The Seal

The Seal

Joe Boggan needs football, and Chester need an attacking tweak

Forward joins on season-long loan from Scottish side Livingston

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Dave Powell
Sep 02, 2026
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Joe Boggan in action for Livingston (MICHAEL HULF)

If you’re anything like me you’ll have just about brushed off the disappointment of Monday’s 1-0 loss at home to Morecambe just about now.

Chester didn’t hit the levels that they had shown during the first five games against the Shrimps, but even so it was a game where they really did enough to get a point from.

There is so much to like about this Chester team, and the record of four wins, a draw and one defeat from the opening six National League North games is something that, if we are being honest, most would have taken in a heartbeat if it was offered prior to the opening game at Chorley last month.

There is energy, dynamism and a lot of talent in key areas, but the weekend probably brought into sharper focus the one area that maybe has been a nagging issue, where the potential lack of a regular goal threat down the middle could become problematic if left unaddressed.

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