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Sheffield Wednesday cult hero secures out-of-window switch – immediately makes debut

The transfer market never truly sleeps.

By Alex Miller · The Star

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:24 AM

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Chey Dunkley joined Solihull Moors on a short-term loan from Chesterfield and debuted immediately in a 4-2 win over Woking.
The 34-year-old defender completed the temporary transfer after being left off Chesterfield's League Two squad registration list.
Chesterfield chairman Ashley Kirk confirmed the club retains a recall option on the defender during his loan spell.

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Former Sheffield Wednesday defender Chey Dunkley has joined National League side Solihull Moors on a short-term loan from Chesterfield. Just hours after confirming the switch on Tuesday, the 34-year-old centre-half played the full 90 minutes in Solihull Moors' 4-2 victory away against Woking, which marked only their second league win of the campaign.

Dunkley had not featured in League Two for Chesterfield this season after being omitted from the squad registration list. Solihull Moors manager Chris Millington praised the defender's leadership, while Chesterfield chairman Ashley Kirk confirmed the club holds a recall option on the player.

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