Welcome to Chester FC, Fin Shrimpton!

    Chester FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Fin Shrimpton following his release from Scunthorpe United.

    The 22-year-old has put pen-to-paper on an initial one-year deal at the Deva with an option to extend further, subject to FA and National League approval.

    Shrimpton adds further depth to Calum McIntyre’s options in central areas, with Jack Bainbridge, Declan Weeks and Iwan Murray already signed up for 2025/26.

    The versatile midfielder came through the ranks in Scunthorpe’s youth setup before making his first team debut in August 2021 in the EFL Trophy.

    Fin made four League Two appearances during the 21/22 season, before featuring on 15 occasions in the National League during the following campaign.

    Shrimpton has found success on loan at Spennymoor Town in his two previous campaigns, with a record of 43 appearances and five goals for the club.

    Fin was delighted after his move to CH1 was confirmed: “I’m over the moon, when the deal came about it was a no-brainer to come to a club of this stature,” he said.

    “I’ve played here a few times and the fans are brilliant, it’s always a tough place to come as an away player.

    “It’s obviously a good group, I’ve spoke to people who have been here before and everyone spoke highly of the club.”

    Blues boss Calum McIntyre was very pleased with his third new signing of the summer: “I would say we changed the profile of our midfield in and around Christmas time,” he said.

    “We felt we became an even more industrious, energetic midfield unit and it’s important our retention and recruitment reflects that. We need to get the balance right of having the right levels of athleticism, physicality and energy without conceding quality in those areas.

    “Fin has shown himself to be what we feel is a proper centre midfielder at this level in recent seasons. He comes from a big club at this level where he has had a good grounding and has impressed on his loan spell at Spennymoor.
    “We feel he adds to the midfield unit and I look forward to seeing him continue to progress with us.”

    Welcome to CH1, Fin!