Well done Boston, although why do you make such hard work of it. I managed to get to the Chester/Halifax game so heres my report, particularly relevant as we play Halifax next week. 3pm ref started the game, 3.01pm about 15 Halifax followers (notice the absence of the word supporters ) jumped the low wall along the side of the pitch in the corner, ran about 10 yards and attacked Chester supporters. Acouple of stewards intervened and somehow got them back into their area. 5 mins later 2 Policemen arrived and there was no more trouble from Halifax in that corner. No one arrested or ejected from ground. 10 mins later 2 more Halifax followers sitting amongst Chester fans started fighting with Chester fans. Stewards stepped in and trouble makers were dealt with very severely, they were made to sit with proper Halifax fans. More Police arrived, no more trouble. Later in first half both teams down to 10 players because wrestling together on pitch. Shortly after a Halifax player lunged two footed through the air and nearly took both the legs off a Chester player. Ref did the manly thing and gave a yellow card, offending player should have gone to prison for that tackle and the ref should never be allowed to be in charge of a game ever again. No more mentionable events for the rest of the game other than their T bags provided a crap cup of tea.
To summarise - Chester were not the same team that played Boston a few weeks ago, did not pass the ball as well. Halifax very physical both on and off the pitch. Chester used 2 subs before half time and the third in the second half. Game was exciting and benefited from two of the best goals I expect to see this season. If Halifax play the same way against us next week we are likely to have injuries and I predict they will win.
Glad I went, a bloody good afternoon. Attendance was 2613 with around 100 to 150 Halifax followers.
Ps. Halifax liked using both wings so our left and right backs will need to be quick
