Chesterfield FC has completed a landmark signing by bringing in Will Grigg to spearhead their National League title charge. The EFL goal-machine has arrived at the club from MK Dons for an undisclosed fee. Grigg has worked under boss Paul Cook during their time together at Wigan, and there’s a clear incentive to join the promotion charge. However, Grigg will also be hoping to emulate the success enjoyed by Paul Mullin at Wrexham.
Who is Will Grigg?
Will Grigg is a 31-year-old striker who has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the EFL with clubs including Brentford, MK Dons, and Wigan. After scoring at least 20 goals in three separate campaigns in League One, Grigg even earned a £3million move to Sunderland in the third tier in 2019.
Grigg’s Career
Grigg began his career with Walsall before moving to Brentford in 2013. He spent just one season with the Bees before moving to MK Dons, where he scored 20 goals in his first season. Grigg’s form earned him a move to Wigan, where he scored 28 goals in his first season, helping them win promotion to the Championship.
Grigg’s Success at Wrexham
Now, Grigg will be hoping that he can follow in Mullin’s footsteps as he steps into non-league football. In two seasons with Wrexham, the prolific striker has bagged a stunning 74 goals in 90 appearances for the Red Dragons, including an impressive 46 in their promotion-winning campaign last term.
Mullin’s Impact on Wrexham
With Wrexham’s Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds describing Mullin as ‘the special person in his life’ in a light-hearted advert, Grigg will be hoping that he can have a similar impact for Chesterfield. Mullin fired Wrexham to promotion from the National League and became best friends with Ryan Reynolds.
Chesterfield’s Promotion Charge
The Spireites narrowly missed out on promotion last term after being beaten by Notts County in the play-off final last month. With the addition of Grigg, they will be hoping to go one better this season and secure promotion to League Two.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Will Grigg’s signing is a landmark moment for Chesterfield FC. The EFL goal-machine has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the EFL, and his arrival at the club is a clear sign of their intent to secure promotion to League Two. With Grigg’s experience and goalscoring ability, the Spireites will be hoping to go one better this season and secure promotion to the next level.