Chester City have been wound up in the High Court over an unpaid tax bill.
The court action, following a winding up petition brought by HM Revenue and Customs follow Chester's recent explusion from the Conference.
Long-standing club secretary Tony Allen reacted to the news saying: "I am genuinely saddened to see such a long established football club like Chester City with a long history in the Football League go to the wall.
"Having been at the club for two periods of time I am genuinely very sorry to see where the club is today."
More to follow.
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