RELIGHTING WILL'S FIRE

Hitman Grigg back on song as Spireites eye EFL return

- KEITH WEBSTER

WILL GRIGG was famous for being on fire – now he is on course to complete a remarkable comeback.

Four years ago, the former Wigan striker played his last game for the Latics, having twice been promoted and twice relegated in his four seasons at the DW Stadium.

He became a cult hero there as fans belted out the anthem ‘Will Grigg’s on fire, your defence is terrified’ as he banged in 44 goals in their two promotion campaigns.

He failed to spark following a move to Sunderland and found himself loaned out to MK Dons and Rotherham.

Having spent his entire career in League One and the Championship, it was a surprise to many fans when the 32-year-old decided to gamble by dropping down to tier five of the pyramid six months ago to join his former Wigan manager Paul Cook (inset) on a three-year deal at Chesterfield.

“He had a massive role,” said Grigg. “For me to drop down to National League it had to be something special.