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Nantwich Town hold AFC Fylde 1-1 in pre-season clash

Nantwich Town hold AFC Fylde 1-1 in pre-season clash

By Richard Scott
Phil Parkinson’s Nantwich Town continued their pre-season with a fine 1-1 draw at home to Vanarama National League north side AFC Fylde.

The Dabbers took the lead through Matty Kosylo before Dion Charles levelled midway through the first half.

July 26, 2015
Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

A Wistaston teenager has teed up a golf scholarship in the USA in a bid to make it big in the sport.

South Cheshire College sports student Lewis George is heading across the Atlantic to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).

July 24, 2015
Sound Primary pupil, 10, earns Cheshire cricket call-up

Sound Primary pupil, 10, earns Cheshire cricket call-up

A pupil from Sound and District Primary School is one of the youngest this year to be selected to play cricket for Cheshire under 11s.

Ten-year-old Ben Wright is a year younger than most of his team mates.

July 22, 2015
Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Crewe Alexandra 4

Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Crewe Alexandra 4

Nantwich Town were beaten 4-1 by League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra in front of more than 1,000 at the Weaver Stadium.

This now traditional pre-season match up saw Crewe boss Steve Davis return to his old hunting ground where he found success almost 10 years ago.

July 19, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson still calls Crewe’s Davis “gaffer”

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson still calls Crewe’s Davis “gaffer”

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson says he still calls Crewe Alex boss Steve Davis “gaffer”.

Parkinson, who played under Davis when he managed the Dabbers, says the impact he had on his football is immeasurable.

July 18, 2015
Nantwich Town kick off season at home to Stamford AFC

Nantwich Town kick off season at home to Stamford AFC

Nantwich Town will kick-off the 2015/16 season by welcoming Stamford AFC to the Weaver Stadium.

The Daniels will visit on Saturday August 15 with a 3pm kick off.

July 16, 2015
Crewe Alexandra stars enjoy Reaseheath College sports science lab

Crewe Alexandra stars enjoy Reaseheath College sports science lab

Crewe Alexandra players are tapping in to some pre-season cutting edge training at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

First team players visited Reaseheath’s campus for fitness testing in the college’s sports science laboratory.

July 15, 2015
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop 22 awards at long course meet

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop 22 awards at long course meet

Thirteen Nantwich Seals swimmers scooped 22 awards and dozens of personal bests at a major event in the Midlands.

The team travelled to Coventry to participate in the Graham Sykes Long Course Meet.

July 13, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson happy with 6-1 away win at Audley

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson happy with 6-1 away win at Audley

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson was delighted with how his squad started pre-season with a 6-1 win away at Audley FC.

The Dabbers notched half a dozen against the Staffordshire Counties senior league side on their first run out of the new season.

July 12, 2015
Nantwich Town face Salford City in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town face Salford City in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town will play Salford City in the FA Trophy 1st Qualifying Round.

The Dabbers will welcome the Manchester club to the Weaver Stadium on Saturday October 31 as they start their quest for Wembley glory.

July 4, 2015
Steve Jones sets targets in second season at Nantwich Town

Steve Jones sets targets in second season at Nantwich Town

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town forward Steve Jones has set his goals for the year as he looks to start his second season with the Dabbers.

The former Northern Ireland international scored nine goals last campaign and is hoping to beat that next season as well as get in the top six.

July 1, 2015
Nantwich Town announce new pre-season match at Audley FC

Nantwich Town announce new pre-season match at Audley FC

Nantwich Town have organised another pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015/16 season.

The Dabbers will open up the pre-season campaign away at Audley FC on Saturday July 11.

June 28, 2015
Nantwich physiotherapist in Champions League action

Nantwich physiotherapist in Champions League action

A physiotherapist from Nantwich will be getting to grips with Champions League football next week!

Andy Leach will be a key figure as he prepares his players at The New Saints Football Club before one of their biggest games in history.

June 25, 2015