Chesterfield owner dies of cancer at 59: club expresses condolences.
25.08.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
25.08.2025
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Chesterfield club owner Phil Kirk has passed away at the age of 59
According to The Sun: The League 2 team leader was diagnosed with inoperable cancer earlier this year.
Kirk had been moved to palliative care earlier this month and sadly passed away.
Several EFL clubs have expressed their condolences to Chesterfield.
Chesterfield is in a period of mourning.
Meanwhile, many fans have also expressed their gratitude.
A distress signal in the football world - a great loss for the sports community. Phil Kirk, after a long illness, remains in the hearts of many, and his legacy in the football world will be remembered forever.Read also
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