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Reaseheath College students given Stoke City pitch tips

Reaseheath College students given Stoke City pitch tips

College students from Nantwich made a close inspection of a Premier League football pitch as part of their diploma course. The Reaseheath horticulture students were given a guided tour of Stoke City’s new multi-million pound training ground and 28,400 capacity Britannia Stadium.

January 9, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts in title hunt with 44-15 win at Ramsey

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts in title hunt with 44-15 win at Ramsey

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC powered to an impressive 44-15 victory away at Ramsey to stay hot on the heels of league leaders Oswestry. It was a tight affair on the Isle of Man until C&N pulled away in the final quarter of the game with three unanswered tries.

January 9, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Mickleover Sports 1

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Mickleover Sports 1

By Ashley Houghton A late Alex Steadman equaliser prevented Nantwich Town from taking all three points in a feisty encounter at the Weaver Stadium. Steadman, who was sent off in the closing stages, levelled in the 80th minute after Mat Bailey had given Nantwich a first-half lead.

January 7, 2012
Nantwich Town striker Ben Mills in talks with Macclesfield Town

Nantwich Town striker Ben Mills in talks with Macclesfield Town

Nantwich Town’s prolific striker Ben Mills could be about to leave the club for League Two Macclesfield Town, it emerged tonight. The Dabbers received a formal offer for Mills from Macclesfield over the New Year period.

January 5, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Chester FC 1 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Chester FC 1 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn says consistency is key to reach the playoffs after a fine 1-1 away draw at table-topping Chester FC. Michael Lennon gave the Dabbers the lead but ex-Crewe Alex midfielder Antoni Sarcevic levelled two minutes later.

January 2, 2012
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn relishes derby clash at Chester

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn relishes derby clash at Chester

By Ashley Houghton Hundreds of Nantwich Town fans will make the trip for the much anticipated derby clash at table-toppers Chester on Monday. And the Dabbers will want to follow their fine victory over Stafford Rangers with another big result in the Evo-Stik Premier League.

December 30, 2011
Nantwich Town striker Ben Mills happy to end dry spell

Nantwich Town striker Ben Mills happy to end dry spell

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town striker Ben Mills was delighted to end his dry spell in front of goal in Boxing Day’s 2-0 victory over Stafford Rangers. Mills (pictured) notched up his 11th of the campaign with a powerful header 30 minutes into the local derby with Rangers.

December 28, 2011
Nantwich cricketer’s chest wax charity stunt for Leighton Hospital

Nantwich cricketer’s chest wax charity stunt for Leighton Hospital

Nantwich cricketing star Jonny Kettle went through the pain barrier to help donate presents to poorly youngsters in hospital. Jonny and fellow staff at County Insurance decided to raise money for Leighton Hospital with a sponsored chest wax!

December 27, 2011
Match report: Nantwich Town 2 Stafford Rangers 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 2 Stafford Rangers 0

Almost 800 fans watched Nantwich Town coast to a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to Stafford Rangers. Goals from Ben Mills and man of the match Chris Flynn earned the Dabbers a Boxing Day three points at the Weaver Stadium.

December 27, 2011
Nantwich Town v North Ferriby United – match postponed

Nantwich Town v North Ferriby United – match postponed

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town’s match with North Ferriby United at the Weaver Stadium has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. Club and match officials carried out a pitch inspection at around 10.30am and decided the pitch was too dangerous for the match to go ahead.

December 16, 2011
Cheshire Senior Cup: Woodley Sports 2 Nantwich Town 3

Cheshire Senior Cup: Woodley Sports 2 Nantwich Town 3

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.

December 15, 2011
Nantwich Town boss Quinn “perfect” for Northern Ireland job

Nantwich Town boss Quinn “perfect” for Northern Ireland job

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.

December 13, 2011
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Chorley 1 Nantwich Town 0

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Chorley 1 Nantwich Town 0

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.

December 10, 2011