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A heart-breaking ending, but this Chester team already secured the most vital of wins

Chester beaten 2-1 in injury time at Macclesfield in the National League North playoffs

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Macclesfield boss speaks ahead of eliminator showdown with Chester tonight

Apr 29 • Dave Powell

Dylan Mottley-Henry on his future and 'running through brick walls' for the boss

Chester striker has had the best season of his career, and he wants more

Apr 28 • Dave Powell

Hayden Carson's distress, and what happens with the loan players?

Connell Rawlinson speaks to The Seal ahead of a huge week for Chester FC

Apr 27 • Dave Powell

The future can wait for the moment for Connell Rawlinson, but he's done himself no harm

Chester interim boss knows his tenure will be a short one regardless

Apr 26 • Dave Powell

The Debrief: It shouldn't be 'bittersweet', just qualifying for the play-offs still feels absurd

Chester seal a play-off berth after a 0-0 draw with King's Lynn on the final day

Apr 25 • Dave Powell

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Attacking midfielder has been side-lined for more than a month through injury

Apr 23 • Dave Powell

'Everyone I know said I was biting off more than I can chew at Chester'

Connell Rawlinson talks to The Seal ahead of a season-defining final day

Apr 22 • Dave Powell

Fin Shrimpton update, and why Hayden Carson has been a half-time change for Chester

Connell Rawlinson spoke on the injury situation following the 2-1 win at Oxford City

Apr 20 • Dave Powell

The Debrief: 'Emotional' Connell Rawlinson has Chester on brink after true grit at Oxford City

The Blues can secure a play-off place with victory over King's Lynn next weekend

Apr 18 • Dave Powell

Football is broken, and Chester aren't part of the problem

Digesting Kieran Maguire's appearance on The Breakdown earlier this week

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Apr 13 • Dave Powell

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