Chesterfield

Chesterfield
McMaster not in Spireites' plans Chesterfield have decided not to offer a new contract to Australian midfielder Jamie McMaster. The 22-year-old joined the Spireites on a short-term contract from Leeds in March and made eight league appearances in the final weeks of the season. But boss Roy McFarland said: "Jamie does not feature in our future plans." McMaster failed to start a League game for Leeds - and as well as a previous loan spell at Chesterfield, was loaned to Coventry, Swindon and Peterborough.

Evatt completes Loftus Road move
QPR have completed the signing of defender Ian Evatt from Chesterfield for around £100,000. Evatt, 23, has signed a three-year contract after a clause in his Chesterfield deal allowed him to move if a six-figure bid was tabled. QPR chairman Bill Power and major shareholder Gianni Paladini flew to Majorca, where Evatt is on holiday. "We wanted to get the deal done and it was always clear he wanted to come and play for us," said Power. "We flew out to make sure we tied it all up. There were lots of other clubs interested but he wants to play for us, no-one else. "He's a really good player and we're not surprised there are other clubs after him, but he's keen to join QPR." Evatt joined Chesterfield from Derby County in July, 2003 and has since started 89 games for Roy McFarland's side, scoring 10 times.

Bailey glad to put pen to paper
Chesterfield defender Alex Bailey was pleased to put pen to paper on a new deal that extends his Saltergate contract until the summer of 2007. The 21-year-old said: "I am really happy, it was an issue I wanted to get sorted out. "I just want to play football and know I have a future. The word is security. I enjoyed last season immensely so why not carry that on here. "I thought I had a decent season and I enjoy playing here."

Hall makes switch to Chesterfield
Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland has made Tranmere Rovers winger Paul Hall his first signing of the summer. The 32-year-old Jamaican international has agreed a two-year deal. "We have worked really hard to sign Paul, despite keen interest from other clubs. We believe his quality will help strengthen the team," said McFarland. Hall, who has previously had spells at Rushden & Diamonds, Walsall, Portsmouth and Torquay, helped Tranmere reach the League One play-offs last season.

Spireites chief to back McFarland
Chesterfield chairman Barrie Hubbard has pledged to reward the fans' loyalty by supporting manager Roy McFarland in the transfer market. The Spireites have sold a record number of season tickets - over 2,000. Hubbard told the club website: "We aim to repay the faith of our fans by backing Roy's efforts to strengthen the team with some quality signings. "We're not out of the woods financially but buying season tickets at these levels should help us turn the corner." The Spireites have already signed Tranmere winger Paul Hall on a two-year deal, despite selling defender Ian Evatt to Queens Park Rangers.

Spireites win the race for Larkin
Chesterfield have beaten a host of clubs including Darlington and Chester to sign Mansfield striker Colin Larkin. The 23-year-old fell out with Stags boss Carlton Palmer near the end of last season and has now signed a two-year deal with the Spireites. "There was plenty of competition from other clubs for his signature," Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland said. "He is another important part of the jigsaw as we look to enhance the team with more quality players."

McIntosh and Hudson join Terriers
Huddersfield have signed Rotherham defender Martin McIntosh and former Chesterfield midfielder Mark Hudson. The duo have joined the Terriers on two-year deals to complete boss Peter Jackson's summer squad strengthening. McIntosh, 34, leaves Rotherham after a four-year stay at Millmoor, which saw the centre-back captain the club and start 132 games, scoring 16 times. Hudson, 24, left Chesterfield after more than two years at Saltergate following a move from Middlesbrough.

Blatherwick may secure captaincy
Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland has hinted Steve Blatherwick is in line to take over the captaincy from his former central defensive partner Ian Evatt. McFarland needs a skipper after Evatt's move to QPR - and Blatherwick took charge as the squad attended a Garden Party at Chatsworth House on Friday. McFarland told the club website: "I have given responsibility to Steve for the moment, to look after the players. "But we will have to wait and see what happens when we get around to games."

Loan restructure helps Spireites
Chesterfield Borough Council has agreed to a request from Chesterfield to renew a £566,000 loan due for repayment. In June 2001 the Council lent £200,000 to help the administrators avoid placing the club into liquidation. Further loans of £183,000 in 2003 and 2004 helped the club pay off creditors and allowed it to exit administration. It will now be repayed over a 25-year period at a rate of £4,000-a-month and will continued to be secured as first priority on the Saltergate ground. Chesterfield chairman Barrie Hubbard hailed the local council's restructuring of repayments as a "helful approach". "This commercial arrangement now puts the nightmare from the previous era onto a basis which is financially manageable," Hubbard said. "It allows the club to continue to rebuild itself at the heart of our community. "And we can now concentrate efforts on the development of a new stadium, which is so desperately needed."

Thompson re-signs for Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town have re-signed former Chesterfield goalkeeper Glyn Thompson. Thompson, who started his career as a trainee with the Shrews, has signed a 12-month deal after impressing manager Gary Peters during pre-season. "We needed to get another keeper in, one who will push Joe Hart all the way," Peters told the club website. Thompson, 24, moved to Fulham from Shrewsbury in October, 1999 before spells with Mansfield, on loan, Northampton and Chesterfield.

Spireites fail in new Clingan bid
Chesterfield have failed in a renewed bid to sign Sammy Clingan from Wolves. The Spireites have made three separate offers for the 21-year-old midfielder, who had a successful loan spell at Saltergate last season. "I am very disappointed our improved offer has been rejected. We can't hang about and are looking at alternatives," McFarland told his club's website. Clingan is yet to make a first-team appearance at Wolves but scored twice in 15 league games for Chesterfield.

Wolves star Clingan breaks wrist
Wolves youngster Sammy Clingan faces a spell on the sidelines after breaking his wrist during a pre-season friendly against Stoke. The midfielder fell awkwardly and X-rays have confirmed initial fears that the wrist was fractured. Clingan, 21, is a transfer target for Chesterfield after a successful loan spell with the Spireites last season. The League One side have had three bids turned down for Clingan but were still keen on bringing him to Saltergate.

Chesterfield make double signing
Chesterfield have signed ex-Nottingham Forest keeper Barry Roche and former Kidderminster defender Reuben Hazell. Roche, 23, who spent five years at the City ground, has signed a two-year deal with the Spireites. Hazell, 26, who has also played for Tranmere and Torquay, has sealed a short-term deal until 31 December. "These two players have showed they have something to offer during pre-season training," Chesterfield boss Roy McFarland told the club's website.

Rix's Spireites loan move on hold
Ben Rix's loan move to Chesterfield have been put on hold following an outbreak of mumps at Saltergate. The Crewe midfielder, 21, was given the go-ahead to leave to gain experience but a practice match with the Spireites was postponed because of illness. "I'm not telling him I want him to go out on loan but if he wants to he can. He was all set to go to Chesterfield," boss Dario Gradi told Crewe's website. Rix has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Alex this season.

Chesterfield 2-4 Huddersfield
Gary Taylor-Fletcher hit a brilliant second-half hat-trick as Huddersfield made progress in the Carling Cup. Pawel Abbot's header had given Town the lead, but Chesterfield levelled when Derek Niven nodded home. A Taylor-Fletcher header restored the Terriers' advantage before Kevan Hurst made it 2-2 with a powerful low drive. Town then took charge and a poor back pass allowed Taylor-Fletcher to tap into an empty net to make it 3-2 before he completed his treble in injury-time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chesterfield: Muggleton, Kovacs, Blatherwick, Nicholson, Picken, Niven, Allott, Hall (Smith 79), Hurst, Larkin, Allison (N'Toya 82). Subs Not Used: O'Hare, Roche, Davies. Booked: Allott. Goals: Niven 41, Hurst 60. Huddersfield: Rachubka, Adams, McIntosh (Tom Clarke 18), Nathan Clarke, Brandon, Carss, Schofield, Holdsworth (Mendes 73), Collins, Pawel Abbott, Taylor-Fletcher. Subs Not Used: Senior, McAliskey, Young. Goals: Pawel Abbott 9, Taylor-Fletcher 56, 76, 90. Att: 2,922 Ref: L Mason (Lancashire).

View Full Version: Chesterfield