Dave Allen, pictured right, first invested in Chesterfield in 2009. He became chairman in 2012 but resigned in 2016 and put the club up for sale in 2017.Dave Allen, pictured right, first invested in Chesterfield in 2009. He became chairman in 2012 but resigned in 2016 and put the club up for sale in 2017.
Dave Allen, pictured right, first invested in Chesterfield in 2009. He became chairman in 2012 but resigned in 2016 and put the club up for sale in 2017.

Promotions, relegations, cup finals and protests: a look back at Dave Allen's time at Chesterfield

Dave Allen’s time as the owner of Chesterfield FC appears to be drawing to a close as the Spireites are set to be taken over.
By Liam Norcliffe
Published 31st Jul 2020, 12:11 BST
Updated 31st Jul 2020, 12:24 BST

There have been promotions, relegations, cup finals, protests and several managers. Let’s take a look back at his 11 years at the club...

In 2010 the Spireites waved goodbye to Saltergate for the last time.

1. Farewell Saltergate

In 2010 the Spireites waved goodbye to Saltergate for the last time. Photo: JPIMedia

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Town moved to their new 10,000 all-seater stadium on Sheffield Road ready for the 2010/11 season.

2. New home

Town moved to their new 10,000 all-seater stadium on Sheffield Road ready for the 2010/11 season. Photo: James Williamson

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And it was a great first year at the new stadium as Chesterfield were crowned League Two champions.

3. Champions!

And it was a great first year at the new stadium as Chesterfield were crowned League Two champions. Photo: Sarah Washbourn

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Chesterfield beat Swindon Town at Wembley to win the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in 2012 under John Sheridan, but they were relegated back to League Two the same season.

4. Cup glory

Chesterfield beat Swindon Town at Wembley to win the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in 2012 under John Sheridan, but they were relegated back to League Two the same season. Photo: Marisa Cashill

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