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Wrexham fixture – Board Statement

The CFU Board would like to take the opportunity to thank fans for their exemplary behaviour at the Cross-Border Derby game on Saturday against Wrexham.

We hope it is another step towards the removal of the bubble restrictions we currently have.

The Board have also been made aware of some concerns among supporters who attended the Wrexham game with regards to the ban on the sale of alcohol.

At last year’s fixture there was damage caused to Wrexham’s stadium by some Chester fans which cost our club a significant amount of money. At a subsequent CFU meeting members felt that the sale of alcohol at the ground was a contributory factor.

This was discussed and agreed with Safety Advisory Group as it was felt that the non-sale of alcohol would represent a reciprocal arrangement between the clubs.

Once again, we would like to thank supporters for their terrific following and behaviour at the weekend.

New City Fans United Chairman

At the first full CFU board meeting since the AGM in November, the board have elected Simon Olorenshaw as the new Chairman of City Fans United.

Simon will combine the role with his job at Merseyrail where he is Head of Asset Management.

Simon was co-opted onto the CFU board last year, and was recently elected to the board at the AGM. Simon said: “As Chair I am there to support my fellow Directors, facilitate progress and ensure that we deliver on our commitments. It is not the traditional role of the Football Chairman who has the final say on everything within the football club.

“The football club is controlled by the Operations Board, which in turn is accountable to the CFU board.” He added: “I am also looking forward to building on the great work of the previous Chairmen.

“For me it is all around the three pillars of the first team, the youth and the community and it is ensuring we have the right level of support for all those areas. “I am honoured to be leading the CFU as we go into an exciting time.”

Simon led the board in recording thanks for the hard work of previous Chairman Grenville Millington and all other board members have who stood down over the past year.

Also at the meeting, Jim Keegan stood down from his role as Vice-Chairman but will continue to serve on both the Operations and CFU boards. Neil Bellis, who has served on the CFU board since 2014, was elected to the role of Vice-Chairman.

The board elected Laurence Kirby as the Treasurer of CFU and re-appointed Marion Needham as Secretary.

The board have discussed the co-opting of further members to both CFU and Operational boards. This will be reported back to members when these are finalised.

Chairman Grenville Steps Down

Grenville Millington, Chairman of City Fans United and Chester Football Club, has today advised fellow Directors that he has reluctantly decided to resign from his position, and the board of City Fans United, with immediate effect due to full time work commitments.

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Volunteer help required after Liverpool v Benfica game

The Lookers Vauxhall Stadium is hosting an important Premier League International Cup match between Liverpool u21s and Benfica this Friday 20th November (k.o. 7pm). Chester FC  will receive much needed funds from staging this prestigious fixture including the gate money.  

However we have a home fixture v Woking on Saturday.

Liverpool FC have kindly offered the services of groundsmen to help prepare the pitch following the friday evening game, but we would also like to appeal for volunteers to stay after the game to help us get the stadium ready for our match next day.

Please meet in the East Stand after the final whistle. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Vote for the 2016-17 Chester FC Home Shirt

City Fans United members are being given the chance to vote on next season’s home kit, but due to production deadlines we have to conduct this quickly to get the best prices and supply in time for next season. Your vote is required by Wednesday 18th November.

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Meeting cancelled due to illness

Due to a bug in the camp resulting in the sickness of several CFU board members, regretfully tonight’s City Fans United meeting (2/11/15) has been cancelled.

We look forward to seeing all CFU members at our next scheduled meeting which is the AGM, to be held on Monday 26th November.

Membership Renewals for 2017-18

Membership of City Fans United expires on May 31st, so if you haven’t already renewed for 2017-18 please do so soon!

 

Membership of CFU is just £12 per year (an equivalent of £1 per month)

New Members

If you haven’t already joined City Fans United please fill in the online form here …
Membership Form

or
Join at the Deva Stadium. Membership form (PDF) is available here to print out

Membership Renewals
To renew your membership account, please follow the step by step instructions below: 

Existing members can renew online :

  • Please visit www.cityfansunited.com and log in (or register) via the spaces provided (Username & Password).
  • Click on My Account section under the User Menu on the left of the page – this will take to your ‘dashboard’
  • Under the ‘Your Membership’ section, click on the words [Renew Now]
  • Then, fill in the details on the Membership Form screen beneath where it says ‘RENEW MEMBERSHIP’ (most of your details will be pre-populated if you already set up your CFU account online last time) – if you are planning to set up a standing order for your membership or pay manually at the Deva Stadium then please tick the box where it says “I will send payment separately”
  • Click the Confirm Contribution button at the bottom of the page
  • Then verify your information, by clicking the Continue button at the bottom of the page
  • This will take you to the Paypal page for you to make a one off payment, click ‘Pay Now’ once in your Paypal account
  • This will complete your membership payment

If you need help please contact membership@cityfansunited.com

Renew Offline :

You can download the CFU membership form below, complete, print off and take to the Deva Stadium with your payment

Membership Renewal Form PDF

At the Lookers Vauxhall (Deva) Stadium :

You can of course renew your CFU membership at the Deva Stadium, just complete a form at the ground together with your payment (please make cheques payable to City Fans United) .

Big City Census – Deadline Extended

The deadline for completion of the Big City Census has been extended by a further week to allow new members and those who’ve been away in the holiday week, chance to respond.

The survey which should now be completed by Friday 5th June, can be found at Survey Gizmo by following this link


 

If you’re concerned you’ve not received a survey email please contact CFU secretary Marion Needham  marion.needham@chesterfc.com.

Please ensure your membership is up to date.  If your membership has lapsed or expired now is the perfect time to renew for the 2015-16 season.

 

Big City Census 2015

It’s that time of year when we ask you to complete the City Fans United annual members’ survey the Big City Census.

Members should receive an email link to the survey which is hosted on Survey Gizmo.
Printed copies are also being posted out to members without email in the next day or so.

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