Chesterfield FC owner Phil Kirk in palliative care after cancer diagnosis
The club's confirmed that treatment has not been successful
Chesterfield owner Phil Kirk is now in palliative care, with the club confirming treatment over the past few months has not been successful.
Kirk and his brother Ashley, who are from the town, first invested in the Spireites three years ago and are now majority owners.
They guided the club back to the Football League, with Chesterfield securing a 7th placed finish last campaign.
A statement on the Spireites website reads: "Sadly, despite the best efforts of his medical team, the treatment has not been successful. Phil is now entering a period of palliative care."
"Phil and his family remain deeply committed to the ongoing support of the club and its community.
"The club will continue to operate as normal, and we are united in ensuring Phil’s vision and values remain at the heart of everything we do.
"We kindly ask that the privacy of Phil and his family is respected during this difficult time. In accordance with their wishes, neither they nor the club will be making any further comment on this matter.
"Our thoughts are with Phil, his family, and all those who hold him dear."