The balance and goals Powell brings to the Blues midfield have been badly missed but Young believes the availability of the versatile Baynes should not be underestimated. The Chester manager said: “It’s great to have Michael back but I hope people have...

Young said: “It is sad for Northwich because they have done really well. “But we’ve just got to concentrate on ourselves irrespective of what is going on elsewhere. We’ll be judged on what we have done come the end of the season.” Young has selection...

But Young is struggling to come to terms with the red card. Chester eventually finished the game with only nine men, after Wes Baynes was given his marching orders late on. It was the third red card of Boxing Day’s top of the table clash after the...

Blues remain three points clear at the summit after a tempestuous Boxing Day derby featuring three red cards ended in a draw. Neil Young’s table-toppers took a 13th-minute lead through Wes Baynes after Northwich goalkeeper Ben Hinchcliffe was sent off. ...

Chester came from behind to move three points clear at the top with a potentially vital victory in the race for the title. Wes Baynes cancelled out Thomas Moore’s early opener before top scorer Matty McGinn sealed a superb win achieved in spite of the...