007 - Relegated to Football League Two[1]
- Best League position: 4th in Division 2 (level 2), 1946–47
- Best FA Cup performance: Semi-final replay, 1996–97
- Best Football League Cup performance: 4th round, 1964–65, 2006–07
- Best Football League Trophy performance: (regional semi-final, 2006–07)[1]
Stadium
Chesterfield play their home games at Saltergate. It has a capacity of 8,504, and is the oldest football league ground still in use today. However, the club is constructing a new ground adjacent to the A61 on the outskirts of the town, on a redeveloped site formerly occupied by the Dema Glass factory. Formal planning permission has now been confirmed, and the ground is due to be ready for the 2010-11 season. The last game to take place at Saltergate was against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 8th May 2010. Chesterfield were 1-0 down at half time, but second half goals from Lester 10 minutes from time and Niven in the sixth minute of injury time meant Saltergate was sent off with an impressive 2-1 win over already promoted Bournemouth. Emotions spilled over at the final whistle as the capacity crowd invaded the pitch in celebration, and to say goodbye. The club will move to the b2net Stadium in July.[2]
Honours
- Midland Football League Champions: 1909/10, 1919/20
- Third Division (North) Champions: 1930/31, 1935/36
- Third Division Play Off Winners: 1994/95
- Fourth Division Champions (Currently known as Football League Two): 1969/70, 1984/85
- Anglo-Scottish Cup winners: 1980/81.
- Derbyshire F.A. Centenary Cup winners: 1994/95, 2000/01, 2001/02, 2009/10
Minor Honours
- Bass Charity Vase Winners: 1900/01
- Derbyshire F.A. Senior Cup winners: 1898/99, 1920/21, 1921/22, 1924/25, 1932/33, 1936/37
- Banner Jones Middleton Cup winners: 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10
Youth Honours
- North & Midlands East Conference Winners: 2005/06, 2008/09
- FA Youth Cup Runners Up: 1955/56
Other Awards
- FA Cup Giantkillers Trophy: 1996/97
- Johnstones Paint Trophy Team of The Round: 2009/10 (round 1)
Player records
- Most League Appearances: 617 Dave Blakey (1948–1967)[3]
- Most League Goals: 162 Ernie Moss (1968–1975, 1979-1981, 1984-1986)[4]
- Youngest Player: Dennis Thompson - 16 Years 159 Days[5]
- Oldest Player: Billy Kidd - 40 Years 232 Days[6]
Club records
- Best League position: 4th in Division 2 (level 2), 1946–47
- Best FA Cup performance: Semi-final replay, 1996–97
- Highest Attendance: 30,561 v Tottenham Hotspur 12 February 1938 (previously quoted record figure of 30,968 (against Newcastle United Division Two, 7 April 1939) is now recorded as only having been 28,636)[7]
Official Forum
Chesterfield FC message board http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?act=idx
Players
Current squad
- As of 16th May 2010.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
For a list of notable Chesterfield players in sortable-list format see List of Chesterfield F.C. players.
Managers
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Notes
- ^ a b Chesterfield at the Football Club History Database
- ^ "Chairman's AGM New Stadium Statement". Chesterfield Football Club. 2009-01-22. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
- ^ Chesterfield players with 100+ Football League appearances
- ^ "Ernie Moss". Chesterfield FC Official Site. 2 January 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ^ Chesterfield youngest debutants
- ^ Chesterfield oldest debutants and oldest players
- ^ Record attendances and receipts
External links
- Official website
- Stuart Basson (18 February 2010). "Stats and Records". Links to various appearances, scorers and facts info. Chesterfield Official Site. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- Article regarding the club's formation, from the official website
- [http://www.chesterfield-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/History/0,,10435~1053686,00.html Article on the club's history, from the official website
- Unofficial club site - Spirezine
- Chesterfield FC Forum