[Spireiteranger]

For those that new him, heard this morning that mark smith from Brimington has died
Mark was a season ticket holder and went to a lot of away games too.
He was also heavily involved in grassroots football and ran spire rangers u16 all the way from u6 age group.
He was also a qualified ref and reffed a lot of kids and adult games and was an all round great bloke.

[warfey is a spireite]

I'm sure I know the name that's from brim area did he used to come with me in mini buses with lynass ,anyway sorry to hear that rip

[Spireiteranger]

warfey is a spireite, on 22 December 2024 - 01:57 PM, said:

I'm sure I know the name that's from brim area did he used to come with me in mini buses with lynass ,anyway sorry to hear that rip

Don?t know. He?d be 48/49

[Sammy Spireite]

From Hollingwood originally, known him best part of 40 years right through school, local football, drinking in The Hollingwood and following town up and down the country.


A devoted family man with two secondary school age kids too

Am sure he was in town books as a youngster too, decent CH I the Sean Dyche mould, around the time Jamie Bettney broke through and made his debut (they went to school together at Westwood).

Taken far too soon, RIP Mark

[Spireiteranger]

Sammy Spireite, on 22 December 2024 - 02:11 PM, said:

From Hollingwood originally, known him best part of 40 years right through school, local football, drinking in The Hollingwood and following town up and down the country.


A devoted family man with two secondary school age kids too

Am sure he was in town books as a youngster too, decent CH I the Sean Dyche mould, around the time Jamie Bettney broke through and made his debut (they went to school together at Westwood).

Taken far too soon, RIP Mark

Yes he was on towns books as a junior definitely , great centre back

[philtooleycfss]

Sammy Spireite, on 22 December 2024 - 02:11 PM, said:

From Hollingwood originally, known him best part of 40 years right through school, local football, drinking in The Hollingwood and following town up and down the country.


A devoted family man with two secondary school age kids too

Am sure he was in town books as a youngster too, decent CH I the Sean Dyche mould, around the time Jamie Bettney broke through and made his debut (they went to school together at Westwood).

Taken far too soon, RIP Mark

He was, 1992-93 and 1993-94 having been with Somersall Rangers along with James Bettney. Played for the reserves in what was Kevin Davies' first CFC appearance. RIP.

[Osborne again]

I don't think I know him, but I'm still saddened to here of losing another Spireite. RIP Mark and I feel for his family and friends. Losing someone is always a massive blow,but at this time of the year, it's even worse. I lost my mum 24 years ago at Christmas so my thoughts are with his family. Far too young to be taken from those who loved and relied upon him.

[Humpalumpa]

Did he play for Zone & Hollingwood in the Sunday League, also associated with Holly House School at Old Whitt?

[dalekpete]

Humpalumpa, on 22 December 2024 - 05:30 PM, said:

Did he play for Zone & Hollingwood in the Sunday League, also associated with Holly House School at Old Whitt?

Thhat was Mark

[whittman]

Such sad news

RIP Mark taken far to soon

[warfey is a spireite]

dalekpete, on 22 December 2024 - 06:16 PM, said:

Thhat was Mark

Zone I played for

[FORZA AZZURRI]

I know a mark Smith Town fan who?s a window cleaner hopefully not him?
RIP and condolences to the family at this time.

[Humpalumpa]

dalekpete, on 22 December 2024 - 06:16 PM, said:

Thhat was Mark

Cheers Pete.

Just seen a picture of Mark on The Chesterfield FC FPA site on X(twitter).

Shocked, RIP Mark, way way to young.

Condolences to all the family & friends.

[Price]

dalekpete, on 22 December 2024 - 06:16 PM, said:

Thhat was Mark

Did he used to cycle to Holly House?

[Misnomer]

Sammy Spireite, on 22 December 2024 - 02:11 PM, said:

From Hollingwood originally, known him best part of 40 years right through school, local football, drinking in The Hollingwood and following town up and down the country.


A devoted family man with two secondary school age kids too

Am sure he was in town books as a youngster too, decent CH I the Sean Dyche mould, around the time Jamie Bettney broke through and made his debut (they went to school together at Westwood).

Taken far too soon, RIP Mark

I should know this guy and our paths must have crossed.

I grew up with Betney, and we played on the upper school for many years. Jamie was a bit younger than us and took some hard knocks.

Either way, a tragic loss at such a young age.

[Sammy Spireite]

There is a post in the Chesterfield FC Memorial Garden page on Facebook, the club have lit a Spire Light in his memory today.

The post has his team photo from his time with the club.

[DerbySpireite59]

Such sad news. RIP young man.

[stevie_b]

I'm just thinking back and I'm sure that I sponsored Mark's shirt way back when. Some of the team were still looking for a sponsor and I'm sure I was matched with Mark.

So very young and so very sad

Rest in football heaven, Mark. See ya when I get there.

[Alice Cooper]

FORZA AZZURRI, on 22 December 2024 - 06:32 PM, said:

I know a mark Smith Town fan who?s a window cleaner hopefully not him?
RIP and condolences to the family at this time.

No mate you can rest assured it's not Mark (Smiggsy) from First Impressions window cleaning.
Condolences to the Mark Smiths family and friends who it is though.
It's no age and it's so sad.
RIP Mark.

[Rodney's Moustache]

RIP fellow Spireite.