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Nantwich Town tumble to disappointing FA Cup defeat against Congleton

Nantwich Town tumble to disappointing FA Cup defeat against Congleton

By Dan Jackson
A disappointing 2-0 defeat sees Nantwich Town knocked out of the FA Cup in the 1st Qualifying Round to Congleton Town.

Joe Mwasile, Ritchie Sutton and Sean Lawton came into the starting XI for Nantwich, while manager Dave Cooke unfortunately missed the game through illness.

September 4, 2022
Nantwich disability football teams play England’s elite

Nantwich disability football teams play England’s elite

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Wolves (visually impaired) and Nantwich Town PAN (pan-disability team) each played a friendly match against England Amputee Football Association.

The matches took place at The Complex at Reaseheath College on a 4G synthetic surface pitch.

August 30, 2022
Nantwich Town slump to 1-0 defeat against South Shields

Nantwich Town slump to 1-0 defeat against South Shields

By Liam Price
South Shields came away with the win at the Swansway Stadium as they defeated Nantwich Town 1-0.

Joel Stair was back in the defence after missing Tuesday’s game at FC United, while Jack Sherratt and AJ Leitch-Smith also came into the starting XI.

August 28, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC academy run out at Heaton Moor

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC academy run out at Heaton Moor

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Senior Academy were beaten 26-12 away at Heaton Moor in a pre-season challenge game.

With only six U18s available, the majority of Crewe’s team were playing up an age grade for the first time and the team was a completely new line up.

August 27, 2022
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant returns for BTCC this weekend

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant returns for BTCC this weekend

Two-time British Touring Car Championship race winner Tom Oliphant will make an unexpected return to the series this weekend at Thruxton with Team HARD.

Tarporley-born Oliphant will pilot the Cupra Leon usually driven by Will Powell for three races around the fastest circuit in the UK.

August 27, 2022
Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by FC United of Manchester

Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by FC United of Manchester

Nantwich Town played out an entertaining goalless draw with FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park to secure their first clean sheet of the season.

The home side, coming in off back-to-back wins, nearly opened the scoring in the very first minute, Regan Linney getting a shot away that was well saved by Louis Grey.

August 24, 2022
Cricket legend Henry Blofeld to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Cricket legend Henry Blofeld to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary cricket commentator and broadcaster Henry Blofeld OBE brings his new show to Crewe Lyceum next month.

Famed for his plummy tones and all-round good humour, ‘Blowers’ brings “My Dear Old Things” to South Cheshire on Thursday September 8.

August 24, 2022
Nantwich CC reach National Club Championship final at Lord’s

Nantwich CC reach National Club Championship final at Lord’s

Nantwich CC saw off Wallasey CC in a one-sided semi-final to reach their second National Cclub final at Lord’s in three years.

In front of a big crowd at their Whitehouse Lane ground, Nantwich were dominate from the off.

August 22, 2022
Nantwich Town fall to 1-0 defeat at home to Guiseley

Nantwich Town fall to 1-0 defeat at home to Guiseley

By Dan Jackson
Nantwich Town succumbed to a late sucker punch as Guiseley claimed a 1-0 win on Saturday at the Swansway Stadium.

The starting line-up saw manager Dave Cooke make two changes to the team that started the previous two matches.

August 22, 2022
Two tennis clubs join forces to compete in Cheshire county league

Two tennis clubs join forces to compete in Cheshire county league

By Jonathan White
Two tennis clubs from Wistaston and Crewe joined forces to compete in this summer’s LTA Cheshire National League.

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club and Crewe Congregational Tennis Club combined their best male players for the first time to form a ‘Wistaston Congregational’ team.

August 18, 2022
Nantwich Town draw 2-2 with Warrington Rylands

Nantwich Town draw 2-2 with Warrington Rylands

Nantwich Town drew their second game of the new season, earning a hard-fought 1-1 with Cheshire rivals Warrington Rylands.

And for the second game running, the Dabbers were reduced to 10-men after Jon Moran received his marching orders in the second half.

August 17, 2022
Nantwich CC secure hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins

Nantwich CC secure hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins

Nantwich CC made it a hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins as they defeated hosts Hem Heath in a closely-fought final.

Nantwich and Hem Heath had earlier beaten J&G Meakin and Norton-in-Hales respectively in their semi-finals played out on a glorious hot day in front of a sizeable crowd.

August 15, 2022
Dan Mellor appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies

Dan Mellor appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies

Dan Mellor has been appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team.

Mellor replaces Chris Broad who has departed to take over as Newcastle Town reserves coach.

August 15, 2022