Rushie recalls Newcastle clash as his favourite Chester moment

Liverpool legend Ian Rush played all over the world during his 22-year career but the game that stands out most for him came long before the glory days. The Wales striker netted nearly 400 goals in around 700 appearances for club and country, winning every domestic honour along the way – and a European Cup. [...]

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush returns to Anfield as striker coach

Liverpool’s record goalscorer Ian Rush is set to return to the club as coach, passing on his goal poaching knowledge across the club. The Liverpool legend previously worked in a similar capacity under Gerard Houllier and has been having talks to mainly work with the Liverpool Academy youngsters.  However, he will also assist current first-team [...]

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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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Macclesfield Town sign Craig Lindfield

League Two side Macclesfield Town have signed former Liverpool academy and Chester City striker Craig Lindfield on a short-term contract. The 21-year-old was a free agent after leaving Liverpool in August and is set to join the Silkmen’s squad for the Boxing Day clash with Shrewsbury. Lindfield won two FA Youth Cups with Liverpool and [...]

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Former City player Paul Taylor set to sign for Anderlecht!

Former Chester City and Vauxhall Motors striker Paul Taylor will make an astonishing move to Belgian giants Anderlecht in January. Taylor, 22, born in Liverpool and a former Manchester City trainee honed his skills at Vauxhall, scoring 17 goals in their 2007-08 campaign in the Blue Square North. His good goal scoring record attracted many [...]

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Former City boss interviewed for Forest Green job

Former Chester City and Peterborough United manager Mark Wright is rumoured to have been interviewed for the vacant managers position at fellow Blue Square Premier League strugglers Forest Green Rovers at the weekend, according to news sources in the Nailsworth area. The former England and Liverpool defender though has been pipped to the post with [...]

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Chester City v Wrexham – the ultimate international derby battle

There are many derby games around the nation, take the likes of the ferocious City battles between Glasgow’s Celtic and Rangers. Not forgetting the passion and pride on Merseyside when Everton and Liverpool take each other on. Those are just a few I could mention, but no derby match in the UK is more unique [...]

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