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Nantwich Town sign FC United’s Adam Jones on loan deal

Nantwich Town sign FC United’s Adam Jones on loan deal

Nantwich Town have swooped to secure the loan signing of FC United defender Adam Jones. And it comes on the same day top scorer Aaron Burns (pictured) pledged his future to the Dabbers after rivals AFC Fylde made a bid for him.

November 14, 2013
Boxing night at Nantwich Civic Hall raises thousands of pounds

Boxing night at Nantwich Civic Hall raises thousands of pounds

Hundreds of boxing fans donned their black ties to enjoy the 34th annual dinner and boxing evening at Nantwich Civic Hall. Punters enjoyed nine ABA bouts between young fighters from amateur clubs across Cheshire and Merseyside.

November 13, 2013
Reaseheath College golf course in Nantwich to close for development

Reaseheath College golf course in Nantwich to close for development

Reaseheath College’s picturesque 9-hole golf course in Nantwich is to close – to make way for more buildings. Shocked golf club members were delivered the news in a letter from Reaseheath principal Meredydd David.

November 13, 2013
Nantwich Town come from behind to beat Stocksbridge 2-1

Nantwich Town come from behind to beat Stocksbridge 2-1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town produced a strong second half comeback to overcome lowly visitors Stocksbridge Park Steels. A first goal for recent signing Steve Foster and a late Ben Deegan strike earned three points for the Dabbers.

November 10, 2013
Nantwich Town delight after beating high-flying AFC Fylde 2-1

Nantwich Town delight after beating high-flying AFC Fylde 2-1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town produced the away performance of the season to topple promotion-chasing AFC Fylde 2-1. Late goals by Aaron Burns (pictured) and Ben Deegan crowned a superb display by the Dabbers on the Lancashire coast.

November 6, 2013
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