News from Deva Stadium June 2016

29 June 2016
COMMUNITY TRUST APPOINTMENT
The club have appointed Jim Green as their Community Trust Chief Executive, he takes over the role vacated by Jon McCarthy when he became first team manager. Green, a lifelong Blues fan and a member of the original CFU Board, was one of five candidates interviewed for the position.

Jon McCarthy said: “Jim is a great appointment. I am looking forward to working with him. He knows that my commitment to the community remains as strong as ever. Together the Club and Trust can make major strides forward.”

28 June 2016
TWO MORE PLAYERS SIGN
Chester have made two more signings as they add to their squad for the new season. Winger Elliot Durrell joins the club from Tamworth, whilst defender Ross Killock joins after being recleased by Leeds United at the end of last season. Killock previously had a loan spell at Chester in the 2013/14 season when he scored two goals in 19+0 apearances.

23 June 2016
HENEGHAN JOINS MOTHERWELL

Out of contract defender Ben Heneghan has joined Scottish Premiership side Motherwell on a two year deal, it looks as though Chester won’t receive any money for the 22-year-old England C interational.

The popular player signed for the Blues initially on a trial period having been released by Stoke City on August 2014, he went on to make 88+5 appearances for Chester scoring 10 goals in the process, the most memorable of which was the last minute winner against Wrexham.

On arriving at Motherwell the defender said: I’d like to start off by thanking everyone involved with Chester from the managers, players, staff and the people who work behind the scenes. I’ve mate some great people along the way and made some lifetime friends. I’d also like to thank the fans for their support and making me feel welcome from day one. I’ve been proud to represent the club.”

“The last two years have gone by so quickly and I want to thank Chester for giving me the opportunity of putting the shirt on and experiencing my first taste of professional football, for that I’ll be forever grateful. I wish everyone involved with the club all the very best in the future. I’ll always keep my eye on the results and be cheering you on from a distance.”

Picture © Rick Matthews (Chester Leader)

22 June 2016
BLUES MAKE FIRST SIGNING
Chester have made their first new signing of the summer with ex-Wrexham central defender Blaine Hudson joining the Blues on a one year contract. Hudson, 24, was released by Wrexham at the end of the season after playing there for two seasons. He made 69 appearances and scores seven goals for the Dragons.

7 June 2016
ROONEY JOINS RIVALS

John Rooney has moved to Wrexham on a one year deal. The midfielder joined Chester from Bury in November 2013 and made 118+10 appearances in a Chester shirt, scoring 29 goals.

Rooney had been offered a new deal by Chester but after holding talks with Wrexham manager Gary Mills, the out-of-contract midfielder decided to move to The Racecourse.

Picture © Rick Matthews (Chester Leader)

5 June 2016
HOBSON MOVES TO ALTRINCHAM

Forward Craig Hobson has joined Conference North side Altrincham, now managed by former Blues boss Neil Young. Hobson scored 14 goals in 50+32 appearances during his time with Chester.

Picture © Rick Matthews (Chester Leader)

2 June 2016
THOMPSON DEPARTS CHESTER
Goalkeeper Tony Thompson will not be signing for Chester next season. The player was signed by Steve Burr after he'd been released by Morecambe and made 12 appearances at the end of the season.

The departing shot-stopper said: “I spoke with Macca shortly after the season finished and I was told that I wouldn’t be offered a new deal. It’s very unfortunate and surprising news for me because I would have liked to have stayed at Chester, but that’s football for you and sometimes you don’t always get what you want.”

“I was really happy during my time at Chester and if the club ever did come back and offer me terms then I’d be happy to accept.”

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