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Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club plays landmark Germany fixture

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club plays landmark Germany fixture

Members of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club travelled to Germany to play a landmark fixture. Ben Reinhardt, Chris Raiswell, Diane Mayman and Jonathan Braithwaite made the journey to play Birkenheide Tennis Club.

November 5, 2013
FA Chairman Greg Dyke hails Nantwich Town as ideal “community club”

FA Chairman Greg Dyke hails Nantwich Town as ideal “community club”

By James Briscoe New FA Chairman Greg Dyke dropped in to Nantwich to visit what he believes sets the standards for a “community club”. Mr Dyke visited the Weaver Stadium with Cheshire FA Chief Executive Simon Gerrard.

November 5, 2013
Reaseheath College students prove a hit at Horse of the Year Show

Reaseheath College students prove a hit at Horse of the Year Show

Reaseheath College students and staff from Nantwich were under the spotlight when they provided the arena party for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Thirty-six students and two staff from the Nantwich college were on duty for the full week.

November 4, 2013
Nantwich Town ease passed St Ives 4-1 in FA Trophy clash

Nantwich Town ease passed St Ives 4-1 in FA Trophy clash

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town strode in to the FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying with three goals in the final 10 minutes at St Ives in Cambridgeshire. But it was not plain sailing for the Dabbers on a poor playing surface and blustery conditions.

November 3, 2013
Nantwich Town boss calls team “disgrace” after 2-1 defeat by Marine

Nantwich Town boss calls team “disgrace” after 2-1 defeat by Marine

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson described his team’s performance as “a disgrace” after they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat. Andy Fowler and Jamie Rainford earned Marine three points despite a late Aaron Burns header for the hosts.

October 30, 2013
Nantwich rugby star Kieran Flynn “will never walk again”, say doctors

Nantwich rugby star Kieran Flynn “will never walk again”, say doctors

Exclusive A Nantwich rugby player has revealed his heartbreak after doctors told him he will never walk again. Kieran Flynn, 21, faces life in a wheelchair after a freak tackle in pre-season left him with severe spinal injuries.

October 28, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town beat Barwell FC 2-0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town beat Barwell FC 2-0

By James Briscoe Aaron Burns and Ben Deegan earned Nantwich Town all three points at home to Barwell FC. Two strikes in the space of two second-half minutes was just reward for the Dabbers who dominated.

October 27, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face top of the table clash with Bridgnorth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face top of the table clash with Bridgnorth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are gearing up for a top-of-the-table clash against Bridgnorth. The Vagrants club currently sit top of the Midlands 2 West (North) league on 20 points after four straight victories.

October 25, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson clinches Steve Foster signing

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson clinches Steve Foster signing

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has swooped to sign Witton marksman Steve Foster. Johnson has brought in the prolific striker who should go straight into the squad to face Barwell tomorrow (October 26).

October 25, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson blasts referee after Ilkeston loss

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson blasts referee after Ilkeston loss

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hit out at the officials after watching his side slip to a 3-1 defeat away at Ilkeston The Dabbers looked to have been denied a clear penalty claim when striker Ben Deegan was brought down in the second half.

October 22, 2013
Nantwich Town progress in FA Trophy with 3-0 win at Droylsden

Nantwich Town progress in FA Trophy with 3-0 win at Droylsden

A brace from Ben Deegan (pictured) helped Nantwich Town ease into the next round of the FA Trophy with a 3-0 win at Droylsden. Danny Johnson’s men produced a strong second half performance against the Evo-Stik Premier League’s bottom club.

October 20, 2013
Nantwich Seals youngsters make step up to Arena Swimming League

Nantwich Seals youngsters make step up to Arena Swimming League

Nantwich Seals swimming club has returned to action in the latest round of the National Arena Swimming League. The club, based out of Nantwich Pool, took a strong squad to compete at Knowsley Culture & Leisure Park, on Merseyside.

October 17, 2013
Match report: Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Chorley

Match report: Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Chorley

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town keeper Jack Cudworth had a debut to forget after giving away a penalty which sent Dabbers crashing to a 1-0 defeat. Cudworth (pictured) felled Chorley’s Josh Hine in the box and Hine stroked home the spot-kick in the 11th minute.

October 16, 2013