News from Deva Stadium June 2022

Chester have re-signed former 21-year-old midfielder Iwan Murray (pictured) from Runcorn Linnets on a one-year deal. Murray, a product of the Chester Youth Academy, previously made 10+10 appearances for Chester, scoring 3 goals before joining Runcorn in the summer of 2020.

The Blues have also signed 20-year-old midfielder Lewis Earl on a one-year deal. Earl moved from Preston North End to Stockport County in the summer of 2020 and last season has loan spells at AFC Telford United, Warrington Rylands and Hyde United.

Picture © Rick Matthews

KGV OFFICIALLY OPENS
It was a magnificent day for the Community Trust as the Duke of Westminster officially the new King George V sports nub in Blacon. The ambitious venture was funded by a £1m investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, as well as partnership funding from the Westminster Foundation, Cheshire West & Chester Council, Avenue Services, Ursula Keyes Trust and the Community Trust. Congratulations to all those who helped secure the funding for the project.

The facilities on offer include a full-size floodlit 3G artificial grass pitch, a new clubhouse featuring changing rooms, kitchen, office and a community room. Ongoing work is continuing with neighbouring grass pitches and the refurbishment of the run-down pavilion on site. The Community Trust will now be based at the site.

18 June 2022
BLUES RE-SIGN MORGAN

Chester have signed former 24-year-old defender Jamie Morgan on a one-year contract from Altrincham. Morgan first signed for the Blues in the pre-season of 2019 from Nantwich Town. He has previously made 30+6 appearances for Chester, scoring 4 goals before he moved to Altrincham in January this year.

Picture © Rick Matthews

17 June 2022
HYDE FRIENDLY
Chester travel to Hyde United for a pre-season friendly on Saturday 30 July, kick-off 14.00hrs.

• Pre-season matches

FIRST TEAM FIXTURES
The first team fixtures for the 2022/23 season will be released on 6 July.

9 June 2022
BLUES SIGN CENTRAL DEFENDER
Chester have completed the signing of 25-year-old Bolton Wanderers central defender Liam Edwards on a one-year deal, which starts on 1 August. Edwards had two successful loan spells at Southport last season and has made six appearances in the first team for The Trotters.

Manager Calum McIntyre told the official club website “I am absolutely delighted to get Liam on board, he has a real pedigree with his experiences and background at clubs further up the pyramid, but equally has a significant number of games under his belt at this level. We were really clear that we wanted to add a central defender and Liam ticks every single box in terms of profile.”

7 June 2022
STANWAY SIGNS NEW DEAL
Wyll Stanway has signed a new one-year deal at Chester. The 21-year-old goalkeeper joined the Blues from Lancaster City in January and went on to make 11+0 appearances before the end of the season.

• Transfer activity

2 June 2022
NEW DEAL FOR WILLIAMS
Defender Matty Williams has signed a new one-year deal at the club. Williams was voted CFU Player of the Season last year and scored five goals in 34+1 appearances in his first year with the club.

1 June 2022
MIDFIELDER SIGNS
Chester have signed 22-year-old midfielder Joe Lynch on a one-year deal from from Runcorn Linnets.

TWO MORE RE-SIGN
Forward Anthony Dudley has signed a new one year contract with the Blues. Dudley has made 105+26 appearances for Chester in his four years at the club, scoring 28 goals. Meanwhile, fellow forward, Lloyd Marsh-Hughes has signed a six month contract. Hughes, a product of the youth academy, has previously made 4+26 first team appearances without scoring. He spent the majority of last season on loan at Runcorn Linnets.

BLUES SIGN STRIKER
Chester have signed 23-year-old forward Kole Hall on a one year contract. The Bermudan player, who has made three international appearances, spent last season on a dual registration with Altrincham and Nantwich Town.

BOOST THE BUDGET
The club have launched Boost The Budget 2022/23 with the aim of raising the sum of £75,000 by 30 June. It is a five tier donation system:

Tier 1 Our City — £5.00 per month, or a one-off £60 donation
Tier 2 Our Community — £10.00 per month, or a one-off £120 donation
Tier 3 Our Club — £20.00 per month, or a £240 one-off donation
Tier 4 Club Hero — £50.00 per month, or a £600 one-off donation
Tier 5 Club Legend — £100.00 per month, or a £1,200 one-off donation

There is a full range of rewards for those supporters who wish to contribute. More information can be found on the club website here.

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