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Chesterfield FC Removed
The Chesterfield saga has now been brewing for many months. However, after enquiries, numerous interviews and court cases, the Football League has finally come to a decision regarding the future of Chesterfield FC. Current nPower League One side Chesterfield will not be playing in Football League during the 2012/13 season. Despite lurking in the relegation zone, The Spireites will not be featuring in League One or League Two next season.
The true reason to removal have not been publicised, but many feel that match fixing is to blame for this sad day in football. Having looked back at results, it seems clear match fixing is a definite possibility. One result that persuaded many to believe match fixing is the problem is the fixture against Sheffield Wednesday in February. The scores were even, Wednesday looking the more dominant side. Dean Morgan then collapsed to the ground in the penalty box, obvious to many that contact hadn’t been made, and it was in fact simulation. Nevertheless, the officials, all in perfect sight, awarded the penalty, scored by Morgan. Wednesday fans were fuming, and had been robbed of a vital point.
Since news has broken about the removal of Chesterfield from the Football league, players of the club have avoided the media at all costs. Seven players have currently disabled their social networking accounts, while others have shown their anger of popular site Twitter.
Manager John Sheridan has resigned immediately, but that won’t stop him from the trial, which could see the former Manchester City youngster face up to 24 months in prison. Chairman Barrie Hubbard is yet to comment on the situation, but will also stand trial, alongside the Board of Directors, possibly resulting in the club disbanded very soon. Questions are being asked about how the gap of the club will be filled, but the Football League are yet to confirm any further information.
