As a lad born and raised in Wrexham, North Wales, I should be rejoicing and laughing at the financial turmoil over the border at Chester City, that has seen their 125 year history obliterated by a High Court winding-up order. But I can't help but feel compassion for them.
Local football rivalries are what make the game we love so special. What would Liverpool's fixture list be without the annual trip over Stanley Park to Goodison? Local bordering village clashes at amateur level are always heated and the most enjoyable to be a part of.
The reason the local derby is so exciting is because they are played and observed with equal passion, but ultimately played with sincere respect for each other, despite certain chants you may hear on the terraces.
Every club wants to beat the local enemy, to ensure bragging rights until the next meeting. And every fan withholds their undying hatred of the old adversary, but when asked alone, without fear of castration - I believe that every single right-minded fan would hate to see their local derby vanish forever.
It's a little like the Bond villain who thinks he wants to kill 007, but when it comes down to it, he wants to preserve Bond's life, so he can enjoy the pleasure of defeating him for as long as possible.
So, as Chester City fans stand amongst the debris of their broken club, they must realise that they do not stand there alone.
Here at Wrexham, we know the perils of financial instability all too well, after our own 10-point penalty that saw us relegated from League 1 in 2005. We can empathise, if somewhat reluctantly, with our English foes and can wish them a speedy recovery.
And by whatever name they chose to play under once they reform - all Red Dragon's supporters can relish the possibility of seeing the Racecourse scoreboard flash Wrexham 3-0 Chester Tigers Saracens United FC PLC.
You can vote your choice for Chester City's new name here. (Don't be too harsh Wrexham fans) Or choose in my poll in the sidebar.
