News from Deva Stadium June 2019

28 June 2019
NEW DEAL FOR ROBERTS
Gary Roberts has signed a new one year deal at Chester. The Chester born 32-year-old midfielder was given a training programme for the early summer by managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley and once he’d satisfield them of his commitment a deal was signed.

“We asked him to commit to this training schedule and he has done it and totally got on board with him and he looks great. Last summer he didn’t come back in the best shape but this summer he is one of a few players who has come back lighter and he looks ready to fly, he’s the fittest I’ve seen him.”

24 June 2019
DEFENDER JONES RETURNS

Central defender James Jones has signed on a season long loan deal from Salford City. The 20-year-old player is a product of the Chester youth academy and broke into the first team in the 2017/18 season making 17 appearances and scoring one goal. Jones opted to join the Ammies at the end of the season when the Blues were relegated to the National League North.

Since then Jones has had limited opportunities to play for Salford and spent some time least season on loan at Boston United and Ashton United.

• Summer signings

Picture of James back in 2017 � Rick Matthews

17 June 2019
DUDLEY SIGNS FOR BLUES
Chester have signed forward Anthony Dudley from Salford City on a one year permanent deal. The striker top scored for the Blues last season with 11 goals whilst on a long-term loan from the Ammies to pick up both the Golden Boot and Seals Live Player of the Season awards.

9 June 2019
LEAGUE LINE-UP CONFIRMED
The line-up of teams for next season’s National League North were confirmed at the League AGM at the weekend. Gateshead have been demoted to the league which means that Oxford City will now revert back to the National League South. Gateshead’s demotion means a reprieve for Aldershot Town who remain in the Conference National. Fixtures for the new season will be announced on Wednesday 3 July, with the new campaign kicking-off on Saturday 3 August.

National League North line-up: AFC Telford, Alfreton, Altrincham, Blyth Spartans, Boston United, Brackley Town, Bradford (Park Avenue), Chester, Curzon Ashton, Darlington, Farsley Celtic, Gateshead , Gloucester City, Guiseley, Hereford, Kettering Town, Kidderminster Harriers, King’s Lynn Town, Leamington, Southport, Spennymoor Town, York City.

6 June 2019
PRE-SEASON TOUR
The Blues are to spend five days in Cornwall next month as part of their pre-season build-up. They will be based in Newquay in Cornwall from Monday 8-Friday 12 July, based at, and using the facilities of the Mount Wise Stadium - home of Newquay AFC, and will play their hosts in a friendly on Tuesday 9 July, kick-off 19.30hrs. Blues benefactor Stuart Murphy has helped make the trip possible.

Joint manager Anthony Johnson said: “There’s a few important factors behind this trip. The players are under no illusions, they will be worked very, very hard and put through their paces during the week. Pre-season is a six-week period of hard work – and that’s physically, mentally and emotionally. We feel getting the lads away will make it easier for them to get to know one another and easier to bond when they are in each other’s pockets for the week.”

Pre-season friendlies

Jul 6

Wigan Athletic

(H)

15.00

Jul 9

Newquay AFC

(A)

19.30

Jul 12

Dulwich Hamlet

(H)

19.45

Jul 16

Carlisle United

(H)

19.15

Jul 20

Colne FC

(A)

15.00

Jul 23

1874 Northwich

(A)

19.45

Jul 27

Trafford

(A)

15.00

Jul 30

FC United of Manchester

(A)

19.45

5 June 2019
SHENTON LEAVES CHESTER
Goalkeeper Grant Shenton has left Chester to join Northern Premier League side Buxton. Shenton had indicated that he was unable to commit time to the hybrid training model the club will be using next season. Blues ‘keeper Theo Roberts went on loan to Buxton for the whole of last season. Shenton was an ever-present for the Blues last season making 42 league and 5 cup appearances.

DEFENDER SIGNS
Chester have completed the signing of 21-year-old right back Jamie Morgan from Nantwich Town on a one year contract. Morgan began his career at Crewe Alexandra and moved to Sandbach United before joining the Dabbers for the 2017/18 season. He picked up the Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year awards at the end of last season.

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