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Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Ilkeston FC 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Ilkeston FC 0

By Ashley Houghton Sean Cooke’s strike was enough for Nantwich Town to extend their unbeaten start to the Evo-Stik Premier Division campaign. Ilkeston’s search for a first win continued as they were made to rue missed first-half chances at the Weaver Stadium.

August 27, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 1 Kendal Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 1 Kendal Town 1

By Ashley Houghton A late Josh Kenworthy strike stopped Nantwich Town taking all three points against Kendal at the Weaver Stadium. Lewis Short gave Jimmy Quinn’s men the lead on the hour as the Dabbers looked set for two wins out of two.

August 22, 2012
Quinn has full squad for Nantwich Town’s clash with Kendal

Quinn has full squad for Nantwich Town’s clash with Kendal

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich get their home programme in the Evo-Stik Premier Division underway against Kendal Town. And it will be the first of two league meetings in just over two weeks between the sides.

August 21, 2012
Nantwich cage-fighter prepares for all female bout

Nantwich cage-fighter prepares for all female bout

A young Nantwich woman is back in action when she becomes the first woman to compete in “Rage in the Cage” in Stoke-on-Trent next month. Anya Lynette Hynes, 23, from Wrenbury, will fight in a semi-pro bout at the event in the Queen’s Theatre, Burslem.

August 20, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Matlock Town 0 Nantwich Town 5

Evo-Stik Premier League: Matlock Town 0 Nantwich Town 5

By Ashley Houghton Jimmy Quinn’s Nantwich Town crushed shell-shocked Matlock Town 5-0 in the opening 2012-13 league fixture. And the victory will send a warning of intent to the rest of the Evo-Stik Premier League.

August 19, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts earn stunning 19-run victory away at Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts earn stunning 19-run victory away at Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts battled to a tremendous 19-run victory away at Hyde to keep their title hat-trick hopes alive. The win against third-placed fellow title contenders earned Nantwich 25 valuable points as they continue a good run of form.

August 19, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts face crunch game at third place Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts face crunch game at third place Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts hope to close the gap on the leaders when they face Hyde CC in the Cheshire County Premier League. Another stunning century by Louis Bentley helped Nantwich to a nine-wicket win over Neston last weekend.

August 17, 2012
Stoke City take on Manchester Utd at Nantwich’s Weaver Stadium

Stoke City take on Manchester Utd at Nantwich’s Weaver Stadium

By Ashley Houghton Stoke City under-21s will use Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium as their home for the new under-21 Premier League. And they kick off the campaign at the “Dabberdome” with a home clash against mighty Manchester Utd this weekend.

August 15, 2012
Pre-season match: Nantwich Town 4 Bala Town 3

Pre-season match: Nantwich Town 4 Bala Town 3

Nantwich Town came out 4-3 winners over Bala Town in a pre-season friendly at Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers fought back well from 3-1 down against the Welsh Premier League team after a sloppy defensive display early on.

August 12, 2012
New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall MacGregor said the club is excited at the prospect of a new campaign. And with new coach Andy Brown on board, new faces in the first team squad, C&N are bidding for a third straight promotion.

August 8, 2012
Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Stoke City 2

Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Stoke City 2

Nantwich Town continued their pre-season preparation with a decent performance against a strong Stoke City under 21s side. The Dabbers acquitted themselves well in the 2-1 defeat at the Weaver Stadium.

August 7, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts title challenge hit by Chester draw

Nantwich CC 1sts title challenge hit by Chester draw

Louis Bentley’s amazing batting display was the standout performance for Nantwich CC 1sts in their draw at Chester Boughton Hall. Bentley smashed an unbeaten 134, including five 6s and ten 4s, as they reached 203 for 7 off 52 overs.

August 6, 2012
Three hat-tricks in three games for Nantwich Town’s Kyle Wilson

Three hat-tricks in three games for Nantwich Town’s Kyle Wilson

Nantwich Town beat Welsh Premier League’s Prestatyn Town 6-1 to extend their pre-season winning run, writes Ashley Houghton. Dabbers new boy Kyle Wilson (pictured) scored his third hat-trick in three games, with the side now bagging 16 in just five pre-season games.

August 1, 2012