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Nantwich Town sign FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson

Nantwich Town sign FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson

Nantwich Town have strengthened their squad after an uncertain start to 2013-14 campaign. The Dabbers, who sit fourth from bottom in Evo-Stik Premier League, have signed FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson.

August 30, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their new 2013-14 campaign with a Cheshire Vase clash against Ashton-on-Mersey. They welcome their visitors to the Vagrants for a 3pm kick off this Saturday August 31.

August 28, 2013
Nantwich Town keeper sees red in 2-0 defeat by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town keeper sees red in 2-0 defeat by Witton Albion

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town goalkeeper Luke Simpson was sent off as Witton Albion’s Kyle Wilson came back to haunt his old club. Wilson scored with a clinical finish in a 2-0 Bank Holiday Monday win at Weaver Stadium.

August 27, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds teams both came a cropper against Neston in the latest Cheshire County league matches. The 1sts lost by two wickets in a tight match at Whitehouse Lane against a 2nd placed team chasing the title.

August 26, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier report: Matlock Town 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier report: Matlock Town 2 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe Harry Clayton’s control and finish just before half-time was a rare moment to remember for Nantwich Town fans away at Matlock Town. The hosts looked better in open play in the first ten minutes however Nantwich had several chances from corners.

August 24, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Skelmersdale Utd 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Skelmersdale Utd 2 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe A late Aaron Burns penalty was not enough to prevent Nantwich Town stumbling to defeat at Skelmersdale United. In a match played at a frenetic pace, Nantwich matched their hosts in the first period.

August 21, 2013
Nantwich sprinter Hayley Jones wins bronze in Moscow 4x100m relay

Nantwich sprinter Hayley Jones wins bronze in Moscow 4x100m relay

Young Nantwich athlete Hayley Jones has scooped a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. The 24-year-old former Malbank High student was in the final leg of the 4x100m relay on the final day of the competition today (August 18).

August 18, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds games abandoned by rain

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds games abandoned by rain

Nantwich CC’s 1st and 2nd team clashes with Hyde were both affected by the rain. The 1st team, looking to claw their way up the County Premier League, travelled to 5th-placed Hyde.

August 18, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 2 King’s Lynn Town 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 2 King’s Lynn Town 0

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town kicked off their Evo-Stik Premier League campaign with a fine 2-0 victory over King’s Lynn Town. Goals by Aaron Burns and Adam Carden were enough to see off the promoted side at the Weaver Stadium.

August 17, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson ready for Evo-Stik league opener

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson ready for Evo-Stik league opener

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson takes charge of his first competitive game when the Dabbers kick off their new league campaign tomorrow (August 17). Nantwich welcome King’s Lynn Town to Weaver Stadium in their first clash for four years.

August 16, 2013
Nantwich Town’s Aaron Burns earns 3-3 draw at Gap Connah’s Quay

Nantwich Town’s Aaron Burns earns 3-3 draw at Gap Connah’s Quay

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town’s Aaron Burns scored a stunner to haunt Gap Connah’s Quay Nomads in a 3-3 pre-season friendly. Ex-Nomad Burns found space just outside the home penalty area to curl a left-footed shot right in the “postage stamp”.

August 11, 2013
Nantwich CC stumble to 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge

Nantwich CC stumble to 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge

Nantwich CC’s faint hopes of retaining their Cheshire County Premier title suffered a blow with a 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge. The visitors smashed their way to 299-5 off 55 overs, as the Nantwich attack suffered at Whitehouse Lane.

August 11, 2013
Nantwich Town show promise in 3-1 defeat at FC Chester

Nantwich Town show promise in 3-1 defeat at FC Chester

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson continues to see a new-look Dabbers improve as they prepare for their final pre-season game. Johnson’s team pushed Conference Premier neighbours Chester FC all the way in a 3-1 away defeat.

August 9, 2013