Talking Points: Spireites in Ireland
26.07.26, 14:05 Updated 26.07.26, 14:20 2 Minute Read
Paul Fisher
Last Friday, Chesterfield came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw against a Bohemians XI side at Dalymount Park in the club's latest pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Here's the main talking points regarding the Spireites following their latest 90 minute work-out.
1: DEFENSIVE ISSUES
As ever with a Paul Cook side, the defence never appears to be settled whether that is through injury or inconsistency. Cook always appears to be exasperated at some of the issues his defenders give him. Last season, Chesterfield conceded the most goals (56) in the top eight positions. The season before the Spireites conceded the joint-most goals (54) in the top eight. It’s clearly a problem which has halted Cook’s side getting in the top three.
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Paul Fisher Paul Fisher 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.