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Nantwich Town Ladies 1sts prepare for first Cheshire Women’s League season

Nantwich Town Ladies FC are preparing to play their first ever season in the Cheshire Women’s League.

And manager Chris Broad (pictured) has already recruited well, with players from clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City and neighbours Crewe Alexandra joining the squad.

August 26, 2020
Nantwich racing driver Witt targets Brands Hatch points this weekend

Nantwich racing driver Witt targets Brands Hatch points this weekend

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt aims to continue his winning momentum when the British GT Championship arrives at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit this weekend (August 29-30).

The Silver Cup class title contender enters the fifth round of the 2020 season on the back of a memorable maiden Silver Cup victory with team-mate Jack Mitchell at Donington Park’s GP Circuit.

August 26, 2020
Nantwich Town Reserves return to Cheshire action after 15 year absence

Nantwich Town Reserves return to Cheshire action after 15 year absence

By Michael Chatwin
Nantwich Town Reserves are returning to Cheshire Football League after 15 years.

The Cheshire Football League  is planning to start its season on September 5.

August 25, 2020
Nantwich Town hits £20,000 target to help survive pandemic

Nantwich Town hits £20,000 target to help survive pandemic

Generous donations from hundreds of people and local businesses have helped Nantwich Town raise £20,000 to help it survive the COVID pandemic.

Donations include £3,000 from Applewood Independent and another £1,000 from Everything Genetic Ltd.

August 23, 2020
Sean Cooke shoots at goal

Nantwich Town held to draw by Marine as fans return to football

By Liam Price
A late Sean Cooke penalty secured Nantwich Town a 1-1 draw with Marine in the club’s first match in front of supporters at the Weaver Stadium for 165 days.

Cooke was brought down in the 88th minute, shortly after Marine’s Josh Hmami was shown a straight red card for an incident with Nantwich’s Josh Green.

August 23, 2020
Nantwich Town welcomes move to allow fans back into games

Nantwich Town welcomes move to allow fans back into games

Nantwich Town bosses have welcomed Government plans to for all non-league clubs below the conference North and South to welcome spectators to games from this Saturday (August 22).

Clubs will need to adhere to strict COVID safety measures with restrictions in place.

August 21, 2020
Ex Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Ayala trains with Nantwich Town

Ex Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Ayala trains with Nantwich Town

By Sam McGarrigle
Former Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Daniel Ayala has been training with Nantwich Town’s youth players  at the club’s Weaver Stadium.

Ayala was at Nantwich Town as a free agent this week ensuring he is fit and free from injury for the start of the season.

August 19, 2020
Callum Saunders hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-2 win over Crewe

Callum Saunders hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-2 win over Crewe

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town supersub Callum Saunders smashed in a hat-trick to help beat their League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Dave Cooke’s Dabbers started fiercely with an attack in the first minute of the game, which due to miscommunication between the Crewe defender and keeper, nearly ended up in the back of the net.

August 19, 2020
Nantwich Town appoint new director as club raises £13,000

Nantwich Town appoint new director as club raises £13,000

Nantwich Town have appointed a new director to its Board as the club hits £13,000 of funds raised to help it survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carl Boulton, managing director of Crewe-based Optimum Pay Group, has joined the club’s Board as the company continues to support the Weaver Stadium outfit.

August 17, 2020
Nantwich driver Jordan Witt earns first podium finish and Silver Cup victory

Nantwich driver Jordan Witt earns first podium finish and Silver Cup victory

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt produced one of the very best drives of his career to win his maiden British GT Championship Silver Cup victory and first ever outright podium in the series.

August 17, 2020
Nantwich Town beat Newcastle 2-1 in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beat Newcastle 2-1 in pre-season friendly

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town came from behind to beat Newcastle Town in their first run out of the season.

Dave Cooke’s men travelled to the Red Industries Stadium in their first pre-season friendly of the campaign.

August 16, 2020
Sponsored walk for visually-impaired football club in Nantwich

Sponsored walk for visually-impaired football club in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Players and friends of Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired football club are planning a sponsored 42-mile walk to raise money for the club.

The annual walk will start in Nantwich and finish in Hayfield in the Peak District on Saturday September 12.

August 12, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant earns maiden victory in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant earns maiden victory in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enjoyed his ‘day of days’ at Brands Hatch to earn his first-ever victory in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

The Team BMW star did not put a wheel wrong in race three to clinch a sensational maiden win.

August 10, 2020