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Nantwich Town boss Parkinson said side “came up trumps” in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson said side “came up trumps” in FA Trophy

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson says his side ‘came up trumps’ against Bradford Park Avenue.

Parkinson described the squad he took to the Horsfall Stadium as ‘bare bones’ and with players being unavailable, first team coach Danny Griggs had to take a place on the bench.

January 22, 2016
Nantwich Town earn FA Trophy replay with draw at Bradford Park Avenue

Nantwich Town earn FA Trophy replay with draw at Bradford Park Avenue

Nantwich Town have earned a home replay in the FA Trophy after a fine 1-1 away at Conference North side Bradford Park Avenue.

The Dabbers more than matched their higher league opponents in this second round clash, rearranged after postponement last Saturday.

January 21, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Trophy clash rearranged for January 20

Nantwich Town FA Trophy clash rearranged for January 20

Nantwich Town’s postponed FA Trophy clash at Bradford Park Avenue has been re-scheduled for January 20.

Dabbers fans and players were on route to West Yorkshire today after an early inspection at 10am passed the pitch as fit.

January 16, 2016
Railway Hotel win in Crewe FA Sunday Cup at fifth attempt

Railway Hotel win in Crewe FA Sunday Cup at fifth attempt

Railway Hotel have finally triumphed over Square One in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup – at the fifth time of asking.

The tie had been called off four times previously because of adverse weather conditions.

January 12, 2016
Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with high flyers Salford City

Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with high flyers Salford City

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town earned a credible 1-1 draw with fellow promotion hopefuls Salford City.

And visiting coach Paul Scholes will have been impressed by the Dabbers as well as his own side at the Weaver Stadium.

January 6, 2016
Clive Jackson long service award from rom Northern Premier League, League Operations manager Alan Allcock

Nantwich Town’s Clive Jackson receives long service award

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town director of football Clive Jackson has received an award for 33-years service to the club from the Northern Premier league.

Clive, known as ‘Mr Nantwich Town FC’, was presented with the award by Alan Allcock, Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Operations manager.

January 4, 2016
Crewe FA Cup clash between league leaders abandoned in rain

Crewe FA Cup clash between league leaders abandoned in rain

Matches in the Crewe Regional Sunday League were once again hit by the wet weather, with only a handful of games played.

The outstanding Crewe FA Cup between Premier league high flyers Railway Hotel and Square One started but was abandoned after 60 minutes with the pitch unplayable.

January 4, 2016
Nantwich Town slip to 2-1 home defeat to Whitby Town

Nantwich Town slip to 2-1 home defeat to Whitby Town

Nantwich Town slipped to a home defeat in their opening match of 2016.

The Dabbers lost 2-1 against Whitby Town at a rain-soaked Weaver Stadium today (January 2).

January 2, 2016
Nantwich Town in second place despite Buxton defeat

Nantwich Town in second place despite Buxton defeat

Nantwich Town experienced mixed fortunes in their two festive league games – but will go into 2016 in position to mount a promotion challenge.

The Dabbers slumped to a disappointing 3-1 defeat away at Buxton yesterday (December 28).

December 29, 2015
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