Football

Sheffield FC 4-2 Chesterfield – Pre Season Friendly

On Tuesday 3rd August I made my yearly visit to the world’s oldest football club for the pre season friendly with Chesterfield.

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A Visit to Boston United

On 28th July 2010 I visited Blue Square North side Boston United’s ground York Street.

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Saltergate Open Day 2010

On Sunday 6th June I went to Saltergate for probably the final time for the last open day at the ground. 

A marquee was erected on the Saltergate pitch for a 3 day celebration.It started on the friday night (4th June) with the farewell banquet where many ex Chesterfield legends were present including Gordon Banks.
The Saturday night was the player of the year event, where Tommy Lee won the award and it all ended on the Sunday with an open day which featured a farewell look at Saltergate. 

Below you can see some photos from the day. 

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Accrington Stanley 2-0 Chesterfield – League 2

On Saturday 1st May I made my first ever visit to Accrington Stanley’s Crown Ground to see Chesterfield’s final away game of the season.

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Chesterfield 1-1 Bradford City – League 2

On Saturday 24th April 2010 I took a break from the snooker to go to Saltergate for the penultimate game ever at the ground.

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Matlock Town 4-3 FC United of Manchester – Unibond Premier

On Tuesday 16th March 2010 I went to Causeway Lane, the home of Matlock Town, to watch them face FC United of Manchester in the Unibond Premier Division.

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B2Net Stadium Visit

On 13th March 2010, before going to watch Chesterfield play Port Vale at Saltergate, we visited Chesterfield’s new ground, the B2Net Stadium. The ground is coming along well now and it is due to be finished for the start of the 2010/11 season. Being with my Dad’s friend Andy meant we could get a little closer.

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Chesterfield 0-5 Port Vale – League 2

On Saturday 13th March 2010 I went to Saltergate to watch Chesterfield get completely annihilated against Port Vale, who are one of only 3 sides to play at Saltergate in its first and last season, the other being Grimsby Town and Lincoln City.

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