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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
Nantwich Town secures new shirt sponsor deal as three key players depart

Nantwich Town secures new shirt sponsor deal as three key players depart

Nantwich Town have secured a new shirt sponsor deal with local firm County Insurance – as another key player departs.

The financial company will sponsor the Dabbers tops next season after a two-year deal with Fairerpower came to an end.

May 22, 2017
Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel scoop double with cup victory

Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel scoop double with cup victory

Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel won the double after beating Betley FC 3-1 in the Presidents Cup Final.

Jon Stone gave Railway the lead after 16 minutes, before Asher Moat doubled the advantage just before half time with a lob over the keeper.

May 16, 2017
David Cooke and Steve Jones take over in Nantwich Town manager roles

David Cooke and Steve Jones take over in Nantwich Town manager roles

David Cooke has been appointed the new manager of Nantwich Town, with current player Steve Jones as his assistant.

The club has moved swiftly to replace Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel, who announced their departure to Altrincham just over a week ago.

May 10, 2017
Square One win Premier Division Cup Final on penalties

Square One win Premier Division Cup Final on penalties

Square One won an exciting Premier Division Cup Final after a penalty shoot-out against Crewe Ath.

The sides were level at 3-3 after extra time.

May 7, 2017
Nantwich Town players celebrate at annual end of season awards

Nantwich Town players celebrate at annual end of season awards

Nantwich Town players, staff and fans celebrated at the club’s annual end of season awards.

The evening, presented by chairman Tony Davison, was attended by fans, officials, players and departing managers Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel.

May 6, 2017
Railway Hotel champions as Betley FC win Division One Cup Final

Railway Hotel champions as Betley FC win Division One Cup Final

Betley FC won an excellent Division One Cup Final beating Talbot 3-2 after extra time.

The sides were level at 2-2 after 90 minutes but an unfortunate own goal gave victory to Betley.

May 1, 2017