Chesterfield FC -the Big Advertising Screen Photo Story
13th January 2015
The 5 year deal is signed – 25th October 2015
Former Sunderland and Manchester United goalkeeper Chris Turner, now CEO of Chesterfield Football Club signed the deal which was organised by Kevin Fitzgerald of Chesterfield.
November – PR Campaign begins
The best location is chosen (NE corner)
The North East Corner was selected as the best vantage point for the majority of the supporters – it is envisaged another screen in the opposite corner will be added next year.
Target Date – Boxing day match v Peterborough United
December 8th – the foundation work commences
The groundworks took seven days to work round the recently new foundations for the floodlights and installed 2.5 tons of steelwork and another 2 tons of fast drying concrete. This job can take up to 2 weeks normally before the steel frame can be installed.
Chesterfield FC – the frame installation
Over 300m of fibre optic cable is installed under the stadium to connect the screen control centre to the big screen and cameras.
Regular Supporter progress updates on CFC Twitter
Chesterfield FC – the big frame
The frame was installed over 2 days and includes 2 working gantry’s at the rear for maintenance. The frame supports a lightweight screen weighing just over 600 kg.
Chesterfield FC – 21st December
Chesterfield FC – 26th December
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