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Nantwich CC 1sts miss out as rain hits Premier League title bid

Nantwich CC 1sts miss out as rain hits Premier League title bid

Nantwich CC missed out on the Cheshire County Premier League title as rain hit their penultimate game away at Grappenhall.

The 1sts had to settle for weather-affected draw and 11 points near Warrington.

September 10, 2017
Nantwich Town power to 4-1 away win at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town power to 4-1 away win at Rushall Olympic

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town bounced back from midweek defeat to power to a 4-1 victory away at Rushall Olympic.

And victory came after they went behind as early as the fifth minute.

September 10, 2017
Nantwich Town suffer first home defeat, beaten 3-1 by Buxton

Nantwich Town suffer first home defeat, beaten 3-1 by Buxton

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town suffered their first home defeat of the season as two goals from striker Liam Hardy saw Buxton win 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium.

Sean Cooke’s deflected free kick gave the home side the lead just three minutes in but Joel Stair’s own goal and a goal either side of half time from Hardy, saw the Bucks claim all three points.

September 6, 2017
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory in stoppage time

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory in stoppage time

By Ryan Batty
A stoppage time winner from midfielder Sean Cooke saw Nantwich Town progress to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at City of Liverpool FC.

Cooke’s deflected effort in the fifth minute of added time in the second half saw the Dabbers overcome an impressive Liverpool side who had earlier pulled the game level through Luke Denson’s free kick.

September 2, 2017
South Cheshire College agrees link with Cheshire Phoenix basketball team

South Cheshire College agrees link with Cheshire Phoenix basketball team

South Cheshire College students will benefit from a new partnership with the county’s professional basketball team, Cheshire Phoenix.

The club, known as ‘The Nix’, works with communities striving to get young people active, interested in basketball and embracing healthy living.

August 30, 2017
Nantwich Town win 2-1 away at Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town win 2-1 away at Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town secured a valuable 3 points with a 2-1 away win at Mickleover Sports.

Two goals in six second half minutes earned the Dabbers all three points in Derbyshire.

August 26, 2017
Nantwich Town notch first win of season at home to Workington

Nantwich Town notch first win of season at home to Workington

Nantwich Town got their 2017-18 campaign up and running with a deserved first victory of the season at home to Workington.

And they have keeper Krystian Burzynski, in for Fabian Spiess who dislocated his shoulder against Altrincham, to thank with a superb display.

August 20, 2017
Nantwich Town held by Altrincham in egg-citing Weaver Stadium clash

Nantwich Town held by Altrincham in egg-citing Weaver Stadium clash

Nantwich Town drew 1-1 with Altrincham in a game delayed when youths outside the ground began lobbing eggs on to the pitch!

The bizarre incident occurred 15 minutes into the first half of a ‘cracking’ game at the Weaver Stadium.

August 16, 2017
Nantwich CC earn 145-run victory at Cheadle

Nantwich CC earn 145-run victory at Cheadle

Nantwich CC closed the gap at the top of the Cheshire County Cricket Premier Division with a convincing 145-run victory away at Cheadle.

It leaves the Whitehouse Lane side in third place in the league, just 30 points behind leaders Chester Boughton Hall.

August 14, 2017
Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 at Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 at Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat away at Stalybridge Celtic despite a spirited performance in the opening 2017-18 league game.

Dave Cooke’s much changed side from the one which finished the previous campaign under Phil Parkinson, was forced to soak up lots of pressure in front of almost 500 fans at Bower Fold.

August 14, 2017
Football youngsters enjoy Wembley experience at Community Shield game

Football youngsters enjoy Wembley experience at Community Shield game

Young Crewe and Nantwich footballers saw their dreams come true when they walked out at a packed Wembley Stadium.

The Crewe FC players enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part as one of seven teams in the parade at The FA Community Shield 2017 game between Arsenal and Chelsea.

August 7, 2017
England cricket stars to cycle to Nantwich for Tom Maynard Trust event

England cricket stars to cycle to Nantwich for Tom Maynard Trust event

Former England Test stars Michael Vaughan and Tim Bresnan will be cycling into Nantwich in October as part of the Big Bike Ride 3 event.

They will be taking part in day 2 of the five-day ride from Sheffield to Nantwich, to help raise funds for the PCA Benevolent Fund and the Tom Maynard Trust.

August 3, 2017
Nantwich Town held by Newcastle in feisty pre-season encounter

Nantwich Town held by Newcastle in feisty pre-season encounter

By Dave Vickers
Nantwich Town were held 1-1 by lower league Newcastle Town in a feisty encounter which saw the Dabbers reduced to 10 men.

In-form Jordan Davies gave Nantwich the lead, but the visitors pulled level after Clayton McDonald saw red for the Dabbers.

August 2, 2017