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28
July 2011
WILLIAMS ON HIS WAY
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defender Chris Williams has been given permission
to speak to other clubs. The young player
is based in Anglesey and the tame taken travelling
to and from the Island has been a major factor
in the decision to let the player go. Williams
played 29+6 matches for the club last season.
Apparently as part of the agreement to let
him leave Williams would be able to return
to Chester on a free transfer in 2012.
Williams told the official club website: “I
would like to take this opportunity to thank
all the staff at Chester FC for all the support
I have received, and also thank the supporters
who have always made me feel welcome. I wish
the club all the best for the upcoming season
and hope they gain another promotion.”
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27 July 2011
WILDE INJURY BLOW
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Striker
Michael Wilde is expected to be out for several
weeks after fracturing a collarbone in last
night’s 3-0 home friendly defeat by
Conference Premier side Southport.
Wilde told The Chester Chronicle: “It
would be a stab in the dark if I was to guess
when I’ll be back. It’s a massive
blow for me personally. The excitement was
building and the team was bonding well, but
something like this really sets you back.
But I’ve got to try to stay positive.
I’ll set myself some goals and try to
recover as quickly as I can, without being
too hasty.”
“I’m in no-man’s land. I
feel rough at the moment and I don’t
know which way to turn with it.”
Manager Neil Young
described the defeat to the Sandgrounders
as the worst performance since he took the
manager’s position at Chester. The Blues
started brightly but the visitors soon began
to dominate and opened the scoring on the
stroke of half-time with a well taken goal
from Matt Walwyn.
Further goals from Steve Daly and Jack McCormack
in the second period extended Southport’s
lead and they ran out comfortable winners.
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25 July 2011
HESWALL FRIENDLY
Following the postponement
of the Stockport County match, the Blues will now
travel to Heswall on Saturday for a friendly that
will kick-off at 15:00hrs. The next home match is
at 15:00hrs on Saturday 6 August when Bangor City
will be the visitors.
Pre-season
matches
SEASON TICKETS
The club have sold
over 950 season tickets for next season, a great
achievement. Tickets will be available for collection
after Tuesday night’s home friendly against
Southport. The office is open from 10:00-16:00hrs
this week for those who wish to buy season tickets
which can be paid for via cash, cheque, debit or
credit card (please note a 4% admin fee will be
applied to credit card purchases).
24 July 2011
RAINFORD OPENS HIS ACCOUNT
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Striker
Jamie Rainford scored on his debut as Chester
scored three second half goal to eventually
run out comfortable winners over Airbus UK
in front of over 1,000 fans on Friday night.
After a goalless first 45 minutes, Jerome
Wright opened the scoring with a lob from
the edge of the box.
The Blues doubled their lead when captain
George Horan headed home from a Wright cross
on 75 minutes and the scoring was completed
a minute later with Rainford converting a
Michael Wilde cross from close range.
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Leader
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20 July 2011
BRACE FOR WILDE
Two goals from Michael
Wilde and another from Jerome Wright gave Chester
a 3-1 win at West Kirby last night in a behind closed
doors practice match.
18 July 2011
CUP JOY FOR CHESTER
Chester fought back
to win the Supporters Direct Cup as they overcame
FC United of Manchester 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Trailing to a first half goal from Lee Neville,
the blues struck twice in the last nine minutes
to claim the silverware as a stunning long range
goal from 16-year-old midfielder Joe Ormrod brought
the sides level before Alex Brown scored from close
range to win this niggly match. Ormrod had been
given his chance afatre striker Michael Wilde was
asked to leave the pitch following a bust-up with
FC United captain Kyle Jacobs.
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Leader
FRIENDLY CHANGES
The club will play
Airbus UK this coming Friday night at Chester, kick-off
19:30hrs. Admission prices are: adults £5.00,
Concessions £3.00, Under 16’s £1.00
both the main stand and the Harry McNally Terrace
will be open for the match. This game replaces the
fixture against Fleetwood Town that was due to take
place the following day. Following a change of management
at Stockport County the home game scheduled against
them has been postponed by the east Cheshire side.
Pre-season
matches
13 July 2011
HOME START FOR BLUES
Chester will kick-off
the new season on 13 August with a home match against
Rushall Olympic, this is followed by a trip to Burscough
the Wednesday after. The Blues end the season on
21 April with a home game against Marine.
Fixtures
BLUES START WITH A WIN
A great goal from
Wes Baynes gave Chester a 1-0 win over Tranmere
Rovers last night in the opening match of their
pre-season campaign.
Match
report
12 July 2011
PRE-SEASON CAMPAIGN STARTS TONIGHT
Chester
begin their pre-season campaign with a home match
against Tranmere Rovers tonight. The game kick’s-off
at an earlier than normal time of 19:00hrs, admission
charges are: adults £10.00, Concessions £7.00,
Under 16’s £3.00.
Midfielder Robbie Booth is doubtful for the match
after injuring an ankle in training while captain
George Horan is expected to play some part despite
picking up a head injury. New signing Jamie Rainford
also misses out as the club don’t want to
risk him following a minor operation in May and
Ashley Williams returns from holiday today but not
in time to make an appearance.
Supporters will be able to enjoy an alcoholic drink
inside the stadium tonight as the club start a trial
of this new venture as bottles of lager will go
on sale from the kiosks inside the ground for the
pre-season matches. Should the trial prove a success
then it will be extended into the new season starting
in August.
Blues general manager Pat Cluskey told the Chester
Chronicle: "When we went away from home last
season one noticeable feature was fans could have
a drink while watching the game. “At
the level of football we’re playing at it
is permitted until the Blue Square Premier. We’ve
spoken to the licensing authority and from Tuesday
we will have bottled alcohol on sale at the Exacta
Stadium.”
“It will be a trial
basis. The future of it depends on the fans being
sensible. As long as there are no problems we hope
to continue it.”
Tranmere will be sending a full strength squad for
the match and are expected to field a different
side in each half. For those who can’t make
it Blues Live will once again be streaming online
commentary.
Pre-season
matches | Blues
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FIXTURES OUT TOMORROW
The fixtures for the 2011/12 Evo-Stik Premier League
will be issued at 09.00hrs tomorrow morning.
8 July 2011
FA TROPHY
Chester have received
a home tie against fellow Evo-Stik Premier League
side Ashton United in the first qualifying round
of the FA Trophy. The tie will take place on Saturday
22 October. The winners will receive £2,200
in prize money.
4 July 2011
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES
The club have announced
admission prices for the pre-season matches. They
are:
Tranmere Rovers:
Adults £10.00, Concessions £7.00, Under
16’s £3.00
FC United of Manchester
(Includes donation to Supporters Direct):
Adults £10.00, Concessions £7.00, Under
16’s £4.00
Fleetwood Town:
Adults and Concessions £5.00, Under 16’s
£1.00
Southport:
Adults and Concessions £5.00, Under 16’s
£1.00
Stockport County:
Adults £7.00, Concessions £5.00, Under
16’s £1.00
Hyde United:
Adults £5.00 and Concessions £5.00,
Under 16’s £1.00
Pre-season
matches
3 July 2011
FA TROPHY DATES
Chester will know
their FA Trophy opponents this Friday when the first
qualifying round fixtures are published. The match
will take place on Saturday 22 October. The full
league fixtures are released at 09.00hrs on 13 July.
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