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July 2017
RARING
TO GO
Chester’s pre-season campaign finished
with a 1-1 home draw with Port Vale on Saturday.
Once again Nyal Bell was on the scoresheet after
68 minutes for the Blues, canceling out the visitors’
opening goal eight minutes earlier. Manager Jon
McCarthy opted to rest striker Harry White as well
as Jordan Chapell, there was no place in the squad
either for Ross Hannah. McCarthy also took the opportunity
to look at 21-year-old Burnley goalkeeper Conor
Mitchell who played the full 90 minutes.
27 July 2017
DERBY
RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
Chester’s home game against Wrexham
has been switched to Friday 10 November and the
Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police have
confirmed that the ‘bubble match’ restrictions
that have been in place for the fixture since 2013
has been lifted, allowing away supporters to make
their own way to the match.
A joint statement from Chester FC, Wrexham AFC,
Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police said:
“The intention has always been to return the
fixtures to 3pm on a Saturday afternoon, with independent
travel for supporters.”
“Following a considerable reduction in arrests
and disorder at the matches since the arrangements
were introduced, all parties have agreed that this
season the ‘Safe Transport’ element
will be removed, allowing fans to make their own
way to the games. In the continued interests of
safety, the games will remain all ticket and the
initial match at Chester will take place at 7.45pm
on Friday, November 10.”
The home game will remain all-ticket, and kick-off
at 19.45hrs. Arrangements for the return fixture
at The Racecourse in March 2018 are yet to be confirmed
and will no doubt be subject to review after the
November game.
24 July 2017
DEFEAT
TO WALSALL
Nyal Bell was on the scoresheet as Chester’s
pre-season matches continued with a 2-1 home defeat
at the hands of League One side Walsall. The Saddlers
had taken a first half lead with a Luke Leahy close
range effort, before a Liam Davies through pass
found Bell who smashed the ball home from the edge
of the box to draw the sides level on 51 minutes.
Chances were few and far between until Walsall grabbed
the winner six minutes from time through Mitchell
Candlin.
19 July 2017
NEW
SPONSORSHIP DEAL ANNOUNCED
The club have announced a new two year sponsorship
deal for the Main (East) stand with Chester-based
insurance company Red Insure. The naming deal has
been possible after the club triggered an option
in the contract with Maxiflow to end their current
agreement.
Chief Executive Mark Maguire said: “Red Insure
have a strong association with football, having
been involved for some time with the National League,
they are based in Chester and during discussions
in recent months have clearly bought into the plan
that we have to build a platform for future success.”
“We are confident that we can deliver significant
value for their involvement as they become one of
our major sponsors alongside MBNA, Swansway Chester
and Swettenham Chemists. There will be further announcements
of new partnerships in the coming days and we are
confident that we can continue to build on the positive
atmosphere around the club.”
BLUES
BEATEN AT ALTRINCHAM
Chester suffered their first pre-season defeat
at the hands of Altrincham last night, 3-2. Liam
Davies and Lucas Dawson were on target for the Blues
who made a series of changes at the break. Craig
Mahon, Lathaniel Rowe-Turner, Lloyd Marsh-Hughes
and Ross Hannah all missed the game. The Blues are
next in action at Witton Albion on Thursday night
(19.30hrs), followed by a home game on Saturday
against Walsall, kick-off 15.00hrs.
17 July 2017
VICTORY
AT BALA
Chester got back to winning ways with a 3-1
victory at Welsh premier League side Bala Town.
On target for the Blues were Nyal Bell, Lloyd Marsh-Hughes
and Harry White.
16 July 2017
HORWOOD
LEAVES CHESTER
Midfielder Evan Horwood has left Chester
by mutual consent and joined Welsh Premier League
Bala Town. Horwood made 19+5 appearances for the
Blues, scoring one goal. On leaving the club he
told the Chester Chronicle. “I loved it, especially
with the staff and that. There is a small army of
people there who work for nothing who I absolutely
love and you know how much I enjoy the community.
The gaffer has been class for me and I wish I would
have had him 10 years ago as my manager. I am actually
a fan now, I really am, because of the background
that goes on at the club, it’s fantastic.”
13 July 2017
PRE-SEASON
CONTINUES
The pre-season programme continues for the
Blues as goals from Jordan Chapell and Lucas Dawson
gave them a 2-0 victory at Flint Town United on
Tuesday night. This was followed 48hrs later with
a 1-1 draw at Hyde United as Harry White opened
the scoring in the first five minutes only for the
Tigers to draw level from the penalty spot before
the break.
10 July 2017
PRE-SEASON
UNDERWAY
Chester began their pre-season build up with
a 5-1 at Runcorn Town tonight. Manager Jon McCarthy
fielded three trialist’s during the 90 minutes.
On the scoresheet for the Blues were Evan Horwood,
Kingsley James, Harry White, Liam Davies and Nyal
Bell.
ALABI
JOINS TRANMERE
Striker James Alabi has joined Tranmere Rovers
on a two year deal. Alibi scored 17 goals last season
before rejecting a new offer from the Blues at the
end of last season. Chester should be entitled to
receive a fee for the player who is under 24 years
of age and was developed by Chester. The fee may
be decided by a tribunal if the two clubs can’t
agree.
5
July 2017
AWAY START FOR BLUES
Chester will begin the new season on Saturday
5 August with a trip to Solihull Moors and end the
season with a visit to Barrow. The first home match
of the season is on Tuesday 8 August against newly
promoted AFC Fylde.
Full
fixture list
1
July 2017
EXILES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Exiles AGM will take place on Tuesday
25th July, in the upstairs function room at The
Horseshoe, 24 Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell, London
EC1R 0AG, starting promptly at 19.30.
Although we must cover the official business first,
a social will follow with an opportunity to discuss
all things Chester FC and the forthcoming season
which looks one of the most promising for a number
of years. The Horseshoe is a very football friendly
pub, a few minutes walk from Farringdon station.
If you are interested in getting more involved with
the Exiles, either by joining the Committee or have
any good ideas as to what the Exiles could be doing
to support the Club, then please get in touch or
let us know on the night.
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting
3. Matters arising
4. Chairman’s report
5. Accounts and Treasurer’s report
6. Secretary / Membership report
7a. Press and Sponsorship report
7b. Darts report
8. Election of officers
9. Any other business (including CFC club levy)
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