Football

Premier League star Begovic runs Nantwich goalkeeping academy

Premier League star Begovic runs Nantwich goalkeeping academy

Premier League star Asmir Begovic has is running his popular goalkeeping academy based at Nantwich Town FC this summer.

The Everton keeper, aged 35, teamed up with the club earlier this year as the former Chelsea star wanted to fulfil a “passion” to inspire youngsters.

July 21, 2022
Nantwich Town FC Ladies Open Day is net success

Nantwich Town FC Ladies Open Day is net success

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich Town Ladies Open Day has been hailed a big success.

The event celebrated the growth of the ladies’ section of the club and raise awareness in the community of opportunities at all levels and ages.

July 20, 2022
Nantwich Town beaten 5-2 by Wrexham in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beaten 5-2 by Wrexham in pre-season friendly

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town were beaten 5-2 by National League side Wrexham in an entertaining pre-season match at the Swansway Stadium.

In front of 1,427 fans, the highest attendance at the Swansway Stadium since the FA Cup 1st Round tie against Fylde in 2019, the visitors struck first inside 10 minutes.

July 17, 2022
Nantwich Town between 1-2 in pre-season Curzon encounter

Nantwich Town between 1-2 in pre-season Curzon encounter

Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten 2-1 at home in their latest pre-season encounter against Curzon Ashton

Two goals from Tom Peers was enough for the visitors, with Dan Cockerline once again on the scoresheet for the Dabbers.

July 13, 2022
Pre-season friendly: Nantwich Town 4 Stoke City XI 1

Pre-season friendly: Nantwich Town 4 Stoke City XI 1

Nantwich Town continued their pre-season campaign with a fine 4-1 win at home to Championship side Stoke City.

A brace each apiece for Connor Heath and Dan Cockerline help the Dabbers to their first victory of the 2022-23 pre-season campaign.

July 10, 2022
Barry Daly Memorial Trophy – Nantwich Town 0 – 3 Crewe Alexandra

Barry Daly Memorial Trophy – Nantwich Town 0 – 3 Crewe Alexandra

Nantwich Town were beaten by their League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra as they played out the Barry Daly Memorial Trophy at Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers lost 0-3 in front of more than 1,200 supporters as both sides got their pre-season campaigns started.

July 3, 2022
Nantwich Town sign ex Dabbers star Ritchie Sutton and three players

Nantwich Town sign ex Dabbers star Ritchie Sutton and three players

Nantwich Town have signed former Dabbers defender Ritchie Sutton in a player/coach capacity.

The 36-year-old centre-back previously played for the Dabbers in the 2009/10 season.

July 3, 2022
Nantwich disability football in fundraising appeal for new kits

Nantwich disability football in fundraising appeal for new kits

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF) have launched an appeal to buy new kits ahead of their new season.

The award-winning club, which provides football sessions for all ages and all disabilities, is based at Nantwich Town and plays on the Applewood Arena 3G astroturf pitch.

June 26, 2022
Crewe Alexandra bolster ranks ahead of Nantwich friendly

Crewe Alexandra bolster ranks ahead of Nantwich friendly

Crewe Alexandra will visit Nantwich Town next weekend as they prepare for life back in League Two.

The Alex were relegated at the end of last season, with manager David Artell being sacked shortly after relegation was confirmed.

June 26, 2022
Nantwich Town unveil pre-season schedule of matches

Nantwich Town unveil pre-season schedule of matches

Nantwich Town have unveiled their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2022/23 Northern Premier League season.

The Dabbers start their campaign with an annual friendly against Alex Morris’ Crewe Alexandra at The Swansway Stadium on Saturday July 2.

June 25, 2022
Nantwich Town striker Malkin departs to join Connah’s Quay

Nantwich Town striker Malkin departs to join Connah’s Quay

Nantwich Town striker Joe Malkin has joined Cymru Premier side Connah’s Quay Nomads after four years with the Dabbers.

Malkin, signed in the summer of 2018 after a prolific spell at Cammell Laird, was a key figure in attack for Nantwich.

June 21, 2022
From South Cheshire to South America: Story of a former Nantwich Town star

From South Cheshire to South America: Story of a former Nantwich Town star

Argentinian midfielder Tommy Montefiori has been involved in one of the more bizarre moves of recent times after he left Nantwich Town to join Brazillian side Gremio!

The 19-year-old began his footballing career in his native country of Argentina where he played for River Plate.

June 19, 2022
Reaseheath College football teams end season on a high

Reaseheath College football teams end season on a high

Reaseheath College’s five football teams have ended their best season by winning or being highly placed in all their league tables.

The college’s alliance with Crewe Alexandra’s Football Education Academy means students had the chance to represent Crewe Alexandra in the Community and Education Football Alliance League (EFL).

June 12, 2022