Football

South Cheshire youth team wins league in Covid-hit season

South Cheshire youth team wins league in Covid-hit season

A South Cheshire youth team have been crowned champions after going through a Covid-hit season unbeaten in their league.

NAR Sports Under 12s won the South Cheshire FA Youth League ahead of 13 other sides who all made amazing efforts to complete the campaign disrupted by pandemic lockdowns.

July 13, 2021
Nantwich Town beaten 4-1 by League One neighbours Crewe Alex

Nantwich Town beaten 4-1 by League One neighbours Crewe Alex

By Liam Price

Crewe Alex claimed the Barry Daly Memorial Trophy with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Nantwich Town at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Ben Harrison headed wide from a corner after six minutes, then Regan Griffith forced the first save from Greg Hall.

July 12, 2021
Nantwich Town FC start pre-season with win over Gresford Athletic

Nantwich Town FC start pre-season with win over Gresford Athletic

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town began preparations for the 2021/22 season with a 3-0 victory at home to Cymru North side Gresford Athletic.

The Dabbers side has not changed too much from the one that featured against Hereford in Nantwich’s final game of the 2020/21 season.

July 7, 2021
Nantwich Town appoint Jay Bateman as assistant manager

Nantwich Town appoint Jay Bateman as assistant manager

Nantwich Town have appointed Jay Bateman has its new assistant manager, the club has announced.

Bateman previously played under Dave Cooke for the Dabbers before joining his backroom staff in the 2017/18 season.

July 4, 2021
Nantwich Town players in pre-season training ahead of new campaign

Nantwich Town players in pre-season training ahead of new campaign

Nantwich Town players are well into their pre-season training this week as they look forward to a new Northern Premier League campaign next month.

Players attended training last night (Thursday July 1) under the watchful eye of new First Team Manager Dave Cooke, along with his management team.

July 2, 2021
Final Crewe Regional Sunday League matches played

Final Crewe Regional Sunday League matches played

Talbot went down 4-3 to Winnington SC in the final Crewe Regional Sunday League games in Division One Group A.

With the league title already won, Talbot adopted a fairly relaxed team formation against runners up Winnington.

June 27, 2021
FOOTBALL: Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

FOOTBALL: Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Talbot have clinched the title in Crewe Regional Sunday League Group A with one week of fixtures left.

They beat Sydney Arms 7-5 in a game of fluctuating fortunes.

June 21, 2021
Talbot stay top after latest Crewe Regional league results

Talbot stay top after latest Crewe Regional league results

Talbot retain top position in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Group A after two wins in two.

First they beat C &N Utd 2-1 in midweek in a tight affair.

June 13, 2021
Crewe Alexandra chiefs hail long-term support from Mornflake

Crewe Alexandra chiefs hail long-term support from Mornflake

Crewe Alexandra chiefs have paid tribute to long-standing supporters Mornflake after netting another year of sponsorship from its historic neighbour.

Gresty Road-based Mornflake, millers of ‘Mighty Oat’ breakfast cereals, has marked its 16th year as Railwaymen shirt sponsors, underlining its commitment to the South Cheshire community.

June 13, 2021
Full Nantwich Town pre-season schedule ahead of 2021-22 campaign

Full Nantwich Town pre-season schedule ahead of 2021-22 campaign

Nantwich Town have unveiled their full pre-season schedule ahead of the 2021-22 campaign in the Northern Premier League.

The Dabbers will host sides such as Crewe Alexandra, Wolves u23s and Alrtincham as they prepare for kick off on Saturday August 14.

June 9, 2021
ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

Princes Feathers had an excellent and somewhat surprising 1-0 win over Winnington SC in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Group A.

Jamie Cain scored for the home side as Winnington’s recent good form came to an end.

June 6, 2021
Charity football match raises over £7,000 for cancer treatment charity

Charity football match raises over £7,000 for cancer treatment charity

By Jonathan White
A charity football match at the Alexandra Stadium in Crewe has raised £7,177.50 for The Christie.

The match was organised by Crewe Alexandra FC stadium announcer and lifelong fan Andrew Scoffin to raise vital funds for The Christie.

June 3, 2021
FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League

FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League

Nantwich Pirates just shaded Cuddington 4-3 in a game where fortunes changed in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Group A.

Cuddington went 0-1 up, only for Pirates to come back and lead 3-1.

May 31, 2021