Grigg on fire as Chesterfield terrorise Gateshead
Chesterfield 5-0 Gateshead
Will Grigg netted a hat-trick as Chesterfield extended their lead at the top of the National League to nine points with a 5-0 victory over Gateshead.
The Spireites opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Grigg stabbed home from close range and doubled their lead just after the half-hour mark when Tom Naylor found the net via the post.
Chesterfield scored two goals within a minute at the end of the half, firstly through Grigg before Michael Jacobs slotted home to put them 4-0 up.
Grigg was given the opportunity to secure the match ball when Chesterfield were awarded a penalty in the 54th minute and the striker made no mistake in dispatching the spot-kick for his first treble for the club.
Read More…
Defender becomes latest Chesterfield player to sign new contract
The left-back, who would have been a free agent this summer, has penned a new deal until summer 2025.
He said: “I love it here. The gaffer is unbelievable and the lads are class. If we get promoted as well, that’ll make it even more special.
The 23-year-old has made 19 appearances this season. His good form since October has seen him become a regular starter and he has now earned himself a new contract.
Horton signed for the Spireites in summer 2022 on a free transfer from Doncaster Rovers. He is edging closer to his 50th appearance for the club.
The attacking full-back follows Darren Oldaker, Liam Mandeville, Ryan Colclough, Jamie Grimes, Joe Quigley, Tyrone Williams and Mike Jones in signing new deals since the summer.
Other players whose contracts are thought to expire at the end of this season include Armando Dobra, Ryan Boot, Jeff King, Ash Palmer, Bailey Clements, Laurence Maguire, Ollie Banks and Harley Curtis. The loans of Harry Tyrer and Miguel Freckleton will also come to an end.
