Chester 24 Wharfedale 22
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The meaning of Chester is “walled town” or “fortress”. Dale seemed to have breached the walls but, as in many previous visits to Hare Lane, a refereeing decision took the win away from the Green Machine and handed it to the home side. This was another entertaining game and well worth the two-hour trip in rain/ sleet and snow. The inclement conditions abated in time for kick-off and the game match was played, on the 4G pitch, in very cold but, thankfully, dry and windless conditions.
The first few minutes saw both sides attempting to kick for position and after …