It seems incredible to think someone who is now playing such a vital role in Chesterfield’s bid to return to the Football League couldn’t get a look in.
Former AFC Fylde goal-getter Rowe is back in Non-League having joined the Spireites on an initial two-year deal from Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.
And the defining moment – during the second half of an otherwise uneventful 0-0 draw with Boreham Wood – was as innocuous as they come, as the ten-goal Spireites striker recalls.
The 32-year-old striker forged a reputation as one of non-league football’s most prolific strikers after plundering his way to 192 goals in 293 appearances during a six-year stay at AFC Fylde.
Kizzi pounced onto a teasing cross from Frankie Raymond at the back post six minutes from time to snatch victory after Chesterfield’s Laurence Maguire had cancelled out Michael Cheek’s opener.
Oyeleke, the former Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Brentford youngster, met Rowe during one of his three spells at Aldershot Town, where Rowe worked as assistant manager under Gary Waddock.
Chesterfield manager James Rowe and Dagenham & Redbridge forward Angelo Balanta have claimed the honours in the National League’s monthly awards for March.
Two goals in the space of 60 seconds ended King’s Lynn Town’s stubborn resistance at The Walks as promotion-chasing Chesterfield made it five wins on the bounce.
Liam Mandeville was the hero for the Spireites at the Silverlake but only after Rowe had ripped up his original plan at half-time and changed formation, allowing his side to chalk up their 13th victory in his 20th league games in charge.
The National League North Blues were one of a number of clubs to request for financial help from the Government with revenue streams blocked by Covid restrictions