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Blues must tame Lions in FA Cup

CHESTER City were this afternoon handed a home tie against Millwall in the FA Cup first round draw. Read

Gillingham 2 Chester City 0

THE Blues turned in a much-improved display at Gillingham this afternoon but it was not enough to prevent them from slipping to a third successive defeat. Read

Boo boys are out of order

BLUES owner Stephen Vaughan has defended his son after he came under fire from a section of the Deva Stadium crowd. Read

We are ashamed

PAUL Linwood insists Chester City’s “ashamed” players have enough character to bounce back from Tuesday’s Rochdale horror show. Read

Let’s stick together

SIMON Davies says the Blues can turn their dismal run around by delivering a performance full of honesty, hard work and belief at Gillingham tomorrow. Read

Rochdale 6 Chester City 1

TEN-MAN Chester crashed to an embarrassing defeat at Spotland tonight as rampant Rochdale ran riot. Read

Davies: Vale display not good enough

SIMON Davies blasted his Chester City players after they turned in another Jekyll and Hyde performance against Port Vale yesterday. Read

Chester City 1 Port Vale 2

THE Blues paid the price for a lacklustre first half performance this afternoon as Port Vale pocketed all three points at the Deva. Read

Eddie Johnson is ready for Chester City FC debut

EDDIE Johnson has spoken of his relief at finally signing for Chester City – ending more than two months of uncertainty and frustration. Read

Paul Taylor is given ‘final warning’ by Chester City FC

VAUXHALL Motors still expect Paul Taylor to sign for the Blues in January – despite him falling into disciplinary trouble at the Deva Stadium. Read

Simon Davies says Chester City must beware revitalised Port Vale

SIMON Davies is wary of the threat a rejuvenated Port Vale will pose at the Deva Stadium on Sunday. Read

Wayne Allison comes out of retirement for Chester City

CHESTER City have lured assistant boss Wayne Allison out of retirement and signed him on playing forms. Read

Davies: We’re tough to beat

SIMON Davies reckons morale in the Chester City camp is as high as ever after watching his players grind out a hard-earned point on Saturday. Read

Chesterfield 1 Chester City 1

CHESTER secured a battling point at Saltergate this afternoon courtesy of Paul Linwood’s second goal of the season. Read

Chester City FC: Wayne Allison is the Chief informer

WAYNE Allison has armed the Blues with a wealth of inside information on Chesterfield as he plots the downfall of his old club tomorrow. Read

Keeper on trial

THE Blues have handed a trial to Hyde United keeper Craig Dootson. Read

Fitness fight for ace Mozika

THE Blues may have to turn elsewhere for midfield inspiration at Saltergate as French star Damien Mozika is struggling with a groin injury. Read

Chester 1 Morecambe 1 (Morecambe won 3-1 on penalties)

MORECAMBE keeper Barry Roche was a spot-kick hero tonight as the Blues crashed out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy on penalties. Read

Davies slams players as unbeaten run is surrendered

SIMON Davies admitted his Blues players “never got out of the blocks” on Saturday as their proud unbeaten run was shattered by Lincoln City. Read

Chester City 0 Lincoln 2

CHESTER’S month-long unbeaten run came to an abrupt end this afternoon as Peter Jackson enjoyed a happy return to the Deva Stadium. Read

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David Triggs, The Chester Chronicles Sports Editor, follows the fortunes of Chester City FC and reports on the areas major sporting stories. He compiles the papers sports section, which features everything from grassroots sport to news of the city's world-class Olympic athletes. Tel. 01244 606410

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