TWO stars from the world of motorbike racing have linked up to support the Chester City Former Players Association.
Charlie Williams and Bill Smith, both former Grand Prix competitors and winners at the Isle of Man TT races, are to sponsor the Association’s newsletter for the next 12 months.
The two now run successful motorbike businesses in the city.
Charlie owns the bike kit and parts suppliers Every thing But Bikes in Trafford Street and Bill’s motorbike showroom Bill Smith Motors is a well-known landmark on Tarvin Road.
The move reflects the affection both men have for their hometown football team.
Charlie said: “My father was passionate about Chester. Our house in Kelsall was painted blue and white. My dad used to take me down to Sealand Road in the 1960s. We went every Saturday without fail – first team and reserves, often riding in on his motorbike with me on the back.”
Bill, whose brother-in-law Keith Griffiths played in goal for Chester in the 1950s, added: “I’ve lived in Chester all my life and I’m a Chester fan through and through, as was my father and his father before him.”
Copies of the latest newsletter are on sale at the club shop at the Exacta Stadium.
The Former Players Association are playing a bowls match against Bolton Wanderers’ former players on Sunday. The action begins at 1.30pm at Little Lever Conservative Club, Fletcher Street, Bolton.
