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27
May 2011
SEASON TICKETS
Season Tickets for
the 2011/12 season will go on sale at the club office
from Tuesday 31 May between 10.00 and 16.00hrs.
25 May 2011
PLAYERS DEPART
The
club have announced that that four players have
been released to find new clubs. They are Kyle Wilson
(pictured), Richard Whiteside, Steven Beck and Tom
Filed. Striker Scott Barlow has been placed on the
transfer list, due to additional work commitments
and a fee has been agreed with another club though
personal terms have yet to be finalised.
Of those leaving manager Neil Young said: “I
would personally like to thank them for all their
efforts and commitment over last season and I could
not speak highly enough of all them and wish them
all well.”
More players are expected to leave Chester the the
near future. Meanwhile the club have completed the
signings of Chester-born Buxton striker Mark Reed
and midfielder Alex Brown from Droylsden, both on
free transfers. Reed is Buxton’s all-time
leading scorer with 191 goals in 317 appearances
for the club.
Transfer
activity
23 May 2011
HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR VICTORY CELEBRATIONS
Chester supporters
turned out in their hundreds on Saturday to watch
the open top bus parade through the city centre.
A crowd estimated to be near a thousand were present
at the Town Hall square when the bus completed its
victory journey that saw it start out at the football
ground before weaving its way to the Northgate,
past the Town Hall and Cathedral, down St Werburgh
Street and Eastgate Street and then back into Northgate
Street to the Town Hall for a reception, hosted
by the Lord Mayor of Chester, Eleanor Johnson.
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© Evening Leader
JONES SET TO MOVE ON
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Defender Stuart
Jones has been given permission to look for
another club for next season.
The defender failed to hold down a regular
place in the team during the second half of
last season and in total made 17+4 appearances
and scored four goals; two at Bamber Bridge,
one at home against Skem and a crucial last
minute winner at Prescot Cables on New Year’s
Day.
Transfer
activity
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© Evening Leader |
21 May 2011
BLUES SNAP UP WRIGHT
Chester have continued
building fror life in the Premier League by signing
FC United of Manchester midfielder Jerome Wright
on a 12 month contract. Wright has been with FCUM
for four and a half years and has scored 49 goals
in over 200 appearances.
Manager Neil Young said: “It’s a great
signing for the club, and after Jamie Rainford and
Liam Brownhill already joined, this was my third
target, and I’m really pleased to complete
the signing of Jerome.”
LEAGUE PLACINGS ANNOUNCED
The Football Association have confirmed the teams
that have been allocated places in the Northern
Premier League (Evo-Stik Premier) next season as:
Ashton United
Burscough
Bradford Park Avenue
Buxton
Chasetown
Chester FC
Chorley
Hednesford Town
FC United of Manchester
Frickley Athletic
Kendal Town
Marine
Matlock Town
Mickleover Sports
Nantwich Town
North Ferriby United
Northwich Victoria
Rushall Olympic
Stafford Rangers
Stocksbridge Park Steels
Whitby Town
Worksop Town
These allocations may be subject to further change.
League
placings
20 May 2011
YOUTH TEAM ACCEPTED INTO ALLIANCE
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The youth team
have successfully applied to join the North
West Youth Alliance Football League and
will compete there next season. The team,
formed with an alliance with Newton Athletic
Youth FC, enjoyed an unbeaten start in their
friendly fixtures towards the end of the season
having won seven and drew the other of their
eight friendly matches since being formed
in mid January.
The league, formed in 1998, has two divisions
(Premier and First) and includes teams such
as FC United of Manchester, Marine, Altrincham,
Morecambe and Nantwich Town. |
CIVIC RECEPTION TOMORROW
A reminder that the
Chester players and management will receive a civic
reception at the Town Hall tomorrow. The reception,
hosted by the Lord Mayor of Chester, Eleanor Johnson,will
follow an open top bus parade that will begin at
the football ground at 10:15hrs before proceeding
along Bumpers Lane, Sealand Road, South View Road,
Canal Street, Northgate Street, St Werburgh Street,
Eastgate Street and then back into Northgate Street
to the Town Hall for 10:40.
18 May 2011
CFU PROMOTION PARTY
Tickets are still
available for the CFU promotion party that takes
place at the Racecourse at 19:30hrs on Friday night.
Former player Daryl Clare is the guest of honour
for the night which is hosted by BBC’s Jonathan
Legard. Clare will present the City Fans United
Player of the Year trophy.
The evening will also include the presentation of
the Players shirts to their sponsors, and also the
presentation of the Away Travel Player of the Year.
An auction will be held which included several match
shirts two of which are match worn Chester shirts
from 1977. Tickets for the event priced at £10.00
are available from the Exacta Stadium ticket office.
Food is not included in the price but burgers and
fish and chips will be available at the venue.
Over 300 tickets have been sold for this,
there are still some tickets left and you can now
pay on the night.
16 May 2011
SURPRISE FOR VETERAN FAN DOMINIC LALLY
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Veteran
Chester FC fan 90 year old Dominic Lally
from Mynydd Isa was delighted to receive
a signed Chester shirt from former players
Grenville Millington and Alan Tarbuck.
Dominic saw his first
game in 1929 at the age of eight and has
been a fan ever since. His favourite player
was 1930’s legend Fred Bennett and
his favourite game was the 3-0 cup victory
over the League champions Leeds United in
1974, he says “it was an amazing game
because Chester won it so easily.”
Other memorable games were Chester’s
2-1 defeat at Manchester United in 1965
and the draw with Chelsea in 1952.
Dominic played himself
as a goalkeeper for Cestrian Alex and later
became a referee and trained with Chester
FC in the 1960’s who “welcomed
me with open arms.” He also had trials
for the armed forces team in Italy in 1943.
Grenville and Alan are
planning to invite Dominic as a VIP guest
at the club in the new season.
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Evening Leader |
15 May 2011
THE SIGNINGS CONTINUE
Chester have stepped
into the transfer market again to sign 24-year-old
England C International Liam Brownhill from Blue
Square North side Drolysden. The full back has signed
a two year deal with Chester.
13 May 2011
HORAN SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL
Chester-born captain
George Horan has signed a new two year contract
with the Blues as the club look to push on from
promotion into the Evo-Stik Premier League.
BLUES SIGN RAINFORD
The good news for
Chester fans continues as Marine striker Jamie Rainford
has signed a two year deal, with an option of a
third year, after agreeng personal terms passing
a medical tonight. Rainford scored 28 goals for
Marine in the Evo-Stik Premier League last season
and also had trials at League Two side Notts County.
12 May 2011
CIVIC RECEPTION CONFIRMED
The
Chester players and management will receive a civic
reception at the Town Hall on Saturday 21 May. The
reception, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Chester,
Eleanor Johnson,will
follow an open top bus parade that will begin at
the football ground at 10:15hrs before proceeding
along Bumpers Lane, Sealand Road, South View Road,
Canal Street, Northgate Street, St Werburgh Street,
Eastgate Street and then back into Northgate Street
to the Town Hall for 10:40.
Council Leader
and CFC season-ticket holder Mike Jones told the
Chester Chronicle: “The club owes its success
as much to the wonderful loyalty and dedication
of its directors and fans as it does to the ability
of its manager and players.
“Chester has become a true community club
– a club which has touched the hearts of the
people of Chester. In days when top flight football
seems to be dominated purely by money, the story
of Chester FC is a shining example of the true meaning
of the game.”
Chester FC General Manager Pat Cluskey commented,
“Achievements that prompted the Council’s
decision are not solely related to events on the
pitch – but also the work undertaken off it
by a huge number of people behind the scenes.”
“Whilst the Evo-Stik title
was won at the first attempt we do not intend
to rest on our laurels. We will be working twice
as hard in 2011/12 to further strengthen the ties
between club and community.”
“We want to ensure
that as many people in the area become aware of
the work that Chester FC undertakes, on and off
the pitch, as it strives to climb back up the football
pyramid as a true, community Club.”
11 May 2011
MATCHDAY AND SEASON TICKET PRICES ANNOUNCED
Following promotion
the club have announced slightly increased ticket
prices for next season. Adult matchday prices have
increased by £1 on the Harry McNally Terrace,
while seats have been increased by £2. Season
Ticket prices have also been released, both adult
and concession season tickets include three ‘free’
games.
Season tickets will be available to purchase from
Tuesday 31 May with current season ticket holders
in the Exacta and Centurion Community stands having
until 30 June to renew their current seats for next
season. After 30 June those seats will be put on
general sale.
2011/12 Matchday prices:
Harry McNally
Terrace:
Adults £10.00
Concession £7.00
Juniors aged 16-17 £5.00
Juniors aged 5-15 £3.00
Under 5’s are free and must be accompanied
by an adult.
Exacta (Main) Stand, and Centurian Community Stand:
Adults £12.00
Concession £8.00
Juniors aged 16-17 £5.00
Juniors aged 5-15 £3.00
Under 5’s are free and must be accompanied
by an adult.
2011/12 Season Ticket prices:
Harry McNally
Terrace:
Adults £180.00
Concession £126.00
Juniors aged 16-17 £75.00
Juniors aged 5-15 £30.00 (with replica shirt
£50.00).
Exacta (Main)
Stand, and Centurian Community Stand:
Adults £216.00
Concession £144.00
Juniors aged 16-17 £75.00
Juniors aged 5-15 £30.00 (with replica shirt
£50.00).
10 May 2011
BLUES CLOSE IN ON STRIKER
Chester have agreed
terms with Marine for striker Jamie Rainford. The
23-year-old striker scored 28 goals for the Merseyside
club in the Evo-stik Premier League last season.
Chester have yet to agree personal terms with Rainford,
and if that is achieved then the player will have
a medical. Both parties have agreed that the fee
involved remains undisclosed.
Rainford is one of four players already targeted
by manager Neil Young as he builds his squad for
the Premier League next season. One offer made by
Chester for a central defender has been turned down.
Captain George Horan as well as fellow defender’s
Michael Aspin and Chris Williams and midfielder
Iain Howard have been offered new deals for next
season. Howard has already agreed his deal and is
due to sign soon.
8 May 2011
END OF SEASON AWARDS
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Captain
George Horan was voted player of the Season
at the hugely successful Chester FC Awards
Night hosted by BBC’s Colin Murray at
the Chester Racecourse on Saturday. The award
was chosen by the Chester management team.
Chester-born Horan also picked up the Players
Player of the Year Trophy as well after leading
Chester to the championship in their first
season. The Goal of the Season was won by
top scorer Michael Wilde whose diving header
at home to Woodley Sports was chosen by the
400 strong audience on the night as their
favourite from a shortlist of five.
The Clubman of the Year vote went to Richard
Wightman who died in January. Richard, who
supported the Blues all his life, was the
Membership Officer with City Fans United and
like many others, voluntarily gave his time
and dedication to the cause and was instrumental
with the setting up of our new club. His mum
Lesley Gilvary picked up the award.
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Leader
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6 May 2011
PRESENTATION NIGHT
There will be a great
atmosphere at Chester Racecourse tomorrow night
when Chester FC hold their first Presentation Night
hosted by BBC’s Colin Murray. Tickets for
the event sold out in a matter of hours when it
was announced back at the end of january.
All of the awards are sponsored by Oswestry Printers
and include the Player of the Year, Players’
Player of the Year, Goal of the Season, Golden Boot
and Clubman awards. All proceeds from the evening
will go towards the newly formed Youth Team.
The event, in the Pavilion Suite at the Racecourse
starts at 19:00hrs.
5 May 2011
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES
The club have confirmed
the first of their scheduled pre-season friendlies,
all are at home in July.
Tue 12th |
Tranmere
Rovers –
Kick-off 19:00hrs |
Sat 16th |
FC
United of Manchester (Supporters
Direct Cup Match) – Kick-off 15:00hrs |
Tue 19th |
Southport
– Kick-off
19:45hrs |
Sat 23rd |
Fleetwood
Town –
Kick-off 15:00hrs |
4 May 2011
RELIVE THE MAGIC OF LAST SEASON
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The football
club have produced a superb annual to commemorate
their first season entitled “Chester
FC 2010-11: A Club Reborn” which will
go on sale next Monday morning, from 10.00hrs,
priced at £9.99. The book contains,
amongst other things, photographs and reports
from every league game played in the championship
season.
The annual is also available in the souvenir
section of the online club shop, there are
two entries for either mainland or overseas
postage, please choose carefully.
Buy
online |
CHRONICLE SPECIAL
The Chester Chronicle have
produced a 20 page Chester FC championship special
supplement which will be on sale from tomorrow.
The supplement will feature exclusive interviews
with the Neil Young, Jonathan Legard, Charlie Lambert,
Pat Cluskey, Jeff Banks, and MOTD2 presenter Colin
Murray and an in-depth season review.
View
the supplement
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