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Nantwich Town fans win Cheshire’s first Inter Club quiz trophy

Nantwich Town fans win Cheshire’s first Inter Club quiz trophy

A team of Nantwich Town fans beat off stiff competition from rival clubs – to prove they are the brainiest in Cheshire. Rob Woods, Eddie Gould, Ian Garnett, Lewis Delaney, Carl Thorpe, Graham Woods, David Foulkes and Paul Dean landed the first trophy for the Dabbers in 2012.

April 20, 2012
Ex Nantwich CC star Lou Vincent signs for league rivals Oxton

Ex Nantwich CC star Lou Vincent signs for league rivals Oxton

Former Nantwich CC star and New Zealand test all-rounder Lou Vincent could be squaring up to Nantwich this season. Vincent, who starred at Whitehouse Lane in 2009 and helped Nantwich win the title for the first time in 2010, is to play for Oxton.

April 18, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 Nantwich Town 5

Evo-Stik match report: Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 Nantwich Town 5

Nantwich Town put their point deduction and FA fine behind them by thrashing Stocksbridge Park Steels 5-1. Jimmy Quinn’s side took out their frustrations on the pitch in a rousing display in South Yorkshire last night (April 17).

April 18, 2012
Nantwich Town “sorry” after fine and point deduction upheld

Nantwich Town “sorry” after fine and point deduction upheld

Nantwich Town have been found guilty and fined by the FA for breaching a rule over a player signing. The club had failed to comply with a procedural rule concerning the signing of Brian Summerskill, the FA concluded.

April 16, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Chorley 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Chorley 0

By Andy Martell A superb second half goal by substitute Tom Urwin secured a deserved win for Nantwich Town at the Weaver Stadium. The breakthrough came in the 81st minute when fellow Dabbers substitute Josh Lane pushed his way into the Chorley box and found space to pull the ball back across goal.

April 15, 2012
Nantwich Town rivals Northwich to be thrown out of Evo-Stik league

Nantwich Town rivals Northwich to be thrown out of Evo-Stik league

Nantwich Town’s local Evo-Stik Premier rivals Northwich Victoria are to be thrown out of the league, it has been announced. The Vics, who have been playing some of their homes games at the Weaver Stadium, have been found guilty of failing to comply with several league rules.

April 14, 2012
TV pundit Dion Dublin guest at Nantwich Town awards night

TV pundit Dion Dublin guest at Nantwich Town awards night

TV pundit and ex Manchester United striker Dion Dublin will be a guest at Nantwich Town’s end of season party later this month. Dublin, who also played for England, will be in town to present the awards at the Weaver Stadium event on Friday April 27.

April 13, 2012
Sean Cooke hails “best ever” goal for Nantwich Town

Sean Cooke hails “best ever” goal for Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town winger Sean Cooke described his goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stafford Rangers as his “best ever” for the Dabbers. Cooke’s 25-yard cracker came in the 89th minute and earned Nantwich a point against their local rivals.

April 11, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Stafford Rangers 1 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Stafford Rangers 1 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn described Sean Cooke’s wonder strike as “special” in the 1-1 draw at local rivals Stafford Rangers. The ex-Crewe Alex winger netted the equaliser in the final minute as both sides were reduced to ten men in a feisty affair at Marston Road.

April 10, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants seal Redshift Radio sponsor deal

Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants seal Redshift Radio sponsor deal

Community radio station RedShift Radio has linked up with Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants Cricket Club to become the team’s first shirt sponsor. The cricket club, based at Vagrants sports ground in Willaston, has spent the winter sourcing new playing and training kit for senior teams.

April 9, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Frickley Athletic 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Frickley Athletic 0

By Andy Martell Nantwich Town extended their unbeaten run but were held to a successive 0-0 draw by league strugglers Frickley Athletic at the Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers applied early pressure to the visitors, but failed to capitalise on their advantage.

April 7, 2012
Rare Stoke City and Port Vale medals on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare Stoke City and Port Vale medals on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare medals, England caps and shirt badges belonging to Stoke City and Port Vale legend Tommy Clare could be sold for up to £10,000 at a Nantwich auction this month. The memorabilia, being sold on behalf of the family, is part of a two-day sale by fine art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson on April 19.

April 5, 2012
Nantwich Town to host All Stars charity game for Wingate Centre

Nantwich Town to host All Stars charity game for Wingate Centre

A charity football game in Nantwich involving TV stars will help raise money for the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury later this month. The All Star charity XI v The Soap Stars match will be played at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium on April 29.

April 4, 2012