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Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon is being touted as the new Jamie Vardy after signing for Leicester City.

Gordon, 22, left the Weaver Stadium to join Stafford Rangers earlier this season.

April 7, 2017
Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

By Joe Ellis
The friendliest of local derbies set the scene for this year’s Cheshire Senior Cup Final as Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town locked horns at Gresty Road.

A youthful looking Crewe side with many academy graduates took on a full strength Nantwich side, coming off the back of a draw at Spennymoor on Saturday.

April 6, 2017
Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

By Richard Scott
Playing in a cup final is special for anyone in non-League football.

But for Nantwich Town’s Steve Jones, Wednesday’s Cheshire Senior Cup final it’s extra significant.

April 4, 2017
Railway Hotel need point to lift Premier Division title for fifth successive season

Railway Hotel need point to lift Premier Division title for fifth successive season

Railway Hotel’s fifth successive league title has been put on hold – but the Nantwich side only need a point to clinch it.

Players and staff thought the 5-1 victory at Willaston WS was enough to secure the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.

April 3, 2017
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson says Spennymoor draw “outstanding”

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson says Spennymoor draw “outstanding”

Phil Parkinson was delighted with Nantwich Town’s point away at Spennymoor Town, calling the point “outstanding”.

The Dabbers fell behind to an early Shane Henry strike, but fought back and levelled in the second half through Curtis Jones.

April 2, 2017
Nantwich heavyweight Gorman braced for ‘biggest test’ in London fight

Nantwich heavyweight Gorman braced for ‘biggest test’ in London fight

By Robin Grey
Undefeated Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman says his fight against Dominic Akinlade will be his “biggest test”.

Gorman faces Akinlade at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace tomorrow night (April 1).

March 31, 2017
Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by Matlock at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by Matlock at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town bounced back from their shock defeat to Whitby with a battling 0-0 draw at home to Matlock Town.

Phil Parkinson made four changes from the side that lost on Saturday.

March 29, 2017
Appeal for referees by Nantwich community football league

Appeal for referees by Nantwich community football league

Willing whistle blowers are needed in Nantwich as a community football league looks to recruit men – and women – in black.

Leisure Leagues – Europe’s biggest providers of 5 and 6-a-side football – are running courses for budding referees.

March 28, 2017
Bank Corner beat Wistaston Ath with late Presidents Cup winner

Bank Corner beat Wistaston Ath with late Presidents Cup winner

Division One Bank Corner beat Premier Division Wistaston Ath 3-2 with a last minute goal in the Presidents Cup.

Bank reached the semi-finals with a brace from Jordan Southwell and a third by Sam Revell.

March 26, 2017
Nantwich Town unbeaten run ended in 2-0 defeat by Whitby

Nantwich Town unbeaten run ended in 2-0 defeat by Whitby

Nantwich Town fell to just their second home league defeat in their last 16 as they lost 2-0 against Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Phil Parkinson’s men had been protecting a 14 game unbeaten league run against the Seasiders who are on the edge of the play offs.

March 25, 2017
Nantwich Town 14 games unbeaten after 2-2 with leaders Blyth

Nantwich Town 14 games unbeaten after 2-2 with leaders Blyth

Nantwich Town made it 14 league games unbeaten as they drew 2-2 at home to league leaders Blyth Spartans.

The ding-dong battle at the Weaver Stadium saw both sides take the lead before they settled for a point each in front of 530 thoroughly entertained fans.

March 22, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich athletes excel at U13s and U15s sportshall finals

Crewe & Nantwich athletes excel at U13s and U15s sportshall finals

Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes excelled at the North West sportshall finals for U13s and U15s.

Twenty-one athletes from Crewe & Nantwich AC represented Cheshire as they competed against Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Merseyside and Lancashire.

March 19, 2017
Crewe Ath beat Wistaston to reach Premier Division Cup Final

Crewe Ath beat Wistaston to reach Premier Division Cup Final

Crewe Ath have reached the final of the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division Cup final after beating Wistaston Ath.

A Josh Clarke goal was enough to see Crewe Ath through in a tightly fought semi-final clash.

March 19, 2017