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Stepping down as Nantwich Town chairman was “tough”, says Jon Gold

Stepping down as Nantwich Town chairman was “tough”, says Jon Gold

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town outgoing chairman Jon Gold says it was a tough decision to step down from the role.

Gold has been at the helm for the past seven years and has enjoyed highlights like seeing the club reach the First Round proper of the FA Cup in 2011.

May 5, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC U16s win Cheshire Shield final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC U16s win Cheshire Shield final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are celebrating after its U16 team were crowned Cheshire Shield champions.

The Vagrants side beat Wilmslow U16s 36-14 at the final in Bowdon yesterday (May 3).

May 4, 2015
Nantwich Town win league fair play award for April

Nantwich Town win league fair play award for April

Nantwich Town have won the league fair play award for April having picked up two yellow cards for the month.

The Dabbers received two cautions and no red cards in the seven games they played in the month.

May 4, 2015
Jon Gold steps down as Nantwich Town chairman

Jon Gold steps down as Nantwich Town chairman

Jon Gold is to step down as Chairman of Nantwich Town FC.

Jon, who has led The Dabbers for the past seven years, will be replaced by Tony Davison with effect from today May 1.

May 1, 2015
Railway Hotel scoop Crewe Sunday league and cup double

Railway Hotel scoop Crewe Sunday league and cup double

The Railway Hotel in Nantwich secured a league and cup double after winning a tight Crewe FA Cup Sunday Final in extra time.

Opponents FC Semtex had taken the lead in the final through a Malcolm Bostock.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson’s “joy” at final game performance

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson’s “joy” at final game performance

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson said his Dabbers side were a joy to watch in their final game of the 2014-15 campaign.

Parkinson admired his side’s performance at the Weaver Stadium as they drew 1-1 with play-off contenders Ilkeston.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Town end season with draw against Ilkeston

Nantwich Town end season with draw against Ilkeston

By Richard Scott
A well taken goal by Steve Jones earned Nantwich Town a 1-1 draw against Ilkeston on the final day of the Evo-Stik season.

Ilkeston needed to match Blyth Spartans’ result to secure a play-off spot.

April 25, 2015
Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic have been crowned the Crewe FA Sunday Vase champions.

Wistaston won a tightly-fought contest 1-0 over Rising Sun, thanks to an extra-time goal from James Burden.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich Cricket Club scorer battles to keep up with Liam Livingstone!

Nantwich Cricket Club scorer battles to keep up with Liam Livingstone!

Nantwich Cricket Club’s scorer faced a battle of his own as all-rounder Liam Livingstone batted his way into the record books.

Steve Bebe had the job of marking the scorecard as 21-year-old Livingstone smashed an astonishing 350 runs off just 138 balls at Whitehouse Lane.

April 20, 2015
Nantwich CC star Liam Livingstone smashes world record

Nantwich CC star Liam Livingstone smashes world record

A Nantwich CC cricketer broke a world record by hitting 350 runs from 138 balls in the first round of the National Club Championship.

Liam Livingstone’s remarkable innings at Nantwich’s Whitehouse Lane ground has stunned the cricketing world, making news on the England Cricket Board’s website among others.

April 19, 2015
Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten away at Rushall Olympic despite dominating the second half.

The Dabbers were trailing at the break, after they had cancelled Rushall’s opener on eight minutes just seconds later.

April 19, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson has hailed the victory over Whitby as one of the best moments in his managerial career.

Goals from Steve Jones and Ben Harrison sealed all three points for the Dabbers and ensured their safety in the league.

April 16, 2015
Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town’s battling victory over Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium has secured their Evo-Stik Premier League status.

The Dabbers secured a dramatic 2-1 win with late Steve Jones and Ben Harrison goals to move clear of the relegation zone.

April 15, 2015