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Nantwich Town shows manager Jimmy Quinn the door after cup loss

Nantwich Town shows manager Jimmy Quinn the door after cup loss

Nantwich Town have shown the door to manager Jimmy Quinn after a poor run of results ended in a home defeat in the Doodson Cup. The Dabbers’ 3-1 defeat to lower league Curzon Ashton was the last straw for the Weaver Stadium board.

March 15, 2013
Nantwich Town lose 3-1 to Curzon Ashton in Doodson Sports Cup

Nantwich Town lose 3-1 to Curzon Ashton in Doodson Sports Cup

Nantwich Town were dumped out of the Doodson Sports Cup, losing 3-1 at home to lower league Curzon Ashton. In front of just over 100 fans, the Dabbers’ dubious home form slumped once again.

March 14, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts captain Andrew Newton steps down

Nantwich CC 1sts captain Andrew Newton steps down

Andrew Newton is stepping down as captain of Nantwich CC 1sts after three successive Cheshire County Premier League titles. Newton plans to carry on playing but is restricting the amount of cricket he plays due to business commitments.

March 14, 2013
Cheshire Blades FC earns sponsorship with Crewe Gateway

Cheshire Blades FC earns sponsorship with Crewe Gateway

A South Cheshire car dealer has helped a local youth football club kick off a new era with a sponsorship deal. Peugeot dealership Gateway, on Crewe Gates Industrial Estate, has thrown its support behind Cheshire Blades FC.

March 13, 2013
Nantwich Town cup game off due to frozen pitch

Nantwich Town cup game off due to frozen pitch

The freezing weather has forced Nantwich Town’s cup match at home to Curzon Ashton to be postponed. The Dabbers were due to host the Doodson Sport Cup tie at the Weaver Stadium tonight (March 12).

March 12, 2013
ABBA tribute band line up rugby club Vagrants gig in Nantwich

ABBA tribute band line up rugby club Vagrants gig in Nantwich

A top ABBA tribute band is heading to Nantwich for a top night of entertainment at the town’s rugby club. Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are staging the concert at their Vagrants venue off Newcastle Road, Willaston, on April 6.

March 11, 2013
Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich’s Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle has been crowned champion of ITV’s Dancing On Ice. Tweddle, from Bunbury, skated to victory with dance partner Dan Whiston in tonight’s final show.

March 10, 2013
Nantwich Town clash with Blyth Spartans called off after heavy rain

Nantwich Town clash with Blyth Spartans called off after heavy rain

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town’s home game with Blyth Spartans has been called off because of a waterlogged pitch. Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has once again left the Weaver Stadium pitch unplayable.

March 9, 2013
Nantwich Town appoint ex Bostik boss Tony Davison as director

Nantwich Town appoint ex Bostik boss Tony Davison as director

Nantwich Town have appointed local businessman Tony Davison to its Board of Directors. Tony recently retired as managing director of Bostik, parent company of league sponsors Evo-Stik.

March 8, 2013
Nantwich Town’s Simon Everall praises Dabbers fans

Nantwich Town’s Simon Everall praises Dabbers fans

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town forward Simon Everall has praised the team’s loyal supporters following their defeat at Ilkeston FC. Jimmy Quinn’s men were beaten 3-0 at the New Manor Ground, but the travelling fans continued to back their side relentlessly with a number of upbeat chants.

March 6, 2013
Nantwich Town beaten 3-0 away at Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town beaten 3-0 away at Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town slumped to another defeat on the road when they lost 3-0 away at Ilkeston FC tonight (March 4). The Dabbers were well beaten by some sharp finishing and have now lost six of their last seven matches.

March 4, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 0 Ashton United 2

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 0 Ashton United 2

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town were beaten by a stunning second-half brace by Ashton United substitute Chris Amadi. The former FC United of Manchester forward broke the deadlock at the Weaver Stadium with a powerful half-volley.

March 2, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 2 Marine 3

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 2 Marine 3

By Robert Summerscales A late goal from former Fulham winger Sean Doherty consigned Nantwich Town to defeat at home to Marine. The Dabbers had taken an early lead through captain Darren Moss.

February 27, 2013