Football

Railway Hotel scoop Crewe Sunday league and cup double

Railway Hotel scoop Crewe Sunday league and cup double

The Railway Hotel in Nantwich secured a league and cup double after winning a tight Crewe FA Cup Sunday Final in extra time.

Opponents FC Semtex had taken the lead in the final through a Malcolm Bostock.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson’s “joy” at final game performance

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson’s “joy” at final game performance

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson said his Dabbers side were a joy to watch in their final game of the 2014-15 campaign.

Parkinson admired his side’s performance at the Weaver Stadium as they drew 1-1 with play-off contenders Ilkeston.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Town end season with draw against Ilkeston

Nantwich Town end season with draw against Ilkeston

By Richard Scott
A well taken goal by Steve Jones earned Nantwich Town a 1-1 draw against Ilkeston on the final day of the Evo-Stik season.

Ilkeston needed to match Blyth Spartans’ result to secure a play-off spot.

April 25, 2015
Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic have been crowned the Crewe FA Sunday Vase champions.

Wistaston won a tightly-fought contest 1-0 over Rising Sun, thanks to an extra-time goal from James Burden.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten away at Rushall Olympic despite dominating the second half.

The Dabbers were trailing at the break, after they had cancelled Rushall’s opener on eight minutes just seconds later.

April 19, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson has hailed the victory over Whitby as one of the best moments in his managerial career.

Goals from Steve Jones and Ben Harrison sealed all three points for the Dabbers and ensured their safety in the league.

April 16, 2015
Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town’s battling victory over Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium has secured their Evo-Stik Premier League status.

The Dabbers secured a dramatic 2-1 win with late Steve Jones and Ben Harrison goals to move clear of the relegation zone.

April 15, 2015
Nantwich Town defeat at Blyth “cruel”, says Griggs

Nantwich Town defeat at Blyth “cruel”, says Griggs

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town player-coach Danny Griggs said the team was “gutted” by the last-gasp defeat at Blyth Spartans.

And now the Dabbers have to pick themselves up for the visit of Whitby Town to the Weaver Stadium tonight (April 14).

April 14, 2015
FC Semtex and NHB make Crewe Regional Presidents Cup final

FC Semtex and NHB make Crewe Regional Presidents Cup final

FC Semtex and NHB have made it through to the final of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Presidents Cup.

FC Semtex won their semi-final 1-0 against Railway Hotel, with Danny Roberts scoring the only goal in the first half.

April 13, 2015
Nantwich Town suffer late defeat away at Blyth Spartans

Nantwich Town suffer late defeat away at Blyth Spartans

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town suffered a cruel late defeat away at Blyth Spartans in a match they deserved more from.

The Dabbers took the lead midway through the first half through Harry Clayton.

April 12, 2015
Nantwich Town secure stunning 3-0 win over rivals Witton Albion

Nantwich Town secure stunning 3-0 win over rivals Witton Albion

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town blitzed their local rivals Witton Albion with a stunning Bank Holiday display in front of almost 500 fans.

The 3-0 victory at the Weaver Stadium moves the Dabbers nearer to safety above the Evo-Stik Premier League drop zone.

April 7, 2015
Willaston WS and Square One win in Crewe Sunday Premier

Willaston WS and Square One win in Crewe Sunday Premier

A solitary goal from Liam Kettle settled a tight contest for Willaston WS 1-0 away at NHB in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Mike Chesters scored a hat-trick as Square One scored four second half goals to beat Ocean 5-1.

April 7, 2015
Nicky Platt strike earns Nantwich Town vital win at Curzon

Nicky Platt strike earns Nantwich Town vital win at Curzon

By Richard Scott
A first-half goal from Nicky Platt gave Nantwich Town an impressive 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Curzon Ashton at the Tameside Stadium.

The goal came on 41 minutes with Platt turning in a Liam Shotton cross for his first goal since his return to the Weaver Stadium.

April 5, 2015