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Nantwich CC crowned league champions with Toft victory

Nantwich CC crowned league champions with Toft victory

Nantwich CC 1st XI clinched their second successive Cheshire County Premier League title with a six-wicket victory over Toft at a jubilant Whitehouse Lane. Nantwich captain Andrew Newton put the visitors into bat knowing the hosts needed just two points to retain the league crown.

September 18, 2011
Evo-Stik League: FC United 1 Nantwich Town 3

Evo-Stik League: FC United 1 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town notched a second successive league victory with an impressive 3-1 win away at FC United of Manchester tonight (September 14). The Dabbers turned in an excellent performance in front of 1,350 supporters at Bury’s Gigg Lane, and crashed in three second half goals to seal all three points.

September 14, 2011
Acton Nomads top league after beating Northwich

Acton Nomads top league after beating Northwich

Acton Nomads 1sts will be looking to build on their impressive 26-5 defeat of Northwich when they travel to Trafford this weekend. The Nomads proved too strong for their visitors and amassed a 21-5 lead by half time with tries from Mark Partridge and Jonny Brereton.

September 13, 2011
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club member’s county honour

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club member’s county honour

A member of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club is to be presented with Honorary County Colours for services to the sport in Cheshire. John White will receive the accolade from the Cheshire Lawn Tennis Association at an annual awards night in October.

September 13, 2011
Mills and Lennon goals earn Nantwich Town 2-0 win

Mills and Lennon goals earn Nantwich Town 2-0 win

Goals from Michael Lennon and Ben Mills earned Nantwich Town their second home victory of the campaign, beating Whitby Town 2-0. The Dabbers dominated from the start, despite keeper Jonathan Brain being called on to make one or two crucial stops.

September 11, 2011
Nantwich CC edge closer to second league title

Nantwich CC edge closer to second league title

Nantwich CC need just two more points to clinch a second successive league title after both they and rivals Chester drew their penultimate games. Nantwich went to Alderley edge and were in control throughout the match. Only a defiant last wicket stand by the hosts prevented Nantwich clinching victory and all the points.

September 11, 2011
Nantwich Town welcome Tommy Cassidy’s Whitby to Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town welcome Tommy Cassidy’s Whitby to Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn  welcomes a fellow Northern Irelander to the Weaver Stadiun today when Tommy Cassidy brings his Whitby Town side to visit. Former Newcastle United midfielder Cassidy was manager at Workington Town before being appointed at Whitby last October. his first game was at Nantwich, which the Dabbers won 3-1.

September 10, 2011
Nantwich Town beaten 4-3 at home by Burscough

Nantwich Town beaten 4-3 at home by Burscough

Nantwich Town were beaten 4-3 for the second consecutive league game in a topsy-turvy encounter at home to Burscough. The Dabbers at one point trailed 4-1, but scored two goals in a minute to give themselves a chance with 20 minutes left.

September 7, 2011
Nantwich CC to host Hyde in Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich CC to host Hyde in Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich CC have reached the final of the Cheshire Cup with a convincing semi-final win over Widnes. Batting first Nantwich scored 231 with RayDoyle (76) and Glen Batticciotto (68) leading the way.

September 5, 2011
Nantwich Town sign Latvian player to boost midfield

Nantwich Town sign Latvian player to boost midfield

Nantwich Town have signed a Latvian player after a trial period at the Weaver Stadium. Midfielder Aleksandrs Solovjovs (pictured) arrives in Nantwich from Cyprus second division club Atromitos Yeroskipou. Dabbers boss Jimmy Quinn  secured the signing after gaining international clearance from the Cyprus FA.

September 4, 2011
Nantwich CC take giant stride toward second title

Nantwich CC take giant stride toward second title

Nantwich CC took a giant stride towards retaining the Cheshire County Premier League title with victory over nearest rivals Chester Boughton Hall. With just five poitns separating top of the table Nantwich and their visitors, it was a crucial clash for both sides at Whitehouse Lane.

September 4, 2011
RESULT: Buxton 4 Nantwich Town 3

RESULT: Buxton 4 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town lost 4-3 away at Buxton today (September 3) despite a second-half comeback from 3-0 down. Fuller report from this Evo-Stik Premier League clash to follow…

September 3, 2011
Top scorer Mills out of Nantwich Town trip to Buxton

Top scorer Mills out of Nantwich Town trip to Buxton

Nantwich Town will be without top scorer Ben Mills when they travel to face  Buxton in the Evo-Stik Premier League tomorrow (September 3). Mills has to sit out due to suspension after his sending off at home to Marine.

September 2, 2011