NEXT HOME GAME - TBC
NEXT AWAY GAME - SUPPORTERS XI ARE PLAYING WORCESTER AT MALVERN ON SUNDAY AUGUST 3rd AT 3.00pm

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Some Reflections From Chesterfield

Those of us who travelled to Chesterfield yesterday found a brand new stadium, quite easy to get to, with reasonable facilities. And perhaps with a little more character than say that at Shrewsbury.

The stadium reportedly cost £13M and the curved structure of the stands made it somewhat different.

But one couldn't help feeling that not enough thought had gone into the ticket office which simply didn't have enough 'tills' for all the supporters both home and away.

Yesterday it was mainly dry in the hour before the game, but it wouldn't have been the best of experience to have stood out in the open on a winter's afternoon with the wind howling and the rain pouring down to purchase a ticket.

The well set out and stocked club shop was busy. Probably the reason a steward was on the door ensuring not too many fans were allowed in at the same time.

One plus factor was that Chesterfield, like Hereford, do not have the services of Lindley Catering. The refreshments were quite reasonable.

As regards parking Chesterfield have a permits only system. So no parking at the stadium for away fans unless pre-booked.

However just across the road was a Fitness First car park which allowed easy access and departure. In fact Chesterfield do not allow cars out of their parking area until spectators have left which could mean quite a delay.

Meanwhile speculation about Hereford United captain Janos Kovacs's 'certain secrets' was cleared up in the match programme. Kovacs was at Chesterfield a couple of seasons ago. During a recent interview he was asked the following:

'I finished off by asking Janos about the questionable fancy dress outfit he wore to a Christmas party a few years ago.

'He was dressed as Tina Turner and trust me he went for it.

'He had high heels, stockings, a massive silver wig, a glittering really short dress, and a pair of breasts Dolly Parton would have been proud of.

'And finishing it all off he had enough make-up on to keep Boots stocked up for a year.'

Finally a couple of seasons ago on a wet and windy Monday evening Chesterfield defeated Hereford 4-0. That season the Bulls gained promotion to League One.

Here's a couple of paragraphs from our report of the match.

As early as the second minute, Chesterfield took the lead when a surging run from midfield by Lester allowed him to put Lowry in for the first.

In the fortieth minute, the game was all but over when Lester got his second. The ball was played in from wide on the right and the Chesterfield striker got the better of a defence desperately trying to hold it’s line on the edge of the box to finish with aplomb.

The (second) half saw better possession for The Bulls but again they lacked thrust in the final approach.

Tonight, too many individual battles were lost in all areas of the field and were it not for a couple of splendid stops by Wayne Brown, the defeat could have been worse.


Somewhat similar to yesterday.