Chichester City eye another chance of FA Cup glory

Just nine months after they played Tranmere in the second round of the FA Cup, a game shown live on BT Sport, their bid for another glorious run begins against Basingstoke Town.

Town ground-share with Winchester City and have had to switch the game from Saturday to Monday.

It’s the first competitive game of the season for Miles Rutherford’s team, who continued their pre-season programme with an entertaining friendly at home to Bognor last Fridat – watched by 400 fans and won 4-2 by the Rocks.

City assistant boss Graeme Gee said he was happy with the performance against their higher-division near neighbours, and now looking forward to the Cup opener.

“It was great to see such a good crowd in. Hopefully, we’ve shown what we’re about and attracted some Bognor fans to come and support us at times this season,” said Gee.

“Getting fans in is important now more than ever, as clubs at our level are in need of the money.

“Another nice cup run would be good this year. Any revenue we can generate would be really welcome.”

Chi’s bosses are happy to have kept last season’s squad togather as they plan for their second season in the Isthmian south east division.

Gee added: “I’m really happy with the boys we’ve signed – Ethan Pritchard in particular looked great and should be one for the future,”