On the pitch, a nine-point deduction for financial irregularities failed to prevent Chesterfield' s automatic promotion in third place of Division Three during the 2000/01 season.
The following year the club was taken out of administration into new ownership. Here are just some of the players who wore the shirt during the early to mid noughties.
5. Luke Beckett
Luke Beckett joined Chesterfield for the 2000/01 season after Chester were relegated from the Football League. He was a big success at the club, before moving to Stockport County.
Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey
6. Danny Williams
The Sheffield-born midfielder, who is now a licensed football agent, began his career at Chesterfield. After making his debut at Turf Moor, aged 18, he went on to become a regular in his third season, before being released in 2002.
Photo: Steve Bardens
7. Kevin Dawson
Kevin Dawson began his career with Nottingham Forest. After leaving Forest, Dawson spent three seasons with Chesterfield, making 51 league appearances. He scored just the once during that time, in a game against Huddersfield Town.
Photo: Pete Norton
8. David Reeves
David Reeves played 168 times for Chesterfield, scoring 46 times between 1997 and 2002. He then joined Oldham before returning to Spireites on an initial loan in 2002.
Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey