John Duncan left a legacy that not just Spireites fans will remember forever, but football fans around the country.
No football alive at the time will ever forget Chesterfield’s Roy of the Rovers run to the 1997 FA Cup semi-final and the inspirational John Duncan of the sidelines.
Of course there was much more to John than just one good cup run.
The popular Scotsman, born in Dundee, enjoyed two spells as Spireites boss. His first came between 1983 and 1987, before his second spell spanning 1993 to 2000.
As a player John also distinguished himself, playing for Dundee, Spurs and Derby County.
Following his death tributes were paid from all the club’s and fans who held him dear, a fitting tribute for a man who left a legacy as a both a fine person and a fine servant to football.
5. John Duncan - 1986/87
John Duncan, centre right, with his squad for the 1986/7 season. Spireites finished 17th in Division Three for the second successive season. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
6. Ready for a new season
John Duncan poses for a team picture with the likes of Tony Lormer,, Kevin Davies, Andrew Morris, Sean Dyche and Nicky Law as another season draws near. Photo: Dean Atkins
7. Promotion at Wembley
John Duncan leads the Chesterfield side out onto the Wembley turf on May 28 1995. Spireites sealed promotion after beating Bury 2-0 in the Third Division play-off final. Photo: Dean Atkins
8. FA Cup celebrations
John Duncan celebrates after the 1-0 win over Wrexham in the FA Cup quarter-final on 9 Mar 1997: Photo: Getty Images