Sport

Nantwich Town to host Kendal Town at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town to host Kendal Town at Weaver Stadium

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town return to the Weaver Stadium today (March 24) to take on fellow mid-table side Kendal Town. After three away games on the trot, Jimmy Quinn’s side will be looking to get points on the board to start moving up the league.

March 24, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Northwich Victoria 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Northwich Victoria 2 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town couldn’t repeat their Cheshire Cup midweek heroics of Moss Rose when they were beaten 2-1 by league rivals Northwich Victoria. The Vics, playing at ‘home’ at Macclesfield, came from behind to beat Jimmy Quinn’s side and boost their Evo-Stik Premier League title hopes.

March 18, 2012
Nantwich Town return to Moss Rose to take on Northwich Victoria

Nantwich Town return to Moss Rose to take on Northwich Victoria

Nantwich Town travel to Macclesfield again – this time to take on promotional hopefuls Northwich Victoria in the Evo-Stik Premier League. The Vics, without a home ground, have been relying on the Dabbers, Macclesfield and Kidsgrove to offer their venues.

March 16, 2012
Nantwich Town beat Macclesfield 3-0 to reach Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich Town beat Macclesfield 3-0 to reach Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich Town beat league opposition in Macclesfield to make it through to the Cheshire Cup Final. The Dabbers ran out easy 3-0 victors over their League Two opponents to secure a stunning away victory at Moss Rose.

March 13, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Matlock Town 1 Nantwich Town 0

Evo-Stik match report: Matlock Town 1 Nantwich Town 0

By Ashley Houghton Lewis McMahon’s 75th minute strike gave Matlock all three points and extended Nantwich Town’s winless away run to four. The Dabbers made two changes from the Ashton United draw, Si Everall and Michael Lennon in for Tom Urwin and  injured Darren Moss.

March 11, 2012
Nantwich Town look for league ‘double’ over Matlock

Nantwich Town look for league ‘double’ over Matlock

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town travel to Matlock Town in a mid-table clash in the Evo-Stik Premier Division. Jimmy Quinn’s side will be looking to secure only their second ‘double’ of the season after beating the Gladiators 2-1 at the Weaver Stadium in October.

March 9, 2012
Nantwich Town keeper Jon Brain pledges future to club

Nantwich Town keeper Jon Brain pledges future to club

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town goalkeeper Jon Brain has signed an extension to his current contract. Brain will now remain between the sticks for the Dabbers for a further two years.

March 8, 2012
Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

These are England’s football stars of the future in Nantwich as they prepare for an international friendly game with Poland. The England under 18s squad took part in a training session at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012
Nantwich Town keeper Ben Chapman signs for Leek Town

Nantwich Town keeper Ben Chapman signs for Leek Town

By Ashley Houghton Popular Nantwich Town reserve goalkeeper Ben Chapman has signed for Leek Town. Chapman (pictured) said he was “sad” to be leaving after three good seasons at the Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Geoff Crawford has urged his team not to “lose their nerve” as they fight for the league title. He spoke out after the 1st team notched another crucial victory, this time 21-19 against title rivals Ruskin Park.

March 6, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Ashton United 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Ashton United 1

By Ashley Houghton: Nantwich Town earned a credible 1-1 draw against in-form Ashton United in an entertaining game at the Weaver Stadium. And the Dabbers did it the hard way, coming from behind to clip the wings of the in-form Robins.

March 3, 2012
Nantwich Town land loan signing Casper Hughes for Ashton clash

Nantwich Town land loan signing Casper Hughes for Ashton clash

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town face a tough clash when in-form arrive Ashton United arrive at the Weaver Stadium. And the Dabbers will welcome back Casper Hughes into the squad after securing a loan deal for him from League Two neighbours Crewe Alex.

March 2, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Crawford eyes title challenge

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Crawford eyes title challenge

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Geoff Crawford believes his side has the easier run-in as a three-horse race for the title nears its climax. And he feels his third-placed team will have the edge to land the crown if they can beat second-placed Ruskin Park on Saturday.

March 1, 2012