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Post by Wortleyblue on Feb 18, 2022 19:27:01 GMT
As we haven't started one yet I'm going 2-1 to the Blues Dackers and Weekes with 1438 (132 Bulls)in attendance
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Post by muffinthemule on Feb 18, 2022 22:04:51 GMT
What's the word on injuries to Apter and Stephenson. With them 3 - 0.
Without them 1 - 1
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Post by Ulster Blue Boy on Feb 18, 2022 22:54:18 GMT
Let's hope this wind buggers off.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 19, 2022 1:11:54 GMT
Realistically every game from now on will feel like a dead rubber, however our previous clashes against Hereford FC at the Deva have been extremely entertaining affairs with us winning 3-0, 4-1, and 5-3 respectively in our last three meetings, so hopefully we will be in for another action-packed afternoon today. The visitors have been inconsistent since their promotion to the National League North in 2018, which contrasts to a fellow phoenix club in ourselves who managed to achieve an immediate promotion back to the National League in 2013, however Hereford are looking a lot stronger this time out though so it will be a tricky test today. In recent weeks we have performed very well at home against some of the higher sides, as AFC Fylde, Brackley Town, and Southport have all failed to win at the Deva so it wonโt be as easy as The Bulls faithful think it will be for them today. I am positive about our chances of returning to winning ways today as we have a healthy home record, but it is our frustrating record away from home that has let us down throughout the entire season as we are a ridiculously inconsistent side. Our last match was last Saturday as we lost 2-1 away against Darlington where we fell apart after leading early on. The first half was promising from us as we were very organised at the back, while at the other end things came to fruition. We took the lead relatively early on through loanee Marcus Dackers, who pounced on a loose ball to slot home to make it 0-1 to us. Our lead was short-lived though, because five minutes later Junior Mondal dinked the ball over a helpless Wyll Stanway to ensure Darlington made it 1-1. Thus, having failed to hold onto our lead we headed into half time on level terms. Meanwhile, our showing in the second period was bitterly disappointing because rather than attempting to retake the lead we fell apart. Towards the hour mark George Smith made it 2-1 to a resurgent Darlington side by thumping in from range. Despite losing for most of the half we failed to push for a goal, therefore we made the long journey back down South empty handed. Hereford FC will be making the venture from Herefordshire having had a very promising campaign thus far. Having secured their first promotion to this level in 2018 as a reformed club with the original Hereford United going out of business in 2014, the new Hereford FC have struggled to mount a serious promotion bid to the National League, however their dreams of playing football in the fifth tier are looking much more realistic this time around under the stewardship of Josh Gowling. If results go their way The Bulls will move into the play-offs today providing they win against us, as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 pasting at local rivals Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday. Two former Seals could make a return to the Deva this afternoon, who are Steve Burr and Ryan Lloyd. Assistant manager Steve was appointed as our manager in January 2014 where I thought he did a great job in providing us with a very entertaining 2014-15 season. However, in the following campaign we were heading towards the relegation zone after a promising start, so he was rightly relieved of his duties in April 2016. Meanwhile, in January 2020 Burr was appointed as the assistant manager for Hereford FC, which is where he has been at ever since. Finally, centre midfielder Ryan joined us on loan from Port Vale in November 2015 until May 2016 where he had a very productive loan spell here. In August 2016 he rejoined us on loan until January 2017, although in March 2017 Ryan extended his stay here until May 2017 when he returned to Port Vale, where I thought he didnโt perform as well as he did in his first spell. Lastly, Ryan signed for Hereford FC in October 2020 which is where he has been at ever since. The disruption of Storm Eunice will probably have a negative impact on our attendance today, particularly on the contingent from Hereford, but our home record has generally been strong all season so hopefully it will be another enjoyable match at the Deva. I canโt see it being a pretty watch this afternoon with the swirling winds from Storm Eunice making it a scrappy affair (a la Leamington at home), however as long as we win like we did against Leamington then that is all I care about. To be frank we are going nowhere this season, however this is still not to say we have nothing to play for because our players have to fight for their futures, while we must aim to finish as high as we possibly can in the league table. Come On City ๐ตโช๏ธ๐ตโช๏ธ! ๐๐๐ค๐ง๐ - Chester FC (Fitzpatrick, Simmonds) 2-1 Hereford FC (Storer). ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ - 1,855 (257 Hereford FC). ๐๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ช๐ฅ: Stanway Horsfield Williams Okagbue Fitzpatrick Roberts Weeks Burke Simmonds Roache Dackers. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ - tickets for this clash are available online to home supporters only, and you can purchase yours by clicking on the link below up until kick-off. However, you can still buy a ticket on the day of the game this afternoon from our ticket office, but with cashless turnstiles in operation payment by card is strongly encouraged. Also, you are able to pay at the turnstile by card, with chip and pin, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay options all in place in the Gary Talbot Stand, the Harry McNally Terrace, and also the Swettenham Chemistsโ Community Stand โฌ๏ธ: chesterfc.ktckts.com/event/ctr2122h14/chester-vs-hereford๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ข๐๐จ - The Cestrian matchday programme is available to purchase for just ยฃ2.50 from our club shop and our sellers throughout the ground. Also, you can order a printed copy for ยฃ2.50 and a digital copy for ยฃ2.00 online by clicking on the link below โฌ๏ธ: www.matchdaycreative.co.uk/products/2021-22-19-chester-v-hereford-national-league-north-19-02-22-printed-programme๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฎ - for those who canโt attend todayโs game, you can listen to the match on Seals Live for free by clicking on the link below โฌ๏ธ: mixlr.com/chesterfc/COYS! |
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Feb 19, 2022 3:49:58 GMT
Anyone know if Shephenson and Apter are likely to play? They are so important to the way we play.
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Post by yorkblue on Feb 19, 2022 8:50:18 GMT
Unlikely according to Steve last night. Doesnt augur well !
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Post by Harry Lime on Feb 19, 2022 9:52:56 GMT
SW said it was unlikely that those who'd been out injured would be available. Except maybe Luke Clarke. Whether that included Stephenson and Apter, who knows. Wouldn't expect a hamstring to clear up in a week, so expect Stephenson will be missing.
SW did drop a hint that Okagbue might get a start.
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Post by Matt on Feb 19, 2022 10:09:31 GMT
Fear that if Stephenson and Apter are missing that will be the difference today but it gives other players the chance to prove themselves.
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Post by dmcnally on Feb 19, 2022 10:45:09 GMT
One for the purists today, especially if weโre without Apter & Stephenson.
Chester 1-1 Hereford. Dackers
A weather-affected attendance of 1,798 with 238 away
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Post by Ulster Blue Boy on Feb 19, 2022 10:46:42 GMT
Realistically every game from now on will feel like a dead rubber, however our previous clashes against Hereford FC at the Deva have been extremely entertaining affairs with us winning 3-0, 4-1, and 5-3 respectively in our last three meetings, so hopefully we will be in for another action-packed afternoon today. The visitors have been inconsistent since their promotion to the National League North in 2018, which contrasts to a fellow phoenix club in ourselves who managed to achieve an immediate promotion back to the National League in 2013, however Hereford are looking a lot stronger this time out though so it will be a tricky test today. In recent weeks we have performed very well at home against some of the higher sides, as AFC Fylde, Brackley Town, and Southport have all failed to win at the Deva so it wonโt be as easy as The Bulls faithful think it will be for them today. I am positive about our chances of returning to winning ways today as we have a healthy home record, but it is our frustrating record away from home that has let us down throughout the entire season as we are a ridiculously inconsistent side. Our last match was last Saturday as we lost 2-1 away against Darlington where we fell apart after leading early on. The first half was promising from us as we were very organised at the back, while at the other end things came to fruition. We took the lead relatively early on through loanee Marcus Dackers, who pounced on a loose ball to slot home to make it 0-1 to us. Our lead was short-lived though, because five minutes later Junior Mondal dinked the ball over a helpless Wyll Stanway to ensure Darlington made it 1-1. Thus, having failed to hold onto our lead we headed into half time on level terms. Meanwhile, our showing in the second period was bitterly disappointing because rather than attempting to retake the lead we fell apart. Towards the hour mark George Smith made it 2-1 to a resurgent Darlington side by thumping in from range. Despite losing for most of the half we failed to push for a goal, therefore we made the long journey back down South empty handed. Hereford FC will be making the venture from Herefordshire having had a very promising campaign thus far. Having secured their first promotion to this level in 2018 as a reformed club with the original Hereford United going out of business in 2014, the new Hereford FC have struggled to mount a serious promotion bid to the National League, however their dreams of playing football in the fifth tier are looking much more realistic this time around under the stewardship of Josh Gowling. If results go their way The Bulls will move into the play-offs today providing they win against us, as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 pasting at local rivals Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday. Two former Seals could make a return to the Deva this afternoon, who are Steve Burr and Ryan Lloyd. Assistant manager Steve was appointed as our manager in January 2014 where I thought he did a great job in providing us with a very entertaining 2014-15 season. However, in the following campaign we were heading towards the relegation zone after a promising start, so he was rightly relieved of his duties in April 2016. Meanwhile, in January 2020 Burr was appointed as the assistant manager for Hereford FC, which is where he has been at ever since. Finally, centre midfielder Ryan joined us on loan from Port Vale in November 2015 until May 2016 where he had a very productive loan spell here. In August 2016 he rejoined us on loan until January 2017, although in March 2017 Ryan extended his stay here until May 2017 when he returned to Port Vale, where I thought he didnโt perform as well as he did in his first spell. Lastly, Ryan signed for Hereford FC in October 2020 which is where he has been at ever since. The disruption of Storm Eunice will probably have a negative impact on our attendance today, particularly on the contingent from Hereford, but our home record has generally been strong all season so hopefully it will be another enjoyable match at the Deva. I canโt see it being a pretty watch this afternoon with the swirling winds from Storm Eunice making it a scrappy affair (a la Leamington at home), however as long as we win like we did against Leamington then that is all I care about. To be frank we are going nowhere this season, however this is still not to say we have nothing to play for because our players have to fight for their futures, while we must aim to finish as high as we possibly can in the league table. Come On City ๐ตโช๏ธ๐ตโช๏ธ! ๐๐๐ค๐ง๐ - Chester FC (Fitzpatrick, Simmonds) 2-1 Hereford FC (Storer). ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ - 1,855 (257 Hereford FC). ๐๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ช๐ฅ: Stanway Horsfield Williams Okagbue Fitzpatrick Roberts Weeks Burke Simmonds Roache Dackers. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ - tickets for this clash are available online to home supporters only, and you can purchase yours by clicking on the link below up until kick-off. However, you can still buy a ticket on the day of the game this afternoon from our ticket office, but with cashless turnstiles in operation payment by card is strongly encouraged. Also, you are able to pay at the turnstile by card, with chip and pin, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay options all in place in the Gary Talbot Stand, the Harry McNally Terrace, and also the Swettenham Chemistsโ Community Stand โฌ๏ธ: chesterfc.ktckts.com/event/ctr2122h14/chester-vs-hereford๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ข๐๐จ - The Cestrian matchday programme is available to purchase for just ยฃ2.50 from our club shop and our sellers throughout the ground. Also, you can order a printed copy for ยฃ2.50 and a digital copy for ยฃ2.00 online by clicking on the link below โฌ๏ธ: www.matchdaycreative.co.uk/products/2021-22-19-chester-v-hereford-national-league-north-19-02-22-printed-programme๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฎ - for those who canโt attend todayโs game, you can listen to the match on Seals Live for free by clicking on the link below โฌ๏ธ: mixlr.com/chesterfc/COYS! Match thread.More like an essay Rio. |
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Post by Blockhead on Feb 19, 2022 11:28:05 GMT
SW said it was unlikely that those who'd been out injured would be available. Except maybe Luke Clarke. Whether that included Stephenson and Apter, who knows. Wouldn't expect a hamstring to clear up in a week, so expect Stephenson will be missing. SW did drop a hint that Okagbue might get a start. Hopefully Clark is still injured... |
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Post by league2 on Feb 19, 2022 12:21:38 GMT
2 2 att 1,411 with 132 from herefadonia
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Post by Rio Doherty on Feb 19, 2022 12:50:42 GMT
Realistically every game from now on will feel like a dead rubber, however our previous clashes against Hereford FC at the Deva have been extremely entertaining affairs with us winning 3-0, 4-1, and 5-3 respectively in our last three meetings, so hopefully we will be in for another action-packed afternoon today. The visitors have been inconsistent since their promotion to the National League North in 2018, which contrasts to a fellow phoenix club in ourselves who managed to achieve an immediate promotion back to the National League in 2013, however Hereford are looking a lot stronger this time out though so it will be a tricky test today. In recent weeks we have performed very well at home against some of the higher sides, as AFC Fylde, Brackley Town, and Southport have all failed to win at the Deva so it wonโt be as easy as The Bulls faithful think it will be for them today. I am positive about our chances of returning to winning ways today as we have a healthy home record, but it is our frustrating record away from home that has let us down throughout the entire season as we are a ridiculously inconsistent side. Our last match was last Saturday as we lost 2-1 away against Darlington where we fell apart after leading early on. The first half was promising from us as we were very organised at the back, while at the other end things came to fruition. We took the lead relatively early on through loanee Marcus Dackers, who pounced on a loose ball to slot home to make it 0-1 to us. Our lead was short-lived though, because five minutes later Junior Mondal dinked the ball over a helpless Wyll Stanway to ensure Darlington made it 1-1. Thus, having failed to hold onto our lead we headed into half time on level terms. Meanwhile, our showing in the second period was bitterly disappointing because rather than attempting to retake the lead we fell apart. Towards the hour mark George Smith made it 2-1 to a resurgent Darlington side by thumping in from range. Despite losing for most of the half we failed to push for a goal, therefore we made the long journey back down South empty handed. Hereford FC will be making the venture from Herefordshire having had a very promising campaign thus far. Having secured their first promotion to this level in 2018 as a reformed club with the original Hereford United going out of business in 2014, the new Hereford FC have struggled to mount a serious promotion bid to the National League, however their dreams of playing football in the fifth tier are looking much more realistic this time around under the stewardship of Josh Gowling. If results go their way The Bulls will move into the play-offs today providing they win against us, as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 pasting at local rivals Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday. Two former Seals could make a return to the Deva this afternoon, who are Steve Burr and Ryan Lloyd. Assistant manager Steve was appointed as our manager in January 2014 where I thought he did a great job in providing us with a very entertaining 2014-15 season. However, in the following campaign we were heading towards the relegation zone after a promising start, so he was rightly relieved of his duties in April 2016. Meanwhile, in January 2020 Burr was appointed as the assistant manager for Hereford FC, which is where he has been at ever since. Finally, centre midfielder Ryan joined us on loan from Port Vale in November 2015 until May 2016 where he had a very productive loan spell here. In August 2016 he rejoined us on loan until January 2017, although in March 2017 Ryan extended his stay here until May 2017 when he returned to Port Vale, where I thought he didnโt perform as well as he did in his first spell. Lastly, Ryan signed for Hereford FC in October 2020 which is where he has been at ever since. The disruption of Storm Eunice will probably have a negative impact on our attendance today, particularly on the contingent from Hereford, but our home record has generally been strong all season so hopefully it will be another enjoyable match at the Deva. I canโt see it being a pretty watch this afternoon with the swirling winds from Storm Eunice making it a scrappy affair (a la Leamington at home), however as long as we win like we did against Leamington then that is all I care about. To be frank we are going nowhere this season, however this is still not to say we have nothing to play for because our players have to fight for their futures, while we must aim to finish as high as we possibly can in the league table. Come On City ๐ตโช๏ธ๐ตโช๏ธ! ๐๐๐ค๐ง๐ - Chester FC (Fitzpatrick, Simmonds) 2-1 Hereford FC (Storer). ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ - 1,855 (257 Hereford FC). ๐๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ช๐ฅ: Stanway Horsfield Williams Okagbue Fitzpatrick Roberts Weeks Burke Simmonds Roache Dackers. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ - tickets for this clash are available online to home supporters only, and you can purchase yours by clicking on the link below up until kick-off. However, you can still buy a ticket on the day of the game this afternoon from our ticket office, but with cashless turnstiles in operation payment by card is strongly encouraged. Also, you are able to pay at the turnstile by card, with chip and pin, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay options all in place in the Gary Talbot Stand, the Harry McNally Terrace, and also the Swettenham Chemistsโ Community Stand โฌ๏ธ: chesterfc.ktckts.com/event/ctr2122h14/chester-vs-hereford๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ข๐๐จ - The Cestrian matchday programme is available to purchase for just ยฃ2.50 from our club shop and our sellers throughout the ground. Also, you can order a printed copy for ยฃ2.50 and a digital copy for ยฃ2.00 online by clicking on the link below โฌ๏ธ: www.matchdaycreative.co.uk/products/2021-22-19-chester-v-hereford-national-league-north-19-02-22-printed-programme๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฎ - for those who canโt attend todayโs game, you can listen to the match on Seals Live for free by clicking on the link below โฌ๏ธ: mixlr.com/chesterfc/COYS! Match thread.More like an essay Rio. You should know me by now ๐. |
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Feb 19, 2022 12:51:58 GMT
Makes a massive difference if Stephenson and Apter are not playing.
I would have Roberts and Burke holding, Weeks pushed further forward for the creativity. Roach right wing, Simmonds left, with Dackers and Waring upfront.
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Post by chesterken on Feb 19, 2022 13:04:17 GMT
I just hope the pitch can stand up to all this rain.
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Post by Anders on Feb 19, 2022 13:36:20 GMT
I just hope the pitch can stand up to all this rain. Looks as if the rain is pretty much done for the day here now. |
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Post by chesterken on Feb 19, 2022 13:39:41 GMT
I just hope the pitch can stand up to all this rain. Looks as if the rain is pretty much done for the day here now. ๐ฅณ |
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Post by CH2 on Feb 19, 2022 13:43:27 GMT
Kick off delayed until 3.15
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Post by aiguy on Feb 19, 2022 13:43:44 GMT
Kick off delayed
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Post by chesterken on Feb 19, 2022 13:50:15 GMT
Kick off delayed until 3.15 Bugger got a Birthday meal at 18-30 so we are going to have to leave early now. |
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Post by CH2 on Feb 19, 2022 13:54:20 GMT
Kick off delayed until 3.15 Bugger got a Birthday meal at 18-30 so we are going to have to leave early now. I've got something on after the game too, hopefully it's not pushed back further. Hereford team coach delayed by traffic. |
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Post by Frank Owenโs Paintbrush on Feb 19, 2022 14:07:59 GMT
Stanway
Roberts (c) - Okagbue - Williams - Fitzpatrick
Weeks - Burke
Apter - Roach - Dudley
Dackers
Subs: Gray, Grand, Hardy, Simmonds, Waring
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Post by hughie on Feb 19, 2022 14:46:40 GMT
Just like old times when we always kicked off at 3.15.
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Post by Wortleyblue on Feb 19, 2022 15:39:47 GMT
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Young Burkey again
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Post by Wortleyblue on Feb 19, 2022 16:03:10 GMT
FFS right on half time
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Post by Wortleyblue on Feb 19, 2022 16:42:24 GMT
GET IN MATTY
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Post by hughie on Feb 19, 2022 16:46:06 GMT
2.2
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Post by cityboy5705 on Feb 19, 2022 16:52:35 GMT
How many times can we concede these types of goals hardy should of buried his chance instead of the flash back heal frustrating again
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Post by Malcolm Tucker on Feb 19, 2022 17:02:01 GMT
3-2 down. Penalty.
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Post by cityboy5705 on Feb 19, 2022 17:11:25 GMT
May I reiterate too many lightweight midfielders the one guy who could actually tackle had gone to rylands jury's out on Watson for me
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