When National League clubs agreed in October to start the season playing behind closed doors, this decision was based on reassurances that grants would be provided to compensate for essential revenue lost from fans not returning on 1st October.
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Had these assurances not been provided then many Clubs at our level may have taken the decision not to commence the season.
Matchday revenue from supporters attending games and its associated income streams are the lifeblood for our clubs. We are grateful to the Government, The FA, and the National Lottery for recognising this and the roles our clubs play in their communities. We thank them for the grant support we have received to date.
The initial package of £10m was to cover the first three months of the season with the clear understanding that grants would continue until it was safe for crowds to return. There was absolutely no mention of loans at that time.
We have all worked diligently to comply with elite sport protocols and ensure a prudent approach to financial management based upon the reassurances given in October.
We the undersigned clubs therefore call on the Secretary of State Oliver Dowden, the Department of Culture, Media & Sport and The FA not to betray the trust National League clubs placed in them by agreeing to commence the season and to ensure the additional £11m in support is in the form of grants not loans.
Alfreton Town – Wayne Bradley
Blyth Spartans – Anthony Platten
Brackley Town – Francis Oliver
Bradford (Park Avenue) – Martin Knight
Chester – Andrew Morris
Darlington – David Johnston
Farsley Celtic – Joshua Greaves
Gloucester City – Alex Petheram
Kettering Town – David Mahoney
Kidderminster Harriers – Neil Male
Southport – Ian Kyle
Spennymoor Town – Tony Wilson
Chester FC Community Trust is supporting children who are home learning with free Chester FC themed resources and digital activities.
The curriculum-linked resources aim to provide children and families with fun, engaging activities to continue learning while schools remain closed for most pupils.
We will be adding more resources, challenges and content regularly to support children’s learning and we encourage you to share your work with us on social media. Just tag @CFC_CommTrust on Twitter or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/CFCCommunityTrust.
Interactive session with George Glendon
Chester FC captain George Glendon is taking part in an interactive home learning session on Zoom at 11am on Thursday 14th January.
George will talk about life as a footballer and his career so far with children having the opportunity to ask him questions to help them complete a Player Profile activity.
To register for this session, email community@chesterfc.com and download the Player Profile worksheet here.
Literacy
How to take a Corner
Reading Comprehension
Numeracy
Hours and Minutes
Chester Fc Twitter Fans
Brain Teaser
Chester Fc Twitter Site
Player Card
Season Stats
Chester Fc Academy Twitter
If you have any questions about the resources or need additional support, please email community@chesterfc.com.