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Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away at Workington AFC

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away at Workington AFC

Nantwich Town were unlucky to lose 2-1 away on their long road trip to Workington in Cumbria yesterday.

The Dabbers were beaten by a 71st minute strike after Matt Bell’s strike had brought them level in the first period.

December 24, 2017
Nantwich Town keeper Spiess eyes first team return after injury

Nantwich Town keeper Spiess eyes first team return after injury

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town goalkeeper Fabian Spiess is delighted to return to the first-team picture after a long-term injury.

Spiess dislocated his shoulder back in the August home draw with Altrincham.

December 22, 2017
Faddiley have game abandoned while 14-0 in the lead

Faddiley have game abandoned while 14-0 in the lead

Faddiley players stormed to a 14-0 lead over Market Tavern in the first half – only for the game to be abandoned!

The Nantwich side had piled on the goals against their eight-man opponents when the referee called the hame to a halt on 41 minutes.

December 17, 2017
Audlem girl wins Everybody Junior award for 2017

Audlem girl wins Everybody Junior award for 2017

A sporty girl from Audlem has been named Everybody Junior Member of the Year 2017.

Audlem St James pupil Isabella Woods scooped the honour which rewards a 5-11 year-old Cheshire East resident who has shown dedication to health and activity.

December 13, 2017
Debut goal by Jordan Cole earns Nantwich Town win over Stourbridge

Debut goal by Jordan Cole earns Nantwich Town win over Stourbridge

By Steve Sharman
A debut strike from Jordan Cole saw Nantwich Town claim a 2-0 victory over Stourbridge.

Cole, who signed from Newcastle Town earlier in the week, came on as a second half substitute.

December 6, 2017
Nantwich Town sign Newcastle Town forward Jordan Cole

Nantwich Town sign Newcastle Town forward Jordan Cole

Nantwich Town have signed forward Jordan Cole from near neighbours Newcastle Town on loan.

The Dabbers said Cole has joined on a two-month loan with a view to signing permanently.

December 5, 2017
Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finalists confirmed

Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finalists confirmed

Crewe Ath, Crewe FC, Nantwich YF and White Lion Ford Lane have booked their places in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals.

Crewe Ath needed extra time to beat Betley FC 4-3 with a hat-trick from P J Hudson and a Jordan Amson goal.

December 4, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face top of table clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face top of table clash

High-flying Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies face their biggest test of the season this weekend.

The Vagrants side are second in their league after another fine victory on the road on Saturday.

December 4, 2017
Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town succumbed to a Coalville fightback as ten-man Dabbers slumped to 3-1 home defeat on a cold afternoon at the Weaver Stadium.

Joel Stair opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a close range header from Matt Bell’s corner.

December 3, 2017
Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

By Steve Sharman
A second half brace from Steve Tames saw Nantwich Town bow out of the Integro League Cup after a 3-2 defeat at home to Witton Albion.

Albion substitute Tames netted twice in the final 15 minutes to send his side through to the third round of the competition

November 29, 2017
Joe Telfer

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back from cup defeat

By Gwil Roberts
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts bounced back from their cup disappointment to record another bonus point win in the league, beating Old Saltlians 39–19.

The bonus point win tightens Crewe’s grip on second place in the RFU Midlands 2 West (North) Division – seven points ahead of Spartans and only three behind league leaders Whitchurch.

November 27, 2017
Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Heavy rain washed out all the Crewe Sunday Regional Premier Division ties at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Betley FC lost 4-2 in the Staffs FA Sunday Challenge Cup at Spittal Brook, despite leading 2-1 with 20 minutes to go.

November 27, 2017
Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

It’s one of the greatest sporting contests on the globe.

And as England and Australia square up once more for another Ashes cricketing confrontation, few will realise the significance of a quiet corner in a Nantwich cemetery.

November 22, 2017