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Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson blasts players who “let fans down”

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson blasts players who “let fans down”

The clear-out of players at Nantwich Town is underway as boss Danny Johnson looks to rebuild for the 2014-15 campaign. The club has already announced that three big names – Aaron Burns, Ben Deegan and Alex Frost – have departed.

May 15, 2014
Man United star Nick Powell guilty of drink driving in Nantwich

Man United star Nick Powell guilty of drink driving in Nantwich

Manchester United star Nick Powell has been banned after being caught drink driving in a Vauxhall Corsa in Nantwich. The 20-year-old former Crewe Alexandra midfielder was caught over the alcohol limit in Davenport Avenue.

May 13, 2014
Nantwich Seals make big splash at Wrexham Spring meeting

Nantwich Seals make big splash at Wrexham Spring meeting

Five swimmers from Nantwich Seals did their club proud at the Wrexham Spring meet with 27 other teams from England and Wales. Frankie Timmis, Izzy Morrey, Ellie Frampton, Max Austin and John Crawford all took part at the two-day event.

May 11, 2014
Andy White scoops Nantwich Town Player of the Year award

Andy White scoops Nantwich Town Player of the Year award

By Jamie Briscoe Andy White has been named as Nantwich Town’s Player of the Year for the 2013/14 season. The Dabbers defender (pictured) received the trophy at the club’s awards night after topping the supporters poll.

May 11, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich teenage rugby brothers earn England call up

Crewe & Nantwich teenage rugby brothers earn England call up

Rugby playing brothers from Nantwich are celebrating double success – after being picked for England! Ben and Tom Curry, who play for the U16s for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC, were selected to play for England U16s after another great club season.

May 6, 2014
Match report: Nantwich CC 1sts beat Bramhall CC by 164 runs

Match report: Nantwich CC 1sts beat Bramhall CC by 164 runs

A stunning bowling display by Oliver Griffiths helped Nantwich CC 1sts notch their first win of the new league season. Griffiths took 7 for just 29 runs as they humbled Bramhall with a comfortable 164-run victory.

May 4, 2014
Cyclist saddles up to launch new cycling club in Nantwich

Cyclist saddles up to launch new cycling club in Nantwich

A keen cyclist is saddling up to launch Nantwich’s first dedicated Cycling Club. Darren Knights says Nantwich Cycle Group is for locals who just want to ride as a group and not on their own or with a traditional club.

May 1, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be playing at their highest ever level next season after a nail-biting play-off final victory. Andy Brown’s side held on to register a 18-13 win over Banbury Bulls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

April 26, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Grantham Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Grantham Town 1

Nantwich Town’s last game offered up goals, penalties and red cards.

Grantham gifted Ben Deegan a goal on 25 minutes to give the Dabbers a lead at a showery and blustery Weaver Stadium.

April 26, 2014
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