Chesterfield co-owner Phil Kirk passes away aged 59
Tributes are being paid to the club co-owner
Last updated 28th Aug 2025
Chesterfield FC's co-owner Phil Kirk has passed away at the age of 59.
It was announced in March that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
He and his brother, fellow co-owner Ashley, were instrumental in helping the club gain promotion back to the Football League.
The club, in a statement posted on X, said: "It is with great sadness that we announce that the club's owner, Phil Kirk, has died at the age of 59."
"Our thoughts are with Phil's family and friends."