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August 2022
MIXED WEEKEND FOR BLUES
A home defeat followed
by an away victory saw Chester finish the bank holiday
weekend in 13th place after the first six games
of the season. Saturday saw the visit of AFC Fylde
to Deva Stadium and a game with three straight red
cards. Adam Thomas and Fylde’s Pierce Bird
were sent-off by referee Stuart Morland just before
half-time after both players were involved in a
scuffle following a foul by Bird.
The Blues were reduced to nine men early in the
second half when Joe Lynch was carded for a foul
on the half-way line. The only goal of the game
came 15 minutes form time as Danny Philliskirk headed
home following a deflection off Liam Edwards.
Chester showed great resolve in bouncing back from
Saturday’s defeat with a 2-1 victory at Curzon
Ashton on Monday. Declan Weeks, who was injured
on Saturday, missed out as manager Calum McIntyre
made four changes bringing in Darren Stephenson,
Harrison Burke, Iwan Murray and Matty Williams,
at the expense of Weeks, Joe Lynch, Kole Hall and
Liam Edwards.
Backed by a large following, that included former
players Antoni Sarcevic and Ben Heneghan in the
crowd, the Blues opened the scoring midway through
the first half with Alex Kenyon heading home from
Iwan Murray’s corner for his first goal for
the club.
Former Chester player (there were several on show
for The Nash), Tom Peers headed the home side level
seven minutes into the second half. Good work by
Kieran Coates and Darren Stephenson set up Kurt
Willoughby to score his third goal of the season
on 68 minutes and claim the much needed three points.
Next up on Saturday is a visit from table toppers
King’s Lynn Town, kick-off 15.00hrs. The Linnets,
who dropped down from the National League in the
summer, have won five and drawn one of their opening
six fixtures.
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© Rick Matthews
League
Table | Match
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23 August 2022
SECOND DEFEAT FOR BLUES
Chester suffered back-to-back
defeats on Saturday when they were beaten 3-2 at
newly promoted Peterborough Sports. Making their
first visit to the Bee Arena, the Blues found themselves
a goal down on eight minutes. Harry Tyrer made a
terrific save to deny Connor Kennedy but Michael
Gash reacted quickest to the loose ball to square
for Jordan Nicholson to score from close range.
Worse was to follow as Gash added a second, the
striker had seen his penalty saved low down by Tyrer
but converted the rebound. Chester had the ball
in the net twice, both efforts ruled out for offside,
before Adam Thomas pulled a goal back just before
half-time.
Ten minutes into the second period Declan Weeks
drew Chester level with an unstoppable shot into
the roof of the net. Parity only lasted seven minutes
through, as Nicholson weaved his way through the
Blues defence to add his second goal and what proved
to be the eventual winner.
Next up for Chester is a home game against AFC Fylde
on Saturday. kick-off 15.00hrs. Fylde have won two
and lost two of their opening four matches.
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© Rick Matthews
League
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18 August 2022
YOUTH TEAM MARCH ON
The Youth Team beat
Irlam 4-0 last night in the Extra Preliminary Round
of the FA Youth Cup. A crowd of 239 saw goals from
Reece Dale (2), Sol Forde and Josh Maris book a
next round match away at Atherton LR.
Chester: Beswick, Rg Daly, Bradley,
Forde, Nelson, Bott, Croft, Rc Daly, Marris, Collins,
Wilding. Subs: Heyes, Challinor, Bavington, Butler,
Roberts, Griffiths.
17 August 2022
LATE GOAL SEES BULLS WIN
Despite playing well,
Chester were beaten by a 30-yarder from Luke Haines
three minutes from time as Hereford clinched their
first victory of the season at Deva Stadium last
night. The game had seen chances for both sides
in front of a crowd of 2,237. The Blues had a chance
late on for an equaliser but Matty Williams was
unable to keep an effort down following a corner.
Chester will look to bounce back on Saturday when
they make their first ever visit to Peterborough
Sports. The match is segregated with Blues fans
allocated the St. Paul’s Road end of the ground
(The Colin Day Stand). Admission is by CASH ONLY.
Adults: £14.00, Aged 60+ £10.00, Students
and 13-17yrs old £5.00, Accompanied child
under 13 £Free.
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© Rick Matthews
League
Table | Match
photographs
15 August 2022
IAN SWETTENHAM JOINS THE BOARD
CFU have co-opted
Ian Swettenham to the board of directors at Chester
FC. Ian, and his wife Dave, have been long term
supporter’s of the club and have sponsored
the Blues with the “Swettenham Chemists’
Community Stand” as well as the Club’s
Academy teams which continue to produce players
for the first-team.
14 August 2022
GREAT START TO HOME CAMPAIGN
Chester started their
home campaign with a fine 2-0 victory over Brackley
Town on Saturday, the fist time they’ve beaten
their opponents at home. Pre-match live music and
street food vendors helped create a carnival atmosphere
at a sweltering Deva Stadium.
Like last week, the Blues got off to a quick start
and opened the scoring on 12 minutes through a fine
solo goal from Kole Hall, who won the ball in midfield,
before beating two defenders to shoot past Lewis
in The Saints goal. Five
minutes later Chester doubled their lead as Anthony
Dudley set up Kurt Willoughby who had time to pick
his spot just inside the left hand post.
Both new signings Danny Devine and Kieran Coates
had solid debuts having signed on Thursday. Chester
are straight back into home action again on Tuesday
night when Hereford visit Deva Stadium, kick-off
19.45hrs. The Bulls have started their season with
a home 3-3 draw against Spennymoor Town on the opening
day, followed by a 1-0 defeat at Scarborough Athletic
on Saturday.
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© Rick Matthews
League
Table | Match
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11 August 2022
TWO NEW SIGNINGS
With injuries to George
Glendon and Lewis Earl taking their toll at the
start of the season, Chester have quickly responded
by making two new signings today. Joining the club
is former Stoke City full-back 20-year-old Kieran
Coates. Coates spent a loan spell at Cork City last
season and left The Potters a the end of last season.
Also joining the Blues is 24-year-old midfielder
Danny Devine. Devine has been at Carlisle United
where he made 28 appearances over the last two seasons.
Prior to that he made 30 appearances for Bradford
City having been a product of the Bantams Academy.
8 August 2022
LATE GOAL DENIES BLUES VICTORY
Chester were forced
to settle for a point after their opening day match
at Alfreton Town finished all square at 2-2. The
Blues had taken the lead on 16 minutes through a
Kurt Willoughby header, and doubled their advantage
six minutes later thanks to a powerful Joe Lynch
volley.
Summer signing from Chesterfield Tommy Denton reduced
the arrears on 28 minutes, before defender Kevin
Roberts was forced off with an injury just before
half-time. Denton scored a controversial equaliser
on 90+2 minutes, with the assistant referee flagging
a goal after goalkeeper Harry Tyrer had initially
made a save with the ball near the goalline.
Manager Calum McIntyre told Chester TV after the
match: “I was pleased with the level of performance.
It was a challenging week in the build up, I think
that is reflected in the fact I have not had to
select a squad yet to be honest. We had 16 players
available and we went with 16.” “I
thought the type of performance we tried to put
on was reflective of what we want to be. I thought
we were very good in the first half, good value
for a two-goal lead.”
Chester start their home campaign on Saturday when
Brackley Town visit Deva Stadium, kick-off 15.00hrs.
Pre-match there will be live music from 13.00hrs
by local music duo ‘Nath N Josh’ at
the Blues Bar, there will also be the Dough &
Go food van, as well as Planet Doughnut and Ginger
Cat Coffee providing refreshments.
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August 2022
PRE-SEASON PHOTOGRAPH
The club held their
pre-season press day yesterday and photographer
Rick Matthews was on hand to take the official team
photograph for the coming season. Two players unable
to be there were Darren Stephenson and loan signing
Lewis Coulton.
Back Row (L-R): Iwan
Murray, Jamie Morgan, Reece Daly, Sam Turner, Kole
Hall, Lloyd-Marsh-Hughes, Ollie Heywood, Joe Lynch.
Middle Row (L-R): Jimmy
Soul (Kitman), Lewis Earl, Liam Edwards, Adam Thomas,
Harry Tyrer, Joe Smith, Wyll Stanway, Matty Williams,
Zack Clarke, Anthony Dudley.
Front Row (L-R): Kurt
Willoughby, Harrison Burke, George Glendon, Colin
Woodthorpe (Assistant Manager), Calum McIntyre (Manager),
Mike Allcock (First Team Coach), Declan Weeks, Alex
Kenyon, Kevin Roberts (Player/Physio).
Picture
© Rick Matthews
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