National League North

Parky’s back on parade

Chester boss Phil Parkinson has set himself high expectations – but knows to expect a long road ahead.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
30 August 2026

By Harry Bennett

Chester boss Phil Parkinson has set himself high expectations – but knows to expect a long road ahead.
The 45-year-old took Altrincham from Step 3 to Step 1 in nine years with the Robins and is now facing the same demands with National League North promotion hopefuls Seals.
On his arrival at he Deva Stadium last month, Parkinson took over a side reeling from three play-off disappointments in just four years, reaching the final two seasons ago.
Now, after leading the Seals to a 100 per cent start from their opening four matches – their best season opening since 2012 – the bo...

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