Football

Work underway on new Nantwich Town 3G pitch

Work underway on new Nantwich Town 3G pitch

Work officially started today on the new 3G pitch at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium.

Ground was broken on the first team pitch to start the first stage of the club’s project to convert the main stadium pitch to a state of the art 3G facility.

June 20, 2023
Troy Bourne - Dabbers captain and Nantwich Refrigeration Services man of the match

Nantwich Town squad taking shape for 2023-24 campaign

Nantwich Town’s 1st team squad is taking shape ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

A number of players have re-signed for the Dabbers after captain Troy Bourne put pen to paper on a new contract to remain, despite relegation.

June 10, 2023
Nantwich Town unveil 2023-24 pre-season schedule

Nantwich Town unveil 2023-24 pre-season schedule

Nantwich Town have unveiled their summer pre-season schedule ahead of the new campaign in 2023-24.

All games will be played away from the Swansway Stadium where the club’s main pitch is set to be replaced with a new 3G pitch.

June 5, 2023
Cup winners George & Dragon set to clinch Premier Division

Cup winners George & Dragon set to clinch Premier Division

George & Dragon have taken over at the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division with just one game left.

They are level on points with Betley who have completed all their matches.

May 29, 2023
Nantwich Town “Player of the Season” Bourne signs new contract

Nantwich Town “Player of the Season” Bourne signs new contract

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s 2023 Players’, Manager’s and Supporters’ Player of the Season Troy Bourne has signed a new contract.

Bourne will be staying with the Dabbers for at least the new 2023-24 season.

May 25, 2023
Nantwich Town hosts charity game for coach’s Christie fundraiser

Nantwich Town hosts charity game for coach’s Christie fundraiser

Nantwich Town hosted a special charity match to raise funds for The Christie cancer hospital.

It was organised by Ryan Jones, a first team coach for the Dabbers Ladies team, whose dad Allan has been undergoing cancer treatment at The Christie.

May 25, 2023
Nantwich Town FC 3G fundraiser reaches £400,000 in just 10 days

Nantwich Town FC 3G fundraiser reaches £400,000 in just 10 days

Nantwich Town bosses have hailed their local community after reaching £400,000 towards its 3G pitch “shares” fundraiser in just 10 days.

But they are still £350,000 short of their overall target and are appealing for as many people and businesses as possible to help.

May 25, 2023
George & Dragon beat The Lions to win Knock Out Cup

George & Dragon beat The Lions to win Knock Out Cup

George & Dragon had another successful week with a thumping win at Audlem in the league and then scooping the Knock Out Cup against The Lions.

Yesterday’s final at the Cumberland Arena saw George & Dragon have the better of the early stages, but did not score.

May 22, 2023
Nantwich Pirates beat Faddiley 1-0 to lift Division One cup

Nantwich Pirates beat Faddiley 1-0 to lift Division One cup

Nantwich Pirates won the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup final against Faddiley 1-0.

In front of a good crowd at the Cumberland Arena, Faddiley had the better of the opening stages, but did not take their chances.

May 15, 2023
Nantwich Town unveil £750,000 “club shares” project to build new pitches

Nantwich Town unveil £750,000 “club shares” project to build new pitches

Nantwich Town bosses have unveiled an ambitious fund-raising project to raise £750,000 to buy two new 3G state-of-the-art football pitches at its Swansway Stadium.

The scheme includes replacing the first team grass pitch with a 3G all-weather one, as well as replacing the current 3G training pitch and the surrounding fencing.

May 12, 2023
Appeal to help Nantwich amputee footballer join England squad

Appeal to help Nantwich amputee footballer join England squad

A Nantwich family are hoping to raise funds to send his junior amputee football team to a European training camp.

Nantwich teenager Jack Wimpenny, a double amputee, is part of the amputee squad which is based at Reaseheath College.

May 8, 2023
George & Dragon beat Willaston 6-2 in Crewe Premier League

George & Dragon beat Willaston 6-2 in Crewe Premier League

Willaston White Star finished their season with a 2-6 defeat at the hands of George & Dragon in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

George & Dragon, who are still chasing leaders Betley FC, led 0-2 after just six minutes and were 0-5 ahead at half time.

May 8, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies captain Rathbone reflects on successful season

Nantwich Town Ladies captain Rathbone reflects on successful season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies skipper Claire Rathbone said the season had “exceeded all expectations” after they finished third in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

The Dabbers finished behind Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield, with 28 points after nine wins, one draw and six losses.

May 4, 2023