National League North

SHAQUILLE’S HAS GOT THE TURBINES WHIRRING

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 January 2026

By Joe Lyons

PETERBORO’ SP 3
CHESTER 0
SPORTS took advantage of lack-lustre Chester to pick up three vital points as they attempt to climb out of the relegation zone.
A heavy PIMS Park pitch and a cold, strong breeze seemed to thwart both teams’ attempts to play enterprising football.
There was, however, one goal, but it rather matched the first half.
A 17th-minute cross from Sam McLintock was misplayed by George Murray-Jones, who failed to make solid contact with the ball.
In the resulting scramble, Shaquille Coulthirst applied the decisive touch, his first goal f...

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