As another year draws to a close, The Chronicle team have taken a look back on what 2015 had to offer for Chester FC.
Blues fans Dave Powell, Jim Green and Mark Dowling have selected their best and worst moments of the past 12 months for the club.
Do you agree with our selections? Disagree? Let us know your own highs and lows in the comments below or on Twitter @ChesterFC_Chron.
Favourite moment
DP: A pretty easy one for me. Kane Richards nodding Chester into a 3-1 lead in the derby win over Wrexham to put the game to bed. Not only was it memorable because it silenced the away fans and earned yet another victory against the old foe, but Richards capped a crazy week which has began with him missing the bus to the Bromley game seven days previous. It sparked some memorable scenes in the Harry Mac. A special mention goes to Craig Hobson's 90th minute winner at Macclesfield Town.
JG: The obvious one would be beating Wrexham again, but as I was following the game on Twitter after my partner gave birth to our daughter then I'll go for another. There's something magical about a late winner so the smash-and-grab at Macclesfield back in August gets the nod. What looked like being a forgettable 1-0 defeat was somehow turned into a stunning 2-1 win with dramatic goals from Tom Peers and Craig Hobson. The fans went wild and we weren't far behind on the press bench.
MD: Popping into the Blues Bar following the 3-2 derby day triumph against Wrexham to find some bright spark had set up the screens so the BT Sport coverage of Chester's victory could be replayed for all. Cue cheers all round and another chance to see Rooney's wonderful free-kick worldie.
Biggest disappointment
DP: All the hopes and dreams of an FA Cup run were dashed on a miserable afternoon in Altrincham, An abject Chester display at Moss Rose saw the hosts claim a 1-0 success and booked their place in the first round proper. Not only was the performance bad and we were denied a morale-boosting cup run, the loss of potential income that progression can bring compounded the misery. Grim.
JG: The limp performance at Wrexham in March was a real let down. That was a poor Wrexham side but the Blues failed to turn up and barely mustered a shot on goal. Enthusiasm, desire and fighting spirit should be givens in cross-border derbies but on this occasion they were badly lacking and it was a poor reward for the 1,200 Chester fans who made the trip to the Racecourse.
MD: Grimsby's last-last-last-minute equaliser in September was a bitter pill to swallow. A 1-1 draw was a fair result, but not the way it panned out.
Best game
DP: While the recent 4-1 win over Torquay United was, arguably, the best performance of the season, you're always hard pushed to ignore a derby triumph. We went into the game not expected much and, much to my delight, Wrexham boss Gary Mills was denied the opportunity to do his cringe-inducing fist pumping to the away fans at the final whistle. It was the first game of the season that we dominated a team from start to finish and was, on the whole, a thoroughly pleasing afternoon.
JG: For the reasons outlined above, the five-goal thriller with Wrexham is passed over. For pure entertainment, the mental game with Nuneaton Town back in April and two convincing home wins, 4-0 against Lincoln City last season and 4-1 over Torquay United earlier this month make the shortlist. I'll plump for the 5-3 win over Nuneaton because it was a bonkers contest that providing a fitting end to a season of ups and downs.
MD: The 3-2 win against Wrexham was a classic of two in-form sides playing a high-tempo game and was peppered with quality moments. However, my pick will go to the utterly bizarre season-concluding match against Nuneaton Town. A truly awful first-half display gave away to a fantastic second-half comeback and a thrilling 5-3 result. It was a rollercoaster of a match, the sort of thing I'd come to expect from being a Chester Fan.
Worst game
DP: The 2-0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers. Much was made of the fact that it had been over 20 years since the Blues faced Rovers and anticipation for the clash at Prenton Park was high. A strong away following cheered on the Blues only to be let down by one of the poorest displays of the season. Chester were second best throughout the contest and were fortunate to escape with just a 2-0 defeat.
JG: Last season's 5-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers was a painful experience. The opening 20 minutes was probably the worst passage of football the Blues have produced since being reborn. Rovers looked leagues above at times and should really have been five or six goals ahead at half-time. Sean McConville missing an absolute sitter summed the afternoon up.
MD: The first and last home games of 2015 were equally as dispiriting and frustrating to watch. The 3-2 home defeat to Braintree Town in January wasn't anywhere near as entertaining as the scoreline suggested and the 2-0 home defeat to Macclesfield was largely self-inflicted.
Player of the Year
DP: Ross Hannah, no question. After taking a while to find his feet, Hannah has come to life in recent weeks and is the goalscorer that Chester have been crying out. A deadly finisher with an excellent work rate and a nice guy too, Hannah has been one of the few summer recruits to really make an impact. Fingers crossed we can keep hold of him.
JG: Ben Heneghan has been a cut above over the past 12 months and it won't be a surprise if bigger clubs come calling when the transfer window opens. There are still areas of his game that need attention but his progress has been impressive and, for me, he's the best centre back outside of the Football League.
MD: Ross Hannah. Kept plugging away and was still firing them in when the Blues were out of sorts. In the last 10 league matches of the year, he scored all but two goals, including a richly deserved hat-trick.
Hopes for 2016
DP: Some kind of consistency would be nice. A top-half finish would be a great success but, realistically, just to be comfortable between now and the end of the season would be pleasing enough. A decent run in the FA Trophy would be a real bonus, though, and if we can negotiate a trick second round tie against Hungerford Town and earn another relatively favourable draw, I think we could do quite well.
JG: Is a trip to Wembley too much to ask? The National League is becoming ever more competitive and it's going to be a real challenge for the Blues to become an established top half team but in a one-off game I do believe this team have the talent to beat anyone in the division. The nearest most Chester fans have got to Wembley is on visits to Brentford's Griffin Park during the club's Football League days so let's break that duck.
MD: Sweet, sweet mid-table mediocrity. The side isn't ready for a play-off challenge this season, but is too good to go down. A good cup run would be nice too in the FA Trophy. Chester are capable of producing entertaining wins - their recent performance against Torquay was superb - and I'd like to see more of the same in 2016.
