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As the National League North season rapidly approaches, Chester have just two pre-season friendlies left.
The Phil Parkinson era begins in earnest on August 8 when the Blues open up their league campaign at Chorley, but there are games against Nantwich Town on Tuesday evening and Saturday’s visit of League Two side Crewe Alexandra to refine the plans.
This week’s episode focuses on the permanent addition of ‘Trialist X’, who have known for some time to be attacking midfielder Ma’kel Campbell, as we look at why Parkinson was so keen to add him to the Blues squad.
We also talk injuries, look at the next two games and look at some of the marginal gains that Parkinson is seeking to grab away from the 90 minutes on a Saturday.
PICTURE BY RICK MATTHEWS
