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Crewe & Nantwich beaten 34-12 by league leaders Newport

Crewe & Nantwich beaten 34-12 by league leaders Newport

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC put up a fine battle against a star-studded Newport team who are running away with the Midlands 1 West division.

Newport included their recent signing Tertius Terblanche, who has played Currie Cup rugby in South Africa, on the bench at the Vagrants.

March 9, 2015
Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at Frickley Athletic

Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at Frickley Athletic

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s revival under new boss Phil Parkinson continued un-checked with a fine 1-0 away win at Frickley Athletic.

It was the third victory in four games for the Dabbers since former skipper Parkinson returned the Weaver Stadium to take over as manager.

March 8, 2015
Nantwich cricketer’s bid to help Afghanistan team

Nantwich cricketer’s bid to help Afghanistan team

A Nantwich cricketer has launched a bid to collect kit to help a club in Afghanistan realise its dream.

Darren Cook, a member of Nantwich CC for 28 years, was sparked into action after seeing a fund-raising page for the club in Kabul.

March 6, 2015
Nantwich Town lodge police complaint over Matlock incident

Nantwich Town lodge police complaint over Matlock incident

Nantwich Town have lodged a complaint to police alleging one of their players was assaulted at the end of the Matlock Town game.

The club has made the complaint to police, the Evo-Stik League and the FA, and says it has supported it with photographic evidence.

March 3, 2015
Railway Hotel beat Sydney Arms in Premier Division Cup

Railway Hotel beat Sydney Arms in Premier Division Cup

Railway Hotel progressed in the Premier Division Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sydney Arms.

Matt Cope gave the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier leaders the lead in the first half before Paul Bowyer equalised for Sydney.

March 2, 2015
Match report: Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at Matlock

Match report: Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at Matlock

By Richard Scott
New boss Phil Parkinson tasted defeat for the first time as Nantwich Town lost 2-1 at Matlock.

Dabbers new signing Elliot Osborne started, while injured Cliff Moyo was replaced by Shaun Dowling.

March 1, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson “pleased” with squad

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson “pleased” with squad

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson says he is pleased with the players he has at the Weaver Stadium and is not looking to make major changes.

The Dabbers have had almost 50 players on the books this season, including former players and those yet to make an appearance.

February 28, 2015
Nantwich Town new boy Elliott Osborne keen to impress

Nantwich Town new boy Elliott Osborne keen to impress

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town new signing Elliott Osborne is delighted to return to the club following a spell at Evo-stik First Division South side Newcastle Town.

He trained with club on Tuesday and Thursday ahead of the trip to Matlock Town tomorrow (Saturday Feb 28).

February 27, 2015
Nantwich Town women’s boss Jon Swift keen to recruit

Nantwich Town women’s boss Jon Swift keen to recruit

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town women’s team manager Jon Swift is looking forward to get back on the training pitch ahead of next season as his side looks to join a local league.

Swift, who joined the team at the start of this season, said recruitment was going well but would like to have more players in the squad.

February 26, 2015
Nantwich Town players “loving life”, says boss Phil Parkinson

Nantwich Town players “loving life”, says boss Phil Parkinson

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson said his second win in charge was thanks to “the best football” he had seen in a long time.

A solitary goal from Max Harrop saw the Dabbers make it six points from six since Parkinson took over at the Weaver Stadium.

February 24, 2015
AFC Leopard beaten 3-2 in Presidents Cup quarter-final

AFC Leopard beaten 3-2 in Presidents Cup quarter-final

NHB completed the semi-final line up in the Presidents Cup with a 3-2 win over AFC Leopard.

And in a remarkable Premier Division Cup game, Crewe Ath overcame Talbot on penalties after the sides were level at 6-6 after 90 minutes and then 7-7 after extra time.

February 23, 2015
Nantwich Town secure vital 1-0 victory over Halesowen

Nantwich Town secure vital 1-0 victory over Halesowen

By Richard Scott
The ‘Phil Parkinson effect’ continued at the Weaver Stadium as Nantwich Town beat Halesowen Town in front of 333 fans.

Nantwich’s second highest attendance watched the Dabbers to a fully deserved 1-0 victory.

February 22, 2015
Former Nantwich Town star Sean Cooke returns on loan

Former Nantwich Town star Sean Cooke returns on loan

Nantwich Town former favourite Sean Cooke has returned to the Weaver Stadium on loan from AFC Telford United.

Cooke has signed on loan until the end of the 2014/15 season, the club has confirmed.

February 19, 2015