Nantwich Town clinched a vital league victory over Morpeth to boost their Northern Premier League survival hopes.
The club held a Remembrance ceremony before kick off, organised by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion.
By Jonathan White
Former professional cyclist Dan Martin launched his autobiography in a conversation and book signing event at Malbank School in Nantwich.
Steve Lawson, co-owner of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge and a keen cyclist, spoke to Dan about his 14-year career in professional cycling.
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a heavy defeat to Walsall, the club who were promoted alongside the Vagrants outfit last season.
It was an uncharacteristically slow start by Crewe which led to a difficult first half as the hosts conceded several tries to an impressive Walsall side.
Nantwich Town head coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher said his side fully deserved their win against Ashton United.
Their battling 1-0 away win was desperately needed as the Dabbers face a tough relegation scrap down near the bottom of Northern Premier League.
In the Crewe Regional Sunday League only four league games were played due to the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.
In the Premier Division the only game saw Winsford Over 3 beat Broadhurst FC 3-2 with goals from Tom Stanton 2 and Jamie Dawson.
A nine-year-old Nantwich boy has topped off an amazing few years by securing his place to ride for Great Britain in the BMX World Championships.
Huwie Hall’s rise to the top of the sport has been as fast as his expert riding around the track.
Nantwich Town FC Ladies beat Altrincham FC Women Reds 6 – 0 in their latest Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s and Youth Football League encounter.
Nantwich goals were scored by Jo Case (2), Libby Bulkeley, Emily Fallon (2), and captain Claire Rathbone.
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts battled hard against Stratford-upon-Avon but could not prevent slipping to another defeat.
Despite missing key players due to injuries and unavailability, Crewe headed south full of confidence on a beautiful Autumn day.
In the Crewe Regional Sunday League there were seven games in the second round of the Presidents Cup, two featuring Premier Division clubs.
George & Dragon were too strong for Audlem, winning 8-1, with goals from Jordan Johnson (3), Ben Brown (2), Robbie Hatton, Andy Houston and Steve Jenyons. Shea Bebbington netted for Audlem.
Nantwich Town boss Ritchie Sutton bemoaned his side’s first half performance as the Dabbers were beaten once more at the Swansway Stadium.
But he also praised the way the hosts fought back after the break, despite eventually losing the game 1-2.
A young Crewe & Nantwich 1st team scored four tries in a spirited performance against a strong Old Halesonians team before eventually succumbing to a 24 -45 defeat.
In an entertaining match, Old Halesonians opened the scoring after 10 ten minutes with an unconverted try.
In the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, NHB beat Cheshire Cheese 7-2.
Matty Ashbrook and Paul Studley both netted three, with Frank Farrington also on target. John Cope and Charlie Maines scored for Cheshire Cheese.
Nantwich Town’s poor run of form continued with another home defeat, this time losing 1-0 to fellow strugglers Liversedge.
A Jack Carr goal in the 38th minute was enough to seal the points for the visitors in front of 300 fans at the Swansway Stadium.
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