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South Cheshire karate kids eye European Championships glory

South Cheshire karate kids eye European Championships glory

Three “Karate Kids” from a South Cheshire club are eyeing medal glory at the European Championships.

The Zenshin Ryu Club has gone from strength to strength in recent years after receiving backing from major employer Mornflake.

September 24, 2024
Nantwich Town Women reach third round qualifying of FA Cup

Nantwich Town Women reach third round qualifying of FA Cup

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC Women have reached the third qualifying round of the Women’s FA Cup after beating Mossley Hill Ladies FC 3-2 at the Swansway Stadium.

It was a tense win as Mossley Hill went 2-1 up in the second half, but a goal from a corner for Grace Duckworth equalised to make it 2-2.

September 23, 2024
Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

It was goals galore in the Crewe Regional Sunday League as all eight planned games went ahead despite the wet weather.

The lowest scoring game in the Premier Division still produced five goals as Betley and Sandbach battled it out in a close game.

September 22, 2024
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Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden leaves for Warrington

Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden has left the club to take up the role at Warrington Town, it emerged today.

The Dabbers said the decision follows a professional approach from Warrington Town FC and subsequent discussions with all parties.

September 21, 2024
Nantwich CC clinch Premier League title in dramatic last day

Nantwich CC clinch Premier League title in dramatic last day

Nantwich CC 1st team clinched a sixth Cheshire County Premier League title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season.

The Whitehouse Lane side looked like missing out on a wet Sunday final day as the weather threatened to wash out their chances.

September 17, 2024
Nantwich Town Women lose opening league game at Chester

Nantwich Town Women lose opening league game at Chester

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women lost at Chester FC Women Development in their opening Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division game.

The Dabbers went down 1-4 with their only goal scored by Amanda Fallon at King George V Sports Hub in Chester.

September 16, 2024
Cooper Buckley hammer Nantwich Pirates in Crewe Regional league

Cooper Buckley hammer Nantwich Pirates in Crewe Regional league

Cooper Buckley started their Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division campaign with a convincing 5-0 win against Nantwich Pirates in one of two Barony derbies.

Two goals from Kyle Vickers were backed up by strikes from Harry Walker, Carrick Byrne and Ashton Brogan.

September 15, 2024
Hat-trick for Willaston football team backed by Mornflake

Hat-trick for Willaston football team backed by Mornflake

A children’s football team is celebrating a hat-trick after attracting triplets, Cheshire FA recognition and backing from Crewe Alexandra FC’s sponsor.

Cheshire Blades Pink Panthers, which formed just after the pandemic, is to step out in a new kit sponsored by breakfast firm Mornflake.

September 13, 2024
Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw by Widnes at Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw by Widnes at Swansway Stadium

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Widnes shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers were unchanged from their FA Trophy win on Saturday, while Widnes made several switches from their defeat in the competition.

September 11, 2024
Nantwich CC take league title race to the final weekend

Nantwich CC take league title race to the final weekend

Nantwich Cricket Club made sure the race for the Cheshire ECB Premier League title will go to the wire by comprehensively winning at Widnes.

The nine-wicket victory means the Dabbers keep the pressure on Hyde as the final weekend of the season looms.

September 9, 2024
Nantwich Town win at  Bishop Auckland in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town win at Bishop Auckland in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town made it through to the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 win over Bishop Auckland.

The hosts almost took the lead in the second minute when Louis Johnson let fly which was saved well by Ben Garratt tipping it around the post.

September 8, 2024
Nantwich CC keep title hopes alive with win over leaders Hyde

Nantwich CC keep title hopes alive with win over leaders Hyde

A dazzling knock from Luke Robinson, a stylish top-score from Ali Chughtai and a captain’s innings from Ray Doyle gave Nantwich Cricket Club a fine win over table-topping Hyde and kept their title hopes alive.

The Dabbers, having elected to field, looked to be on the back foot when a late onslaught from Andrew Jackson helped Hyde set an imposing total of 290-8 from their 50 overs.

September 4, 2024
Nantwich Town Women boss reflects on two years at helm

Nantwich Town Women boss reflects on two years at helm

By Jonathan White
The manager of Nantwich Town Women has marked two years in charge as their 2024-25 season opener looms.

Dan Mellor said he was very optimistic for the future as he has seen the women’s side progress.

September 2, 2024