I was there with my mate who is a Chester fan. They were odds on the win the Evo-Stik Div1(N) title. To miss out they would have to lose by the odd goal at Garforth and nearest rivals Skelmersdale would have to beat Ossett Albion by seven goals.
The other three of us in the car said it would never happen but our worried Chester chum had a bad feeling it would.
Halftime and Chester 1-0 up and heading for the title despite Skem leading 5-1.
Second half Garforth got two quick goals and it finished 2-1 to the home side. There was still six minutes to go at Skelmersdale and Chinese Whispers went around. Skem we’re 7-1 up, then 8-1, then 9-1. In actual fact it finished 7-2 and Chester won the league.
The guy who scored Ossett’s second was invited to be guest of honour at Chester’s end of season presentation dinner!
And no! Socrates was not playing for Garforth that day!
