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Woore CC 1sts beaten heavily by league leaders Bagnall Norton

Woore CC 1sts beaten heavily by league leaders Bagnall Norton

By Roger Horwood
Bagnall Norton CC swept to back to back promotions with a comprehensive win over Woore CC, the only team who in theory could have overtaken them.

Woore remain in second position, but a second consecutive defeat leaves them just three points ahead of third placed Sandyford with three matches remaining.

September 2, 2018
Nantwich Town slump to 4-0 defeat away at South Shields

Nantwich Town slump to 4-0 defeat away at South Shields

Nantwich Town are licking their wounds after being thumped 4-0 away at South Shields.

Dave Cooke’s team suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Evo-Stik Premier League, and now lie 14th after being top after three games.

September 2, 2018
Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have been selected to host two U17 internationals in October with Brazil, Russia and USA all set to play at the Weaver Stadium.

England will host Brazil, Russia and USA in an U17s Tournament in October

August 29, 2018
MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

Front-running MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith’s bid for a top three championship finish was dealt a major blow in the penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit.

Nantwich-based Smith was the victim of an unfortunate set of circumstances in race two which led to a galling retirement.

August 28, 2018
Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to host an England Amputees international match on September 1.

England Amputees will play Ghana on Saturday and are trying to raise awareness of the sport.

August 27, 2018
Premier Division champions Square One win 9-0 over Talbot

Premier Division champions Square One win 9-0 over Talbot

Last year’s Premier Division Champions Square One opened their campaign with a 0-9 demolition of newly promoted Talbot.

Danny Dodd (3), Shane Heron (2), Ricky Mellor (2), Dean Wheatley and Mike Blundell completed a rout on the opening day.

August 26, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 5-2 win over Lancaster City

Nantwich Town ease to 5-2 win over Lancaster City

James Brown
Nantwich Town made it two wins from three and remain unbeaten with a 5-2 victory over Lancaster City at the Weaver Stadium.

A first-half brace from Callum Saunders and a first Dabbers goal for Danny Glover from 30 yards out made it a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.

August 26, 2018
Nantwich Town held to 0-0 draw by Buxton at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town held to 0-0 draw by Buxton at Weaver Stadium

By James Brown
Nantwich Town remain unbeaten after two Evo-Stik Premier Division games after a tight 0-0 draw against Buxton.

Defences were on top at the Weaver Stadium with the likes of Danny Glover having efforts blocked while at the other end Jude Oyibo missed Buxton’s best opportunity, blazing a shot over from just outside the six yard box.

August 22, 2018
Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

A Nantwich dad has shown England football stars how it’s done – by winning a World Cup Final medal!

Dave Holland, 39, was a key member of the veterans team taking part in the Masters Hockey World Cup 2018 in Barcelona.

August 21, 2018
Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off in Division One

Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off in Division One

The Crewe Regional Sunday Football League kicked off with games in Division One only.

Audlem travelled to Winnington to play newcomers Broadhursts but lost 3-1.

August 20, 2018
Woore CC 1sts slump to second consecutive home defeat

Woore CC 1sts slump to second consecutive home defeat

By Roger Horwood
Woore CC 1sts slumped to their second successive home defeat – but increased their promotion bid lead to 43 points after rivals Sandyford also lost.

Woore fielded a weakened side against Alsager as regular first teamers helped the 2nds out in their battle against relegation.

August 20, 2018
Late Steve Jones winner earns Nantwich Town opening day victory

Late Steve Jones winner earns Nantwich Town opening day victory

A Steve Jones header in the 92nd minute clinched a dramatic win for Nantwich Town in their opening Evo-Stik Premier League clash at home to Gainsborough Trinity.

The Dabbers secured all three points when Jones popped up in the box to head home in injury time at the Weaver Stadium.

August 19, 2018
Nantwich Town squad finalised ahead of 2018-19 season opener

Nantwich Town squad finalised ahead of 2018-19 season opener

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have unveiled their full squad ahead of the start of the 2018/19 Evo-Stik Northern Premier League season this weekend.

Manager Dave Cooke has added a number of new faces to the squad over pre-season in addition to summer signings Danny Glover, James Lawrie and Joe Malkin who arrived in June.

August 15, 2018