Overview

• The club announced his death on Monday, saying he died aged 59 following a short illness after a public diagnosis of inoperable cancer earlier this year.
• Earlier in August, Chesterfield disclosed that Kirk had entered palliative care after treatment proved unsuccessful.
• The EFL issued condolences and highlighted the club’s promotion back to the league in 2024 and a League Two play-off berth last season.
• Reporting credits the Kirk brothers with injecting more than £1 million since 2022 to stabilize and rebuild the club.
• Supporters, pundits, and other clubs shared tributes, and Chesterfield said it will continue to operate as normal while upholding Kirk’s vision and values.