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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nantwich Pirates bounced back from their Crewe FA Sunday Vase 1-0 defeat to C & N UTD by registering a thumping league win over Cheshire Cat.
The Pirates won 6-1 at Cheshire Cat to maintain a challenge to the Division One leaders Faddiley.
Nantwich Town players, coaches and staff were honoured at the club’s annual end of season awards.
It was a mixed season for the club with the men’s relegated despite showing real improvement under new manager Paul Carden.
By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies have been showered with praise by the club chairman for another successful season as the women’s section continues to thrive.
The Ladies completed their season in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League with another victory.
George & Dragon continue to close the gap on Betley at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.
They won 8-2 against Broadhurst FC with a hat-trick from Scott Taylor, two by Joe Duckworth, and goals for Luke Duckwprth, Robbie Hatton and Owen Cox.
Nantwich Town have been relegated from the Northern Premier League despite a final day victory at home against play-off chasing Radcliffe Borough.
The Dabbers did what they needed to do with a 2-1 victory thanks to two second half goals.
By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden could not fault his side’s effort and work rate after they had to settle for a draw against Marske United on Thursday night.
The 2-2 draw means the Dabbers have to win their final league game on Saturday and hope Atherton Collieries lose to avoid relegation from the Northern Premier League.
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