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Chester boss Watson is off for a fresh start

1 May 2022 0 comments

Steve Watson will stand down from his role as Chester FC boss at the end of the season.

Wyll’s big step up is testament to Blues

13 February 2022 0 comments

WYLL Stanway was playing West Lancashire Division Two football for Furness Rovers only last year – last week he debuted for Chester in the National League North.

Welsh government probe Blues

9 January 2022 0 comments

Chester say playing behind closed doors is simply not viable after being plunged into a Covid restrictions storm.

Mac’s got the knowhow for Chester

2 January 2022 0 comments

Steve Watson says Chester can learn a lot from his new assistant Steve McNulty.

Chester axe hurts but we will be back – Johnson

28 November 2021 0 comments

ANTHONY JOHNSON feels deep down he and Bernard Morley were still the best men for the Chester job – but says there is no bitterness after time was called on their Blues reign.

Chester part company with joint managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley

24 November 2021 0 comments

Last night’s 1-0 home defeat to Guiseley left them 16th.

Hereford 1-0 Chester: Haines’s cracker seals Bulls’ win

21 November 2021 0 comments

LUKE Haines’s fine strike means that Hereford’s ascent of the table goes on after the Bulls’ fourth straight win takes them to within three points of a play-off spot.

Johnson wants Chester back on their feet

21 November 2021 0 comments

Anthony Johnson says Chester must forget their Covid woes and get their promotion hopes back on track.

Chester 2-2 Darlington: Battling Blues display heart

14 November 2021 0 comments

TWO goals in a 90-second spell in the dying embers of the game earned Chester a share of the spoils in a thrilling match that was played before the Deva Stadium’s largest crowd of the season.

Chester 4-0 Boston United: Two off as Blues cruise to big win

7 November 2021 0 comments

CHESTER shook off their recent poor results as they defeated in-form Boston United.

Chorley 4-1 Chester: Magpies can’t stop scoring

12 September 2021 0 comments

Chorley made it 13 goals in two home games in this victory over a lightweight Blues side who barely struck a blow before they were three down and out of contention within 35 minutes.

Chester 3-2 Alfreton Town: Dan’s final word sees Reds suffer the Blues

5 September 2021 0 comments

CHESTER earned their first win of the season in dramatic fashion.

Chester 1-1 Gateshead: Storey’s own goal denies the Heed

29 August 2021 0 comments

Gateshead will be kicking themselves for not turning their territorial advantage into more than a 56th-minute thunderbolt from Robbie Tinkler.

Farsley Celtic 2-2 Chester: Blues waring Celts down

22 August 2021 0 comments

CHESTER fought back from two goals down to clinch a precious point in an entertaining affair at the Citadel.

Chester ace Paddy Lacey is ready to box clever!

8 August 2021 0 comments

The 28-year-old, who hopes to be playing National League North football again in about six to eight weeks, is positive about his dual sporting career.

Chester 3-0 Fleetwood Town: Blues joy as Hardy stars

1 August 2021 0 comments

The home side clinically converted a trio of the chances that came their way and, with a little more composure with other opportunities, the margin of victory could well have been greater.

Radcliffe 1-2 Chester: It’s another Grand day

25 July 2021 0 comments

The Seals dominated the first half, scoring two goals in 20 minutes through Simon Grand and Darren Stephenson to take a grip on proceedings.

Chester 4-2 Bury AFC: Fan-owned clubs sparkle in the sun

18 July 2021 0 comments

After a turgid first period, where the only incident of note was a fiercely struck penalty from Chester’s Anthony Dudley that rattled the base of the Bury post before going to safety, the game bounced into life in the second half.

Anthony Johnson keen to repay loyal Chester supporters

20 June 2021 0 comments

Blues supporters raised £115,000 in a ‘Boost the Budget’ appeal last year and they’ve already pledged well over £80,000 of a £100,000 target this summer. It’s a massive boost for Johnson and fellow joint manager Bernard Morley as they bid to put to put together a squad that can compete against a host of fulltime outfits in the notoriously difficult National League North.

Chester: We deserve to know the full truth

21 February 2021 0 comments

The Blues say the decision to halt the season was the right one – but believe clubs and supporters deserve a proper explanation