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Nantwich Town to hold “spruce up Weaver Stadium” days

Nantwich Town to hold “spruce up Weaver Stadium” days

Nantwich Town FC are calling in willing volunteers to help spruce up Weaver Stadium before the new season kicks off. Renovations to the playing surface at the ground off Waterlode are ongoing to be ready for the opening pre-season friendly with Altrincham on July 14.

June 26, 2012
Last-gasp win for Nantwich CC 1sts at Urmston

Last-gasp win for Nantwich CC 1sts at Urmston

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with a dramatic last-gasp victory at Urmston. Andrew Newton’s side pulled off the unlikely win by smashing 88 runs off the final 10 overs in a game delayed by rain.

June 24, 2012
Nantwich Town keeper Jonny Brain earns Top 20 accolade

Nantwich Town keeper Jonny Brain earns Top 20 accolade

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Jonny Brain has made it into the Non-League Paper’s Top 20 goalkeepers. In the latest edition, the exPort Vale and Macclesfield stopper was number 20 in its goalkeeping review of 2011/12.

June 19, 2012
Nantwich CC hit by rain in bid to climb County Premier League

Nantwich CC hit by rain in bid to climb County Premier League

For the second time in a week Nantwich CC’s bid to get their league campaign back on track was scuppered by rain. Not a single ball was bowled in their home game against Widnes at Whitehouse Lane, both teams taking seven points.

June 18, 2012
Nantwich Town snap up Northwich Vics star Lewis Short

Nantwich Town snap up Northwich Vics star Lewis Short

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn has strengthened his squad by signing ex Northwich Victoria star Lewis Short. The left-sided midfielder played a big part in helping the Vics to second place in the Evo-Stik Premier Division last season.

June 12, 2012
Nantwich CC suffer 10-wicket defeat at home to Hyde

Nantwich CC suffer 10-wicket defeat at home to Hyde

Two-time league champions Nantwich CC continue to struggle for form after suffering a heavy defeat at home to Hyde . The Dabbers were skittled out for just 126 in a one-sided Cheshire County Premier League encounter at Whitehouse Lane.

June 4, 2012
Nantwich Town sign striker Mark Beesley from Hednesford Town

Nantwich Town sign striker Mark Beesley from Hednesford Town

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn has swooped to bring prolific marksman Mark Beesley to the Weaver Stadium. The former Chester City and Cambridge United hitman was one of the leading scorers in the Evo-Stik Premier League last season with struggling Burscough.

June 1, 2012
Nantwich Olympic hopeful inspires South Cheshire College students

Nantwich Olympic hopeful inspires South Cheshire College students

An Olympic hopeful from Nantwich has been giving top tips to students at South Cheshire College. Charlotte Bradbury, 16, from Willaston, has her sights set on representing Great Britain in swimming.

May 30, 2012
Struggling Nantwich CC slump to 41-run defeat at Neston

Struggling Nantwich CC slump to 41-run defeat at Neston

Defending champions Nantwich suffered another setback in their quest for a third consecutive ECB Premier League title. Nantwich slumped to a 41-run defeat away at Neston, their third reverse in the opening six fixtures.

May 28, 2012
Striker Michael Lennon “saddened” at leaving Nantwich Town

Striker Michael Lennon “saddened” at leaving Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town striker Michael Lennon revealed it “saddened” him to leave the Weaver Stadium after four years. The marksman, who has been a firm favourite with Dabbers’ fans, has signed for Hednesford Town.

May 28, 2012
Ex Nantwich Town boss Steve Davis leads Crewe Alex to Wembley glory

Ex Nantwich Town boss Steve Davis leads Crewe Alex to Wembley glory

Former Nantwich Town boss Steve Davis led Crewe Alexandra to promotion with a thrilling Wembley victory in front of 15,000 delirious fans. Youngsters like Nick Powell, Nantwich teenager Max Clayton and Davis’ son Harry, who played on loan at the Dabbers, took the plaudits.

May 28, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC looked back to their best after notching a convincing victory at home to Chester Boughton Hall. The Whitehouse Lane 1sts skittled Chester out for just 128, recording a 75-run victory and 25 points into the bargain.

May 21, 2012
Manchester United could play Nantwich Town in anniversary clash

Manchester United could play Nantwich Town in anniversary clash

Manchester United could send a side to play Nantwich Town to commemorate a 60-year-old link between the clubs. Nantwich Town bosses say the Old Trafford giants have been “positive” about a game to mark the 60th anniversary of their historic FA Youth Cup encounter.

May 19, 2012