During the previous season, Tanton was already on loan with Chesterfield, but his time with the team was interrupted by an injury.

Tanton expressed his excitement about returning to Chesterfield, stating that he is happy to be back and have the chance to complete a full pre-season after his previous loan was cut short due to health issues.

He mentioned that the team's coach had told him that Chesterfield was interested in having him back and that they had unfinished business to attend to, which Tanton agreed with.

Tanton left Chesterfield last season with mixed feelings, feeling that he could have given more.