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The Seal

Connell Rawlinson on Kidderminster, injuries, targets and Pat Jones' Chester exit

Interim boss speaks to The Seal ahead of trip to Aggborough

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Dave Powell
Mar 14, 2026
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Chester interim boss Connell Rawlinson (CHARLIE STOCKTON)

For Connell Rawlinson, his start as Chester’s interim boss could not have gone any better.

A 98th-minute winner in his debut game on the touchlines against Darlington at the Deva Stadium seven days ago was followed up with a 97th-minute success at a rain-soaked Merthyr Town on Tuesday, as Chester made it three wins in a row and put themselves level with the play-off places in the National League North.

For Rawlinson, he knows he is minding the shop and that there will be a different manager in the dugout from next season, although the 34-year-old hopes to be involved in the coaching setup at the club in some capacity.

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