CHESTER FC's City Fans United board has announced its new chairman, following the decision of previous chair Andrew Morris to step down from the role.

CFU announced in a statement that, following a formal board meeting on Monday, February 7, it is pleased to announce that Kieron Shiel has been elected as chair.

Jim Green will continue in his role as vice-chair.

The statement adds: "Kieron has served on the board since 2019 and during that time has overseen improvements to the club’s retail provision, significantly increasing profits from merchandise sales.

"As well as being a qualified football coach and scout, he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in leadership, project delivery management, people management and technology.

"In addition to the appointment of our new chair, the board is also pleased to update members on the portfolio assignments of current directors.

"Alongside our new chairman, portfolio holders will be working to identify key objectives. Our intention is to share the club objectives in the coming weeks to provide fans with a clear view of board priorities and our vision for the future of the club.

"The board wishes to take this opportunity to thank Andrew Morris for his hard work and dedication during his time as chair. We wish him all the best for the future."

For more information about City Fans United, visit https://cityfansunited.com/

Chester FC, fresh off the back of their biggest win of the season with a 5-0 home victory against Southport, make the trip to Darlington this Saturday (February 12).