Official Chesterfield FC Podcasts

Phil & Ellie spoke to former top level assistant referee Glenn Turner. The Bolsover boy has officiated in the World Cup, Euros, FA Cup Final and Premier League. Hear who was easy to work with and who wasn't plus the full story of Graham Poll's three yellows that probably cost the English referee team the World Cup Final in 2006. First heard on 1866 Sport.

Listen to the commentary highlights from the game against Harrogate Town, together with post-match reaction, as heard on 1866 Sport.

In the latest podcast, Phil & Ellie chat with long-standing supporter and volunteer Darryl Carpenter, who played a vital role for the Community Trust in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Darryl helped to bring in well over £1m, which was vital in ensuring the survival of the club at the time. Hear about that and much more. 

Listen to commentary highlights and post-match reaction from the 2-1 win at Notts County - as heard on 1866 Sport.

Commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the 4-0 win at Salford City, as heard on 1866 Sport.

The club held a Fans' Forum just a few days after the news about majority shareholder Phil Kirk's medical condition had been released. Phil insisted on carrying on and he joined CEO John Croot, manager Paul Cook and assistant manager Danny Webb on the top table. The forum, which was hosted by Phil Tooley, Ellie Yates and Nick Johnson and broadcast live on 1866 Sport, provided essential lis...

Commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the 2-1 victory over Newport County - as heard on 1866 Sport.

Commentary highlights and post-match reaction from the game at Colchester United, as heard on 1866 Sport.

Listen to the commentary highlights and the post-match reaction following the game at home to Crewe Alexandra, as heard on 1866 Sport.

Back in November, Phil & Ellie chatted to Spireites legend Sean O'Neill. The Northern Irishman talked about his playing career but time ran out, so he was invited back to continue his excellent life story. Part two of the conversation is well worth a listen....

In the latest Weekend Warm-up, Phil and Ellie spoke to Chesterfield FC's head of recruitment, Neill Hornby, about his time in football and how, in the days of squad size limits and financial controls, the vital element of recruitment works. Neill gives a great insight into a really interesting area. 

Listen to commentary highlights and exclusive post-match reaction following the game at Walsall, as heard on 1866 Sport.

In this episode of Weekend Warm-up, Phil spoke to young Spireites Liam Jessop and Ashton Rinaldo.

Listen back to the commentary highlights following the 5-2 victory over Doncaster Rovers and hear the post-match reaction, as heard on 1866 Sport.

Weekend Warm-ip features Phil chatting to Bob Littlewood, author of a new book about the Community Trust acquiring Chesterfield FC and the saving of the club by the Chesterfield FC Supporters Society back in 2001, plus much more. Also, Rainbow Spireites Ellie and Darren Yates chat about the month of February and the Football v Homophobia initiative.

The latest episode of the official club podcast, We Are Sailing, sees host Nick Johnson joined by CEO John Croot and director Ashley Kirk. Activity in the January transfer window is discussed, along with various other on and off the field matters.

Commentary highlights and post-match reaction from the game at Cheltenham Town, as heard on 1866 Sport.

This episode sees Ellie chatting with Phil about his 45 years in press boxes around the country.

Commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the 3-0 victory over Bromley, as heard on 1866 Sport.

The latest After the Whistle podcast features commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the 1-1 draw against Port Vale, as heard on 1866 Sport.

Phil & Ellie spoke to Spireites academy coach Haydn Hollis about his career as well as his fine performance for Tamworth against Spurs recently.

Listen to commentary highlights and exclusive post-match reaction following the 1-1 draw at Grimsby Town, as heard on 1866 Sport.

Listen to the commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the Vertu Trophy tie at home to Rotherham United.

Listen to the commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the game against MK Dons, as heard on 1866 Sport.

Listen to the commentary highlights and post-match reaction following the game at Bradford City.