Tag: Chester FC

CFU Members Play Off Semi Final Tickets Sales Window

Posted by Jeff Banks on 29/04/202329/04/2023

Chester FC are currently selling tickets for the National League North Play off Semi Final, and here’s a ‘how to purchase’ guide for City Fans United (CFU) members, with some action to take if you have not already registered on the Chester FC Box Office.

CFU Members – what to do/know ahead of Monday’s CFU Members Sales Window

Between 10am, Monday 1^st May & 8pm, Tuesday 2^nd May, CFU members will be able to purchase tickets for the Play Off Semi Final – there is a limit of one ticket per CFU member.

This does mean that you can purchase more than one ticket, but the other tickets need to be assigned to a CFU member with a SEAL account number. You will not be able to purchase a ticket for a CFU member who does not have a SEAL number.

Action to take: All CFU members who have a Chester FC Box Office account have a ‘CFU Members 22/23’ tag applied to their account, as per the example displayed below – if you are an existing member and do not have this green tag displayed on your account, then please email fans@chesterfc.com with your SEAL number and CFU member number by 6pm Sunday 30^th April. Please check your account as soon as possible.

Action to take: If you are an existing CFU member that hasn’t got a SEAL number, then you will need to register by 6pm, Saturday 29^th April, in order for any purchase of ticket to be made during Monday & Tuesday.

For All Ticket Purchases:

You will need to log in to your SEAL account to access tickets as this window is only available to CFU members until 8pm, Tuesday 2nd May.

The match will show as unavailable to you, until you log in using the account that your membership is associated with.

When you are logged in, please pick the total number of tickets that you would like to purchase across the available prices. You will be asked to assign tickets to other members before you pay for them.

Add the tickets to your cart and click on the ‘Assign Attendees’ button.

If you have selected more than one ticket, one ticket will automatically be assigned to you. You will now need to assign the rest to the other people in your group.

To do this you will need to know their account number which starts with SEAL followed by 7 digits and their name as it is registered on their account.

To assign a ticket, click on the ‘Add Details’ button and enter the account number (SEALxxxxxxx), first and last name of the person using the ticket.

If the account number entered does not have a membership associated with it, you will not be able to assign a ticket to it.

Tickets are limited to 1 per account.

Once you have assigned your tickets, click on the ‘Confirm & Pay’ button and check out as usual.

How to find out your account number

In preparation for the member sale, you can check to make sure your account is eligible to buy tickets. It is advisable to do this ahead of the sale date, so you have everything you need to be able to buy tickets once they’re on sale.

If you have an online account, log into it and go to the ‘Your Account’ section. You will see your name and account number at the top of the screen. It starts with SEAL followed by 7 digits.

If you have a membership associated with the account, you will see a green tag displaying ‘cfu-member 22/23’ at the top of the screen.

If you don’t and you think you should, please contact fans@chesterfc.com so your account can be checked and updated.

For all other details associated with this fixture, please visit ChesterFC.com

CFU AGM 2022

Posted by Jeff Banks on 28/10/202202/11/2022

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of City Fans United and Chester Football Club takes place on Thursday, 3 November at the Deva Stadium.

The meeting, which begins at 7.30pm with doors open from 7pm, will take place in the Blues Bar.

CFU members should now have received an AGM pack in the post or via email. The meeting papers can also be viewed here.

The AGM is key time for CFU members and we are hoping for a good attendance at this meeting.

The agenda contains a number of important items, including elections to the CFU Board as the number of candidates exceeds the available places.

For members who are not able to attend, the meeting will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams (please check your emails on Wednesday 2nd November as the link will be sent out on that day) and votes can be submitted using the proxy form direct to the Returning Officer (Mr Philip Young). An email will shortly be sent to members with details on how to join the meeting online.

If you have not received an AGM pack or have any questions for the AGM, please contact CFU Secretary Christine Robson at chris.robson@chesterfc.com.

City Fans United Members…Time to Vote!

Posted by Jeff Banks on 02/04/202201/04/2022

City Fans United members today have the privilege of voting on the new 2022 Chester FC home shirt that will see the players wearing proudly at the Deva Stadium during the 2022/23 season that gets underway in August.

Members are being emailed through the course of the day today with instructions on how to vote, so please check your emails throughout the day if you are a current member.

If you would like to take part in the vote and haven’t joined City Fans United as yet then what are you waiting for? Get involved by simply joining us here: Join City Fans United – City Fans United – annual membership is just £12 but you can also set up a monthly direct debit too to ensure your membership auto-renews annually.

As well as being able to vote on the home kit, there are also a large number of member discounts available including offers on holidays, food and drink and other great products.

The winning kit design will be revealed on Saturday 23rd April in The Cestrian matchday programme, so make sure you pick up a copy at the game!

City Fans United Membership Renewals – Renew Today!

Posted by Jeff Banks on 01/03/202201/03/2022

It’s the 1st March and from today City Fans United members not currently on Direct Debit can renew their memberships which will then run through to the 31st May 2023.

It’s been a challenging time as a Chester fan – what’s new there? So let’s help provide the strongest possible start to next season for the club and by renewing now you will be helping the club to do just that.

Coming up soon City Fans United members will be tasked with helping to choose the new 2022/24 home kit, with details to follow shortly on that, so even more reason to renew your membership!

There are also a large number of member discounts available including offers on holidays, food and drink and other great products.

If you pay your membership on Direct Debit or have a recurring payment set up on Paypal then you don’t need to do anything as your payment will continue into the next membership year.

If you have a standing order in place with your bank, we would ask you to cancel this and set up a Direct Debit.

To set up please email : nick.phillipson@chesterfc.com

If not already on Direct Debit:

To renew your membership, simply follow the instructions below:

Visit the link – Members Section – City Fans United

Select Renew Membership

Complete the Renew Membership form including the amount which you would like to pay (the minimum being £12).

Complete the transaction

Your membership will be renewed until 31 May 2023.

Thank you for your continued support of City Fans United & Chester FC – we really do value your contribution.

CFU Membership Cards & Season Tickets Collection Night

Posted by Jeff Banks on 22/07/202122/07/2021

Next Thursday evening (29th July), City Fans United members will be able to collect their membership cards from the Deva Stadium in a special event taking place in the Blues Bar.

Chester FC fans will also be able to collect their season tickets too on the night.

It’s the first time we’ve been able to stage an event in the Blues Bar since before the Covid-19 pandemic started, and we’re delighted to announce that there will also be a chance to meet some of the Chester FC squad as well as joint managers Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson, who will all join us after they have finished training.

The evening kicks off at 7.30pm and fans are welcome inside the Blues Bar from 7pm.

The bar will open for drinks purchases, and we request that fans attending remain respectful of others inside the venue as far as Covid protection measures are concerned.

See you on the night!

Membership 2021/22 Begins!

Posted by Jeff Banks on 01/06/202101/06/2021

City Fans United - Owners of Chester Football Club

Welcome to Summer 2021, and whilst we’re at it, welcome to a new City Fans United membership period!

If you’ve not renewed your membership yet, then fear not – just visit the link below and renew today:

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE

We would also like to welcome new members too, and if you haven’t signed up yet then we’d love you to become our latest signing – it costs just £12 for annual membership of City Fans United, and YOU can make a difference to how your club is run.

BE OUR LATEST SIGNING HERE!

Preparations are continuing for the new season at Chester FC, and every penny counts via our various fundraising streams and initiatives, so please take a look at how you can help the club you co-own as a City Fans United member, here:

HOW YOU CAN HELP RAISE FUNDS

Bag yourself a Discount! – Yes, all members can use their cards to take advantage of local discounts, so when you become a CFU member you’ll be able to use your card at various places as more and more businesses reopen their doors.

VIEW OUR MEMBERS DISCOUNTS HERE

Finally, we hope you enjoy the fantastic weather that we finally have, and all eyes will now turn towards the new season, which is now just over one month away, so make sure you’ve renewed your Season Ticket by June 13th as that’s the cut-off date for you to retain your seats.

RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKETS HERE

Membership cards will be produced mid-June so to make sure you are on the list for that first batch to be printed, please renew or sign up now!

Come And Join Us Over Here!

Posted by Jeff Banks on 15/05/202115/05/2021

Chester FC have updated the fans with news of several players re-signing for the Blues ahead of next season’s campaign, and now we’re asking you to become our latest CFU signings.

If you haven’t renewed your CFU membership, or joined us yet, then now is the time to do it – momentum is building and we’re getting ready to produce the CFU membership cards at the beginning of next month, so renew or join us now and you’ll be part of the first batch receiving their new cards for the 21/22 membership period.

As a CFU member you’ll become a co-owner of Chester FC and have a major say in the running of the football club, as well as being able to vote on key items such as the home and away kits the players will wear in the future on the hallowed turf of the Deva Stadium. There is also access to a whole host of benefits including discounts at many places in and around the area.

Remember, CFU membership costs just £12 per year, or you can set up a Direct Debit for any amount you wish, and if you’d like to join the many setting up their automatic payments by Direct Debit then please see the details below.

So, come and join us over here and be part of our journey!

Set up an auto-renew payment on Direct Debit by emailing nick.phillipson@chesterfc.com

Renew online via your membership account here: Members Section – City Fans United

Join us a new member here: Join City Fans United – City Fans United

Football clubs are nothing without their fans

Posted by Jeff Banks on 07/05/202107/05/2021

This day back in 2010, City Fans United were awarded the lease to the Deva Stadium by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a move which was greeted with celebration by Chester fans.

Recent events in English football have demonstrated just how important it is that fans have a voice and input into decisions and the running of their football clubs.

At Premier League level, we have seen what can happen when clubs fail to consult with their supporters before making decisions, which don’t just affect their own clubs, but risking the future of the entire football pyramid.

Chester FC is wholly owned by its fans and as those familiar with our story will know, the pitfalls of private ownership can be significant if supporters are not consulted or represented when it comes to the running of their club.

Following the liquidation of Chester City FC in 2010, Chester fans vowed to safeguard the future of football in the City and reformed as a 100% supporter-owned community football club.

We have made great strides in the 11 years since, winning three league championships, enjoying the occasional FA Cup run, and building friendships across the non-league pyramid, but more importantly remaining a sustainable club that recognises its responsibility to the community.

Since 2010, clubs have been extremely welcoming to us and our tremendous supporters, appreciating our circumstances and contributing to our journey so far. The help we received from the likes of FC United of Manchester, AFC Telford United and AFC Wimbledon was vital to our development and we are now using the experience we have gained to help fans of other clubs such as Bury AFC.

The power of supporters is no better illustrated than in the efforts of Chester FC fans over the last decade, from the incredible tidal wave of our rebirth to helping us overcome the unprecedented challenges faced in the past 12 months. It is often said football clubs are nothing without supporters but in our case that is unquestionably true.

With growing awareness of the importance of fans and the need for reform across the game, Chester FC fully supports those pressing for change and for supporters to be given a greater involvement in their clubs.

City Fans United, the owners of Chester FC, have a strong membership that is dedicated to ensuring football in Chester is driven forward properly. We always welcome new members and you can sign up via the link below for just the equivalent of £1 per month, it’d be great to have you as our latest signing!

JOIN CITY FANS UNITED HERE

Our City, Our Community, Our Club.

Independent Review – Executive Summary

Posted by Jeff Banks on 11/03/202111/03/2021

In November 2020 the previous Board instigated an independent review into Stuart Murphy’s involvement at the club, and any lessons that could be learnt from the process. Richard Birchett has now produced this review which the Board have accepted, and his Executive summary is shown below for Member’s information.

On Behalf of the current Board, Andrew Morris Chair of City Fans United stated ‘I would like to thank Richard and all those who participated in the Review for their time and effort to complete this piece of work as it is important that we as a Club continue to learn from everything we do’.

Independent Review – Executive Summary Download