By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town eased into the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup with an accomplished performance on Woodley Sports’ synthetic pitch. On eight minutes, Woodley’s Ricky Anane scurried down the right but Bradley Maylett swept the ball wide when well placed.
By Stuart Hodge Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn has put his name forward for the Northern Ireland job – and believes he is the perfect man to restore their fortunes. The former Reading and West Ham striker has confirmed his interest in the vacancy.
By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town’s Rod McDonald saw red as the Dabbers fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Chorley Group Victory Park Stadium. McDonald, who signed for the Dabbers in November, was booked twice in five minutes, summing up a miserable afternoon for Jimmy Quinn’s men who went down to a first half Steve Foster strike.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC moved into second place in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two after beating leaders Douglas 39-23 at the Vagrants. It was a fine win for the 1st team bouncing back from their 22-8 defeat at Sefton. They are now just two points behind new front-runners Oswestry.
By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town will be looking to make it two successive away league wins when they visit high-flying Chorley FC tomorrow (December 10). Chorley, managed by former Blackburn and Manchester City player Gary Flitcroft, are 4th in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.
The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury hosted a Christmas gymnastics display to show off to parents and spectators some of the centre’s talent. At the display, more than 200 spectators saw Crewe and Nantwich Sports Council committee members present two awards.
Thieves have struck twice at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane, stealing a roller and a cellar cooling system. The raid is another example of metal thieves targeting the area, cashing in on the value of scrap metal.
Nantwich Town tumbled out of the Doodson Sport Cup on penalties to lower league opposition in Newcastle Town. In front of just 100 supporters, the Dabbers suffered from the spot – both in normal time and after extra time.
A champion jetskier from Nantwich was badly injured as he attempted a stunt at a competition in the North East. Ant Burgess was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder after the crash at the UK Freestyle SurfShred event in Seaton Carew.
Nantwich Town came from 3-0 down to win an extraordinary game at Whitby Town 5-4. An incredible second half comeback included two goals each for Dave Macpherson (pictured) and Sean Cooke, Macpherson completing a hat-trick.
Nantwich Town will be at Wembley rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the game during FA Cup weekend. Club officials have been invited down to a conference because of their work as an FA Charter Standard Community Club.
Nantwich Town had to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC United of Manchester in front of more than 750 supporters at the Weaver Stadium. The hosts were the dominant side for most of the game, and should have sealed all three points before a late FC United equaliser.
Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg will open the inquest into the death of Wales football manager Gary Speed tomorrow (November 29) The hearing will be formally opened at 3pm at Warrington Coroner′s Court in Warrington Town Hall.
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