The three main party candidates for Chester today came out supporting the bid by City Fans United for the lease on the Deva Stadium, ahead of Thursday’s crunch meeting with Cheshire West and Chester council.
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Junior Blues on display at Gigg Lane
Last Saturday, April 24th, saw City Fans United and Junior Blues members attend Gigg Lane, Bury for the FC United of Manchester youth day. Nearly 100 supporters of the new Chester Football Club, including over 30 members of the Junior Blues section, were greeted warmly and wished great luck in their quest to gain a lease for their local community stadium and to launch their community focused supporter owned football club.
Sealand Road on DVD!
Do you remember the good old days?
Want to see the days of Sealand Road again on DVD?
Well you now have a chance to do so, as one of our CFU members has put together a package to help raise funds for City Fans United.
Sealand Road on DVD!
Do you remember the good old days?
Want to see the days of Sealand Road again on DVD?
Well you now have a chance to do so, as one of our CFU members has put together a package to help raise funds for City Fans United.
Update on Lease Application
City Fans United last night received an invitation from Cheshire West & Chester Council to attend a meeting next Thursday (29th April) to review our application for the lease to the Deva Stadium.
We have been informed that an application from Fodbold Selskabet will also be considered on the same day. City Fans United maintain the upmost confidence in our detailed proposal and we believe that our vision for a fully community integrated club will ensure that Chester Football Club is something the whole city can be proud of.
Chester FC – Real Northern Soul Mugs
City Fans United have captured the spirit of legendary venues like the Twisted Wheel and the Golden Torch with a stunning new mug design based on the unmistakable Northern Soul clenched fist symbol.
Featuring the motto Real Northern Soul and baring the name of our new club as chosen by our membership, these stylish mugs are available for just £5.00 when collected or can be delivered for £8.00.
Update on Lease Application
City Fans United would like to advise its members and Chester FC fans that a planned meeting with Cheshire West & Chester Council has been deferred to next week, following the submission of CFU’s lease application to bring Chester FC to the Deva Stadium.
We believe that this will allow CWaC sufficient time to come to a decision on the lease, and we continue to be confident that our application for the lease to the Deva Stadium will be approved within this timeframe.
A further statement will be released in due course.
City Fans United and Junior Blues trip
City Fans United Junior Blues have been invited to join the parade at the FC United of Manchester Youth Day at Gigg Lane, Bury on Saturday April 24th, and were making a day out of it. For more information see click here.
Following some kind donations from local supporters, including Newton Athletic YFC, the coach for the children is free. There will also be refreshments on the coach for the children.
City Fans United adult section will also be running a coach for older supporters to go to the game, which is between FC United and Matlock Town. We will aim for the coaches to get to the ground for 12.30 for the children to enjoy the events that have been put on, and for the adults to visit one or two of the few good pubs around the ground.
Chester fans help raise funds for CFU at AFC Telford
On Easter Monday, City Fans United volunteers headed to the New Bucks Head Stadium, home of AFC Telford, for their home match against Gloucester City, after the hosts gave the go ahead for CFU to have a bucket collection to raise money for the war chest, that is building up with every passing day to help give Chester Football Club the best possible start.
Junior Blues
The Junior Blues is a part of the City Fans United supporters group, for Chester fans under the age of 16.
Its first members were registered some 5 months ago, and the membership has now risen to almost 150.The Organisation relies mainly on Sponsorship and Fund Raising activities. The Membership Fee alone is insufficient. It boasts its own committee which is a sub-committee of the CFU, consisting of five people including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Fund Raising Officer.
The Junior Blues has its own bank account to ensure that its funds are kept separate from all CFU money. A number of activities have been organised.
The first event was a trip to the National Football Museum in Preston. A coach load of children made the trip, which turned out to be a great day out, and was covered by the Chester Chronicle.
A painting competition is currently under way, with details sent out to all parents of The Junior Blues. A sponsored walk is being planned for the near future, with half of the sponsorship money going to the CFU.
At the age of 16, the Junior Blue would automatically be registered for the adult organisation, if it was so wished. Membership is only £5 and the benefits gained for this nominal sum are well worth it.
Originally there was an extensive induction package that would be received on joining, including Membership Card/Wallet, Scarf, T Shirt, Junior Blues Pen, Badge and at Christmas all members received a Christmas Card. This package was for a limited period only, but an excellent induction package still applies today.
On Joining the applicant will receive a Membership Card/ Wallet with a City Fans United Junior Blue T Shirt, which is still value for money.
We must build for the future for our Football Club, and these children have a big part to play. These youngsters have been neglected in the past for far too long, but the CFU are determined that this will not happen again. We’re building a future for Chester FC together.