My piece from yesterday's paper
Veteran full back Humphreys, 35, was released by Hartlepool in the summer, but showed he still has what it takes when he struck on the half hour as the Spireites chalked up seven wins in eight games
Striker Eoin Doyle cut the ball back from the left and Humphreys ghosted into the box to volley home from twelve yards as Chesterfield dominated."
Humphreys goal
Humphreys had left the delivery room to deliver the goods for his a side. He explained:
"He arrived at about 9:30 and so I spent the whole day at the hospital before going home for a good night's sleep. My wife gave me the nod and so my best mate drove me to Oxford on Saturday morning.
"I've never dedicated a goal to anyone before, but this one's for my whole family."
Humphreys was released by Pool after 499 appearances and admitted he now feels like a born-again player after being given a one year deal by manager Paul Cook. He revealed:
"Chesterfield let me train with them while I was looking for a club in the summer. Paul must have seen something he liked.
"I thought it might be all over as some people put a number against you because of your age and think you may not be able to do it. I know I was very lucky to get to 30 in football and every year after that is a bonus, but I love what I do for a living - I'm privileged and I don't want it to stop."
It was Oxford's first league defeat and skipper Andy Whing did his team no favours when he was shown a straight red card in the 67th minute.
Chesterfield broke from their own area and Whing scythed down Doyle on half way to leave referee Trevor Kettle with little choice.
But Oxford boss Chris Wilder said:
"It was a yellow at best. I thought the referee made a quick decision. Mind you it takes nothing away from the fact that we didn't deserve anything from the game. Having him missing three games now is more important. That's a big blow to us. Chesterfield are probably the best side we've played by a million miles."
Keeper Ryan Clarke kept Oxford in the game with excellent point blank saves from lively winger Tendayi Darikwa, midfielder Gary Roberts and Doyle.
And striker Deane Smalley blew two great chances to net for Oxford in the first half.
In the eighteenth minute Smalley nodded a cross from winger Alfie Potter wide from close range and just before the break the former Spireites loanee lashed a shot wide from fourteen yards.
Chesterfield goal keeping coach Eric Nixon was delighted and gushed:
"They played really, really well against a good side and we could have had a few more, but their keeper played very well.
"The work rate was good throughout the side, but even though we're top of the league, we're not getting carried away. We've got a great system and the football we play is pleasing on the eye."
... and today's edition
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