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Andy Porter joins Nantwich Town coaching staff

Andy Porter joins Nantwich Town coaching staff

Nantwich Town have recruited Andy Porter who joins the club’s first-team coaching staff.

Porter, born in Holmes Chapel, brings a wealth of experience to The Dabbers backroom staff after spells as caretaker manager at Chester, York City and Port Vale.

January 31, 2022
Nantwich match ball presentation for family of late Phil Johnson

Nantwich match ball presentation for family of late Phil Johnson

By Jonathan White
The match ball sponsorship of Nantwich Town’s game with Ashton United came from the family of the late Phil Johnson.

Phil was the club’s press officer during the Dabbers’ rise from the depths of the NW Counties League to the cusp of the Conference North.

January 30, 2022
Talbot thump Faddiley 6-0 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Talbot thump Faddiley 6-0 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Talbot beat Faddiley 6-0 in today’s round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division fixtures.

Liam Whittaker netted five times, and Scott Rankin also on target for Talbot.

January 30, 2022
10-man Nantwich Town stage fightback in 2-2 draw with Ashton United

10-man Nantwich Town stage fightback in 2-2 draw with Ashton United

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town came from two goals and a man down to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw with Ashton United at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Matt Bell had the first real chance of the game, diverting the ball towards goal from a corner but seeing it turned away by Greg Hartley.

January 30, 2022
Nantwich Town keeper Gould called up for New Zealand team

Nantwich Town keeper Gould called up for New Zealand team

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Matthew Gould has been called up to the New Zealand national team, writes Christian Fuller.

Gould has been added to the New Zealand squad ahead of their upcoming games against Jordan and Uzbekistan.

January 26, 2022
Nantwich Town taste defeat losing 1-0 at home to Mickleover

Nantwich Town taste defeat losing 1-0 at home to Mickleover

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town assistant manager Jay Bateman said the home defeat to Mickleover Sports was “a tough one to take”.

Stuart Beavon’s 63rd minute wonder strike helped the visitors to a 1-0 victory over the Dabbers on a cold Tuesday night at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

January 26, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy beat Eccles 36-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy beat Eccles 36-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Senior Academy Colts hit the top of their Halbro league with a thumping win over Eccles, writes Pete Evans.

A large crowd turned out to see if they could keep the performance levels high, and get back to our winning ways.

January 25, 2022
Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford

Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town were unable to make it two consecutive league wins as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 away at Basford.

It was a good start by the away side, as Connor Heath had the first shot of the match, which went just wide of the post.

January 24, 2022
George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston

George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston

George & Dragon beat Willaston White Star to move third in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

They cruised to a 0-5 victory thanks to goals from Andy Houston (2), Nick Newman, Joe Duckworth and Olly McDonough.

January 24, 2022
Inaugural 10 kilometre road race to be held in Nantwich

Inaugural 10 kilometre road race to be held in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich 10k Road Race will take place on Sunday March 20.

The race has been organised by Mike Stevens, Founder of Nantwich Running Club.

January 20, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy narrowly beaten in Cheshire Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy narrowly beaten in Cheshire Cup

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy were knocked out of the Cheshire Cup after a narrow 10-13 defeat by Caldy, writes Pete Evans.

A large crowd enjoyed a fantastic game of rugby between two well matched sides, with the result in the balance until the last play of the game.

January 19, 2022
Former Nantwich Town defender competes at Africa Cup of Nations

Former Nantwich Town defender competes at Africa Cup of Nations

Former Nantwich Town defender Ibou Touray is starring in the Africa Cup of Nations for Gambia, writes Jonathan White.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa organised by the Confederation of African Football.

January 18, 2022
Nantwich Town partner Asmir Begovic in new goalkeeper academy

Nantwich Town partner Asmir Begovic in new goalkeeper academy

Nantwich Town have agreed a new partnership with the Asmir Begovic Goalkeeper Academy, specifically for goalkeepers aged between 8 and 16 years of age.

It is led by Premier League and Everton star Asmir Begovic and will enable young goalkeepers across South Cheshire, to receive expert and dedicated goalkeeper coaching overseen by Liam Stoneley.

January 17, 2022