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Amazing Nantwich Town beat York City in FA Trophy

Amazing Nantwich Town beat York City in FA Trophy

Manager Paul Carden said he was ‘delighted for everyone at the club’ after Nantwich Town overcame a 64-place deficit to knock out York City 3-2 in the FA Trophy 3rd Round, writes Liam Price.

The Dabbers made a blistering start. In just the second minute, the first free kick of the game was swung in by Steven Hewitt and flicked in by the head of Ahmed Ali.

December 10, 2023
Nantwich Town Women to host “festive bonanza” on December 17

Nantwich Town Women to host “festive bonanza” on December 17

Nantwich Town Women are using their last home game of 2023 to hold a ‘Festive Bonanza’ of events and activities.

It will take place at the Swansway Stadium on December 17 against Macclesfield.

December 8, 2023
Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Witton Albion

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town are out of the Cheshire Senior Cup after Witton Albion scored an 85th minute winner to win 2-1 at the Swansway Stadium.

Akiel Raffie made his first start since returning to Nantwich, with Callum Saunders in a Nantwich squad for the first time since September after a long spell out with a knee injury.

December 6, 2023
Snow wipes out Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Snow wipes out Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Snow across South Cheshire forced all Crewe Regional Sunday league football fixtures to be postponed today.

League officials will now have to re-arrange all games over the next few weeks.

December 3, 2023
Sporty youngsters shortlisted in Everybody Junior Awards

Sporty youngsters shortlisted in Everybody Junior Awards

Sporty youngsters aged 5-15 have been shortlisted in this year’s Everybody Junior Awards.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the contributions of local sporting superstars across Cheshire East.

December 3, 2023
Snow frills success for Nantwich Seals swimmers

Snow frills success for Nantwich Seals swimmers

Nantwich Seals swimmers made a big splash at the Snow Frills event in Sheffield where 13 club members competed in the long course meet at Ponds Forge.

And they returned a “spectacular” array of honours, with 55 personal bests and more than a dozen medals.

November 29, 2023
Second-half - A-Jay Leitch-Smith on the ball

Nantwich Town cruise to important 4-1 away win at Witton Albion

Nantwich Town made it four unbeaten in all competitions with a 4-1 win away at Witton Albion on Tuesday night.

Connor Rankin curled wide after just two minutes, his pressing and physicality working well but not so well when he picked up a booking after just 15 minutes.

November 29, 2023
Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity

A Nantwich man has defied the odds to complete his first marathon.

Jack Maclennan, 22, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes six years ago which mum Lisa said badly impacted his health.

November 28, 2023
Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut

Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut

A gymnast from South Cheshire is appealing for sponsors to help fund her career after making her Team GBR debut.

Alisha Evanson, 21, from Crewe, made her international debut at World Tumbling Championships earlier this month in Birmingham.

November 27, 2023
Football teams ranked – What are the top 5 most popular clubs?

Football teams ranked – What are the top 5 most popular clubs?

The football clubs of Europe are among the most popular cultural institutions anywhere in the world.

Travel from Africa to Asia to the Americas, and you’ll probably never be too far away from a fan of a handful of all-powerful super-clubs.

November 27, 2023
Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town win at City of Liverpool

Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town win at City of Liverpool

By Liam Price
An inspired Sean Cooke hat-trick helped Nantwich Town come from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 win over in-form City of Liverpool at Bootle’s Berry Street Garages Stadium.

In the first half, the home side’s successes were all coming from the wings.

November 26, 2023
Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Cooper Buckley beat NHB 4-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division thanks to goals from Michael Rzepka, Harry Walker, Ryan Walker and Ben Burrow.

Henry Greenwood and Euan Bull netted for the visitors.

November 26, 2023
Paul Carden

Nantwich Town handed plum FA Trophy tie with York City

Nantwich Town have drawn a plum FA Trophy third round tie against former EFL side York City.

The Dabbers will host the National League outfit at the Swansway Stadium on Saturday December 9, kick off 3pm.

November 21, 2023