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CFU Board Summary – 2nd July 2026

Posted by Tom Bird on 04/09/202604/09/2026

Summary of Official Board Meeting held on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 7pm in the Board Room at Deva Community Stadium

Present: Nick Phillipson (Chair), Kieron Shiel, Neil Berry, William Lamb, Jim Green (by video link), Mike Vickers, Colin Rankin, Ben Duggan and Steve Jones. In attendance: Christine Robson and Albert Davies

Apologies: Adrian Rattenbury

Minutes of the meeting held on 4th June 2026 were approved.

Conflicts of Interest – None.

Portfolios – NP had no issues to raise. KS stated that he thought Ben’s report was very good and offered the help that was needed.

MBNA – A suggestion had been made that a member from MBNA should be invited onto the board. After discussion, it was thought that the member could be co-opted on to the board as a Non-Executive Director.

Directors’ Vacancies – NP stated that four vacancies would be due for renewal at the AGM 2026. The board are aware that one director does not wish to renew his election. The two co-opted members of the board may wish to run for election this year, so it was decided that six vacancies would be advertised when the election letter goes out in September.

Business Development Plan – NP stated that the club needed a plan. We need to be able to grow the club in other areas as well as financially. NP suggested that a couple of the directors take away the plan, and work on some ideas and then bring back to the board at next formal meeting. NB stated that we need one, but what happens when we have it. It was agreed that NP, CR and AD put a paper together and bring to the board in August.

Football Update – JG stated that the FA wanted to introduce a 52-week contract. Some players are in dispute with their clubs over pay. The FA have introduced employment contracts. Any contract, at any level in the game, is being included in the push by the FA. Clubs have been told that they can introduce 44-week contracts, but will not be permitted to include options. PP is keen to go to a 52-week contract.

Finance update – NB had sent round several papers before the meeting. He was very concerned regarding the club’s deficit. Went through the figures. Commercial had exceeded budget. Retail is also largely on budget. NB made a request to all portfolio holders that they look at their budgets and make savings where possible.

GM Update – AD stated that Deva Stadium now has three sponsors signed up. Johnsons’ Hotel Linens have moved behind the North terrace and renewed for a further 12 months. PW Gates have signed a two-year contract for shorts sponsor along with facility hire.

We have had four car boot sales and we are now running the catering for it. Ian Gallagher has been appointed Safety Officer starting this week and will speak to Steve Povey on his return from holiday.

AD needed to know whether the board wished to stay with Fanbase. He had done exhaustive work on this and thought the club were in the best position to stay with them. It is a very good platform and easy to use. A vote was taken and it was 8-1 for staying with them.

£6k had been raised from Boost the Budget raffle. Total will be revealed on Friday.

AOB – NP stated that there would be an “Open Day” on Saturday 1st August 026 starting at 10.30am. Asked that all directors who were free that day, to attend. All groups will be in the marquee.

Date of next meeting – TBD once the club has been given its fixture dates.

CFU Members Meeting – Thursday 2nd March 7.30pm

Posted by Jeff Banks on 02/03/202302/03/2023

City Fans United will be holding their next informal members meeting tonight (Thursday 2nd March), commencing at 7.30pm in the Blues Bar at Chester FC’s Deva Stadium.

Doors will be open for drinks at 7pm, and Directors will be present at the meeting to answer any questions that members have.

As this is an informal meeting, it will also be streamed online on the Chester FC You Tube (@ChesterFCTV) channel from 7.30pm.

Chester FC manager, Calum McIntyre will also be with us on the evening, so it’d be a great chance to come down and hear his update.

We look forward to seeing you at the Deva Stadium tonight.

Remember, if you need to renew your membership or sign up for the first time, you can do so here: Members Section – City Fans United

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.

Introducing our newest CFU Board member…

Posted by Jeff Banks on 29/04/202229/04/2022

The Board of City Fans United are pleased to welcome Kate Mylchreest as a new Director.

Kate, who is the Head of Development at Storyhouse, has been co-opted on to the Board and will provide focus on the commercial portfolio.

Kate has worked in fundraising for the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years after gaining a degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Newcastle University. She is an avowed champion of supporting community programmes, particularly supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

She has considerable experience in the NHS and held senior positions at both the Countess of Chester and The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, before moving to Storyhouse.

Welcome aboard, Kate!

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 Members Meeting – Thursday 3rd March 7.30pm

Posted by Jeff Banks on 09/02/202209/02/2022

City Fans United will be holding their next members meeting on Thursday 3rd March, commencing at 7.30pm in the Blues Bar at Chester FC’s Deva Stadium.

Doors will be open for drinks at 7pm, and Directors will be present at the meeting to answer any questions that members have.

This will be a Members Only formal meeting. The meeting will also be streamed online for members, with an invite going out on email to members week commencing 28th February.

We are also hoping to have members of the Chester FC management team with us on the evening, so it’d be a great chance to come down and meet them.

We look forward to seeing you at the Deva Stadium on the night.

Remember, if you need to renew your membership or sign up for the first time, you can do so here: Members Section – City Fans United

CFU Members Meeting – Thursday 7th October 7.30pm

Posted by Jeff Banks on 15/09/202115/09/2021

City Fans United will be holding their next members meeting on Thursday 7th October, commencing at 7.30pm in the Blues Bar at Chester FC’s Deva Stadium.

Doors will be open for drinks at 7pm, and Directors will be present at the meeting to answer any questions that members have.

This will be a Members Only formal meeting. The meeting will also be streamed online for members, with an invite going out on email to members week commencing Monday 4th October.

We look forward to seeing you at the Deva Stadium on the night.

Remember, if you need to renew your membership or sign up for the first time, you can do so here: Members Section – City Fans United

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!