The Seal

The Seal

'Fine with me!' - Fin Shrimpton speaks on his goal-scoring exploits and Chester future

The Seal speaks to the Chester midfielder who has hit a purple patch

Dave Powell's avatar
Dave Powell
Apr 01, 2026
∙ Paid
Fin Shrimpton has been a hit for the Blues (CHARLIE STOCKTON)

Such is the life of a non-league footballer, on the days where football isn’t the focal point, there is a requirement to earn money elsewhere.

For Fin Shrimpton, while there is training to attend at the King George V Sports Hub in Blacon on Thursday morning ahead of a crunch National League North encounter for Chester against AFC Telford United at the Deva Stadium on Saturday, Wednesday is a day’s graft away from the pitch.

“I’m grafting today but hopefully on for a flyer so will be free a bit later on,” is the WhatsApp message from Shrimpton when responding to a request from The Seal to tee up an interview.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Dave Powell.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Dave Powell · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture