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Nantwich Pirates beat Faddiley 1-0 to lift Division One cup

Nantwich Pirates beat Faddiley 1-0 to lift Division One cup

Nantwich Pirates won the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup final against Faddiley 1-0.

In front of a good crowd at the Cumberland Arena, Faddiley had the better of the opening stages, but did not take their chances.

May 15, 2023
Nantwich Town unveil £750,000 “club shares” project to build new pitches

Nantwich Town unveil £750,000 “club shares” project to build new pitches

Nantwich Town bosses have unveiled an ambitious fund-raising project to raise £750,000 to buy two new 3G state-of-the-art football pitches at its Swansway Stadium.

The scheme includes replacing the first team grass pitch with a 3G all-weather one, as well as replacing the current 3G training pitch and the surrounding fencing.

May 12, 2023
Phil Stockton for Nantwich CC v Chester

Nantwich CC 1sts see winning run end in heavy defeat by Hyde

Nantwich Cricket Club’s promising start to the season came to a shuddering halt as they suffered a heavy defeat at Hyde.

Ray Doyle’s side had enjoyed two emphatic victories before the trip to Tameside.

May 10, 2023
Appeal to help Nantwich amputee footballer join England squad

Appeal to help Nantwich amputee footballer join England squad

A Nantwich family are hoping to raise funds to send his junior amputee football team to a European training camp.

Nantwich teenager Jack Wimpenny, a double amputee, is part of the amputee squad which is based at Reaseheath College.

May 8, 2023
George & Dragon beat Willaston 6-2 in Crewe Premier League

George & Dragon beat Willaston 6-2 in Crewe Premier League

Willaston White Star finished their season with a 2-6 defeat at the hands of George & Dragon in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

George & Dragon, who are still chasing leaders Betley FC, led 0-2 after just six minutes and were 0-5 ahead at half time.

May 8, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies captain Rathbone reflects on successful season

Nantwich Town Ladies captain Rathbone reflects on successful season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies skipper Claire Rathbone said the season had “exceeded all expectations” after they finished third in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

The Dabbers finished behind Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield, with 28 points after nine wins, one draw and six losses.

May 4, 2023
Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

A young girl from Shavington is proving a national super-saver after making it to the England U13s ice hockey side – aged just nine!

Now the race is on to raise enough funds for Violet Lennon to represent her country abroad this summer.

May 2, 2023
Robinson guides Nantwich CC to win over rivals Chester Boughton Hall

Robinson guides Nantwich CC to win over rivals Chester Boughton Hall

By Andy Dunn
Luke Robinson’s sparkling start to the Cheshire County Cricket League season continued as he guided Nantwich to an emphatic victory over old rivals Chester Boughton Hall.

Robinson followed up his opening day 67 in the win at Cheadle with a stylish, unbeaten 65 against Chester to help the Dabbers to another 25 points.

May 1, 2023
Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates bounced back from their Crewe FA Sunday Vase 1-0 defeat to C & N UTD by registering a thumping league win over Cheshire Cat.

The Pirates won 6-1 at Cheshire Cat to maintain a challenge to the Division One leaders Faddiley.

April 30, 2023
Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Nantwich Town players, coaches and staff were honoured at the club’s annual end of season awards.

It was a mixed season for the club with the men’s relegated despite showing real improvement under new manager Paul Carden.

April 30, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies FC progress praised by club chairman

Nantwich Town Ladies FC progress praised by club chairman

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies have been showered with praise by the club chairman for another successful season as the women’s section continues to thrive.

The Ladies completed their season in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League with another victory.

April 26, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts reach Papa John’s Cup semi-finals

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts reach Papa John’s Cup semi-finals

Crewe and Nantwich have reached the semi-finals of the Papa John’s Cup after a fine win at home to Glossop in the quarter-finals.

The game began well for Crewe with a penalty from Logan Lynch to put Crewe into a 3-0 lead.

April 24, 2023
Stunning Foulkes debut helps Nantwich CC to opening day victory

Stunning Foulkes debut helps Nantwich CC to opening day victory

By Andy Dunn
Jason Foulkes had a debut to remember as he bowled Nantwich to an emphatic victory on the opening day of the Cheshire County Cricket League season.

The all-rounder, who signed from St Asaph after impressing in a National Club Championship game against the Dabbers last season, took 7-36 at Cheadle as the home side came up 75 runs short of their target.

April 24, 2023