The Supporters Club now has more than 800 members with a further 70 in the Young Spireites section. As well as getting priority for various events and competitions, those in the Supporters Club get their regular free copies of Forever Blue magazine.
Chesterfield FC Supporters Club is the new group formed when the existing fans groups merged to meet the opportunity generated by the move to the B2net Stadium.
Chairman John Croot sees the fans as a force for good at the Club and in the wider community. "The fans are then Club's obvious link into the wider North Derbyshire Community, and as such an essential part of what we are seeking to achieve on and off the pitch."
The long-standing Official Supporters Club had for the last decade operated along side the Chesterfield Football Supporters Society. While the Society had a role as holding company for the football club and in overseeing the business the Supporters Club concentrated on travel and the social side of following the Club. Since the Society surrendered ownership of the Club to enable the move to the B2net the distinction has diminished.
The new group is still Registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act and with Supporters Direct, the national umbrella organisation for Supporters Trusts. Of course the Supporters Club still has a role in governance and has a representative on the Football Club Board. Chairman, and Club Community Director, John Croot is the current fans' representative.
With the merger the new Supporters Club will concentrate on events and information as well as the famous holiday weekends. Vice-Chair Steve Tann recognises that there is more to following the Spireites than just watching matches. "We can add to the what every fan feels about following Chesterfield. Sometimes we suffer for our team but it should always be fun!"
You can join Chesterfield FC Supporters Club by down-loading a form [document link] here. If you have any questions please contact us via email here
Downloadable Supporters Club Memebrship renewal form 2011-12 here
