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Nantwich Town pre-season stutters after Sandbach United defeat

Nantwich Town pre-season stutters after Sandbach United defeat

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town fans were left disappointed to see the Dabbers stutter to their first pre-season defeat away at Sandbach United.

Despite taking the lead from the penalty spot, Nantwich’s defensive frailties were exposed and allowed the hosts to fight back and win.

July 30, 2017
Nantwich Town beat Rhyl Town 3-1 at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town beat Rhyl Town 3-1 at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town defeated Welsh side Rhyl FC in a keenly fought pre-season encounter at the Weaver Stadium.

Huws Gray Alliance side Rhyl took the lead in the 34th minute thanks to a strike by Chris Durkin.

July 26, 2017
Nantwich Town groundsman Peter Temmen nominated for award

Nantwich Town groundsman Peter Temmen nominated for award

Nantwich Town’s highly-rated groundsman Peter Temmen has been nominated for another award.

Peter was the groundsman of the year winner in 2015 for his category, and was nominated again in 2016.

July 25, 2017
Nantwich Town defeat National League side Wrexham in friendly

Nantwich Town defeat National League side Wrexham in friendly

Nantwich Town notched a fine win over National League side Wrexham AFC at the Weaver Stadium.

The Reds had won their previous five pre-season matches but lost by a Jordan Davies goal to the Dabbers.

July 24, 2017
Nantwich Town thump Leek Town 4-0 in pre-season stroll

Nantwich Town thump Leek Town 4-0 in pre-season stroll

By Dave Vickers
Nantwich Town cruised to a 4-0 win away at Leek Town in a pre-season stroll in the sun.

Goals from Kieran Evans,Jordan Davies and a brace by Harry Clayton sealed the victory.

July 19, 2017
Nantwich Town face tricky away trip to Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town face tricky away trip to Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town face a tricky away match at Stalybridge Celtic in their Evo-Stik Premier League 2017-18 opener on August 12.

And just three days later the Dabbers will welcome back former management duo Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel who bring their new club Altrincham to Weaver Stadium.

July 13, 2017
Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke is putting his new-look squad through its paces.

Players donned the club’s new home and away strips in a pre-season practice match at the Weaver Stadium.

July 10, 2017
Top football writer Oliver Kay revisits Nantwich for one-off book talk

Top football writer Oliver Kay revisits Nantwich for one-off book talk

By Jonathan White
Top football journalist Oliver Kay returned to his Nantwich roots for a special talk about his award-winning book.

Kay, The Times’ Chief Football Correspondent, who grew up in Nantwich, discussed his book “Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius” at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

July 5, 2017
Nantwich Town players back for pre-season training under new boss Cooke

Nantwich Town players back for pre-season training under new boss Cooke

Nantwich Town players held their first pre-season training session under the watchful eye of new First Team Manager Dave Cooke.

The players were put through their paces as they prepare for their first pre-season game on July 6 away at Hanley Town.

July 1, 2017
Nantwich Town re-sign keeper Burzynski and Stair for 2017-18

Nantwich Town re-sign keeper Burzynski and Stair for 2017-18

Nantwich Town have re-signed two key players, in goalkeeper Krystian Burzynski and defender Joel Stair.

Manager Dave Cooke believes the deals will help the Dabbers form a key defensive unit as the 2017-18 season draws nearer.

June 22, 2017
Crewe-born striker Harry Clayton re-joins Nantwich Town

Crewe-born striker Harry Clayton re-joins Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have announced the signing of Crewe-born striker Harry Clayton.

Clayton rejoins the Dabbers after being released by former boss Phil Parkinson in November 2015 to join Newcastle Town.

June 18, 2017
Nantwich Town lose defender Andy White to Southport

Nantwich Town lose defender Andy White to Southport

Nantwich Town favourite Andy White has left to join National League North side Southport.

White leaves the Weaver Stadium after four successful seasons at left-back for the Dabbers, winning a Player of the Year award in three consecutive seasons.

June 6, 2017
Nantwich Town pre-season campaign takes shape

Nantwich Town pre-season campaign takes shape

Nantwich Town have lined up seven pre-season fixtures as new boss Dave Cooke looks to build ahead of the 2017-18 season.

Cooke and assistant player-manager Steve Jones will use the games to shape the team ahead of their 10th season in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division.

May 31, 2017