Chester could be back in the Conference

Just two years after leaving the Conference for Division Two, Chester City could be on their way back.

This lunchtime, Wrexham defeated Chester 2-1 at the Racecourse, the first time the Welsh team had beaten their local rivals for sometime.

The result leaves Chester at the bottom of League Two.

Two seasons ago Hereford United were pipped for the Conference title by Chester. The Bulls defeated Chester 2-1 at Edgar Street on the last day of the season in front of a crowd of 7240. Chester finished the season just one point ahead of the Bulls.

But by the end of this season positions may be reversed with Chester looking likely candidates for the drop and Hereford United expected to be in the Conference Play-offs with the opportunity that brings them to gain promotion.

One player in particular may be pleased to see the sides change places. Wayne Brown, currently on a season's loan at Hereford United, is on contract at Chester until the end of next season but appears to have fallen out with the chairman Stephen Vaughan, and is unlikely to return.

Chester's rule that Brown couldn't play in any cup game hasn't helped the situation although Brown can feature in the play-offs.

On joining the Bulls Graham Turner told the Hereford Times:

"Although, in theory, Chester could recall him during the season as he is on loan, given his current relationship with them that is very unlikely."

Recently Mark Wright rejoined Chester City as their manager.

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