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STEVE SHORE: We have a long-term vision

The message was “Have you sacked him yet?” My response, “who?” then prompted a diatribe of abuse, accusing me of destroying the club with supporters lost over the change in philosophy.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 October 2021

Steve SHORE
CHELMSFORD CITY CHAIRMAN

I received a call following our defeat to Harrow Borough in the FA Cup last Saturday.
The message was “Have you sacked him yet?” My response, “who?” then prompted a diatribe of abuse, accusing me of destroying the club with supporters lost over the change in philosophy.
The truth is, the club was broken long before I got involved and, to be honest, I am not sure what glory years some fans are reflecting on.
Despite several attempts, Chelmsford City have never progressed beyond the National League South and has taken on more unsustainable debt to achieve...

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