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Crewe Railroaders face Halton in 2015 season opener

Crewe Railroaders face Halton in 2015 season opener

Crewe Railroaders get their 2015 American Football campaign underway this weekend.

They will welcome the league’s new boys, the Halton Spartans, to South Cheshire on Sunday.

April 9, 2015
Nantwich Town secure stunning 3-0 win over rivals Witton Albion

Nantwich Town secure stunning 3-0 win over rivals Witton Albion

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town blitzed their local rivals Witton Albion with a stunning Bank Holiday display in front of almost 500 fans.

The 3-0 victory at the Weaver Stadium moves the Dabbers nearer to safety above the Evo-Stik Premier League drop zone.

April 7, 2015
Willaston WS and Square One win in Crewe Sunday Premier

Willaston WS and Square One win in Crewe Sunday Premier

A solitary goal from Liam Kettle settled a tight contest for Willaston WS 1-0 away at NHB in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Mike Chesters scored a hat-trick as Square One scored four second half goals to beat Ocean 5-1.

April 7, 2015
Nicky Platt strike earns Nantwich Town vital win at Curzon

Nicky Platt strike earns Nantwich Town vital win at Curzon

By Richard Scott
A first-half goal from Nicky Platt gave Nantwich Town an impressive 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Curzon Ashton at the Tameside Stadium.

The goal came on 41 minutes with Platt turning in a Liam Shotton cross for his first goal since his return to the Weaver Stadium.

April 5, 2015
Phil Parkinson hails Nantwich Town winner PJ Hudson

Phil Parkinson hails Nantwich Town winner PJ Hudson

By Richard Scott
Phil Parkinson said match-winner PJ Hudson had “toyed” with his emotions in the seconds before hitting the crucial goal against Belper.

Nantwich Town’s 2-1 victory over the bottom club kept the Dabbers just above the relegation zone in Evo-Stik Premier Division.

March 31, 2015
“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

A local rugby derby erupted into controversy when Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were reduced to just 10-men against Stoke – and still held out to win easily.

The Vagrants side received four yellow cards in a 10-minute period in the second half, leaving them with 11 against Stoke’s 15 players.

March 30, 2015
Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final

Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final

Rising Sun have reached the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup Final.

They won their semi-final 6-3 at Bank Corner, Graham Maskery netting a hat-trick and other goals from Steve Pattinson (2), and Damien Sloan.

March 30, 2015
PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper

PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper

By Richard Scott
PJ Hudson’s late winner gave Nantwich Town a crucial victory over the league’s basement club Belper Town.

Hudson picked up a knock down by Nicky Platt before shooting through the legs of Dan Haystead to give Nantwich all three points.

March 29, 2015
Nantwich Town boss calls on fans to help in crunch relegation clash

Nantwich Town boss calls on fans to help in crunch relegation clash

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town are urging fans to back the players and managers by using the hashtag #IAmNantwich as they enter a relegation dogfight.

The Dabbers are hovering just one point above the drop zone after Saturday’s narrow defeat to Rushall Olympic.

March 25, 2015
Willaston WS and Crewe Ath to meet in cup final

Willaston WS and Crewe Ath to meet in cup final

The final of the Premier Division Cup will be Willaston WS and Crewe Ath.

Willaston WS beat Premier champions Railway Hotel 2-1 with the winning goal coming from a Mike Evans penalty.

March 24, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC overcame relegation-threatened Old Silhillians 31-30 in a classic encounter.

Crewe started well with the forwards setting a good platform in the hosts’ 22 for the first 15 minutes.

March 23, 2015
Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Rushall Olympic

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town remain perilously close to the Evo-Stik Premier League relegation zone after a home defeat by Rushall Olympic.

A long shot by Aaron Williams in the 41st minute was enough for the visitors at the Weaver Stadium.

March 22, 2015
Nantwich Town sign Leek striker Liam Shotton

Nantwich Town sign Leek striker Liam Shotton

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town have signed Liam Shotton from Leek Town.

The 6ft 3in target man previously spent a short spell with the Dabbers in 2008.

March 18, 2015