Chester F.C.

Chester F.C. is a professional association football club based in Chester, Cheshire, England, playing in the National League North. The club was founded in 2010 by Chester City F.C. fans after the club was dissolved due to financial difficulties, with support from Football Association, The Football League, and Conference National. The team has competed in various leagues, including Northern Premier League, Conference North, and FA Cup, with notable matches against Wrexham A.F.C., Tranmere Rovers F.C., and Crewe Alexandra F.C..

● History

The history of the club began with the formation of Chester City F.C. in 1885, which played in Football League until its dissolution in 2010, with notable players like Stuart Rimmer and Iain Jenkins. The new club, Chester F.C., was established by fans, including Neil Young (footballer), with the help of Chester City Council and Cheshire West and Chester. The team started competing in the Northern Premier League Division One North and has since been promoted to National League North, facing teams like AFC Fylde, Stockport County F.C., and Altrincham F.C.. The club has also participated in FA Trophy and Cheshire Senior Cup, with matches against Nantwich Town F.C., Witton Albion F.C., and Congleton Town F.C..

● Stadium

The home stadium of Chester F.C. is the Deva Stadium, which is shared with Newcastle Town F.C. and has a capacity of 5,376, hosting matches against Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C., Leamington F.C., and Spennymoor Town F.C.. The stadium is located near the England-Wales border and has undergone renovations, including the installation of new floodlights and seating, with support from Sports Council for Wales and Football Foundation. The stadium has also hosted matches for the England national under-16 football team and Wales national under-19 football team, as well as Cheshire County Football Association and Shropshire County Football Association.

● Statistics and Records

The club's statistics and records include their highest attendance of 5,059 against Wrexham A.F.C. in 2013, and their biggest win, 8-0 against Ossett Albion A.F.C. in 2011, with notable performances from players like Michael Wilde and Chris Simm. The team has also competed in the FA Cup, reaching the second round in 2014, with matches against Southend United F.C. and Barnsley F.C.. The club's top scorer is Ross Hannah, with 43 goals, and their most capped player is George Horan, with over 300 appearances, including matches against Macclesfield Town F.C., Forest Green Rovers F.C., and Torquay United F.C..

● Players

The club has had several notable players, including John Danby, Kevin McIntyre, and Michael Taylor (footballer), who have played for teams like Wrexham A.F.C., Tranmere Rovers F.C., and Shrewsbury Town F.C.. The current squad includes players like Anthony Dudley, Gary Roberts (footballer, born 1984), and Simon Grand, who have played for teams like Salford City F.C., Barrow A.F.C., and AFC Telford United. The team has also had players from Youth team and Academy, including Tom Crawford (footballer), who have gone on to play for teams like Notts County F.C. and Mansfield Town F.C..

● Management and Staff

The club's management and staff include Calum McIntyre as the manager, with Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson (footballer), who have managed teams like Salford City F.C. and Ashton United F.C.. The club's chairman is Andrew Morris, who has been involved with the club since its formation, with support from Chester City Council and Cheshire West and Chester. The team's coaching staff includes Steve Watson (footballer), who has played for teams like Newcastle United F.C. and Aston Villa F.C., and Dave Felgate, who has worked with teams like Wrexham A.F.C. and Tranmere Rovers F.C..

● Seasons

The club has competed in several seasons, including the 2010-11 Northern Premier League and the 2012-13 Conference North, with notable matches against Guiseley A.F.C., Hinckley United F.C., and Workington A.F.C.. The team has also participated in the FA Cup and FA Trophy, with matches against Stockport County F.C., Altrincham F.C., and Macclesfield Town F.C.. The club's most successful season was the 2012-13 season, when they won the Conference North title and were promoted to the Conference National, with players like Nathan Turner and Craig Mahon contributing to the team's success.