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Today’s Nantwich Town v Rushall Olympic game postponed

Today’s Nantwich Town v Rushall Olympic game postponed

Nantwich Town’s home match with Rushall Olympic today (February 4) has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. Temperatures plummeted to around minus 8 degrees overnight, leaving the Weaver Stadium pitch unplayable.

February 4, 2012
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn rolled back the years with a vintage display as two local firms battled it out on the football pitch. The former Northern Ireland international turned out for Dabbers’ sponsors County Insurance as they took on Kindertons.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich Town land Steve Claridge on deadline day – for guest talk

Nantwich Town land Steve Claridge on deadline day – for guest talk

Nantwich Town have made a late signing on transfer deadline day – landing veteran Steve Claridge. But the TV pundit won’t be coming to play at the Weaver Stadium – he’s guest speaker at a special event in April.

February 1, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Chasetown 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Chasetown 0

By Ashley Houghton Ten man Nantwich Town had to settle for their third consecutive home draw against a well organised Chasetown side. And the Dabbers may be happy with the point having played most of the second half down to ten men.

January 29, 2012
Jordan Connerton rejoins Nantwich Town on loan from Crewe Alex

Jordan Connerton rejoins Nantwich Town on loan from Crewe Alex

Striker Jordan Connerton has rejoined Nantwich Town on loan. Connerton, 22, joins on a one-month loan deal from Crewe Alexandra.

January 27, 2012
Nantwich pupils compete in South Cheshire indoor athletics finals

Nantwich pupils compete in South Cheshire indoor athletics finals

Nantwich youngsters did their schools proud at the South Cheshire sportshall athletics finals. Teams from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley,  Weaver Primary, and Sound Primary took part in the finals at South Cheshire College.

January 27, 2012
Nantwich Town stage FA Cup screening before Chasetown clash

Nantwich Town stage FA Cup screening before Chasetown clash

Nantwich Town are hoping to pull in the crowds by screening the FA Cup clash between Liverpool and Manchester United. They want fans to take advantage of a special Carlsberg promotion at the Weaver Stadium in Nantwich tomorrow (Januaary 28).

January 27, 2012
Nantwich Town lose 3-1 despite new boy Sherriff’s debut goal

Nantwich Town lose 3-1 despite new boy Sherriff’s debut goal

A goal by new boy Dennis Sherriff (pictured) was not enough to prevent Nantwich Town losing 3-1 at Bradford Park Avenue. Nantwich never recovered from going 2-0 down in the first few minutes of a game dominated by strong winds and a muddy surface.

January 22, 2012
Jimmy Quinn keen to extend Nantwich Town unbeaten run

Jimmy Quinn keen to extend Nantwich Town unbeaten run

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town travel to West Yorkshire today (Saturday) looking to extend their five-match unbeaten run against sixth-placed Bradford Park Avenue. Defender Darren Moss will miss the trip to the Horsfall Stadium as he starts a three-match ban for the red card against Mickleover Sports.

January 21, 2012
Nantwich Town back KitAid charity to help poor football fans

Nantwich Town back KitAid charity to help poor football fans

Nantwich Town is calling on residents to donate unwanted football kits to help families in poor countries. The Dabbers are backing a new Evo-Stik Premier League partnership with charity KitAid for the current season.

January 20, 2012
Nantwich Town new signing Lee Steele faces FA charge

Nantwich Town new signing Lee Steele faces FA charge

Nantwich Town’s new signing Lee Steele has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute over comments made on Twitter. The FA charge relates to a comment about gay rugby star Gareth Thomas.

January 16, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 2 Hednesford Town 2

Match report: Nantwich Town 2 Hednesford Town 2

By Ashley Houghton Jimmy Quinn described his side’s defending as “very poor” after Nantwich Town failed to beat nine-man Hednesford. The visitors had captain Darren Campion sent off in the first half and Jamey Osborne dismissed near the end for a second yellow card.

January 14, 2012
Nantwich Town sign experienced striker Lee Steele

Nantwich Town sign experienced striker Lee Steele

Nantwich Town have added to their striking options ahead of today’s match with Hednesford by signing Lee Steele. The experienced forward has over 300 league appearances for Shrewsbury, Leighton Orient, Brighton, Oxford United and Chester City.

January 14, 2012