Football League approves Blues move
The Football League has formally given the go-ahead for Dave Allen, former chairman of Sheffield Wednesday FC, to become the new majority shareholder and a substantial investor in Chesterfield Football Club.
The Football League took into consideration its own rules and regulations regarding the matter of dual interest and both Mr Allen and Chesterfield Football Club accept the obligations imposed by the agreement.
This multi-million pound investment is the biggest ever made in the history of Chesterfield FC.
Chesterfield chairman Barrie Hubbard speaking on behalf of the football club acknowledged the work done by The Football League in formulating the agreement.
He said: "I am so pleased that we can at last move forward into what is the start of a new era for Chesterfield Football Club and am delighted to be able to welcome Dave Allen on board."
Chesterfield's new majority shareholder, Dave Allen, said: "I am really looking forward to an exciting future for everyone involved with Chesterfield Football Club as I see this club at the heart of the community with serious ambitions for Championship football within 3-5 years."
"Next week we expect to announce the name of our new manager, whilst off-the-field I am eager to move ahead with the new stadium development in readiness for the 2010-11 season."
The club is remaining tight-lipped about the short-list of managerial candidates.
Former Oldham boss John Sheridan and ex-Nottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood appear to remain the bookies' favourites but another name to emerge is Dean Windass.
The 40-year-old Hull City striker has appeared for both Sheffield United and Wednesday.
Another candidate whose application has come to the fore is Kettering Town manager Mark Cooper (40), son of ex-Leeds and England left-back Terry.
Meanwhile, former manager Lee Richardson is understood to be in the running for the job at Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen where he had a successful spell as a player.
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