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Nantwich Pitch Invasion football league in “racism” probe

Nantwich Pitch Invasion football league in “racism” probe

Exclusive An FA-Affiliated football league in Nantwich is at the centre of a racism investigation. Cheshire FA and league organisers Pitch Invasion are probing claims of “disgraceful” racial abuse in a game at Nantwich Town Weaver Stadium.

June 12, 2013
Nantwich Cricket Club sign two-year sponsorship with Blue Bell BMW

Nantwich Cricket Club sign two-year sponsorship with Blue Bell BMW

Nantwich Cricket Club have signed a new two-year sponsorship deal with a South Cheshire car dealer. The Whitehouse Lane club’s backers are Crewe-based Blue Bell BMW.

June 6, 2013
Nantwich Town to launch new women’s team for 2013-14 season

Nantwich Town to launch new women’s team for 2013-14 season

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town are hoping to launch a new women’s team for the 2013/14 season. And the club is keen to hear from any players to register their interest.

June 4, 2013
Thousands enjoy competing and watching the Nantwich Triathlon

Thousands enjoy competing and watching the Nantwich Triathlon

Hundreds of competitors and thousands of spectators helped make the latest Cheshire Triathlon in Nantwich a huge success. There were 980 entrants competing in seven different categories of race in a sun-drenched Barony Park and surrounding area.

June 3, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts hang on for draw at home to Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts hang on for draw at home to Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts battled to a draw against Hyde after the visitors smashed 274 runs from their 55 overs at Whitehouse Lane. Nantwich, chasing their fourth Cheshire County Premier title, hung on finish on 194-9.

June 2, 2013
Nantwich Town Under 15s scoop league and cup double

Nantwich Town Under 15s scoop league and cup double

Nantwich Town under 15s have completed a stunning end-of-season double. The youngsters, managed by Andy Slaney and Jay Bateman, brought silverware back to the Weaver Stadium after winning the Under 15s South Cheshire Youth League and Cup.

May 31, 2013
New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson makes more key signings

New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson makes more key signings

By James Briscoe New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has moved quickly to bring in Alex Frost from former club Ashton United. ‘Frosty’, who made over 200 appearances for Ashton under Johnson, is also new Dabbers club captain.

May 27, 2013
Nantwich CC secure win as skipper Ray Doyle hits century

Nantwich CC secure win as skipper Ray Doyle hits century

A century by Nantwich CC skipper Ray Doyle helped the 1sts to an impressive league victory over Alderley Edge. Doyle smashed 115 from 141 balls as Nantwich hit 208-7 in 55 overs at a sun-drenched Alderley.

May 26, 2013
Earl Davis signs for Nantwich Town as new assistant manager

Earl Davis signs for Nantwich Town as new assistant manager

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson has made his first signing – bringing in the experienced Earl Davis. The 30-year-old will be joining the Dabbers as both a player and as his new assistant manager for the 2013-14 season.

May 21, 2013
Nantwich Town Lasers win dramatic under 9s final at Crewe Alex

Nantwich Town Lasers win dramatic under 9s final at Crewe Alex

Nantwich Town Lasers under 9s beat Cheshire Blades United to win the ASC U9s League Cup final after a dramatic penalty shoot-out at The exciting final at Crewe Alexandra’s training ground ended 4-4 after normal time.

May 20, 2013
Nantwich Town honoured at Fair Play Awards at Wembley

Nantwich Town honoured at Fair Play Awards at Wembley

Nantwich Town were honoured alongside other winners in the FA’s fourth annual Respect and Fair Play Awards. The Dabbers won the club accolade at Steps 1-4 before the FA Cup Final at Wembley.

May 14, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Hardy runners from Crewe and Nantwich tackled one the highlights of the year at the “killer mile” event in Mow Cop. More than 500 runners braved the wind, rain and notorious Mow Cop hill, including several members of South Cheshire Harriers.

May 10, 2013
Nantwich Town fans buy new tannoy system for Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town fans buy new tannoy system for Weaver Stadium

Big-hearted Nantwich Town fans have dug deep to raise funds for a new tannoy system at the club’s Weaver Stadium. The Independent Supporters Association unveiled the system in the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Van stand before the final home game of the season.

May 8, 2013