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Post by bitbbh on Jul 31, 2018 11:38:45 GMT
Right then we KO our season on Saturday against Spennymoor Town. Spennymoor finished in a respectable 8th position last season and should provide us with a good level of competition for our first game back in the Conference North. Spennymoor have made seven signings so far this pre season including former York and Guiseley forward Adam Boyes as they look to improve on their league position from last season.
So what are your thoughts on this match and for the season ahead?
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jul 31, 2018 11:49:05 GMT
I suspect Boyes is the player whom AJ referred to as the best centre forward in the division until we signed Dudley.
Never know what to make of the first game of the season, and we have a torrid historical record (seven wins in the 28 seasons since 1990). Will take a draw.
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 31, 2018 12:01:23 GMT
I suspect Boyes is the player whom AJ referred to as the best centre forward in the division until we signed Dudley. Never know what to make of the first game of the season, and we have a torrid historical record (seven wins in the 28 seasons since 1990). Will take a draw. I will also take a draw. We have had a decent pre-season, but we're still conceding at an alarming rate. A very tough start imo. |
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Post by sadlebone on Jul 31, 2018 12:25:00 GMT
I've been away from Bumpers Lane since the reformation, after following the club since I was 10 in 1984. Life and health have not allowed it, I probably won't make Saturday due to personal matters. But I'm hoping to have opportunity to be back as much as I can this year. And the influx of talent has left me very excited for the year ahead.
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Post by elazuluno on Jul 31, 2018 12:26:26 GMT
Tough start no doubt, these are no duffers in this league and have had a decent pre-season themselves. However I feel the team will be confident, and certainly motivated and ready. The confidence levels will rocket with a win for both the team and the fans. I fancy us 2-1.
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Post by tarvinblue on Jul 31, 2018 12:44:34 GMT
The most important thing is that we aren't complacent. Too many big clubs have arrived in this division in recent years and struggled - look at Stockport and York. I don't think this will happen to us, purely because of our management team, but fans need to have realistic expectations as well. It's hard to gauge where we are competitively as our squad has come together very late and some key players, such as Green, have not even played yet. Our season will gather pace as the new squad get used to playing together, so the key thing is to pick up some points during the early games. I think we will scrape a win on Saturday, but we will be made to work hard for it. Spennymoor have a decent squad of players who have played for many years at the level above - they will be no pushovers.
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Post by uptheseals on Jul 31, 2018 13:41:51 GMT
Chester 2-0 Spennymoor
Attendance 2100
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Post by dmcnally on Jul 31, 2018 14:01:26 GMT
Rests on whether Green and Burton can make it for me. Spennymoor are a good side at this level so as others have said can't get complacent.
Going for Chester 1-1 Spennymoor with Dudley opening his account for the season. 2,012 in attendance. 100 odd Spenny.
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Post by devablue on Jul 31, 2018 14:05:05 GMT
It would be nice to have a good start to the season for once.. i've forgotten what it feels like to be in the top half of a table!
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 31, 2018 14:13:35 GMT
It’s been a while since I’ve been looking forward to a Chester FC game as much as this. With us having a really positive Summer both on and off the field, I expect us to be competitive this season and have a good crack at the cherry.
However, I think that we have a tougher start than first anticipated. Spennymoor Town are no push-overs after finishing in a respectable position last time out. They will be arriving from County Durham confident that they can cause some sort of an upset. We’ll have to start off right from the mark because if we do begin to feel uncomfortable after 15 minutes or so, Spennymoor will start to take advantage of our immaculate surface and attempt to quieten the atmosphere down.
I expect us to start off our campaign with 3 points, but by no means will it be easy and we’ll certainly have to earn it. COME ON CITY!
Score: Chester FC (Dudley, Howson) 2-0 Spennymoor Town
Attendance: 2,126 (111 Spennymoor Town)
COYB!
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jul 31, 2018 14:26:22 GMT
I take it they are a good ball-playing, possession-based side Rio? Must admit I haven't got a clue what sort of team they are.
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Post by peterkaysock on Jul 31, 2018 14:30:59 GMT
Gutted. Can't be there for 1st home game. 2-1 To the mighty blues.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 31, 2018 16:16:17 GMT
I take it they are a good ball-playing, possession-based side Rio? Must admit I haven't got a clue what sort of team they are. Correct! |
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Post by delamereal on Jul 31, 2018 16:45:41 GMT
Chester to win 2-1. Dudley and Livesey to score. Thank god somebody started the thread before you Rio, we might win a few this season now.  |
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Post by Jack on Jul 31, 2018 19:25:19 GMT
Would take a 1-1 here to get us off the mark. A fixture we could easily lose if we're not very careful, and that would knock the great feeling around the club.
Really looking forward to it.
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Post by ivawhopper on Jul 31, 2018 20:49:19 GMT
I reckon we’ll murder em. I’m going 5-1 to us just can’t see us losing many all season with this squad.
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Post by elazuluno on Jul 31, 2018 21:11:14 GMT
The Bookies have Spennymoor as favourites!
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Post by Harry Lime on Jul 31, 2018 21:13:26 GMT
I suspect we'll do well to win this.
Spennymoor finished last season really well, and have made 7 or 8 signings in the summer. It may take us a few games to hit our stride, and we've a tough first few games.
2-2. Howson and Dudley.
Anyone else a little worried watching the training session tonight? What looked like the first team were outplayed by the rest. Not sure who the Red 2 and 10 were, but both looked sharp and mobile.
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Post by sqzl on Jul 31, 2018 21:48:52 GMT
Make the Deva a fortress for a change. 1-0 blues.
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Post by chesterken on Jul 31, 2018 21:49:38 GMT
I suspect we'll do well to win this. Spennymoor finished last season really well, and have made 7 or 8 signings in the summer. It may take us a few games to hit our stride, and we've a tough first few games. 2-2. Howson and Dudley. Anyone else a little worried watching the training session tonight? What looked like the first team were outplayed by the rest. Not sure who the Red 2 and 10 were, but both looked sharp and mobile. I do feel that players who know they are going to be in the starting 11 will not want to risk injury so close to the start of the season so will not be going into challenges 100 percent. |
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Post by devaboyreturns on Aug 1, 2018 4:46:25 GMT
Thoughts on the starting line up?
Shenton
Livesey Howson Grand
Smalley Stopforth Burton Roberts Pritchard
Dudley Mooney
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Aug 1, 2018 6:35:32 GMT
Looks a strong enough side that and more importantly, minus last years crap. Really does feel like the start of a new era. COYB
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 9:13:56 GMT
I suspect Boyes is the player whom AJ referred to as the best centre forward in the division until we signed Dudley. Never know what to make of the first game of the season, and we have a torrid historical record (seven wins in the 28 seasons since 1990). Will take a draw. Add to that the managers stating they were slow starters, and only won once in nine opening games. I'd take a solid draw, or a sneaky 1 goal win. It's important we don't lose badly, that would kill what has been some really decent feelgood momentum being built up. |
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Post by spencerwhelanleftpeg on Aug 1, 2018 10:14:47 GMT
Currently away in turkey . Game will be over by the time I return. As mentioned this is the first competitive game our new squad will have played.
Fingers crossed for a good start 3-1 COYB.
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Post by The Swansway on Aug 1, 2018 10:17:19 GMT
The Bookies have Spennymoor as favourites! A strange one that. Most bookies have Spennymoor to finish in the bottom half, and Chester to be Top 3. Yet, Spennymoor are favourites for this game. I'm no expert, but I suppose they have a logical reason behind that. Similarly York, most bookies have them to finish Top 3 or 4, and Chorley to be bottom half, yet Chorley are odds-on to beat them Saturday. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 10:19:41 GMT
Pretty sure our managers will have the lads minds in the right frame and that, together with the support of a large(ish) crowd, points to a 3-1 win followed by a large following at Curzon on Monday
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Post by Jack on Aug 1, 2018 11:54:43 GMT
Interesting to see what the gate will be on Saturday too. I think the trauma of the previous two seasons will have us under the 2K mark, but hopefully a few wins and we can get up and around it soon enough.
I'll go with 1850 in attendance.
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Post by Matt on Aug 1, 2018 12:05:42 GMT
The Bookies have Spennymoor as favourites! A strange one that. Most bookies have Spennymoor to finish in the bottom half, and Chester to be Top 3. Yet, Spennymoor are favourites for this game. I'm no expert, but I suppose they have a logical reason behind that. Similarly York, most bookies have them to finish Top 3 or 4, and Chorley to be bottom half, yet Chorley are odds-on to beat them Saturday. If the odds are generous, once people put a lot of money on them the odds will naturally shorten. |
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Post by eddiebishopsquiff on Aug 1, 2018 12:28:30 GMT
Bet 365 have us odds on at 19/20, perhaps a few quid has been thrown on us in recent hours/days!
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Post by Cestrian1987 on Aug 1, 2018 16:04:02 GMT
4-1 Chester
2210
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