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Nantwich Pirates win in Presidents Cup + full local round up

Nantwich Pirates win in Presidents Cup + full local round up

Nantwich Pirates earned a fine win in the Presidents Cup against Leighton FC.

Mike Truan bagged a hat-trick for the Pirates at the King George V playing fields.

September 25, 2022
Nantwich Town slump to home defeat to fellow strugglers Whitby

Nantwich Town slump to home defeat to fellow strugglers Whitby

Nantwich Town’s new managers did not enjoy their first outing as the Dabbers slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Whitby Town.

The visitors had lost six and drawn of their opening seven matches so it looked a home banker for the Dabbers at the Swansway Stadium.

September 25, 2022
Sutton and Taylor-Fletcher appointed joint Nantwich Town managers

Sutton and Taylor-Fletcher appointed joint Nantwich Town managers

Ritchie Sutton and Gary Taylor-Fletcher have been appointed as new joint Nantwich Town managers.

The duo have taken over after the recent departure of Dave Cooke, the club has announced.

September 21, 2022
ROUND UP: Action from Crewe Regional Sunday League

ROUND UP: Action from Crewe Regional Sunday League

The Crewe Regional Sunday League returned to action as Winsford Over remain the only team with maximum points in the Premier Division.

They had a 1-2 win at Broadhurst FC, who were reduced to 10 men quite early in the game.

September 19, 2022
Nantwich Town U18s beaten 4-5 by Wythenshawe Amateurs

Nantwich Town U18s beaten 4-5 by Wythenshawe Amateurs

By Jonathan White.
Nantwich Town U18 lost a high-scoring clash with Wythenshawe Amateurs U18 in the FA Youth Cup First Round Qualifying at the Swansway Stadium.

Before kick-off, Dabbers captain Riley Capewell placed a wreath in the centre circle in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96.

September 13, 2022
Jon Gold

Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold to step down temporarily

Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold is temporarily stepping down due to ill health, the club has announced today.

Mr Gold will step aside for an initial three month period.

September 12, 2022
FEATURE: The Railwaymen on track to outperform League Two expectations

FEATURE: The Railwaymen on track to outperform League Two expectations

Football fans are, generally, glass half-empty merchants, as opposed to enjoying the half-measure of beverage still residing in their receptacle.

And so there’s a contingent of Crewe Alexandra supporters – those who dig a bit deeper in their analysis of the beautiful game – that will be advising caution given that the Railwaymen have, at times, been outplayed this term and still come away with a positive result.

September 10, 2022
Nantwich Town earn first win of season against Belper

Nantwich Town earn first win of season against Belper

Nantwich Town finally kicked into gear with their first win of the season just 24 hours after first team manager Dave Cooke stepped down.

A goal by former Crewe Alex striker AJ Leitch-Smith earned the Dabbers a huge three points.

September 7, 2022
Nantwich Town manager Dave Cooke to step down

Nantwich Town manager Dave Cooke to step down

Dave Cooke is leaving his role as first team manager at Nantwich Town, the club confirmed tonight.

In a statement, the club said the decision has been made “mutually by both parties” for the longer-term future of the club.

September 5, 2022
Crewe Regional Sunday league kicks off 2022-23 season

Crewe Regional Sunday league kicks off 2022-23 season

The Crewe Regional Sunday League began its 2022-23 season with almost 600 players registered and all scheduled fixtures being completed.

In the Premier Division, newly promoted Cooper Buckley travelled to Wheelock to play Cheshire Cheese, and played out a 2-2 draw.

September 5, 2022
Nantwich Town tumble to disappointing FA Cup defeat against Congleton

Nantwich Town tumble to disappointing FA Cup defeat against Congleton

By Dan Jackson
A disappointing 2-0 defeat sees Nantwich Town knocked out of the FA Cup in the 1st Qualifying Round to Congleton Town.

Joe Mwasile, Ritchie Sutton and Sean Lawton came into the starting XI for Nantwich, while manager Dave Cooke unfortunately missed the game through illness.

September 4, 2022
Nantwich disability football teams play England’s elite

Nantwich disability football teams play England’s elite

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Wolves (visually impaired) and Nantwich Town PAN (pan-disability team) each played a friendly match against England Amputee Football Association.

The matches took place at The Complex at Reaseheath College on a 4G synthetic surface pitch.

August 30, 2022
Nantwich Town slump to 1-0 defeat against South Shields

Nantwich Town slump to 1-0 defeat against South Shields

By Liam Price
South Shields came away with the win at the Swansway Stadium as they defeated Nantwich Town 1-0.

Joel Stair was back in the defence after missing Tuesday’s game at FC United, while Jack Sherratt and AJ Leitch-Smith also came into the starting XI.

August 28, 2022