Ah, the Cheshire Senior Cup. That competition which exists year on year, where second string and youth team players battle it out for county supremacy.
Of all the pieces of silverware that Chester fans want to win, it probably ranks dead last, although when you’re a Blues fan you take the wins where you can find them when it comes to celebrating trophy success. The Supporters Direct Shield win at 1874 Northwich in 2019 still lives long in the memory.
But it has long served a real purpose for lower league managers. There is no Pontins League for us anymore, where reserve teams would play regularly in a competitive league. It’s now called the Central League and for EFL teams, albeit only 10 compete at present.
