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FC Semtex close gap on Railway in Crewe Regional Premier League

FC Semtex close gap on Railway in Crewe Regional Premier League

FC Semtex closed the gap on leaders Railway Hotel in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Semtex beat Talbot 3-2 with goals from Malcolm Bostock, Danny May and Paul Edwards, as Railway had a weekend with no game.

December 22, 2014
Nantwich Town denied victory by last minute Buxton goal

Nantwich Town denied victory by last minute Buxton goal

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were just seconds away from taking all three points at home to Buxton.

But an equaliser in the 95th minute of the game gave the Bucks a 1-1 draw at the Weaver Stadium.

December 21, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson “bruised” from recent weeks

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson “bruised” from recent weeks

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson admits the last few weeks has been the “worst period in his management career”.

Johnson said his side’s poor results and criticism from some section of fans has left him “battered and bruised”.

December 18, 2014
Leaders Railway Hotel win again in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Leaders Railway Hotel win again in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel increased their lead at the top to nine points with a 5-1 win at AFC Leopard.

Goals from Moore (2), Lavalette, Cope and Barlow eased Railway to a comfortable victory.

December 16, 2014
Nantwich Town assistant boss Phil Eastwood leaves the club

Nantwich Town assistant boss Phil Eastwood leaves the club

Nantwich Town assistant manager Phil Eastwood has left the club, citing personal reasons.

Eastwood joined the club in the summer of 2013 as first team coach when Danny Johnson took over as manager at the Weaver Stadium.

December 15, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 39-22 at home to Stratford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 39-22 at home to Stratford

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts have their season back on track with this fine win over a tough Stratford outfit.

And director of rugby Andy Brown feels the Vagrants side can only improve as they strive to move up in Midlands 1 West.

December 15, 2014
Aaron Burns brace earns Nantwich Town 2-2 draw at Stamford

Aaron Burns brace earns Nantwich Town 2-2 draw at Stamford

By Richard Scott
A clinically taken brace from Aaron Burns wasn’t enough to give Nantwich Town a second victory in as many games.

The Dabbers dominated throughout, but hosts Stamford came from behind twice to steal a point.

December 14, 2014
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold “delighted” at fair play award

Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold “delighted” at fair play award

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold said he is delighted the Northern Premier League has recognised the way the Dabbers play.

Nantwich were awarded with the Northern Premier League Fair Play award for November.

December 11, 2014
Nantwich Town earn vital 2-0 win at home to Barwell

Nantwich Town earn vital 2-0 win at home to Barwell

Two late goals helped Nantwich Town to a much-needed victory over Barwell in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.

Strikes by Mark Winslade and Steve Jones earned the Dabbers a crucial three points at the Weaver Stadium.

December 10, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 40-23 by local rivals Stoke-on-Trent

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 40-23 by local rivals Stoke-on-Trent

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a Jeckyll and Hyde performance in their defeat at Stoke-on-Trent, according to director of rugby Andy Brown.

Crewe scored four tries, secured a bonus point, and at times played their best rugby of the season.

December 9, 2014
Division One Wistaston Ath pull off FA Sunday Challenge Cup shock

Division One Wistaston Ath pull off FA Sunday Challenge Cup shock

There were convincing victories for Railway Hotel, Willaston White Star and AFC Leopard in the Crewe FA Sunday Challenge Cup.

But it was Division One side Wistaston Ath who pulled off the shock of the round with 2-1 win over Premier Division Sydney Arms.

December 8, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at high-flying Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at high-flying Ilkeston FC

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town gave a battling performance away at high-flying Ilkeston FC.

But goals from James Reid and Kane Richards either side of a Harry Clayton strike saw the hosts take all three points.

December 7, 2014
Nantwich Tennis Club nets £3,250 grant to serve up better facilities

Nantwich Tennis Club nets £3,250 grant to serve up better facilities

Nantwich Tennis Club has been served with a £3,250 cash boost to help provide ace new facilities!

Club bosses hope the community grant will help attract new members and improve safety at the venue near Alvaston Business Park.

December 4, 2014