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Nantwich Town in seventh heaven with 7-1 win over Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town in seventh heaven with 7-1 win over Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town were in seventh heaven after blowing bottom club Ramsbottom United off the Weaver Stadium park.

Phil Parkinson’s free-scoring Dabbers put seven of the best past their hapless opponents to move into second place in Evo-Stik Premier Division.

September 30, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch away win at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch away win at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continued their fine away form by edging out Bournville 33-29 in a thriller in Midlands 1 West.

The Vagrants side stepped up to the mark against a team playing at National 3 last season.

September 29, 2015
Crewe Sunday Division One sides cause Presidents Cup upsets

Crewe Sunday Division One sides cause Presidents Cup upsets

Two Division One sides upset Premier Division opposition in the first round of the Crewe Sunday League Presidents Cup.

Brunel Arms beat Salvador 3-1 after extra time following a late equaliser for Salvador.

September 29, 2015
Nantwich Seals swimmer produce 49 personal bests at gala

Nantwich Seals swimmer produce 49 personal bests at gala

Fourteen Nantwich Seals swimmers achieved 49 personal bests and a series of top positions.

The youngsters performed brilliantly at Stoke-on-Trent in the Cosaccs Grade B Open Meet – one of the first open meetings of the new season.

September 28, 2015
Nantwich Town earn point in 1-1 draw at Colwyn Bay – match report

Nantwich Town earn point in 1-1 draw at Colwyn Bay – match report

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town earned an away point at Colwyn Bay – but will be disappointed not to have taken all three.

The Dabbers took the lead in the 71st minute after a fine move saw Steve Jones slotting home, only for Colwyn Bay to equalise in the 87th minute via Cory Williams.

September 28, 2015
Pupils across Nantwich bowled over by cricket festival

Pupils across Nantwich bowled over by cricket festival

Primary school pupils across Nantwich were bowled over after taking part in a diamond cricket festival at South Cheshire College.

Youngsters in years 4 and 5 from Stapeley, Wybunbury, Wrenbury, Shavington and Wistaston went head-to-head in the event which gave them an introduction to the game.

September 26, 2015
Nantwich Town coach Neil Sorvel full of praise for table-toppers

Nantwich Town coach Neil Sorvel full of praise for table-toppers

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town coach Neil Sorvel was full of praise for his players after they hit top-spot in the league away at Barwell.

A 17-minute hat-trick by substitute Liam Shotton helped them to a 4-0 victory.

September 25, 2015
Liam Shotton hat-trick fires Nantwich Town to top spot

Liam Shotton hat-trick fires Nantwich Town to top spot

Nantwich Town sit at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League after a thumping 4-0 away win at Barwell.

The Dabbers fine start to the 2015-16 season continued with a near flawless display at a top-six side, with Liam Shotton firing a hat-trick.

September 23, 2015
Nantwich Town coach Parkes hails Dabbers ahead of Barwell clash

Nantwich Town coach Parkes hails Dabbers ahead of Barwell clash

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town goalkeeping coach Chris Parkes believes Nantwich’s final goal in the stunning 6-2 victory summed up the team’s character.

The Dabbers passed the ball out from the back before allowing Lewis Short to break, laying it off to Josh Hancock who tapped home to complete a 6-2 victory over Grantham.

September 22, 2015
Wistaston Ath progress in Crewe FA Sunday Vase

Wistaston Ath progress in Crewe FA Sunday Vase

Holders Wistaston Ath progressed to next round of the Crewe FA Sunday Vase with a thrilling 5-4 win over Mid Cheshire side Cricketers Arms.

There were also wins for Haslington who beat Market Tavern 7-1, Ocean FC who won 3-1 at Faddiley, Sandbach Town who won a close game at Audlem 3-2, and Crewe FC who won 2-0 at Nantwich YF.

September 21, 2015
Nantwich Town hit Grantham for six in stunning 6-2 victory

Nantwich Town hit Grantham for six in stunning 6-2 victory

Free-scoring Nantwich Town blasted six past Grantham as they marched to another Evo-Stik Premier League victory.

The Dabbers hit five second-half goals as they came back from 2-1 down at the break.

September 20, 2015
Nantwich Town top scorer Osbourne urges side to forget FA Cup loss

Nantwich Town top scorer Osbourne urges side to forget FA Cup loss

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town leading goalscorer Elliot Osbourne has urged his team mates to put their FA Cup disappointment behind them by beating Grantham at home in the league.

The Dabbers have scored 23 goals already this season, but failed to find the target for the first time this season in their 1-0 away cup defeat at Spalding United.

September 18, 2015
New pitches to be opened for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at Vagrants

New pitches to be opened for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at Vagrants

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will officially unveil its new pitches at the Vagrants after a 10-year fund-raising campaign.

Club Officials, supporters and players old and new have all chipped in to help raise tens of thousands of pounds to buy and convert additional land into playing facilities.

September 18, 2015