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Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues: Leaders The Lions beat Talbot 6-3

Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues: Leaders The Lions beat Talbot 6-3

Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division leaders The Lions beat Talbot 6-3.

Talbot took the lead with an early goal from Liam Whittaker, but The Lions quickly equalised through Caine Mellor, who added a second goal later.

February 7, 2022
Nantwich Town secure vital win away at high-flying Morpeth

Nantwich Town secure vital win away at high-flying Morpeth

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town secured a priceless win on the road with a 2-1 victory over play-off chasing Morpeth Town at Craik Park.

The hosts had not lost in 18 matches in all competitions, and not been defeated at home since September.

February 6, 2022
Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Stockport County

Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Stockport County

Nantwich Town have been knocked out of the Cheshire Cup after a narrow 1-2 defeat to higher league opponents Stockport County.

The Dabbers were ahead 1-0 at the break thanks to a Tommy Montefiori strike.

February 2, 2022
Andy Porter joins Nantwich Town coaching staff

Andy Porter joins Nantwich Town coaching staff

Nantwich Town have recruited Andy Porter who joins the club’s first-team coaching staff.

Porter, born in Holmes Chapel, brings a wealth of experience to The Dabbers backroom staff after spells as caretaker manager at Chester, York City and Port Vale.

January 31, 2022
Nantwich match ball presentation for family of late Phil Johnson

Nantwich match ball presentation for family of late Phil Johnson

By Jonathan White
The match ball sponsorship of Nantwich Town’s game with Ashton United came from the family of the late Phil Johnson.

Phil was the club’s press officer during the Dabbers’ rise from the depths of the NW Counties League to the cusp of the Conference North.

January 30, 2022
Talbot thump Faddiley 6-0 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Talbot thump Faddiley 6-0 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Talbot beat Faddiley 6-0 in today’s round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division fixtures.

Liam Whittaker netted five times, and Scott Rankin also on target for Talbot.

January 30, 2022
10-man Nantwich Town stage fightback in 2-2 draw with Ashton United

10-man Nantwich Town stage fightback in 2-2 draw with Ashton United

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town came from two goals and a man down to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw with Ashton United at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Matt Bell had the first real chance of the game, diverting the ball towards goal from a corner but seeing it turned away by Greg Hartley.

January 30, 2022
Nantwich Town keeper Gould called up for New Zealand team

Nantwich Town keeper Gould called up for New Zealand team

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Matthew Gould has been called up to the New Zealand national team, writes Christian Fuller.

Gould has been added to the New Zealand squad ahead of their upcoming games against Jordan and Uzbekistan.

January 26, 2022
Nantwich Town taste defeat losing 1-0 at home to Mickleover

Nantwich Town taste defeat losing 1-0 at home to Mickleover

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town assistant manager Jay Bateman said the home defeat to Mickleover Sports was “a tough one to take”.

Stuart Beavon’s 63rd minute wonder strike helped the visitors to a 1-0 victory over the Dabbers on a cold Tuesday night at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

January 26, 2022
Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford

Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town were unable to make it two consecutive league wins as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 away at Basford.

It was a good start by the away side, as Connor Heath had the first shot of the match, which went just wide of the post.

January 24, 2022
George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston

George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston

George & Dragon beat Willaston White Star to move third in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

They cruised to a 0-5 victory thanks to goals from Andy Houston (2), Nick Newman, Joe Duckworth and Olly McDonough.

January 24, 2022
Former Nantwich Town defender competes at Africa Cup of Nations

Former Nantwich Town defender competes at Africa Cup of Nations

Former Nantwich Town defender Ibou Touray is starring in the Africa Cup of Nations for Gambia, writes Jonathan White.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa organised by the Confederation of African Football.

January 18, 2022
Lions increase lead in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Lions increase lead in Crewe Regional Premier Division

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League the improved weather meant that all games except one were fulfilled.

And in the Premier Division, The Lions increased their lead at the top with a 1-3 win at NHB.

January 17, 2022