Young Crewe and Nantwich footballers saw their dreams come true when they walked out at a packed Wembley Stadium.
The Crewe FC players enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part as one of seven teams in the parade at The FA Community Shield 2017 game between Arsenal and Chelsea.
By Dave Vickers
Nantwich Town were held 1-1 by lower league Newcastle Town in a feisty encounter which saw the Dabbers reduced to 10 men.
In-form Jordan Davies gave Nantwich the lead, but the visitors pulled level after Clayton McDonald saw red for the Dabbers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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