Visionary plans by Chesterfield FC for a new stadium development could prove the catalyst that could mean sporting excellence for the town. A dialgoue has now been opened up with the local community and it's the fans themselves who will get the chance later this year to decide the future location of their club in the town.

The football club has revealed that along with the option of a redeveloped Saltergate, there a four other sites being considered for an exciting new stadium development, that could incorporate other sports, training and leisure facilities that could benefit the town.

Chairman Ian Yeowart said: "We are sharing a vision with our community that could turn the town of Chesterfield into an area of sporting excellence for the benefit of generations to come."

Ian Yeowart added: "The dialogue has just begun and we hope the townsfolk, the local councils, local sports organisations, local businesses and developers will want to grasp the nettle.  It is a wonderful opportunity that only comes once in several lifetimes and we hope all the local community will join in with us to make it happen."

The current sites being investigated are Wheeldon Mill (former Greyhound Track), former Wingerworth Coking Plant, Bryn Donkins former site near the town centre, M1 Junction 29A former Markham pit site.  Along with the existing Saltergate, each site will be subjected to a business case.  All organisations are being invited to be involved with the dialogue before a

final decision is taken.

Fans will get the first chance to consider the options at the CFSS first Anniversary meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2002 at the town's Winding Wheel. It is hoped that following that information meeting, CFSS members will be balloted on the first initial decision, which is whether to stay at a

refurbished Saltergate or move to new stadium development. Decision on the actual site would come later.