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Nantwich Town beat Stalybridge Celtic in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town beat Stalybridge Celtic in Cheshire Senior Cup

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town bounced back from defeat by FC United to secure victory in the Cheshire Senior Cup at Stalybridge Celtic.

Goals from Kyle Blake and Aaron Burns secured a 2-0 win for the Dabbers to progress through the preliminary round.

October 16, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC “poor” in 20-13 defeat at Earlsdon

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC “poor” in 20-13 defeat at Earlsdon

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC director of rugby Andy Brown labelled his 1st team’s performance “poor” as they crashed to a 20-13 defeat at Earlsdon.

Brown said the Vagrants side, who have started well in Midlands West 1, were guilty of giving away possession and making too many errors.

October 13, 2014
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at home by FC United of Manchester

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at home by FC United of Manchester

Nantwich Town were beaten by two late goals as they went down 2-1 at home to FC United of Manchester.

Almost 1,000 fans packed in to Weaver Stadium to watch a tightly-fought encounter.

October 12, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Johnson hopes win will banish his side’s “rut”

Nantwich Town boss Johnson hopes win will banish his side’s “rut”

Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson admits his players had got “stuck in a rut” before this week’s crucial victory over Marine.

The Dabbers claimed a late 2-1 win over their lowly opponents at the Weaver Stadium, thanks to an Adam Jones brace.

October 9, 2014
Adam Jones brace earns Nantwich Town win over Marine

Adam Jones brace earns Nantwich Town win over Marine

By Richard Scott
An Adam Jones goal two minutes from time secured a dramatic win for Nantwich Town over Marine.

Defender Jones bagged both goals for the Dabbers in front of a jubilant 200 fans at Weaver Stadium.

October 8, 2014
Nantwich Town battle out goalless draw at Workington

Nantwich Town battle out goalless draw at Workington

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town recorded their second clean sheet of the season as they were held to a 0-0 away at Workington Town.

But it could have been so different as Dabbers striker Aaron Burns had a penalty saved at the end of the first half.

October 5, 2014
Wistaston and Rookery giant killers in Crewe Sunday League President’s Cup

Wistaston and Rookery giant killers in Crewe Sunday League President’s Cup

Rookery Tavern and Wistaston Athletic both provided shocks in the 1st Round of the Crewe Regional League President’s Cup.

League One Wistaston Ath scored twice in extra time to beat Premier Division Ocean 4-3, with Rhys Potter (2), Adam Lee and Jordan Smith for Wistaton with Mark Parker, Rhys Holt and Jake Edge for Ocean.

October 1, 2014
Nantwich Town tribute to Neville Clarke who dies aged 80

Nantwich Town tribute to Neville Clarke who dies aged 80

Nantwich Town has paid tribute to life vice president Neville Clarke, who has died aged 80.

Neville was a lifelong servant to his beloved Nantwich Town FC, a club he had supported since boyhood.

September 30, 2014
Nantwich Town beaten 4-0 away at Trafford

Nantwich Town beaten 4-0 away at Trafford

Nantwich Town’s inconsistent early season form continued with a disappointing 4-0 defeat at Trafford.

The Dabbers, hoping to build on their win over Matlock and push up the Evo-Stik Premier Division, welcomed back former Crewe Alex winger Steve Jones (pictured) from injury.

September 28, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC move second with third league win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC move second with third league win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts continued their fine start to their Midlands 1 West campaign with 41-18 win at home to Berkswell and Balsall.

Their third victory in four league games has Crewe sitting in second spot in the division after last season’s promotion.

September 28, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich Girls FC appeal for more players

Crewe & Nantwich Girls FC appeal for more players

Crewe and Nantwich girls football team are recruiting for more players.

The club is on the look out for their under 10s and under 12s teams.

September 26, 2014
Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones enjoys defensive switch

Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones enjoys defensive switch

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones says he relishes playing in different positions other than midfield.

Jones, who celebrated his 50th appearance for the Dabbers at the weekend, stepped into the back line after Adam Jones went off injured.

September 25, 2014
Nantwich Town new boy Iain Howard happy with Dabbers move

Nantwich Town new boy Iain Howard happy with Dabbers move

By Richard Scott
New Nantwich Town midfielder Iain Howard believes joining the Dabbers from rivals Witton Albion was “a no brainer”.

Howard has been reunited with former boss Danny Johnson who he played for at Ashton United, before leaving to join Chester.

September 23, 2014