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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
Nantwich Town’s clash with Rushall Olympic re-scheduled

Nantwich Town’s clash with Rushall Olympic re-scheduled

Nantwich Town’s home game against Rushall Olympic has been put back a week due to the Pics’ involvement in the semi-finals of the Doodson Sports Trophy. The match will now take place at the Weaver Stadium on Tuesday March 27, kick off 7.45pm.

February 29, 2012
Nantwich cage fighter enjoys victory in Combat Challenge bout

Nantwich cage fighter enjoys victory in Combat Challenge bout

A young Nantwich woman has triumphed in the first ever Combat Challenge female cage fighting bout. Anya Hynes, of Wrenbury, was one of the stars of the show in Bradford when she took on and beat Nahida Khan in three tough rounds.

February 28, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat leaders Oswestry 18-3

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat leaders Oswestry 18-3

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC returned to winning ways with a fine 18-3 victory over a strong Oswestry side at The Vagrants. It was a massive victory for Geoff Crawford’s men over a team at the top of the South Lancashire & Cheshire 2 Northern Division.

February 27, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 North Ferriby 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 North Ferriby 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town notched a first win since Boxing Day with a 2-1 victory over North Ferriby United at the Weaver Stadium. Goals from Mat Bailey and Sean Cooke earned the Dabbers three points after a Russell Fry penalty gave the Yorkshire outfit an early lead.

February 26, 2012
Nantwich Town seek winning return agains North Ferriby Utd

Nantwich Town seek winning return agains North Ferriby Utd

Nantwich Town will be looking to secure their first victory of a stuttering 2012 so far when they welcome North Ferriby United to the Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers have struggled to get going so far this year, their last victory back on Boxing Day.

February 24, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 0 Worksop Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 0 Worksop Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town went down to a late winner as Worksop won their first game since Boxing Day at the Weaver Stadium. Massiah McDonald latched onto Jamie Jackson’s through ball to hammer a 75th minute winner past Jon Brain in the Dabbers goal.

February 18, 2012
Ex Nantwich Town striker Lee Steele fined by FA over Twitter comment

Ex Nantwich Town striker Lee Steele fined by FA over Twitter comment

Ex Nantwich Town striker Lee Steele has been fined £200 by the FA for a Twitter comment about gay rugby player Gareth Thomas. Steele, 38, who signed for the Dabbers in January, was sacked by previous club Oxford City after the comment made about Thomas’ appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.

February 16, 2012