A young Spireites fan who now lives in Bury has won Chesterfield FC's first ever junior reporter competition, organized in conjunction with The Football League.

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As part of his prize 11 year old Jacob Bloor, whose family moved only last year to the North West, was guest of the club for the last game of the season against Bradford City and was presented with a certificate and goody bag by his hero Jack Lester.

 

Young reporter

 

His winning match report for the recent Gillingham match has now been entered into the national competition against entries from other football clubs. 

 

He is now in with a chance of winning an even bigger prize, an invite to Wembley for the League 2 Player-Off Final so he can write a report on the big match.

 

Wembley Stadium 

 

His prize includes VIP match tickets for himself and his family.

 

Jacob Bloor said: "I have supported Chesterfield all my life and really fancy being a journalist in the future." 

 

"I want to thank the club for a great day out for me and my family."  

 

Local runners-up in the competition were Tim Denby (11) from Walton, Richard Henson (9) from Stonegravels, and Ross Whitehead (14) from Duckmanton who have all been commended by the club for excellent match reports.

 

THE WINNING MATCH REPORT:

 

Spireites defeat destroys fan's play-off hopes

 

Mark McCammon's fifth goal of the season gave the Gill's a 1-0 win over Chesterfield FC on Saturday knocking them out of the play-off's being replaced by Shrewsbury town.

 

Chesterfield manager, Lee Richardson had to manage without strong centre back Aaron Downes on Saturday as he was suffering from a knee injury which will keep him out of action for nine month's.

 

The match kicked off at 15:00 with an attendance of 3,933 fans inclusive of 517 away fans. In the fifth minute it all started with a free kick for Gillingham from a foul on Andy Barchman, the free kick was taken by Josh Wright missing the target. Minutes later another free kick occurred but on Chesterfield's midfielder, Gregor Robertson, the free kick progressed and once again missed the target.

 

By the tenth minute neither team could gain control of the game but luckily key player Jack Lester took a chance and had a shot, it went over by inches!

 

By the twentieth minute chesterfield had gained control but this only lasted seconds as Gillingham stole a corner, but Chesterfield did their magic and cleared the ball putting Chesterfield back in the game.

 

Shortly after a cross swerved in from John Nutter, The big Gillingham striker McCammon rose like a salmon at the far post to power in what would be the winning goal. In the 31st minute Barry Fuller was booked for unsporting behaviour.

 

As half time approached Simeon Jackson took a shot on goal and it went wide by centimetres.  Shortly after, the referee, Graham Salisbury blew for half time.

 

HALF TIME SCORE: 0-1

 

Chesterfield top scorer Jack Lester was denied by a brave block from Gill's keeper Simon Royce when the home side stepped up the pressure after the interval.

Shortly after Chesterfield made their first substitution of the match, taking Daniel Hall off being replaced by Dan Gray.

 

By the 60th minute Chesterfield were in control of the match despite being 1 nil down.

 

In the 63rd minute Chesterfield made their 2nd substitution of the match as Peter Till was replaced by Ben Algar.

 

Soon after the Gill's followed suit replacing goal scorer McCammon by Dennis Oil.

Seconds later the Gill's made their 2nd sub of the game replacing Wright by Bentley.

 

Further into the match, the crowd were getting more tense, and the control was more on Chesterfields side however it was growing closer to the final whistle and Chesterfield were still behind!

 

By the 90th minute Chesterfield were still in control but unluckily it was too late as Graham Salisbury blew to conclude the match!

 

Chesterfield's hopes for the play offs was ruined unless they won their last 3 games.

Chesterfield have been knocked 1 place out of the play offs but…

 

CAN CHESTERFIELD MAKE THE PLAY OFFS AND BE PROMOTED TO LEAGUE 1 OR NOT…??

 

Mark McCammon 

(winning goal scorer, Mark McCammon)

 

CHESTERFIELD 0-1 GILLINGHAM

 

Report by Jacob Bloor, aged 11

 

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