John Fleck explains in interview what made him sign for Chesterfield

The former Premier League and Scotland player John Fleck explains in an interview what made him sign for League Two club Chesterfield.

The Spireites have brought in former Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season.

Manager Paul Cook said he was interested in the free agent market to see if there was a player to make them better, and it seems he’s got his man as they look to try and get a second promotion in a row.

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STATEMENT:

Scotland international midfielder John Fleck has joined the Spireites on a contract until the end of the season.

The 33-year-old, who was a free agent after leaving Blackburn Rovers at the end of last season, has been training with the squad at the Erwin Training Ground.

After agreeing a deal to join Chesterfield, Fleck said: “I’m delighted to be here. I’ve been training here for just over a week and the opportunity has come up to sign until the end of the season, so I’m really happy.

“It’s been great to just get back in amongst the training group so I’m really looking forward to it.”

Fleck began his career with Scottish giants Rangers before heading south of the border to join Coventry City. After linking up with Sheffield United, he helped the Blades win promotion to the Premier League with two promotions in three years.

Capped five times by Scotland, Fleck joined Blackburn Rovers on a short-term deal in February after making four Premier League appearances last season.

The deal is subject to FA and Football League approval.

HIS CAREER:

Youth
2005–2007 – Rangers

Senior
2007–2012 – Rangers – 58 games (3 goals)
2012 → Blackpool (loan) – 8 games (0 goals)
2012–2016 – Coventry City – 182 games (8 goals)
2016–2024 – Sheffield United – 278 games (16 goals)
2024 – Blackburn Rovers – 1 game (0 goals)
2024– Chesterfield

International
2007–2008 – Scotland U17 – 9 games (3 goals)
2008–2010 – Scotland U19 – 4 games (0 goals)
2009–2012 – Scotland U21 – 4 games (0 goals)
2019–2021 – Scotland – 5 games (0 goals)

Gabriel Sutton (@GabSutton) wrote: “Chesterfield will have some sublime technicians in midfield this season, John Fleck and Ollie Banks two of the best in terms of passing range League Two has to offer – Oldaker too. Slight question mark for me over athleticism, possibly missing a box-to-box type.”

Jack (@jkanalysis7): “John Fleck & Billy Sharp in L2, Oli Norwood in L1, which ex Sheffield United “legend” will be next? John Egan? 😅”

Alan Biggs (@AlanBiggs1): “John Fleck is a great pick up for Chesterfield. A hard-driving midfielder who starred in the Premier League not long back. Also a character who’ll be an asset in the dressing room. A modest, down-to-earth sort who, at #SUFC, always put team before self.”

@tomhwilliams23: “John Fleck and Tom Naylor as a midfield two in League Two?! 🤯 Fleck played four games in PL last season. Played hundreds of games at a higher level. May now be 33, but surely has loads of class still to offer 💪”

Twitter users reacted as John Fleck explains in an interview what made him sign for Chesterfield…

@OliverCrowther4: Fleck x Naylor gonna hit DIFFERENT 😍

@jimmyT_08: What a signing!! Love this club!!

@FreddyTheFud: Go well Flecky! Quite possibly the best ever free transfer we ever made as a club. Gave me the happiest memories watching the Blades! ⚔️❤️⚔️

@SubtleBlade: Best of luck Flecky, hope it’s an enjoyable time.

@keiranbooker98: Our Scottish hero 💔

@_CHESTERF1ELD: That’s an unbelievable signing at this level. It’s a clear indication where Paul Cook wants us to be, come may next year. This is huge, premier league experience and would still do a job there I truly believe. Magical player. Delighted.

@iciboy_luke: That’s what we thought at rovers.. then he got injured on first game and never played again. Legs made of glass I’m afraid

@SufcLuke_: Unbelievable signing for that level

@JTurnz: Back to back promotions?

@SthrnSpireite: Chuffing hell

@GiallorossiBlue: Heck of a signing for League Two!

@Jack_jones067: Oh ok then

@Blackburnfanat1: Markanday & now Fleck… absolutely getting promoted you lot

@WillHJS2: Good luck Flecky, quality team & gaffer you’ve joined

@ArtellCartel: League 2 is just another biggest spenders league. #gtfc are not trying to financially compete with some of these teams. Happily.

@Maximoose22_: Christ your getting promoted then. Good luck flecky ⚔️

@TheValiants1876: Battle of the midfields on Saturday 🤣😮‍💨 #PVFC #Spireites

@SpireTweet: This could prove to be a great bit or business!

@cfchistory_com: New signing John Fleck has played against us 6 times – 4 for Coventry and 2 for Sheffield United. He scored the second in their 4-1 win at our place in November 2016 with a 20-yard shot, after laying on the pass for their equaliser.

@IBradders: John Fleck to a L2 club, mindblowing, well done Chessie.

@brfcfofana: if he stays fit, signing of the season in league two surely… fleck and dil, they’re gonna cook. #Rovers #BRFC

@spirestats: Massive 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SHD_Backup: I’m sorry, WHAT?

@sambingham2708: Winning the fucking lot x