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Nantwich heavyweight Gorman braced for ‘biggest test’ in London fight

Nantwich heavyweight Gorman braced for ‘biggest test’ in London fight

By Robin Grey
Undefeated Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman says his fight against Dominic Akinlade will be his “biggest test”.

Gorman faces Akinlade at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace tomorrow night (April 1).

March 31, 2017
Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by Matlock at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by Matlock at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town bounced back from their shock defeat to Whitby with a battling 0-0 draw at home to Matlock Town.

Phil Parkinson made four changes from the side that lost on Saturday.

March 29, 2017
Appeal for referees by Nantwich community football league

Appeal for referees by Nantwich community football league

Willing whistle blowers are needed in Nantwich as a community football league looks to recruit men – and women – in black.

Leisure Leagues – Europe’s biggest providers of 5 and 6-a-side football – are running courses for budding referees.

March 28, 2017
Bank Corner beat Wistaston Ath with late Presidents Cup winner

Bank Corner beat Wistaston Ath with late Presidents Cup winner

Division One Bank Corner beat Premier Division Wistaston Ath 3-2 with a last minute goal in the Presidents Cup.

Bank reached the semi-finals with a brace from Jordan Southwell and a third by Sam Revell.

March 26, 2017
Nantwich Town unbeaten run ended in 2-0 defeat by Whitby

Nantwich Town unbeaten run ended in 2-0 defeat by Whitby

Nantwich Town fell to just their second home league defeat in their last 16 as they lost 2-0 against Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Phil Parkinson’s men had been protecting a 14 game unbeaten league run against the Seasiders who are on the edge of the play offs.

March 25, 2017
Nantwich Town 14 games unbeaten after 2-2 with leaders Blyth

Nantwich Town 14 games unbeaten after 2-2 with leaders Blyth

Nantwich Town made it 14 league games unbeaten as they drew 2-2 at home to league leaders Blyth Spartans.

The ding-dong battle at the Weaver Stadium saw both sides take the lead before they settled for a point each in front of 530 thoroughly entertained fans.

March 22, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich athletes excel at U13s and U15s sportshall finals

Crewe & Nantwich athletes excel at U13s and U15s sportshall finals

Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes excelled at the North West sportshall finals for U13s and U15s.

Twenty-one athletes from Crewe & Nantwich AC represented Cheshire as they competed against Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Merseyside and Lancashire.

March 19, 2017
Crewe Ath beat Wistaston to reach Premier Division Cup Final

Crewe Ath beat Wistaston to reach Premier Division Cup Final

Crewe Ath have reached the final of the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division Cup final after beating Wistaston Ath.

A Josh Clarke goal was enough to see Crewe Ath through in a tightly fought semi-final clash.

March 19, 2017
Striker John Johnston extends Nantwich Town loan

Striker John Johnston extends Nantwich Town loan

Forward John Johnston has extended his loan with Nantwich Town from Salford City until the end of the season.

Johnston was brought in by manager Phil Parkinson to help boost the club’s attacking options and has been a revelation since his arrival.

March 17, 2017
Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after penalties win over Warrington

Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after penalties win over Warrington

Nantwich Town reached the final of the Cheshire Senior Cup and a date with Crewe Alexandra as they beat Warrington Town 5-3 on penalties at the Weaver Stadium.

The game finished 0-0 after extra time, with neither team able to grab a winner.

March 15, 2017
Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop indoor awards

Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop indoor awards

Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes were in top form when they scooped medals at two major indoor athletics events.

U11s and U13s boys and girls took on teams from across the North of England at the Tom Pink Relays in Sheffield and the North West regional sportshall finals at Sportcity, Manchester.

March 14, 2017
Nantwich YF and White Eagles reach Crewe FA Sunday Vase Final

Nantwich YF and White Eagles reach Crewe FA Sunday Vase Final

White Eagles and Nantwich YF will contes the Crewe FA Sunday Vase Final.

Nantwich YF eventually beat Elworth Park 3-1 after extra time as the game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.

March 12, 2017
Nantwich Town move second after 3-0 win at home to Coalville

Nantwich Town move second after 3-0 win at home to Coalville

Nantwich Town returned to second in the Evo-Stik Premier Division after a 3-0 home win over Coalville Town.

The Dabbers eased to victory thanks to goals from John Johnston, Sean Cooke and Tom Peers.

March 12, 2017