GREEN LIGHT FOR CFU FROM TRUST MEMBERS - Thursday 15 October 2009 |
At a Special General
Meeting (SGM) convened to discuss the merger proposal with Chester City
Independent Supporters' Association (ISA) and the creation of City Fans
United, Trust members voted overwhelmingly in favour of such a move. A vote
on the interim committee for CFU was also voted on and carried. |
POSITIVE REACTION - Friday 14 August 2009 |
Blues supporters came out of the City Fans
United meeting last night really encouraged by the groundswell of opinion
that exists for a unified fans group. We will now continue work with our partners, Chester City Independent Supporters Association, to deliver such a group by October 2009. The mood of the meeting captured the future rather than the past and we thank all those who made valuable and constructive contributions. Additionally, we are indebted to Charles Lambert for his excellent performance in the chair. Trust Board Member Kevin Jones said "I believe that the meeting achieved what was intended and that by keeping it non-partisan, we were able to focus on the future rather than rake over the ashes of the past, the fact we had 61 membership enquiries speaks for itself". |
SUPPORTERS' TRUST WELCOME FA DECISION - Thursday 13 August 2009 |
Football will return to Chester this weekend after an extended summer break! Our best wishes go to the team and manager, Mick Wadsworth - who more than most will have been wondering what the future held for them. Thankfully, sense has prevailed and the supporters no longer have to wait for their dose of the Blues. We hope that the club can move on, perhaps learning the lessons in an attempt not to repeat this dance with death again. In a similar vein, those who govern football need to realise that decisions in far away offices really do have an effect on fans and perhaps a review of communication protocols ought to be considered. |
BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE COVERAGE - Thursday 13 August 2009 |
Trust Chair, Tom Jones was on Radio Merseyside's Breakfast programme today, ahead of the key FA meeting with the Conference. Click here for more. |
FA STATEMENT - Tuesday 11 August 2009 |
The FA has issued a statement
regarding Chester City.
An FA spokesman said: "Throughout this process The FA has sought to resolve this matter as speedily as possible whilst ensuring that football's rules and the integrity of its competitions are safeguarded. "The issues arising from Chester City's administration have been complex. Whilst we understand the anxiety of the club and its supporters, we have to consider the wider interests of the game. As the governing body, it is The FA's responsibility to sanction the running of English football competitions and ensure that the rules of those competitions, as well as those of The FA, are respected. "The FA is concerned that the proposed arrangements between Chester City and the Football Conference are inconsistent with Conference rules. We have asked for an urgent meeting with the Conference on Thursday to try to resolve outstanding issues."
Through Supporters Direct, the Trust continue to seek answers and some closure on the issue which is causing understandable worry, resentment and apathy within the fanbase. |
PERILOUS SITUATION AIRED AGAIN - Monday 10 August 2009 |
The
BBC's Non League Show has again featured the continuing situation at Chester
City. Trust Chair, Tom Jones added our thoughts. Also featured is Kevin Rye
of Supporters Direct. |
CRITICAL WEEK AHEAD FOR CHESTER CITY - Sunday 9 August 2009 |
At this critical point, Chester City Supporters' Trust are attempting
to bring to fruition actions that will negate the issues that currently
prevent the club from playing football and threaten the continuance of
the club. |
GOOD LUCK MICK - Friday 7 August 2009 |
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BLUES PLIGHT HIGHLIGHTED ON NATIONAL RADIO - Monday 3 August 2009 |
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UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR FOOTBALL IN THE CITY - Thursday 30 July 2009 |
Following recent communication with the football club and its statement on the official web site, Chester City Supporters Trust is extremely concerned about the current state of affairs. As both creditors and shareholders of the old company the Trust, on behalf of its members and all City fans alike, is seeking more information with regard to the implications of yesterday's Court ruling via its umbrella organisation, Supporters Direct. |
IN THE DARK - Sunday 26 July 2009 |
We had an article published in today's edition of the 'Non-League Paper', in the article, Trust Chair Tom Jones asks what is going on at Chester City. Download a PDF file here. |
TRUST NEWS - Friday 24 July 2009 |
Chester City Supporters Trust and
the ISA are involved in ongoing negotiations to bring about a single fans
group - the most recent dialogue being last night (23 July). |
CONSTRUCTIVE MEETING WITH STEPHEN VAUGHAN- Wednesday 15 July 2009 |
Chester City Supporters' Trust Chair, Tom Jones and board colleague Kevin Jones met with Stephen Vaughan at the Deva Stadium this morning, over a period of 2 hours much was discussed, more will be reported in due course. |
CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN! - Saturday 13 June 2009 |
Chester City Supporters' Trust convey their congratulations to Mr. Brian Lomax, Chair of our umbrella organisation, Supporters' Direct who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Brian gave our us inspiration and guidance when this Trust was founded and has been pivotal in the establishment of the Trust movement nationwide. |
TRUST SHOW SUPPORT FOR CVA - Thursday 11 June 2009 |
Chester City Supporters' Trust today attended the Creditors and Shareholders Meeting held at the Deva Stadium to discuss and vote upon the acceptance of a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) for Chester City Football Club Limited. The Trust voted in favour of the CVA - as not to do so placed the future of football in this City in jeopardy. The CVA will see the Trust and other like creditors, receive - over a prescribed time period - repayment of the debt owed at a rate of 15p in the pound. In a related development, after this mornings meeting, Stephen Vaughan re-iterated his desire to involve the Supporters' Trust and ISA in the future. The Trust Board await further details on this proposal and will discuss the matter further. |
CHRONICLE STATEMENT - Friday 5 June 2009 |
The following article first appeared in last week's Chester Chronicle: CHESTER City Supporters Trust is in existence to help bring the club forward. It always has been and always will be. At this moment in time the club are in dire straits, are in administration and are looking for an entrance into the Conference. The Supporters Trust, as a creditor and shareholder, obviously has a great interest into what happens at the football club. The Trust has been asked to attend a meeting with Stephen Vaughan, together with a member of each of the other supporters groups. At this moment in time, we don't know when that meeting is but we intend to attend and hear what Stephen Vaughan has to say. Based on what he says, we will decide which way forward we will go. We believe that David Jones has now withdrawn his bid for the football club and we do also comment that David Jones has always showed true sincerity in what he does and how he acts, but when asked the question regarding his plans for the football club and whether he had business plans in place, he took it as his integrity was being questioned. This was not the case at all. We ask all fans, whether they be possible sponsors, previous sponsors or single fans who have lost interest and sense of pride and passion in the football club, to possibly consider joining the Supporters Trust as a member and donating to the Supporters Trust's loan fund, details of which can be found at www.supportchester.co.uk We wish the club well and any future owner of the club. We hope to have a close working relationship with them and we will monitor events on a daily basis and act accordingly under the constitution of the Chester City Supporters Trust. TOM JONES |
VAUGHAN PROPOSAL - Wednesday 3 June 2009 |
The recent invitation to a meeting by Stephen Vaughan, concerning possible supporter participation at Chester City FC (in the event of his bid for the club being acceptable) is currently under discussion by the Trust. |
SUPPORTERS' TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Wednesday 3 June 2009 |
The Annual General Meeting as required by our constitution was held on the 14th May. To view the minutes of that meeting, click here. To view the report of the Acting Chair, click here. |
TRUST SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - Thursday 26 February 2009 |
An SGM was held on Thursday 19 February 2009 at The Bull and Stirrup. The minutes for that meeting can be downloaded by clicking here. |
TELL IT HOW IT IS STEPHEN - Friday 13 February 2009 |
The Trust are seeking assurances from owner Stephen Vaughan over the future
direction of the club. Trust Press Officer Tom Jones told the press this week: "We urge for Mr Vaughan to tell us 'warts and all' what the future holds for the club we support. "The Trust believes uncertainty surrounding the true situation at the club is seriously affecting the level of support, not only by absent fans but also the relatively few fans still attending home games." He added: "The Trust sincerely hopes that Mr Vaughan can find a way to attract the missing fans and sponsors back to the Deva as failure could be disastrous." |
SPREADING THE BLUES - Thursday 5 February 2009 |
The latest edition of the Trust newsletter has now been published. You can download a copy by clicking here. The latest edition gives details of a planned Special General Meeting at The Bull and Stirrup, Chester on Thursday 19 February at 8pm. It also has a round up of Trust news and a comment on the re-appointment of Mark Wright as Manager for the third time. |
TRUST BOARD RESPOND TO RECENT COMMENTS - Wednesday 10 December 2008 |
In light of recent events, the Trust Board would like to
take the opportunity to respond to a number of unfair and inaccurate
comments which have been aimed at some members of the board of Chester City
Supporters Trust (CCST). |
STADIUM DEVELOPMENT - TRUST COMMENT- Wednesday 24 September 2008 |
Ambition is a driving force at any football club. Moving
up the leagues and dreaming of being at the top of your game come second
nature to footballers and managers, however, the route taken to get to the
top undoubtedly is driven from the boardroom. |
GUEST OF HONOUR 'OUR GREN' - Tuesday 12 August 2008 |
Trust President Grenville (centre) is pictured here with Trust Board Member Tom Jones and a representative of GPS Decorators of Chester. |
TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE FOR MILLINGTON - Saturday 2 August 2008 |
The Supporters' Trust and GPS Decorators Limited of Chester are pleased to reveal that they will be joint matchball sponsors at Chester City's first round Carling Cup game on Tuesday 12 August 2008 against Leeds United. The event will be funded by GPS Decorators who in turn have asked the Trust to take part in this important game for City. Main guest on the night will be Supporters' Trust President Grenville Millington (pictured left). The event is bound to spark a trip down memory lane for Grenville, as he featured in the all conquering Seals squad that conquered the then League champions Leeds just under 34 years ago. Chester ran out 3-0 winners on Wednesday 13th November 1974. The Blues went on to reach the semi finals in the competition, but their route to Wembley was eventually blocked by Aston Villa. Grenville became Trust President 18 months ago in an honorary capacity after the Trust board decided the former keeper deserved to be recognised in some way for his sterling service to the club. |
SPREADING THE BLUES - Wednesday 31 July 2008 |
SUMMER NEWSLETTER NOW PUBLISHED. Delivering on our commitment to regular communication with our membership, Chester City Supporters' Trust have recently distributed the Summer 2008 newsletter. You can also download a copy of it here. This edition covers our joint fans group initiative at the last Chester City v Wrexham derby, AGM debrief and general news items. We also have a goodwill message to Simon Davies and the team ahead of the new season. |
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CITY FANS UNITED EVENT - Tuesday 26 March 2008 |
The event was held to
capture a united front between the fans groups and to raise money for the
Chester City Centre of Excellence. |
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WEBSITE CLARIFICATION - Thursday 13 March 2008 |
The board of Chester City
Supporters' Trust wish to make some observations in relation to an article
carried by today's Chester & District Standard Newspaper.
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DevaTXT SERVICE - Wednesday 5 March 2008 |
The Trust has operated the DevaTXT system for a
number of years. However, the advent of real-time coverage via outlets such as Sky Sports News and BBC Score, has seen a progressive downturn in the number of people subscribed to DevaTXT. It has reached such a point, that the minimum payment threshold set by platform provider is not reached on regular basis. Therefore, the service is not viable any longer. We would
request that subscribers do not purchase any further credits as the service
will cease after the Wrexham game on the 9th March. |
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TRAINING VENUE PUZZLEMENT - Friday 15 February 2008 |
Having read the Liverpool Daily Post we are encouraged by the news on
plans for a new training facility and we wish the club well on this project. |
OFFICIAL WEBSITE PROVISION - Friday 15 February 2008 |
MEETING MINUTES PUBLISHED - Friday 15 February 2008 |
Last Saturday, Stephen
Vaughan met with Trust Chair Paul Reid and Board Member Tom Jones. |
A NEW WAY TO HELP THE TRUST - Wednesday 1 November 2006 |
Another new way to help raise much needed funds to help support it's aims and objectives, Chester City Supporters Trust have established number of affiliate schemes with over 40 well known online retailers, who will donate a percentage of any sales where people have clicked through to their store from one of the links on our site. For a full list of participating retailers, click on the Affiliates link in the left-hand menu bar. This is a great way to help the Trust which costs you nothing, so if you are thinking of doing any of your Christmas shopping online, check out our affiliate link first. |
A PAL TO HELP YOU PAY - Wednesday 11 October 2006 |
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