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Three trialists snapped up by Nantwich Town

Three trialists snapped up by Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have signed trialists Osebi Abadaki, Jonny Kapend and Dave Walker for the 2016/17 season.

The three had joined the Dabbers in pre-season on a trial basis.

August 9, 2016
Nantwich Town ease to 4-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic

Nantwich Town ease to 4-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic

Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kidsgrove Athletic.

Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson made several changes, with stand-in keeper Danny Read replacing Dave Parton.

August 6, 2016
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson hails new formation in Wigan win

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson hails new formation in Wigan win

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has hailed the new formation which helped the Dabbers beat a Wigan Athletic development squad 3-1.

The system was trialled during the team’s 6-1 win at Newcastle Town at the weekend.

August 3, 2016
Nantwich Town hit Newcastle for six in pre-season clash

Nantwich Town hit Newcastle for six in pre-season clash

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town turned in a strong second half performance against neighbours Newcastle Town to run out 6-1 victors.

The Dabbers went in at the break 1-0 down after a disjointed performance with players missing and new systems being tested.

July 30, 2016
Travellers cause disruption at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

Travellers cause disruption at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

A summer soccer school for youngsters at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium has been cancelled after travellers set up camp on the club’s car park.

The NTFC Community Football Facebook page announced the move and issued apologies for the cancellation.

July 29, 2016
Nantwich Town 0 Macclesfield 3 – match report

Nantwich Town 0 Macclesfield 3 – match report

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town were beaten in this pre-season friendly by a brace from Macclesfield Town trialist Emmet O’Connor and a goal from Kingsley James.

Phil Parkinson’s men showed plenty of fight and ability, yet lacked the edge in the final third.

July 25, 2016
Nantwich man celebrates hole in one at Open venue Royal Lytham

Nantwich man celebrates hole in one at Open venue Royal Lytham

A Nantwich golfer scored his first ever hole-in-one – at Open Championship venue Royal Lytham St Anne’s!

Tim Jackson achieved the feat on the very first hole at Lytham – the 197-yard par three.

July 19, 2016
Nantwich Town in thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with AFC Fylde

Nantwich Town in thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with AFC Fylde

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town battled out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Conference North side AFC Fylde.

The Dabbers’ latest pre-season encounter saw the hosts race into a 3-0 lead at the Weaver Stadium.

July 17, 2016
Future is orange for Tour of Britain’s Nantwich stage

Future is orange for Tour of Britain’s Nantwich stage

Nantwich councillor Arthur Moran saddled up dressed in orange – to help promote the town’s Tour of Britain stage.

Cllr Moran, who is Cheshire East Deputy Mayor, tried out one of the orange bikes being used to ‘peddle’ the message about the tour event.

July 12, 2016
Nantwich Town new signing Ryan Jackson scores on debut

Nantwich Town new signing Ryan Jackson scores on debut

Nantwich Town new signing Ryan Jackson made a stunning impact after scoring five minutes into his debut.

Winger Jackson starred as the Dabbers opened their pre-season campaign with a 4-1 win away at Alsager Town.

July 11, 2016
Former Nantwich pupil secures top US football scholarship

Former Nantwich pupil secures top US football scholarship

A former Malbank School student in Nantwich has scooped a prestigious football scholarship in the USA.

Daniel Wakeham, from Wistaston, will travel out to the States this summer where he will be baed at St Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.

July 8, 2016
Nantwich Town star Matty Kosylo signed by Halifax Town

Nantwich Town star Matty Kosylo signed by Halifax Town

Nantwich Town star Matty Kosylo is set to join FC Halifax Town after the clubs agreed a transfer fee.

Kosylo joined the Dabbers in October 2014 and has had an excellent 21 months at the Weaver Stadium.

July 4, 2016
Tennis clubs battle it out in South & Mid Cheshire League

Tennis clubs battle it out in South & Mid Cheshire League

By Jonathan White
Wimbledon might be around the corner, but South Cheshire tennis clubs are already on court.

A number of clubs are battling it out to win the 2016 South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League.

June 25, 2016