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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nantwich Town played out an entertaining goalless draw with FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park to secure their first clean sheet of the season.
The home side, coming in off back-to-back wins, nearly opened the scoring in the very first minute, Regan Linney getting a shot away that was well saved by Louis Grey.
By Dan Jackson
Nantwich Town succumbed to a late sucker punch as Guiseley claimed a 1-0 win on Saturday at the Swansway Stadium.
The starting line-up saw manager Dave Cooke make two changes to the team that started the previous two matches.
Nantwich Town drew their second game of the new season, earning a hard-fought 1-1 with Cheshire rivals Warrington Rylands.
And for the second game running, the Dabbers were reduced to 10-men after Jon Moran received his marching orders in the second half.
Dan Mellor has been appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team.
Mellor replaces Chris Broad who has departed to take over as Newcastle Town reserves coach.
By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town kicked off their Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a 1-1 draw against Lancaster City.
Nantwich manager Dave Cooke was absent from the touchline as he is recovering from a recent hip operation.
Nantwich Town ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 defeat away at Leek Town.
Dave Cooke picked a strong side to start this game, with AJ Leitch-Smith missing out due to injury.
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