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November 2014
BLUES PUNISHED FOR POOR DEFENDING
Two second half goals from substitute Graig Hobson
couldn’t prevent Chester from being beaten
3-2 at Nuneaton Town on Saturday. For the third
match on the run Chester fell two goals behind to
their opponents but were unable on this occasion
to draw level. On loan Borough goalkeeper Christian
Dibble proved to be the man of the match making
a series of crucial saves to deny Chester, who created
plenty of chances but were unable
Goals from James Armson and Lee Fowler had given
the home side a 2-0 lead in a couple of minutes
midway through the first half. Hobson, pulled a
goal back five minutes into the second half following
a fine Rhys Oates cross. Chester pressed for the
equaliser but on-loan Leicester City player Marcel
Barrington found himself in plenty of space on a
breakaway to put the home side 3-1 up.
Hobson converted from close range and although Chester
put Dibble under a lot of pressure they were unable
to find an equaliser.
Burr said: “We should have perhaps made it
2-2 just before Nuneaton got the third but I will
always throw people forward to get back in the game
and if it means leaving one-on-one at the back then
we’ll do it, that’s the way I am and
I’m not going to change that. We nearly got
something out of it and I think overall maybe we
perhaps deserved something.”
“Nuneaton have come on the back of a 5-0 beating
and they’d have obviously have an ear bashing
off Liam Daish so we knew they would come out of
the traps pretty quickly but it doesn’t matter
who you play in this division you’ve got to
be at it. I’m not going to blame the goalkeeper
or the back four, you defend as a team and we’ve
got to do a lot better.”
26 November 2014
BLUES FIGHTBACK FOR THREE POINTS
Three goals in a second half ten minute spell saw
Chester pick up three points from their trip to
Dartford. The Blues already one down at the break
conceded a second goal just after the restart as
the home side took control of the match. However
a short back pass gifted Craig Mahon a chance he
duly converted and four minutes later a fine nine
pass move saw Mahon add his second to draw the Blues
level. Six minutes later Matty Hughes latched onto
a headed Rhys Oates through ball to score from the
edge of the box. Oates himself wrapped up the points
four minutes from time controlling and converting
a fine through ball from Craig Hobson.
League
table after Dartford game | All
the goals [You
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24 November 2014
BARNSLEY TICKETS
Advanced match tickets (at reduced rates) for the
FA Cup match at Barnsley on Sunday 7 December (kick-off
14.00hrs) are available from the official Barnsley
website. Prices are: Adults £10.00, Concession
Over 65 £5.00, Concession 12-21 Years £5.00,
Juvenile Under 12 £1.00. These prices are
only available until 12 noon on Saturday 6 December
2014. Chester fans will be housed in the North Stand.
Tickets are available from here.
23 November 2014
NEVER SAY DIE BLUES
Two
goals in three second half minutes rescued a point
for Chester on Saturday against Bristol Rovers,
the Blues are now unbeaten in seven home matches.
The Gas, with former Chester loan player Matty Taylor
up front, had the better of the opening half but
the introduction of Sean McConville at the break
gave the Blues more space to work in during the
second period.
Rovers took a two goal advantage through Nathan
Blissett and Tom Parkes with a little over 30 minutes
remaining. A great save from Jon Worsnop denied
Lyle Della-Verde from adding a third before Rhys
Oates pulled a goal back, converting from a Craig
Mahon cross.
Three minutes later Matty Hughes was on hand to
head home after a McConville effort had been deflected
into his path. Both sides created chances in the
final 20 minutes but both had to be content wit
a share of the points.
Chester are back in action on Tuesday night when
they make the long trip to Dartford, kick-off 19.45hrs.
That game is followed by another trip on Saturday
when they travel to Nuneaton Town, kick-off 15.00hrs.
League
table after Bristol Rovers game
Picture © Rick Matthews
(Chester Leader)
20 November 2014
LINCOLN DATE
The rearranged home league game against Lincoln
City, postponed due to the FA Cup second round match,
will now take place on Tuesday 20 January, kick-off
19.45hrs.
16 November 2014
ROONEY STRIKE SEALS WIN
A
John Rooney special brought three points from Saturday’s
entertaining match against a good Gateshead side.
Rooney struck on 68 minutes with a powerful shot
from the edge of the area that gave Adam Bartlett
in the Heed goal no chance.
Chester had their own ‘keeper Jon Worsnop
to thank for a breathtaking save in the dying minutes
to deny substitute Jon Shaw an equaliser from close
range. The victory lifted Chester back into 14th
spot ahead of next Saturday’s home clash with
Bristol Rovers.
A delighted manager Steve Burr said: “It was
a great finish from John but that’s what he’s
capable of doing. That’s the type of quality
he can bring to a game and I’m really delighted
to get the three points because I think Gateshead
are the best side I’ve seen this season.”
“Both sides want to play out from the back
and try to start with the ball and finish with the
ball ending up in the back of the net. Gateshead
are a good side and we had to do things tactically
at half time to nullify their three in the middle
and I thought it worked very well for us.”
League
table after Gateshead game
Picture © Rick Matthews
(Chester Leader)
14 November 2014
BARNSLEY DATE
The FA Cup second round match at Barnsley will take
place on Sunday 7 December, kick-off 14.00hrs.
12 November 2014
CHESTER RUE MISSED CHANCES
The Blues were beaten 3-1 at Macclesfield Town last
night. Despite creating a host of chances and missing
a penalty when the score was 0-0, two goals in the
final five minutes of the first half gave The Silkmen
the edge and they extended their lead to 3-0 soon
after the restart. Ben Heneghan pulled a goal back
for Chester on 54 minutes and loan players Rhys
Oates and Josh O’Keefe both came off
the bench for their debuts in the second half, but
Chester were unable to beat home ‘keeper Rhys
Taylor who produced a series of fine saves to deny
Chester for the remainder of the match.
League
table after Macclesfield game
ENGLAND CALL FOR JAMES
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Midfielder
Kingsley James has been called up for the
England C Squad to face Estonia U23s in an
International Challenge Trophy game to be
played on Tuesday 18 November at The Shay
in Halifax. James joined Chester from Hereford
United on a one year deal in the summer and
has been an ever-present so far this season. Picture
© Rick Matthews (Chester Leader)
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11 November 2014
DUO SIGN ON LOAN
Chester have signed two players on loan in time
for tonight’s match at Macclesfield Town.
Striker Rhys Oates has signed from Barnsley until
20 December while midfielder Josh O’Keefe
has signed from Kidderminster Harriers on a two
month loan deal.
10 November 2014
AWAY TRIP FOR CHESTER
Chester have been drawn away to League One side
Barnsley in the second round of the FA Cup. The
match will be played over the weekend of 5-8 December.
Barnsley thrashed Burton Albion 5-0 at home on Saturday
in the first round in front of a crowd of 5,158.
BLUES THROUGH TO ROUND TWO
Chester created one of the FA Cup shocks of the
weekend when they knocked League Two side Southend
United out 2-1 at Roots Hall.
Just over 300 Blues fans made the trip to Essex
and they were rewarded with the opening goal after
just five minutes as Ben Heneghan headed home Peter
Winn’s right wing free kick.
A foul by John Rooney on John White saw the home
side equalise through Barry Corr from the penalty
spot.
Six minutes after the break a Heneghan pass set
up Craig Mahon who fired home from the edge of the
box to give the Blues a lead they held onto until
full-time. It capped a memorable weekend for Mahon
whose wife gave birth to twins the day before. Following
the victory manager Steve Burr said: “To
get ourselves in front and then have the setback
of a penalty, it was a clear cut penalty, I thought
it was going to be difficult for us but we showed
a lot of character and it’s great to get
through and again it was a great following from
the supporters.”
“I think it was about hard work and determination
to get through along with some good passing. I thought
we played well and I thought we moved the ball about
well. They closed us down quickly and it’s
harder then to move the ball but I thought it was
a really good performance.”
The draw for the second round will take place live
tonight on BBC2 at 19:00hrs, The Chester ball is
number 24.
Match
highlights | More
pictures
Picture © Rick Matthews
(Chester Leader)
7 November 2014
EXTENDED STAY FOR TOURAY
On-loan Everton defender Ibou Touray has had his
loan period extended until the end of the season.
5 November 2014
HUGHES LOAN EXTENDED
Chester have extended the loan of striker Matty
Hughes for another month. The Fleetwood Town played
has proved a hit with three goals in five matches
but was sent-off in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat
at Eastleigh and will now receive a three match
ban. The club have stated that they will not be
appealing against the red card decision.
Manager Steve Burr said: “I’m delighted
that Matty Hughes is staying with us for another
month as he has made a big difference in his time
with us. Both Matty and Fleetwood are happy for
him to stay here, which is great news for us. He
has given us the movement and a bit more up front,
much like Matty Taylor did for us during his loan
spell here last season.”
3 November 2014
CHESHIRE CUP EXIT
A young Chester side were knocked out of the Cheshire
Senior Cup in the Preliminary Round 3-1 at North
West Counties League side Runcorn Town. Ibou Touray
scored the consolation goal for Chester in the second
half.
Chester: Roberts, Disney, Touray,
Harrison, Morris, Savin (K.Evans 46), Menagh, Riley,
Peers, Blake, Greenop. Subs not used: S.Hughes,
Christopher, J.Evans, Soarisbrick.
1 November 2014
HUGHES SENT-OFF AS BLUES CRASH AT EASTLEIGH
Striker Matty Hughes was sent-off as Chester scored
two late goals in losing 3-2 at Eastleigh on Saturday.
The Hampshire side were the better of the two in
the opening half and went ahead through Ben Strevens
on 25 minutes before Hughes and the home side’s
Dean Beckwith were sent off. Stuart Fleetwood doubled
Eastleigh’s advantage on the hour mark from
the penalty spot before McAllister made it 3-0 five
minutes later. Sean McConville pulled a goal back
for Chester on 78 minutes while Kingsley James made
it 3-2 in added time.
Manager Steve Burr said: “Eastleigh haven't
lost at home all season, they are a strong side
with experienced players who have played Conference
football and Football League experience so we know
how difficult it was going to be but I was pleased
how we kept going.”
“ Our lads never give up and our fitness levels
are good and we’ve showed that again. We never
know it’s over until the final whistle and
we keep going and as I say perhaps with a little
bit more care with our finishing we’d have
not just got a point but maybe three points.”
League
table after Eastleigh game
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