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Chester Football Club have confirmed the appointment of former player Ryan Chance as the club's new manager. Chance, 33, was forced to retire at the end of last season after failing to recover from a serious knee injury.

Bolton-born Chance began his career at Preston North End, joining the club's academy at the age of 15. He later went on to play for Chelmsford City, Dover Athletic, Boston United and Forest Green Rovers before ending his career at Chester.

Chance quickly became a fan favourite during his short time at the Deva Stadium, and was given the captain's armband in his last season at the club.

The Blues will start the season as the bookmakers favourites for the Conference North title, and Chance will be expected to lead the club to it's third promotion in three years.

Good luck with the story. Great to see someone taking on a lower league club.

Nice story mate!

2013-05-10 22:41#99497 Jamesg237 : Good luck with the story. Great to see someone taking on a lower league club.

Cheers mate

2013-05-10 22:42#99498 BeanyUnited : Nice story mate!

Thanks pal

Good luck with this should be interesting!

2013-05-10 23:04#99503 Blue : Good luck with this should be interesting!

Thanks mate! Hope you like it!

2013-05-10 23:11#99507 chanceyone :

2013-05-10 23:04#99503 Blue : Good luck with this should be interesting!

Thanks mate! Hope you like it!

I've taken a bit of an interest in Chester recently, two promotions in the last two years, and they romped to the BSN title irl this year. A lot for you to live up to

This is the starting 11 that I will start with and my squad. Very strong overall and with a few good signings, I think winning the league is very achievable. As it is my first season, I will settle for a play-off place, but with the squad I have, I would be disappointed if I didn't get us promoted at the first attempt. Pre-season friendly updates and transfer news on the way, as well as any possible staff changes.

2013-05-10 23:16#99509 Blue :

2013-05-10 23:11#99507 chanceyone :

2013-05-10 23:04#99503 Blue : Good luck with this should be interesting!

Thanks mate! Hope you like it!

I've taken a bit of an interest in Chester recently, two promotions in the last two years, and they romped to the BSN title irl this year. A lot for you to live up to

I know haha, no pressure right! Honestly I really should win the league with the squad we have, and there will be a few signings too that should get us over the line.

Good luck! Hopefully we can see them in the Champions League soon with you at the helm

Neil Collett

Chester have completed the signing of 21-year-old goalkeeper Neil Collett on a free transfer from Nuneaton Town. Collett is Ryan Chance's first signing as manager of the club.

Decent goalkeeper at this level. Already have a good goalkeeper in Danby but if he was to get injured or suspended at some point, I would have struggled as the reserve goalkeeper is useless! Collett is also very young for a goalkeeper and has the potential to be a good Blue Square Bet Premier goalkeeper in the future, so I will probably start with Collett and see how he develops. Not bad for a free transfer

2013-05-10 23:45#99519 Glenn T : Good luck! Hopefully we can see them in the Champions League soon with you at the helm

Haha cheers mate! I think if a much bigger club in a higher league comes in for me I will leave, especially if it is the mighty Bolton Wanderers Will try to take Chester as far as I can in the meantime though!

Chester 3-0 Chester Reserves
Pre-season friendly
The Deva Stadium
Attendance = 0
Antoni Sarcevic (50), Danny Williams (69), (77)
Danny Williams
Matty McGinn (32)

Mixed feelings about this game. First half we were really poor. If anything, the reserves looked the more likely to take the lead and we didn't look like a threat. Second half I made some substitutions and tried to motivate the players, and the second half was fantastic. 3 good goals, slick, passing football and we looked very good on the counter attack. Already signed the young Collett, who came on at half time and looked solid and dependable in goal, but I am definitely looking to sign a few more players.

Keeper looks like a decent signing for the future