Two goals in the last six minutes condemned Chorley to defeat after a rip-roaring second half which produced seven of this incredible game’s eight goals.
Watching title rivals Stockport County jump above them to the top of the National League North in midweek will have no effect on the mentality of Chorley.
Chorley were just three minutes away from an apparently routine home win and another clean-sheet when a controversial penalty award by late-call-up referee Barry Lamb abruptly blunted the Magpies’ title-charge.
Do the business or lose your place in the team – that is the message from caretaker boss Matt Lawlor as Bamber Bridge continue their fight for survival this weekend.
Chorley manager Jamie Vermiglio says striker Josh Wilson will be back for the AFC Telford clash after missing the goalless draw at Chester due to an emergency operation.
Mark McDonnell says he is quitting his role as Euxton Villa manager after 26 years but that he is not leaving the club as he shifts focus to off-the-field matters.
Jamie Vermiglio sees Chorley’s draw at Chester as an opportunity missed after Stockport County cut their lead at the top of the National League North table to just two points.
This stalemate was a re-run of the first meeting at Victory Park – a game of few clear-cut chances in which impressive defending by both teams ensured another blank score-sheet.
Jamie Vermiglio says there will be no pats on the back for him or his players if they finish second as missing out on the National League North title would be a failure.
Chorley boss Jamie Vermiglio is looking to bolster his squad this week but stressed not anyone can join his history-chasing National League North leaders.
