Chester City's worst start for 116 years

SATURDAY'S 6-0 loss at Dagenham was Chester City FC's worst opening day result for more than 100 years.

The only other time Chester have kicked-off a campaign with a heavier defeat was in 1892/93 when they went down 10-1 to Everton Reserves. They recovered from the setback to finish the season in third.

Other hefty opening-day defeats came in 1901 when Chester were thumped 6-3 by White Star Wanderers in their first game since emerging from a two-year period of 'hibernation'.

They were also beaten 5-0 at Sealand Road by Northampton in 1987 - but went on to finish 15th in the old Division Three with Blues legend Harry McNally at the helm.