As Chesterfield fans we've all been extremely excited to see the new Matchwinner retro range go on sale this week.

To celebrate the new partnership between the iconic brand and the team I support I popped along to their HQ in Dewsbury to have a look around and chat with their Head of Design, Alistair Wood.

You can find the new Matchwinner retro range by visiting https://matchwinner.co.uk/product-category/licensed-products/chesterfield-fc/

With bags of pace and a willingness to take on any opponent Ryan Williams was a popular figure at Chesterfield FC.

After growing up in the town he finally got the chance to play for the Spireites in 1999 in a difficult season where the team ultimately got relegated. But they bounced back the season after with a promotion under Nicky Law, in a season full of turmoil behind the scenes.

Ryan joined me to talk about rooming with Michael Owen, celebrating in front of the away fans and the joys of an old fashioned winger.

I welcome Kieran Maguire from the excellent The Price of Football podcast on to the show this week to have a look at Chesterfield FC's recently published accounts for the year ending 30 June 2022.

Kieran cast an objective eye over some of the figures in the accounts whilst also picking up on some of the key trends in football finance today.

You can see the accounts on Companies House by visiting Companies House, searching for CFC 2002 Ltd and visiting the Filing History section.

A big thanks to Kieran for spending some time on the podcast. You can find The Price of Football podcast on all of your usual podcast platforms.

I spoke to Premier League Referee Graham Scott about taking charge of the last ever match at Chesterfield FC's beloved Saltergate ground.

That last game at the Recreation Ground, a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, in 2010 was memorable for a last minute winner from club legend Derek Niven.

We spoke about his memories of that day as well as his rise to the Premier League, pitch invasions, booking Jack Lester for diving and donating his shirt to the club after that final whistle.

Thanks to Graham Scott for giving up his time for the chat and the PGMOL for permission to publish.

I commissioned a German Heavy Metal band to make a new Chesterfield FC run out song!

Yes, you read that right! I found a chap called Tim Nightpain of Nebelhaus and commissioned him to write a new Rammstein inspired Chesterfield FC anthem for the team to run out to.

Here is the story behind it and the finished song!

Goalkeeper Billy Stewart only played two and a half games for Chesterfield but they were crackers, featuring in the famous 5-2 playoff game vs Mansfield and the Wembley final vs Bury.

Billy also had a long association with Chester as a player and has also coached every age group of goalkeeper at Liverpool.

He joined me to talk about his long career as a player, move into coaching, and washing Steve Ogrizovic's mammoth kit!

From Dundalk to Wembley, Colin Larkin enjoyed a long career in football playing for teams like Wolves, Mansfield and Chesterfield from 1999 through to 2014.

He was part of the Roy McFarland Chesterfield squad that had an amazing Carling Cup run in 2006 beating the likes of Wolves, Man City and West Ham along the way.

Colin joined me to talk about the qualities of the pressing forward, falling out with managers over a pub lasagne, punishing runs through Chesterfield town centre and his new career in teaching.

On Legends of the Spire this week I welcome our first choice goalkeeper from the 2021/22 season, Scott Loach.

Current Derby goalkeeper Scott is well known for spells at clubs like Watford, Ipswich, Hartlepool and Barnet and came on the podcast to talk about ghost goals, England call ups, and the smell of a fresh pair of gloves!

We also had a good chat about his eventful season with the Spireites which included managerial changes, title challenges and a memorable FA Cup trip to Chelsea!

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Sam Clucas had a meteoric rise from Non League to Premier League in just five seasons, scoring in each league along the way. It all started after being released from Leicester as a youngster for 'being too small' and it was a spell in Glenn Hoddle's Spanish academy that got him back on track.

Sam is well remembered for his season spell at Chesterfield under Paul Cook which resulted in so nearly getting to the promised land of the Championship.

From Hereford to Hull, with spells at Mansfield and Chesterfield in between, Sam joined me to talk about that incredible journey and some unforgettable Spireite memories.

Nottingham born Calvin Plummer started his career at Brian Clough's Forest but had two spells at Chesterfield in the early and late 1980's. His highlight with the Spireites being a hattrick vs Stockport in the 1989/90 playoffs.

The flying, tricky winger was a crowd favourite at the club and also had spells at Derby, Barnsley, Plymouth and a short time abroad in Finland. He joined me to talk about his footballing career on and off the pitch so I hope you enjoy another trip down memory lane!

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Thanks for listening!