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Chester axe hurts but we will be back – Johnson

ANTHONY JOHNSON feels deep down he and Bernard Morley were still the best men for the Chester job – but says there is no bitterness after time was called on their Blues reign.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 November 2021

Chester axe

By Matt Badcock

END OF AN ERA: Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley left their role at joint managers at Chester this week
PICTURE: Alamy

ANTHONY JOHNSON feels deep down he and Bernard Morley were still the best men for the Chester job – but says there is no bitterness after time was called on their Blues reign.
The pair left the club following Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Guiseley that leaves them 15th in the National League table, and six points off the play-off places.
It’s been a tough season with a Covid outbreak delaying their start and even hospitalising boss Johnson.
The 39-year-ol...

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