Ian Anderson in talks with prospective buyers for Chester City

Nov 18 2009 by Neil Turner, Liverpool Daily Post

THE current Chester City saga took another twist last night when chairman Ian Anderson revealed to the Daily Post that he was having discussions with a group of businessmen who are interested in taking over the ownership of the Blue Square Premier League outfit.

City, who have been given until November 30 to pay off their outstanding football-related debts, have been seeking investment or a prospective buyer for months. And last night’s revelation from Anderson created a small shaft of light at the end of the dark tunnel that Chester appear to have been travelling of late.

He said: “I can confirm that I am in negotiations with a consortium who are showing interest in purchasing the club. It is an interesting proposition, and on the face of it, it looks good for Chester City Football Club.

“At the moment it is not a done deal, but there are a number of good ideas coming out, and it will be interesting to see where it goes.”

Meanwhile in another development, a Chester City player who didn’t wish to be named, contacted the Daily Post yesterday and revealed that the club’s chief executive Bob Gray had met the playing squad on Monday, to answer a number of queries that the players have about the current worrying situation.

He said: “We raised a number of issues that the players have currently with Bob Gray. Amongst other things one thing he did tell us was that he may not be with the club in the next week or so, and it could be that there may be a change of ownership.”

Chester are next in action on Saturday when they face Cheshire neighbours Altrincham at the Deva Stadium.

Defender Neil Ashton is doubtful because of a groin injury while midfielder Michael Coulson has returned to Barnsley after his one-month loan deal wasn’t renewed.