Football

Players relished Grantham challenge, says Nantwich Town boss

Players relished Grantham challenge, says Nantwich Town boss

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson believes his team had “too much” for latest opponents Grantham Town.

Steve Jones, Josh Hancock and substitute Josh Gordon all scored in the 3-0 victory to keep Nantwich second in the table and put pressure on league leaders Blyth Spartans.

December 23, 2015
Crewe Ath and Leighton FC progress in Sunday Cup

Crewe Ath and Leighton FC progress in Sunday Cup

Crewe Ath and Leighton FC have made it to the next round of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Crewe Ath beat Boot & Shoe Villa 3-2 with two goals from PJ Hudson and a goal from Jordan Amson.

December 21, 2015
Nantwich Town youngsters play at St George’s Park England facilities

Nantwich Town youngsters play at St George’s Park England facilities

By Richard Scott
Three teams from Nantwich Town made the trip of a lifetime as they headed down to St George’s Park where England stars now train.

Dabbers youngsters honed their skills on the same facilities used by Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy during the trip to the FA National Football Centre at Burton.

December 15, 2015
Nantwich Town historic win over Matlock in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town historic win over Matlock in FA Trophy

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town made history as they made the second round proper of the FA Trophy for the first time, beating Matlock Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Goals either side of half-time from Josh Hancock and Elliot Osborne sealed the victory.

December 14, 2015
Weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday matches

The weather took its toll with only one game going ahead in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

And it was an exciting finish as Sydney Arms came back from 3-0 down to grab a point with a last minute equaliser by their goalkeeper Wayne Capper.

December 13, 2015
Square One move top of Crewe Regional Sunday Premier league

Square One move top of Crewe Regional Sunday Premier league

The heavy rainfall took its toll on the Crewe Regional Sunday League with half the games postponed.

In the Premier Division, there are new leaders as Square One took advantage of the postponements to move above Railway Hotel with a 3-2 win over AFC Leopard.

December 1, 2015
Nantwich Town drawn against Matlock in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town drawn against Matlock in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town have been drawn to play Matlock Town in the FA Trophy 1st round proper.

It follows heroics by the Dabbers who won 2-0 away at Conference North side Stockport County on Saturday in the final qualifying round.

November 30, 2015
Nantwich Town chairman praises fans after FA Trophy victory

Nantwich Town chairman praises fans after FA Trophy victory

Nantwich Town chairman Tony Davison has praised the club’s fans after the side’s amazing 2-0 away win at Stockport County in the FA Trophy.

Almost 150 supporters followed the Dabbers up the M6 to Edgeley Park.

November 29, 2015
Nantwich Town coach Parkes eager for Stockport County clash

Nantwich Town coach Parkes eager for Stockport County clash

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town goalkeeping coach Chris Parkes is looking forward to the FA Trophy tie against Stockport County.

The Dabbers will travel to Edgeley Park for the Third Qualifying Round of the competition, following a 5-1 victory over King’s Lynn at the Weaver Stadium in the last round.

November 28, 2015
Sean Cooke “elated” at third spell with Nantwich Town

Sean Cooke “elated” at third spell with Nantwich Town

By Richard Scott
Returning Dabber Sean Cooke is elated with his return to Nantwich Town for a third spell at the club.

Cooke joined the Dabbers last week from FC United of Manchester.

November 25, 2015
Crewe Regional Sunday leaders Railway Hotel maintain unbeaten record

Crewe Regional Sunday leaders Railway Hotel maintain unbeaten record

Leaders Railway Hotel maintained their unbeaten record with a 6-2 win over Salvador in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Lee Mellor scored twice, Greg Moore, Josh Ruane, Matty Worrall and Ricky Barlow also scoring.

November 23, 2015
Nantwich Town coach earns bursary for UEFA licence bid

Nantwich Town coach earns bursary for UEFA licence bid

Nantwich Town coach Matt Fisher has received a bursary from the Evo-Stik League.

Fisher, youth team head coach, has received the grant to cover up to 50% of the costs as he works towards his UEFA B licence.

November 22, 2015
Nantwich Town welcome back fans’ favourite Sean Cooke

Nantwich Town welcome back fans’ favourite Sean Cooke

Former Nantwich Town favourite Sean Cooke has rejoined the club, it was announced today.

Midfielder Cooke was a firm favourite with the fans at the Weaver Stadium.

November 19, 2015