Chester Centurions Podcast with Chester Football Club

Albert Davies | From Notepad to General Manager: The Future of Chester FC In this episode, Alan Bark sits down with Albert Davies, General Manager of Chester Football Club, for a powerful conversation about leadership, passion, and rebuilding from the ground up. Albert’s story is one of relentless dedication—starting as a teenage volunteer writing match reports, and rising to lead one of the country’s most unique clubs. Chester FC isn’t just a team—it’s a fan-owned phoenix club born out of collapse, rebuilt with heart, vision, and community spirit. In this conversation, Albert opens up about: • Climbing the ranks from volunteer to GM • Running a fan-owned club with integrity and ambition • The financial realities and pressures behind the scenes • Why football is a business—and how to lead like it is • The long-term dream: a return to the Football League Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or a business owner looking for lessons in leadership, sustainability, and community building, Albert’s story will inspire you to think differently about what’s possible when purpose comes first.