Chester City have been wound up in the High Court over an unpaid tax bill.

The court action, following a winding up petition brought by HM Revenue and Customs follow Chester's recent explusion from the Conference.

Long-standing club secretary Tony Allen reacted to the news saying: "I am genuinely saddened to see such a long established football club like Chester City with a long history in the Football League go to the wall.

"Having been at the club for two periods of time I am genuinely very sorry to see where the club is today."

More to follow.