Chesterfield midfielder Joe Rowley signs new contract at Spireites

The 21-year-old was set to become a free agent in the summer but he has now extended his Spireites stay.

He made his debut for the club in March 2017, aged 17, after coming through the club’s academy.

The youngster was part of the squad who suffered back-to-back relegations out of the Football League but he is determined to help Town return.

“I’m delighted to have got the deal sorted,” Rowley said.

“I have been at the club for eight years after coming through the academy. It means everything to me and I want to be successful with Chesterfield.”

Manager James Rowe spoke highly of the midfielder after he was forced off during the first half of Tuesday night’s goalless draw against Boreham Wood with a bad hamstring injury.

“I believe in him as a player,” Rowe said. “He has got a future here.”