Phil Kirk, co-owner of Chesterfield, has died aged 59 following a cancer diagnosis. Kirk invested in the club in 2022 alongside his brother and co-owner Ashley. The club announced the diagnosis in March and reported that treatment was unsuccessful, with Kirk recently entering palliative care. The club confirmed the news with great sadness and said their thoughts are with Phil's family and friends. Chesterfield currently sit second in League Two after winning four of their first five league games this season, with the team continuing its strong start amid the period of mourning.
Image source, Getty Images Chesterfield co-owner Phil Kirk has died at the age of 59. The League Two side announced in March that Kirk, who first invested in the club in 2022 with his brother and co-owner Ashley, had been diagnosed with cancer. He recently entered palliative care after treatment was unsuccessful.
In a statement the club said that they were confirming the news with "great sadness" and that their thoughts "are with Phil's family and friends". Chesterfield are second in League Two after winning four of their first five games this season.
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