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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
Nantwich Town beaten 4-1 by neighbours Crewe Alexandra

Nantwich Town beaten 4-1 by neighbours Crewe Alexandra

Nantwich Town produced a determined display as they went down 4-1 at home to League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

More than 1,200 people packed in to Nantwich’s Weaver Stadium for the eagerly-awaited pre-season friendly.

July 13, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose fly-half star Jamie Little

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose fly-half star Jamie Little

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will start their new 2014-15 campaign without star fly-half Jamie Little.

The Vagrants coach Andy Brown revealed that the number 10 will no longer be playing because of work commitments.

July 8, 2014
Nantwich Town face away trips in FA Cup and FA Trophy

Nantwich Town face away trips in FA Cup and FA Trophy

Nantwich Town will start their FA Cup run with an away tie.

The Dabbers will travel to face either Parkgate, Congleton Town or Salford City in the first qualifying on September 13.

July 4, 2014
Former Nantwich CC star Lou Vincent banned from cricket for life

Former Nantwich CC star Lou Vincent banned from cricket for life

Former Nantwich CC cricketer Lou Vincent has been banned from the sport worldwide for life after admitting match-fixing. The New Zealander, who led Nantwich to the Cheshire League title in 2010, went on television to make a full confession.

July 1, 2014