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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face daunting road trip to Warrington

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face daunting road trip to Warrington

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are calling on supporters to back them as they travel to face runaway league leaders Warrington. The Vagrants club, fresh from their Cheshire Bowl triumph over Winnington Park, face the most daunting clash of the season tomorrow (April 10).

April 9, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Eastwood Town 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Eastwood Town 0

By James Briscoe A solitary goal from a Harry Clayton penalty gave Darren Moss-led Nantwich Town a second league win in a row. The Dabbers secured a narrow 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Eastwood Town.

April 7, 2013
Nantwich Town beat Witton Albion 2-1 for first 2013 home win

Nantwich Town beat Witton Albion 2-1 for first 2013 home win

By Robert Summerscales Harry Clayton and Tom Bentham opened their goal accounts for Nantwich Town who beat Witton Albion for a first home win of 2013. Both players netted close-range tap-ins to secure victory over their Cheshire rivals.

April 2, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured an epic victory over Winnington Park to be crowned Cheshire Bowl winners. It’s the first time for 31 years Crewe have beaten Winnington, and John Ferguson who captained the 1st XV to that last victory in 1982 was in the crowd.

April 2, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier League match report: Marine 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League match report: Marine 2 Nantwich Town 1

By Robert Summerscales A Lee Trundle goal consigned Nantwich Town to defeat at Marine in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. The 36-year-old former Swansea City forward capitalised on a Caspar Hughes error to fire the winner.

March 31, 2013
Nantwich Town to screen FA Cup before Easter Monday Witton clash

Nantwich Town to screen FA Cup before Easter Monday Witton clash

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town opens early on Easter Monday – so fans can watch Chelsea v Manchester Utd. Weaver Stadium turnstiles will open from 12.15pm for the screening of FA Cup quarter final replay.

March 30, 2013
Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Hundreds of Crewe Alex fans from across South Cheshire flocked to Gresty Road to glimpse the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Nantwichnews editor Pete Leydon (pictured) joined supporters young and old who packed out the club shop during a special promotion of the JPT Final against Southend on April 7.

March 28, 2013
Nantwich Town stumble to 1-0 home defeat to Chorley FC

Nantwich Town stumble to 1-0 home defeat to Chorley FC

By Robert Summerscales A spirited display by Nantwich Town was not enough to stop Chorley recording their fifth consecutive win. The Dabbers were beaten 1-0 in their Evo-Stik Northern Premier League clash.

March 27, 2013
Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra supporters can catch a glimpse of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy when it visits Gresty Road today (March 27) ahead of the Wembley final on April 7. The Alex take on Southend United in what will be the club’s first-ever cup final appearance at Wembley Stadium.

March 27, 2013
Nantwich Town game at Buxton postponed by weather

Nantwich Town game at Buxton postponed by weather

Nantwich Town’s Evo-Stik Premier League match away at Buxton has fallen victim to the weather. Officials confirmed the inevitable after looking at the heavy snow and wintry conditions at the Buxton ground.

March 23, 2013
Phil Staley at Nantwich Town in 2013

Nantwich Town captain Darren Moss in charge as Staley steps down

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town assistant manager Phil Staley is to retire from football due to ill health. Staley, who joined the club in February, had agreed to take caretaker charge after last week’s departure of Jimmy Quinn.

March 21, 2013
Hunt for new Nantwich Town head coach gets underway

Hunt for new Nantwich Town head coach gets underway

Nantwich Town have unveiled an advert to appoint a successor to Jimmy Quinn. The club is looking to bring in a new head coach to revive the team’s flagging Evo-Stik Premier League fortunes.

March 18, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 18-27 by New Brighton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 18-27 by New Brighton

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts were undone by three tries from powerful driving mauls against fourth place New Brighton. The visitors, driven by ex Tonga international No 8 Kati Tuliloputu, proved to strong in the pack when they clashed at Vagrants.

March 17, 2013