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Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt to compete in European series

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt to compete in European series

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt will return to action on the continent after confirming he will compete in the inaugural season of the new Fanatec GT2 European Series with Toro Verde GT.

April 9, 2021
“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

By Jack Beresford
Sales of the “The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town FC” have raised a massive £1,200.

Proceeds from sales have now been donated to two charities supporting NHS and care staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

April 7, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

The 2020-21 Crewe Regional Sunday league season has been null and voided, officials have confirmed.

A number of clubs had expressed concern over the number of games to be played and the impact on players.

April 5, 2021
Nantwich Running Club

New Nantwich Running Club gathers pace with 200 members

The new Nantwich Running Club is gathering pace after it reached 200 members in just three months.

The club was launched in January by Willaston resident Mike Stevens, an experienced UK Athletics Endurance Running Coach.

March 31, 2021
Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team return to action as lockdown eases

Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team return to action as lockdown eases

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies first team will return to action when they play Stalybridge Celtic Ladies at The Optimum Pay Stadium on April 11.

It is hoped fans will be allowed back into the ground in the near future as part of the Government’s roadmap out of national lockdown.

March 30, 2021
Restart of Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues delayed, say officials

Restart of Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues delayed, say officials

The planned restart of the Crewe Regional Sunday football leagues has been delayed by at least a week.

With outdoor sports back underway after lockdown, the first Premier and Division One fixtures were expected to take place this coming weekend.

March 30, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday League set for return on April 4

Crewe Regional Sunday League set for return on April 4

The Crewe and District Regional Sunday football league will return to action on April 4 as national lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

The Government’s roadmap out of the pandemic sees outdoor sport return at community, local level from Monday (March 29).

March 26, 2021
Former Crewe star Dean Ashton to guest at Nantwich Town dinner

Former Crewe star Dean Ashton to guest at Nantwich Town dinner

Former Crewe Alex, West Ham United and England striker Dean Ashton will be starring at Nantwich Town’s Sportsman’s Dinner this year.

Ashton scored 89 goals in 241 senior games and was touted as an England number one striker in the making.

March 25, 2021
Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alexandra Chairman John Bowler has stepped down “with immediate effect” following the Sheldon report and BBC documentary into historic sex abuse of young players at the club.

Bowler, who became Crewe chairman in 1987, said in a statement released today that it was always his intention to stand down following the conclusion of the Sheldon Review.

March 25, 2021
MP calls for Crewe Alex action amid BBC series on sexual abuse scandal

MP calls for Crewe Alex action amid BBC series on sexual abuse scandal

An MP today called for action from Crewe Alexandra in light of the sexual abuse scandal which has rocked the game.

The BBC’s documentary “Football’s Darkest Secret” has been centred on Crewe where prolific paedophile Barry Bennell abused young players unchecked by the club’s management for years in the 1980s and 90s.

March 23, 2021
Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

A football abuse victim from Nantwich has urged people to view a hard-hitting documentary about the biggest scandal to rock English football.

Gary Cliffe (pictured) was one of hundreds of young footballers across the UK who were victims of sexual abuse by paedophile coaches in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

March 22, 2021
Crewe Alex issue apology after Sheldon Report unveils sexual abuse of young players

Crewe Alex issue apology after Sheldon Report unveils sexual abuse of young players

Crewe Alexandra have now issued an apology after the damning Clive Sheldon report into the scale of sexual abuse suffered by young footballers.

Eight clubs were named in the 700-page report, with the other seven including Barry Bennell’s first club Manchester City all issuing apologies while Crewe stayed silent.

March 18, 2021
Nantwich Town sign Argentinian player “Thommy” Montefiori

Nantwich Town sign Argentinian player “Thommy” Montefiori

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke has already made a bold statement for next season – by signing Argentinian rising star Carlos “Thommy” Montefiori.

Cooke is keen begin strengthening his existing squad in readiness for 2021-22 campaign after it was confirmed the current season was to be null and voided.

March 2, 2021