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Top Nantwich sports stars team up at local firm

Top Nantwich sports stars team up at local firm

Two of Nantwich’s top sporting talents have teamed up off the pitch – after being recruited by the same employer. Nantwich CC batsman Jonny Kettle and Nantwich Town defender Mat Bailey are now working together at County Insurance Consultants.

October 26, 2011
Nantwich Town boss Quinn’s “dream” to land Northern Ireland job

Nantwich Town boss Quinn’s “dream” to land Northern Ireland job

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn has emerged as the latest contender for the vacant Northern Ireland manager’s position. Quinn and Faroe Islands boss Brian Kerr were the latest to be linked to the position after the resignation of Nigel Worthington following Northern Ireland’s failure to qualify for the 2012 Euro Championships.

October 14, 2011
Nantwich Town battle to 1-0 win over Stocksbridge

Nantwich Town battle to 1-0 win over Stocksbridge

Nantwich Town battled out a 1-0 victory at home to Stocksbridge Park Steels in a game dominated by the officials. A goal by in-form Ben Mills was enough to give the Dabbers all three points at the Weaver Stadium in front of 316 supporters.

September 25, 2011
Nantwich Town seal late FA Cup win Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town seal late FA Cup win Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town scored two late goals to snatch a dramatic victory in the FA Cup first qualifying round at Ramsbottom United.

The Dabbers fell behind in the first half to an early 10th minute strike by Mark Drew.

September 21, 2011
Man United and Man City legends to play at Nantwich Town

Man United and Man City legends to play at Nantwich Town

A team of Man United and Man City legends will be playing at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium for charity. The Manchester legends side will take on an all-star charity team in a match this Sunday September 25 in aid of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury. Tickets for the game are just £2.50 and are now on sale at the club[Read More…]

September 20, 2011
Nantwich Town’s FA Cup tie against Ramsbottom re-scheduled

Nantwich Town’s FA Cup tie against Ramsbottom re-scheduled

Nantwich Town’s postponed FA Cup first qualifying round tie against Ramsbottom United has been rescheduled to Tuesday night. The original tie due to be staged yesterday (Sept 17) was called off after heavy rain left the North West Counties Premier side’s pitch waterlogged.

September 18, 2011
Nantwich CC crowned league champions with Toft victory

Nantwich CC crowned league champions with Toft victory

Nantwich CC 1st XI clinched their second successive Cheshire County Premier League title with a six-wicket victory over Toft at a jubilant Whitehouse Lane. Nantwich captain Andrew Newton put the visitors into bat knowing the hosts needed just two points to retain the league crown.

September 18, 2011
Evo-Stik League: FC United 1 Nantwich Town 3

Evo-Stik League: FC United 1 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town notched a second successive league victory with an impressive 3-1 win away at FC United of Manchester tonight (September 14). The Dabbers turned in an excellent performance in front of 1,350 supporters at Bury’s Gigg Lane, and crashed in three second half goals to seal all three points.

September 14, 2011
Acton Nomads top league after beating Northwich

Acton Nomads top league after beating Northwich

Acton Nomads 1sts will be looking to build on their impressive 26-5 defeat of Northwich when they travel to Trafford this weekend. The Nomads proved too strong for their visitors and amassed a 21-5 lead by half time with tries from Mark Partridge and Jonny Brereton.

September 13, 2011
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club member’s county honour

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club member’s county honour

A member of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club is to be presented with Honorary County Colours for services to the sport in Cheshire. John White will receive the accolade from the Cheshire Lawn Tennis Association at an annual awards night in October.

September 13, 2011
Mills and Lennon goals earn Nantwich Town 2-0 win

Mills and Lennon goals earn Nantwich Town 2-0 win

Goals from Michael Lennon and Ben Mills earned Nantwich Town their second home victory of the campaign, beating Whitby Town 2-0. The Dabbers dominated from the start, despite keeper Jonathan Brain being called on to make one or two crucial stops.

September 11, 2011
Nantwich CC edge closer to second league title

Nantwich CC edge closer to second league title

Nantwich CC need just two more points to clinch a second successive league title after both they and rivals Chester drew their penultimate games. Nantwich went to Alderley edge and were in control throughout the match. Only a defiant last wicket stand by the hosts prevented Nantwich clinching victory and all the points.

September 11, 2011
Nantwich Town welcome Tommy Cassidy’s Whitby to Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town welcome Tommy Cassidy’s Whitby to Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn  welcomes a fellow Northern Irelander to the Weaver Stadiun today when Tommy Cassidy brings his Whitby Town side to visit. Former Newcastle United midfielder Cassidy was manager at Workington Town before being appointed at Whitby last October. his first game was at Nantwich, which the Dabbers won 3-1.

September 10, 2011