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Post by Rio Doherty on Dec 22, 2017 6:53:33 GMT
Tomorrow we return to league action, on the back of 2 consecutive wins, away to FC Halifax. Halifax aren’t doing too well this season, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they end up falling down into the mix. These 2 recent victories can hopefully build up the players’ momentum and spark them to get even more positive results, especially in this crucial period. I’m really looking forward to travelling over the Pennines tomorrow. In February last year I was on the coach for the FA Trophy tie away, but I was only 2 miles away from The Shay only to find out that it got called off. Hopefully the weather won’t get the better of us tomorrow, with a decent following travelling up. Come On You Blues! Score: FC Halifax Town 1-0 Chester FC Attendance: 1,832 (311 Chester) COYB!
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Post by Cestrian1987 on Dec 22, 2017 7:55:44 GMT
Halifax 0 Chester 2
Hannah and a late Mahon goal.
380 Chester fans.
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Post by soulseal on Dec 22, 2017 8:39:38 GMT
Halifax 1-1 Chester, another Hannah goal in a more assured display, but have to settle for the draw.
Says my head.
My heart says will thrash them 3-0. Hannah, Astles and White off the bench. My heart has never been good at predictions 😬
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Post by boughtonblue on Dec 22, 2017 9:50:38 GMT
Up for this one, gotta feeling we'll win. 3-1.
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Post by Hannibal on Dec 22, 2017 10:06:07 GMT
It's got a feeling of a massive, massive game, especially with our history against them. A win at the Shay where we've won so many times and everything will feel rosy. It will be a tremendous boost to our hopes of staying at this level; a draw and we go again, but a defeat will be demoralising. This is a game that we need to win for our survival hopes.
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Post by jb on Dec 22, 2017 13:41:51 GMT
Not been as nervous/excited since Northwich at home. Big, big game this. Time for Akintunde to shine here against the woeful Marty Brown.
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Post by Believe on Dec 22, 2017 18:31:00 GMT
Tough game coming up. If we can hit our previous heights, we'll win in a canter, but we've not seen that form for 3 months. However, we have players coming back from injuries and suspensions. We haven't been able to play our strongest team since September, due to both of those factors. We've been without a dedicated right back since we played at the Deva, but he was back in the squad on Tuesday and should make the starting eleven tomorrow. Needless to say, if Denton is fit, he's in and it's 1 up front. In my view, this game rests on the Kosylo question. He is our match winner, the man who can win a game for us regardless of whether the rest of team turns up or not. However he's not been seen at The Shay for 5 or 6 weeks since he got a knock in training one Thursday night. He's been claiming he's fit again, on Twitter so maybe he'll play tomorrow. If he doesn't the 3 points are up for grabs.
Bon chance.
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Post by Harry Lime on Dec 23, 2017 8:43:47 GMT
Any update on whether Ross is available, or suspended, for this?
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Post by boughtonblue on Dec 23, 2017 9:15:21 GMT
Tough game coming up. If we can hit our previous heights, we'll win in a canter, but we've not seen that form for 3 months. However, we have players coming back from injuries and suspensions. We haven't been able to play our strongest team since September, due to both of those factors. We've been without a dedicated right back since we played at the Deva, but he was back in the squad on Tuesday and should make the starting eleven tomorrow. Needless to say, if Denton is fit, he's in and it's 1 up front. In my view, this game rests on the Kosylo question. He is our match winner, the man who can win a game for us regardless of whether the rest of team turns up or not. However he's not been seen at The Shay for 5 or 6 weeks since he got a knock in training one Thursday night. He's been claiming he's fit again, on Twitter so maybe he'll play tomorrow. If he doesn't the 3 points are up for grabs. Bon chance. Let's hope for a good game. You were one of the poorer sides we have played if I remember correctly. Just got a big fella up front you hoof it to? Having said that we have been beyond dreadful at some points that season so it's anyone's guess as to how this important game will pan out. Looking forward to it though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 10:13:18 GMT
Come on folks! You know you want to! Get over the Pennines to add to the 12th man for this key game.
Think of the alternatives:
Frozen on BBC1 Harry Potter (again) in ITV Top Gear (again) on Dave The pre-Xmas scrums at Sealand or Broughton
It's a no-brainer
2-0 to us with 350 Blues in a crowd of 1450
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Post by kyle on Dec 23, 2017 10:51:24 GMT
Really looking forward to this. An away day that isn't 100 miles away against a club that isn't a tinpot village team propped up by a sugar daddy, with a Chester side in a little bit of form
How could you say no?
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Post by Al on Dec 23, 2017 11:01:48 GMT
Halifax 2-0 Chester
Can't see anything but a sobering Christmas Eve, Eve defeat
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Post by Wortleyblue on Dec 23, 2017 13:23:51 GMT
Draw at best I fear 1-1 for me with 235 Blues in attendnce
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 14:20:41 GMT
For those yet to arrive, we're in the main stand today
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 14:22:40 GMT
CHESTER: Hornby, Jones, Astles, McCombe, Hall-Johnson, Dawson, James, Shaw, Gough, Akintunde, Udoh.
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Post by norwegianblue on Dec 23, 2017 14:39:18 GMT
I’m going for a 3-1 win for Chester.
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Post by Jack on Dec 23, 2017 14:41:26 GMT
2-0 to us I reckon.
Astles and Dawson.
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Post by oldnotdecrepit on Dec 23, 2017 14:51:00 GMT
Why is Hannah Sub? Where’s Anderson and Turnbull?
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Post by Lobster on Dec 23, 2017 14:51:57 GMT
Hannah on the bench, can anyone explain that?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 14:55:49 GMT
Halifax 2-0 Chester Can't see anything but a sobering Christmas Eve, Eve defeat Shit...who do we play tomorrow ?
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Post by frenchy on Dec 23, 2017 14:56:11 GMT
Bignot said he will be rotating the squad over the next few games
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 14:58:33 GMT
Looks like we may have some injuries .perhaps somebody from the secret service could please advise
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 15:10:22 GMT
1 _0 down
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Post by Lobster on Dec 23, 2017 15:15:43 GMT
Not surprised really. Seems an odd team selection unless injuries are a factpr
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Post by South Wirral Blue on Dec 23, 2017 15:16:14 GMT
All over us here. Just cleared another off the line.
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Post by tarvinblue on Dec 23, 2017 15:19:16 GMT
Sounds like Bignot Bingo is in full motion today. Why on earth is McCombe playing and what has Udoh done to deserve a start ahead of Hannah. Bizarre!
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Post by Sealand Road Veteran on Dec 23, 2017 15:24:58 GMT
Don't like to be negative but we have looked more solid last few games, Mcombe come back and 1-0 down after 6 mins,
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2017 15:27:50 GMT
Not negative just should not be near the team .i honestly thought he would not play again
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Post by thebluecamp on Dec 23, 2017 15:29:12 GMT
Halifax 2-0 Chester Can't see anything but a sobering Christmas Eve, Eve defeat Shit...who do we play tomorrow ? Thought the same until I read it again and spotted Christmas Eve, Eve !
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Post by oldnotdecrepit on Dec 23, 2017 15:31:02 GMT
Wrong team selection. Embarrassing
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