Fleck makes Chesterfield return in reserve game

John Fleck in action for BlackburnImage source, Rex Features
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John Fleck has previously had spells with Rangers, Coventry, Sheffield United and Blackburn

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Chesterfield midfielder John Fleck played 45 minutes in a reserve fixture, less than two weeks after being taken to hospital having fallen ill in the warm-up before a match.

Assistant boss Danny Webb told BBC Radio Sheffield after the win over Doncaster Rovers on 6 February that the 33-year-old "had a fit of some sort" but was conscious when he left the stadium.

Manager Paul Cook said last week that the former Scotland international was "in great form" but had to wait to see a specialist before being allowed to return to playing.

Fleck played the first half of their 3-0 win over Preston North End in the Central League.

He previously collapsed off the ball during a Championship game for Sheffield United against Reading in November 2021, but was able to return to playing four weeks later.