'Small number' of Chesterfield players and staff have had Covid-19 jab

According to the Daily Mirror, they have been given the vaccine at a local medical centre.

However, Chesterfield say that some members who were given the vaccine have underlying health issues and that they were offered the injections so they did not go to waste after the surgery had exhausted all other options.

A club statement to the Daily Mirror said: “A small number of Chesterfield players and staff – most of whom are classed as vulnerable people – have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

“In line with the NHS’ directive – that doctors and staff have the discretion to ensure that they can make full use of any unused vaccines, rather than have any go to waste - the people concerned were called at very short notice to receive the vaccine.

“They were only contacted after the surgery had exhausted all other viable options.

“Those involved were keen that these vaccines were not wasted, which would have been the case had they not received them.

“We continue to support the NHS’s brilliant work and have provided COVID-19 testing facilities at our stadium throughout the pandemic, so vital care can be administered.”

The Mirror claims that other National League clubs could complain that it gives Chesterfield a competitive edge, but no clubs are quoted in their story.

Ten million people have now received their first dose of the Covid vaccine.