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Mukendi hat-trick helps Nantwich Town beat Kidsgrove 6-2

Mukendi hat-trick helps Nantwich Town beat Kidsgrove 6-2

By Richard Scott
It was the Vinnie Mukendi show at Kidsgrove Athletic as he helped himself to a hat-trick for Nantwich Town.

Mukendi also had two goals disallowed and was unlucky to see his penalty well saved.

August 6, 2014
Pre-season match report: Norton United 3 Nantwich Town 3

Pre-season match report: Norton United 3 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town’s never-say-die attitude earned a 3-3 draw at Evo-Stik First Divison South side Norton United with two goals in the final two minutes, writes Richard Scott.

Goals from Cohan Bramell in the 88th minute and Alex Meaney (pictured) in the 90th minute helped the Dabbers secure the draw.

August 2, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new campaign with Wilmslow friendly

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new campaign with Wilmslow friendly

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will kick off another long campaign this weekend with a friendly away at Wilmslow.

Crewe, who play at Vagrants in Willaston, will be fielding a mix of 1st and 2nd team players in the clash with the North West 1 club on Saturday (August 2).

July 31, 2014
Match report: Nantwich Town 1 AFC Telford United 1

Match report: Nantwich Town 1 AFC Telford United 1

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town earned a 1-1 draw with Conference Premier side AFC Telford United at the Weaver Stadium in their latest pre-season friendly.

The Dabbers took the lead just after the hour mark through Steve Jones.

July 30, 2014
Pre-season match report: Stafford Rangers 3 Nantwich Town 2

Pre-season match report: Stafford Rangers 3 Nantwich Town 2

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were beaten 3-2 away at Stafford Rangers in their latest pre-season test.

The Dabbers were beaten by a strike nine minutes from time in the five-goal thriller at Marston Road.

July 26, 2014
Woore girl, 10, secures amazing horse showing hat-trick

Woore girl, 10, secures amazing horse showing hat-trick

A young primary school pupil near Nantwich has achieved an incredible hat-trick – in horse showing.

Ten-year-old Annie Goodwin has just qualified to show at the Royal International Horse Show with pony Treowen Ranger.

July 26, 2014
Pre-season match report: Alsager Town 1 Nantwich Town 2

Pre-season match report: Alsager Town 1 Nantwich Town 2

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town continued their pre-season preparations with a good work-out against a competitive Alsager side.

The Dabbers were the better side early on with some neating passing and turns.

July 23, 2014
New “After Dario” Crewe Alex book released this week

New “After Dario” Crewe Alex book released this week

The latest Crewe Alexandra book by local author Jules Hornbrook has hit the bookshelves in Crewe and Nantwich.

“After Dario” is a personal perspective from a long-time supporter, documenting the transition from Dario Gradi to current manager Steve Davis.

July 22, 2014
Nantwich Town beat Crewe FC 6-3 in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beat Crewe FC 6-3 in pre-season friendly

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town warmed up for their first league game of the season away at Buxton with a 6-3 win over Cheshire League side Crewe FC.

Dabbers boss Danny Johnson named a near full strength starting 11, but brought in Terry Smith in goal for Steve Phillips.

July 20, 2014
Nantwich Town to kick off 2014-15 season with trip to Buxton

Nantwich Town to kick off 2014-15 season with trip to Buxton

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town kick off their 130th anniversary season with a short trip to Buxton on Saturday August 16.

Danny Johnson’s side then have back-to-back home games against Skelmersdale United and Stamford.

July 17, 2014
Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Stockport County 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Stockport County 0

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s second pre-season game ended in a 0-0 stalemate against Conference North side Stockport County at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers held their own against the former Football League side and could have won it with a clear penalty claim.

July 17, 2014
Crewe Vagrants U9s win thrilling cricket cup final in Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants U9s win thrilling cricket cup final in Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants Under 9s triumphed in dramatic style over Aston in the South Cheshire cricket cup final in Nantwich.

Needing just three runs from three balls, young Jack Hayter smashed a boundary to secure victory by the narrowest of margins.

July 16, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson calls on fans’ support

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson calls on fans’ support

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hopes the fans who watched the Crewe Alexandra clash will help boost attendances this season.
Johnson, speaking of his pride in the way his team played, feels the impressive 1,224 Weaver Stadium crowd could spark bigger attendances when the 2014-15 campaign kicks off in a month’s time.

July 15, 2014