Chadwick completes move to rivals Barrow

Chester City striker Nick Chadwick has today become the latest professional player to leave the struggling Blues.  The former Everton forward has opted to make the move north joining Conference rivals Barrow AFC in a move which sees him reunited with former Chester City strike partner Gregg Blundell.

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Gregg Blundell completes permanent move to Barrow AFC

Blue Square Premier club Barrow AFC have announced the signing of Chester City striker Gregg Blundell on a permanent deal following a successful loan spell at Holker street. The Liverpool-born frontman joined Barrow just ahead of the emergency loan window and has impressed joint-managers Darren Sheridan and David Bayliss sufficiently to earn a permanent contract. [...]

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Report – Chester City 1 Altrincham 3 – City lose in the battle of Cheshire

THE gloom enveloping the Deva Stadium worsened this afternoon as demoralised Chester crashed to a miserable derby defeat. A crowd containing just 842 home supporters watched on as Altrincham played their more illustrious neighbours off the park before the break before sealing their first win in six matches in injury-time after Glenn Rule’s goal of [...]

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Report: Chester City 3 AFC Wimbledon 1

City made it back-to-back league wins for the first time in 99 games. Nick Chadwick and Gregg Blundell strikes sandwiched between a Steven Gregory own goal brought Jim Harvey’s men a well-deserved victory which not only banished the record that has undermined their battle for Blue Square Premier survival, but also acted as the perfect [...]

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Report: Chester City 2 Gateshead 1

A last gasp header from Nick Chadwick helped earn struggling Chester City their second league win of the season. Striker Gregg Blundell was twice involved in the night’s key incident, being brought down in the box by Gateshead defender James Curtis, who was sent off. He then fired home from the spot, only for on-loan striker Mike [...]

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Match Report – Eastbourne Borough 1 Chester City 1

Chester City earned a valuable point in their quest to ensure their survival in non-league’s top flight competition.  The point was saved after Gregg Blundell converted a penalty at the end of the first half. The hosts took the lead after just five minutes. A long kick from goalkeeper Michael Jordan should have been dealt with [...]

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Chester face Histon in search of first home win of 2009

Chester City welcome FA Cup Giant Killers, Histon, to the Deva Stadium on Saturday in search of three rare home points. Returning striker Gregg Blundell could be set for his debut after recoving from an injury sustained in a training ground incident.  Meanwhile, Chester City manager Mick Wadsworth has asked for patience from the fans after [...]

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