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Clitheroe boss Sean McConville aims to replay glory days with Isuzu FA Trophy visit to Chester

In 2015, Sean McConville was on a high after helping Chester to their best finish since the club had reformed.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 November 2025

Sean McConville is set to face his old club Chester

By Andy Simpson

In 2015, Sean McConville was on a high after helping Chester to their best finish since the club had reformed.
The Blues ranked 12th in the National League and surged to the FA Cup second round under Steve Burr – boosted by the attacking midfielder’s 11 goals.
Several weeks later, he was sold to Accrington Stanley.
“I didn’t want to leave but at that time the club needed the money,” he told The NLP. “I loved my season there, and I’ve always kept an eye on their results since.”
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The 36-year-old, now manager at Clitheroe, will go back to the Deva Stadium later this month...

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