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Crewe Ath reach Presidents Cup semi-finals with win over NHB FC

Crewe Ath reach Presidents Cup semi-finals with win over NHB FC

Crewe Ath progressed to the semi-finals of the Presidents Cup with a 4-2 win over NHB FC.

Jordan Amson scored a hat-trick with Josh Clarke also scoring. Dan Ball scored both goals for NHB FC.

February 18, 2018
Seaside visit turns sour as Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Whitby

Seaside visit turns sour as Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Whitby

By Ryan Batty
Nathan Cotterell’s first goal for Nantwich Town was not enough as the Dabbers were beaten 2-1 at Whitby Town on the Yorkshire coast.

The winger gave Nantwich the lead after 32 minutes when he intercepted a poor back-pass by Dan McWilliams to slide his effort under hosts’ goalkeeper Jack Norton.

February 18, 2018
Pockets unveiled as new Nantwich Town sponsor

Pockets unveiled as new Nantwich Town sponsor

Pockets has been announced as a new Nantwich Town FC club sponsor.

The well-known menswear clothing specialist located in an iconic building on Pillory Street, in Nantwich.

February 16, 2018
Malbank pupils in Nantwich relish Twickenham rugby experience

Malbank pupils in Nantwich relish Twickenham rugby experience

Pupils from Malbank School and Sixth Form College enjoyed a day to remember at Twickenham when they paraded as flagbearers on the pitch ahead of England’s NatWest 6 Nations clash with Wales.

The students were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to their involvement in the CBRE All Schools programme this season.

February 13, 2018
Talbot and Crewe FC progress in Sunday Presidents Cup

Talbot and Crewe FC progress in Sunday Presidents Cup

Talbot and Crewe FC battled to wins to progress in this year’s Crewe Regional Sunday Presidents Cup.

Division One Talbot saw off Premier Division Betley FC 2-0, with goals from Scott Rankin and Brandon Broadhurst.

February 12, 2018
Matt Bell extra-time winner earns Nantwich Town cup victory over Crewe Alex

Matt Bell extra-time winner earns Nantwich Town cup victory over Crewe Alex

A late extra-time winner by Matt Bell fired Nantwich Town into the Cheshire Senior Cup semi-finals in a dramatic victory over League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Bell fizzed a low shot into the corner in the 115th minute to warm the Dabbers supporters on a freezing night at the Weaver Stadium.

February 7, 2018
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enters British Touring Car Championship

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enters British Touring Car Championship

Tarporley’s Tom Oliphant is to race in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship this season.

Oliphant has signed a deal to compete in the biggest race series in the UK with Ciceley Motorsport.

February 6, 2018
Nantwich Cricket Club launches first ever female section

Nantwich Cricket Club launches first ever female section

Nantwich Cricket Club has launched its first ever female team, called Nantwich Vipers.

The Whitehouse Lane has already recruited a number of girls and women, and are entering the Vipers in to the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League.

February 5, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 3-0 victory away at Coalville

Nantwich Town ease to 3-0 victory away at Coalville

By Ryan Batty
Sean Cooke’s 15th goal of the season set the tone as Nantwich Town ran out 3-0 winners away at Coalville Town.

Cooke headed in after eight minutes and David Forbes doubled the lead five minutes before the interval following a goalmouth scramble.

February 4, 2018
White Lion FL close gap at top of Crewe Sunday Premier Division

White Lion FL close gap at top of Crewe Sunday Premier Division

White Lion FL closed the gap on the leaders in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division to only one point.

But it took an injury time goal from Danny May to beat bottom club Willaston WS 2-1.

February 4, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies surge on with 15-0 victory at Carlisle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies surge on with 15-0 victory at Carlisle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies continued their formidable form with a hard-fought 15-0 win on the road at Carlisle.

The victory keeps the Vagrants side hot on the heels of league leaders Didsbury, just five points ahead.

January 29, 2018
Square One move four points clear in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Square One move four points clear in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Square One have moved four points clear at the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

The leaders overcame Salvador 5-1 thanks to a Danny Dodd hat-trick and other goals from Mike Blundell and Ben Spruce.

January 28, 2018
Nantwich Town winning run ends with 4-1 defeat at Witton Albion

Nantwich Town winning run ends with 4-1 defeat at Witton Albion

By Ryan Batty
Two goals from Rob Hopley condemned Nantwich Town to a 4-1 defeat to Cheshire rivals Witton Albion despite Sean Cooke netting his tenth league goal of the season.

Cooke had pulled a goal back for the Dabbers in the 70th minute with a fine free kick after Hopley and James Foley had given the hosts a two-goal lead at the break.

January 28, 2018