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Paul Fisher

Talking Points: Ben Perry Did It!

Paul Fisher discusses the talking points following Chesterfield's 1-1 draw with Colchester United at the SMH Group Stadium in League Two.

21.10.26, 16:43 Updated 21.10.26, 17:07 3 Minute Read

Chesterfield were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Colchester United at the SMH Group Stadium on Tuesday evening. The result means that the Spireites have dropped to ninth position in League Two and are now one point behind the play-off places.

Let's take a look at the talking points following Chesterfield's latest match of the 2026/27 campaign:

Ben Perry

Now the comedy fans amongst you will realise that the title is a reference to an episode in Phoenix Nights when Brian Potter’s arch nemesis Den Perry set fire to the Phoenix Club at the end of series one and then the subsequent following series trying to prove that Perry had indeed set fire to the club. Several posters were around the local area saying ‘Den Perry did it’.

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Paul Fisher

Paul Fisher

Reporter

is a freelance sports reporter and commentator with very strong links to Chesterfield. He is best known for his commentary work for Spireites games on BBC Radio Sheffield and is a very familiar name amongst the Chesterfield fan base. Paul also runs The Peakite, a CounterPress Media site devoted to Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

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