A Liverpool fan recently asked me what team I support. Truthfully replying “Chester” I was greeted by that familiar look of disbelief, pity and disgust, with no further questions proffered, as if he had perhaps misheard.
FOR the last few weeks, Peterborough Sports boss Jimmy Dean has been playing something of a balancing act, combining managerial duties with a family holiday in Lyme Regis – and, so far, he seems to have injected a sense of holiday joy into his side.
BEFORE heading off on a 21- year Football League career, Kevin Ellison learnt the ins and outs of the game from a Non-League legend: Mark ‘Mad Dog’ Maddox.
I WAS once advised to enjoy the cyclical nature of football. Wise words, but they provided scant consolation as I drove myself and The Boy from London to Alfreton for Chester’s season opener a couple of weeks ago.
Stockport Town player-manager Paul Turnbull admits he may have underestimated North West Counties Division One South last season – but is confident his team are better prepared this time around.