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Nantwich Town 2014-15 squad unveiled as new season kicks off

Nantwich Town 2014-15 squad unveiled as new season kicks off

This is the new-look Nantwich Town squad for the 2014-15 season which manager Danny Johnson says he is “happy” with.

As the Dabbers kick off away at Buxton today (August 16), Johnson has urged supporters to “channel their expectations”.

August 16, 2014
Former Crewe star Steve Phillips to leave Nantwich Town

Former Crewe star Steve Phillips to leave Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Steve Phillips is to leave the club and return to the West Country, it has emerged.

The former Crewe Alexandra star requested to be released from his Dabbers contract this week.

August 14, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hails new-look side’s “spirit”

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hails new-look side’s “spirit”

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson is raring to go as the new Evo-Stik Premier League season kicks off.

The Dabbers travel to Buxton FC on the opening day this Saturday and Johnson believes his side have what it takes to start the campaign with a good victory.

August 12, 2014
Pre-season match report: Northwich Victoria 1 Nantwich Town 3

Pre-season match report: Northwich Victoria 1 Nantwich Town 3

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a convincing 3-1 win away at Evo-Stik First Division North Side Northwich Victoria.

Goals from Vinnie Mukendi, a Steve Lewis penalty, and Jordon Johnson sealed the win for the Dabbers.

August 9, 2014
FA stages free football coaching for Nantwich children

FA stages free football coaching for Nantwich children

Youngsters in Nantwich can take advantage of free football coaching being held at Malbank School.

The sessions are being funded by the Football Association, and are aimed at children aged 5 to 11 during the summer holidays.

August 7, 2014
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