On Thursday 8th July, Wayne held his Sportsman’s evening at the Slowboat Chinese restaurant in Chester. Over 120 people packed into the restaurant to enjoy the oriental cuisine on offer not to mention sampling a few beers along the way.

Guest speakers at the event were Alex Stepney, the former Manchester United goalkeeper (a fitting choice of speaker by Wayne’s committee) and comedian Ven Tracey who kept the packed audience in stitches throughout the evening. There was also an auction of various sporting artefacts including a signed Celtic shirt from Henrick Larsson, and a signed and framed photograph of Ernie Shavers the world heavyweight boxing champ as well as a horse race and a sporting quiz.

The evening finished at midnight and was a great success. Thanks must go to Alex Stepney and Ven Tracey for their time and to all those who donated monies and items for the auction.

Extra special thanks to Osprey Windows for sponsorship of the event.

• Pictures from the night.

	The under 15’s category for the best Chester City team of the last five seasons, judged by Wayne Brown and won by Russell Jones. Russell who is 14 and lives in Ellesmere Port received an autographed football signed by the current first team squad as his prize Winning Team 4-4-2 Wayne Brown Matt Woods, Phil Bolland, Danny Collins, Michael Rose Ben Davies, Paul Carden, Neil Fisher, Alex Smith Daryl Clare, Luke Beckett
	The winner for selecting the best team of the last 15 seasons was Daniel Burns. Daniel is 17 and lives in Huntington. He is a season ticket holder at the club along with his Dad Brian. Winning Team 3-5-2 Wayne Brown Iain Jenkins, Peter Jackson, Danny Collins David Flitcroft, Paul Carden, Chris Priest, Roger Preece, Kevin McIntyre Daryl Clare, Stuart Rimmer
	The winner of the best team of the last 35 seasons as judged by Wayne Brown is Tom Saban, a retired gentleman form Ellesmere Port. Tom has been watching Chester longer than he cares to mention (his own words!!). Winning Team 4-4-2 Grenville Millington Nigel Edwards, Trevor Storton, Derek Jefferies, Cliff Sear Billy Dearden, John Kelly, Graham Barrow, Alan Oakes Gary Talbot, Stuart Rimmer

Big thanks to everyone who took part from Wayne and his testimonial committee.