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Jimmy Quinn expects tough Chorley test for Nantwich Town

Jimmy Quinn expects tough Chorley test for Nantwich Town

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.

December 9, 2011
Sports Council dish out awards at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

Sports Council dish out awards at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

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.

December 9, 2011
Thieves strike twice at Nantwich Cricket Club

Thieves strike twice at Nantwich Cricket Club

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.

December 7, 2011
Nantwich Town lose to Newcastle on penalties in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town lose to Newcastle on penalties in Doodson Sport Cup

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.

December 7, 2011
Nantwich champion jetskier Ant Burgess injured in crash

Nantwich champion jetskier Ant Burgess injured in crash

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.

December 5, 2011
Nantwich Town mount stunning fightback for 5-4 win at Whitby

Nantwich Town mount stunning fightback for 5-4 win at Whitby

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.

December 3, 2011
Nantwich Town to make Wembley appearance on FA Cup weekend

Nantwich Town to make Wembley appearance on FA Cup weekend

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.

December 2, 2011
Nantwich Town 1 FC United of Manchester 1

Nantwich Town 1 FC United of Manchester 1

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.

November 30, 2011
Cheshire coroner to open Gary Speed’s inquest

Cheshire coroner to open Gary Speed’s inquest

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.

November 28, 2011
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 0 Buxton 0

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 0 Buxton 0

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town and Buxton played out a stalemate on a windy afternoon at the Weaver Stadium. Fine saves by the goalkeepers prolonged Dabbers’ winless run in the Evo-Stik Premier League.

November 27, 2011
Nantwich Town return to Weaver Stadium action against Buxton

Nantwich Town return to Weaver Stadium action against Buxton

Nantwich Town return to the Weaver Stadium in Evo-Stik Premier League action when they entertain Buxton today (November 26). The Dabbers have had five straight away games since last playing at home beating neighbours Northwich Vics on November 1.

November 26, 2011
Nantwich Town slump to 2-1 defeat at Burscough

Nantwich Town slump to 2-1 defeat at Burscough

Nantwich Town slumped to a 2-1 defeat away at lowly Burscough – who have won just two games all season, both against the Dabbers. The FA Cup hangover continues in Nantwich’s Evo-Stik Premier League form, with a second consecutive defeat on the road.

November 23, 2011
Match report: Kendal Town 4 Nantwich Town 1

Match report: Kendal Town 4 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town succumbed to a second half onslaught as they lost 4-1 at Kendal Town to make it four away league games without a win. Michael Lennon gave the Dabbers the lead but three goals in ten minutes from Danny Wisdon, Kieran Walmsley and Jordan Connerton as well as a late Mark Jackson header pulled the Cumbrians away from the[Read More…]

November 19, 2011