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Nantwich Town coach’s cancer torment after four family members die

Nantwich Town coach’s cancer torment after four family members die

A Nantwich Town football coach has revealed his torment after cancer killed four members of his family in four years. Now Dave Haworth, the club’s goalkeeping coach, is running the Manchester BUPA 10k race on May 18 to raise money in their name.

April 25, 2014
Nantwich Town slump to defeat at relegated rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town slump to defeat at relegated rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town’s disappointing end of season form continued when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at already relegated rivals Stafford Rangers. The result continued a recent dip in form for the Dabbers which has seen them slip to 19th place, just two above the relegation zone.

April 22, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 1 Matlock Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 1 Matlock Town 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town keeper Steve James produced an acrobatic performance to earn a point against Matlock. And the visitors will regret not taking advantage of several defensive lapses by their opponents at the Weaver Stadium.

April 19, 2014
Wistaston teenager raises £187 for Sport Relief in 12-hour “tennis-athon”

Wistaston teenager raises £187 for Sport Relief in 12-hour “tennis-athon”

A Wistaston teenager raised almost £200 after competing in an exhausting 12-hour “tennis-athon”. George Raiswell, aged 13, played from 7am to 7pm at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club in aid of Sport Relief.

April 14, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC reach playoff final with victory over Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC reach playoff final with victory over Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured their playoff final place with a 29-7 victory away at Stafford. Now the Vagrants side have one final 80-minute game to try and clinch promotion to their highest level ever.

April 14, 2014
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Blyth Spartans 1

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Blyth Spartans 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were left rueing a host of missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Blyth Spartans. The Dabbers only had Alex Meaney’s first half strike to show for a dominant performance at the Weaver Stadium.

April 12, 2014
Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis has opened a new food area at Nantwich Town Football Club. The area was built thanks to funding by Nantwich Town Independent Supports Association (NTISA) with help from Nantwich Town Council.

April 9, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are just one win away from a dramatic playoff final which could see them promoted. The Vagrants side, who beat Old Saltians 43-7 at the weekend, need to win away at Stafford this Saturday to secure their playoff final spot.

April 7, 2014
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 0 Trafford 1

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 0 Trafford 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town stumbled a to a 1-0 home defeat as Trafford snatched the points at the Weaver Stadium. Trafford’s skipper Martyn Andrews headed home a corner 10 minutes from time in a tight mid-table encounter in the rain.

April 6, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Worksop Town 3 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Worksop Town 3 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were unable to blunt Worksop’s famed attack and were beaten 3-1 at the promotion chasers. But it could have been a different story after the Dabbers had taken an early lead.

April 3, 2014
Nantwich Town stumble to 4-2 defeat away at Whitby Town

Nantwich Town stumble to 4-2 defeat away at Whitby Town

Nantwich Town’s season continues to fizzle out as they slumped to another defeat, 4-2 away at Whitby. Aaron Burns gave Danny Johnson’s men the perfect start when he fired home after just eight minutes on the east coast.

March 30, 2014
Promotion chasing Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 56-13 at Willenhall

Promotion chasing Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 56-13 at Willenhall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintained their push for a promotion play-off place after beating Willenhall 56-13. But the Vagrants side will know they’ve been in a tough battle against a side fighting off relegation.

March 30, 2014
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Buxton 1

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Buxton 1

By James Briscoe Andrew Pearson’s pile-driver earned Nantwich Town a hard-earned point at home to Buxton. But the Dabbers will be rueing missed opportunities at the Weaver Stadium in a game they should have won.

March 26, 2014