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Wybunbury youngster signs Welsh Premier League deal

Wybunbury youngster signs Welsh Premier League deal

A Wybunbury teenager has signed a professional football contract with Welsh Premier League side The New Saints.

And Former Shavington High School pupil Jacob Farleigh, aged 17, made a big impact scoring on his debut with the Oswestry-based outfit.

October 8, 2016
Nantwich Town joy after FA Cup replay victory over Halesowen

Nantwich Town joy after FA Cup replay victory over Halesowen

Two first half goals ensured Nantwich Town progressed to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win at home to Halesowen Town.

Strikes from Sean Cooke and then Sam Hall in the final six minutes of the first half were enough for the Dabbers.

October 5, 2016
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ‘chuffed’ with title win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ‘chuffed’ with title win

By Jack Bradley
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman said he was “chuffed to bits” with his Central Area heavyweight title victory over experienced David Howe.

Gorman was fighting in the Hatton Boxing ‘The Beginning’ card at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent.

October 3, 2016
Railway Hotel thump Willaston WS 8-1 in Crewe Sunday league

Railway Hotel thump Willaston WS 8-1 in Crewe Sunday league

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel thumped Willaston WS 8-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Lee Mellor and Jon Stone bagged two goals apiece for Railway, with Jez Tagg, Josh Ruane, Matt Cope and Tom Finch also scoring.

October 2, 2016
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup replay with 1-1 draw at Halesowen

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup replay with 1-1 draw at Halesowen

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town will be in the hat for the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round draw after they earned a 1-1 draw at Halesowen Town.

The Dabbers dominated possession, but were up against a solid Halesowen defence.

October 2, 2016
Nantwich Town stunning fightback to beat Warrington Town

Nantwich Town stunning fightback to beat Warrington Town

Nantwich Town produced an amazing late show to grab all three points at Cheshire rivals Warrington Town.

The Dabbers were 2-0 with only eight minutes left when they turned the game on its head.

September 28, 2016
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman “blessed” at title fight chance

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman “blessed” at title fight chance

Nantwich heavyweight boxer Nathan Gorman believes he is a blessed man after two setbacks led to him being given his first title opportunity.

The Ricky Hatton-trained fighter faces Sheffield giant David Howe for the vacant Central Area title on Hatton Boxing’s “The Beginning” event at Fenton Manor in Stoke on October 1.

September 27, 2016
White Horse shock AFC Barkode in Presidents Cup

White Horse shock AFC Barkode in Presidents Cup

Division One club White Horse provided the big shock in the Presidents Cup with a 3-2 win over Premier Division AFC Barkode.

Davis bagged two goals and Wharton scored the third for White Horse with Clark and Todd scoring for AFC Barkode.

September 26, 2016
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by high-flying Hednesford

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by high-flying Hednesford

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town made it six unbeaten as they battled to a 1-1 draw against promotion candidates Hednesford Town.

The draw also earned the Dabbers their first home league point of the season.

September 25, 2016
Teenage tennis star George bids to step up to LTA tournaments

Teenage tennis star George bids to step up to LTA tournaments

A teenager who swept the board at the Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day, has set his sights on LTA tournaments.

George Raiswell, aged 15, won the men’s singles and the men’s doubles at the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

September 25, 2016
Nantwich Town boss delighted at team’s FA Cup progress

Nantwich Town boss delighted at team’s FA Cup progress

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson was “over the moon” after watching his Dabbers triumph in their FA Cup replay at Marine.

Nantwich are through to the 3rd Qualifying Round after a battling 3-2 win last night (September 20).

September 21, 2016
Nantwich YF triumph in Crewe FA Sunday Vase

Nantwich YF triumph in Crewe FA Sunday Vase

Nantwich YF, Cricketers Arms, Haslington FC and Elworth Park secured victories in the Crewe FA Sunday Vase.

Nantwich YF beat Sandbach Town 5-0 with goals from Harry Robinson, Rich Adams, George Johnson, Jake Standeven and Tom Dale.

September 20, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 33-29 at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 33-29 at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC pushed last season’s runners up Bourneville all the way in a classic encounter in Birmingham.

The hosts started strongly and Crewe allowed them too much space for a simple opening score, which was easily converted.

September 19, 2016