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Nantwich Town sign new keeper after Moloney fractures wrist

Nantwich Town sign new keeper after Moloney fractures wrist

Nantwich Town have signed experienced goalkeeper Danny Roberts on a free transfer after first choice keeper Scott Moloney fractured his wrist.

Roberts had two spells at Leek Town, making 238 appearances, before his time there came to an end last season.

October 30, 2023
Nantwich Town beat Stratford on penalties in FA Trophy victory

Nantwich Town beat Stratford on penalties in FA Trophy victory

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town defeated Stratford Town 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Swansway Stadium to advance to the Second Round of the FA Trophy.

The away side might have been down to 10 men inside the first 10 minutes. Captain Paul McCobe pulled back Kai Evans who looked to be through on goal but was only booked.

October 29, 2023
Latest Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Latest Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, NHB are still looking for their first win after going down 2-3 to Willaston White Star.

Willaston were never behind and led 1-2 at half time. Colin Watson and Lucas Thompson netted for the home side, with the Willaston goals coming from David Sijuade, James Spencer, and Corey Walton.

October 29, 2023
Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!

Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!

A five-year-old boy beat off adult competition to scoop top honours at a Nantwich golf event!

Young Charlie Bishop stunned staff at Need Golf Centre on Main Road in Reaseheath to come out on top at their Toptracer contest.

October 26, 2023
2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

Winners of the Everybody Health and Leisure awards have been unveiled, including a number from Nantwich and Crewe.

Around 150 guests attended the awards at Crewe Hall, with multiple medal winner and Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson hosting.

October 26, 2023
NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

An initiative by NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has opened the door to professional sports coaching to hundreds of young learners across Cheshire.

The partnership has provided students with Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and a working knowledge to BSc (Hons) students in Football Coaching.

October 25, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

League leaders Crewe & Nantwich RUFC had their winning streak ended by second placed Birkenhead Park in a fine top of the table clash at the Vagrants.

Crewe had won six from six before the game but came up against their toughest challenge in Birkenhead Park.

October 23, 2023
Bulkeley bags hat-trick in Nantwich Town Women win

Bulkeley bags hat-trick in Nantwich Town Women win

Libby Bulkeley was the hat-trick hero for Nantwich Town Ladies who beat Runcorn Sports WFC 4-1 in Women’s Football League.

The match was preceded with a minute’s applause in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Antrobus, who recently died.

October 23, 2023
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Prescot Cables

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Prescot Cables

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town drew in the league for the first time this season after a 1-1 stalemate with in-form Prescot Cables at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers made a fast start to the game as they did last weekend.

October 22, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts defeat Burnage 23-16

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts defeat Burnage 23-16

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts maintained their fine form with a 23-16 victory away at Burnage.

The few changes to the side who took on Altrincham in the last fixture did not disrupt Crewe’s excellent form and go six from six.

October 16, 2023
Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire

Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire

The Everybody Foundation has donated grants worth £6,400 to 26 different sporting clubs across Cheshire East.

The Foundation recently relaunched with a focus of give local clubs a chance to apply for grants on behalf of young people.

October 16, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League and Cup round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League and Cup round-up

In the Crewe FA Vase, Leighton FC lost out to White Horse in their first round game.

They were in the lead twice, but it was White Horse who eventually won 2-3, with goals from Dan Walford, Florian Gijici and Jake Harding.

October 16, 2023
Nantwich Town topple league leaders Kidsgrove 3-1

Nantwich Town topple league leaders Kidsgrove 3-1

Nantwich Town returned to league form with a fine 3-1 win over league leaders Kidsgrove Athletic.

A double by Connor Heath and a third from Byron Harrison was enough for the Dabbers at the Swansway Stadium.

October 15, 2023