I don't really know that much about Chester, but I can see a similarity between your Club and mine, Salford. When Harris got the boot every fan wanted a big name in to replace him, and what we got was a local lad, Iain Watson with minimal experience at the helm, and an old wise head, Tim Sheens helping to steer him. A lot were skeptical but it's been a revelation for us both on and off the pitch. Both have complimented each other really well so far.
I can see Kear being the wise head to help out Chester. Hopefully they can do what Watson and Sheens has done at Salford and really start to pump in some enthusiasm and good old hard work to see you gain momentum again in SL.
Good luck, and stick with your Club, they need the fans to buy into it now more than ever.