Football

Nantwich Town to face Altrincham FC in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town to face Altrincham FC in pre-season friendly

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town will host National League side Altrincham FC on July 27 in a pre-season fixture.

Altrincham are managed by former Dabbers manager and FA Vase winning captain Phil Parkinson.

April 20, 2021
Young Crewe Alexandra squad consolidate League One status

Young Crewe Alexandra squad consolidate League One status

Crewe Alexandra have secured their position in League One in the first season since being promoted from League Two on a points-per-game basis at the end of last season.

Back in the third tier for the first time since 2016, the Railwaymen picked up where they left off last year to solidify their place at the next level under David Artell.

April 20, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Raven and Betley were evenly matched 1-1 at half time in the Crewe Regional Sunday League, but The Raven had the better of the second half and ran out 5-2 winners.

Josh Wynne scored twice for the home side, and the other goals came from Owen Porter, Gary Pownall and Damian Sloan.

April 18, 2021
George & Dragon continue winning ways in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon continue winning ways in Crewe Regional league

George and Dragon continued their impressive pre-lockdown form in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 4-1 victory over Betley.

New signing Ben Brown scored a hat-trick, with Terry Cain netting the other goal.

April 12, 2021
Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired FC runs pan-disability training

Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired FC runs pan-disability training

Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired Football Club us staging free pan-disability football training sessions every Friday.

The sessions will run from 7pm-8pm on Nantwich Town’s 3G pitch at The Weaver Stadium, Waterlode.

April 10, 2021
“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

By Jack Beresford
Sales of the “The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town FC” have raised a massive £1,200.

Proceeds from sales have now been donated to two charities supporting NHS and care staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

April 7, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

The 2020-21 Crewe Regional Sunday league season has been null and voided, officials have confirmed.

A number of clubs had expressed concern over the number of games to be played and the impact on players.

April 5, 2021
Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team return to action as lockdown eases

Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team return to action as lockdown eases

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies first team will return to action when they play Stalybridge Celtic Ladies at The Optimum Pay Stadium on April 11.

It is hoped fans will be allowed back into the ground in the near future as part of the Government’s roadmap out of national lockdown.

March 30, 2021
Restart of Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues delayed, say officials

Restart of Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues delayed, say officials

The planned restart of the Crewe Regional Sunday football leagues has been delayed by at least a week.

With outdoor sports back underway after lockdown, the first Premier and Division One fixtures were expected to take place this coming weekend.

March 30, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday League set for return on April 4

Crewe Regional Sunday League set for return on April 4

The Crewe and District Regional Sunday football league will return to action on April 4 as national lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

The Government’s roadmap out of the pandemic sees outdoor sport return at community, local level from Monday (March 29).

March 26, 2021
Former Crewe star Dean Ashton to guest at Nantwich Town dinner

Former Crewe star Dean Ashton to guest at Nantwich Town dinner

Former Crewe Alex, West Ham United and England striker Dean Ashton will be starring at Nantwich Town’s Sportsman’s Dinner this year.

Ashton scored 89 goals in 241 senior games and was touted as an England number one striker in the making.

March 25, 2021
Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alexandra Chairman John Bowler has stepped down “with immediate effect” following the Sheldon report and BBC documentary into historic sex abuse of young players at the club.

Bowler, who became Crewe chairman in 1987, said in a statement released today that it was always his intention to stand down following the conclusion of the Sheldon Review.

March 25, 2021
MP calls for Crewe Alex action amid BBC series on sexual abuse scandal

MP calls for Crewe Alex action amid BBC series on sexual abuse scandal

An MP today called for action from Crewe Alexandra in light of the sexual abuse scandal which has rocked the game.

The BBC’s documentary “Football’s Darkest Secret” has been centred on Crewe where prolific paedophile Barry Bennell abused young players unchecked by the club’s management for years in the 1980s and 90s.

March 23, 2021