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Initial sponsorship under the name the b2net
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resource centre for local education, a soft play area for youngsters, and a cafeteria. Additional space for away fans may be provided in this stand as demand requires. Its capacity is 3,208 seats. The stand is sponsored by supporter Karen Child-Smith who won the
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Dema Glassworks, before the construction of the stadium
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South Stand and West Stand viewed from the North Stand
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1140:"Blues new home is looking first class"
1016:"New name for Chesterfield FC's ground"
855:"Stadium plot handed over to Spireites"
829:"Stadium and store application granted"
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933:"Fans to try out their new seats"
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380:Motan Colortronic (South) Stand
296:Everton's Goodison Park stadium
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1192:"Chesterfield – B2net Stadium"
1166:"'Perfect match' for sponsors"
992:. 21 July 2010. Archived from
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670:"B2net to stage England U21s"
58:Technique Stadium (2020–2023)
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1077:"Under-21 – England-Andorra"
751:"Blues in stadium site deal"
561:"The beginning of a new age"
240:Saltergate Recreation Ground
1262:. bbc.co.uk. 20 April 2024.
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589:. BBC News. 2 July 2008.
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803:"Grounds for home pride"
618:. Ward McHugh Associates
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777:"Blues wait on Dema"
106:53.25361°N 1.42583°W
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541:on 29 November 2014
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1194:. AwayGrounds.com
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