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Matt Bell leaves Nantwich Town to join Leek Town

Matt Bell leaves Nantwich Town to join Leek Town

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town have agreed to allow midfielder Matt Bell to transfer his registration to Leek Town with immediate effect.

‘Belly’ as he is known as, scored 31 times in 199 appearances since making his debut in the 6-3 league victory against Stamford back in August 2015.

October 29, 2019
World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

England’s Rugby World Cup star Tom Curry is the perfect role model for Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s junior players, club bosses have said.

Curry and his twin Ben were both juniors at the Vagrants club before being snapped up by Sale Sharks.

October 28, 2019
Nantwich Town face Bamber Bridge in re-scheduled FA Trophy tie

Nantwich Town face Bamber Bridge in re-scheduled FA Trophy tie

Nantwich will next face fellow BetVictor Northern Premier Division side Bamber Bridge in the re-arranged Buildbase FA Trophy First Round Qualifying.

Tomorrow night’s (October 29) tie was postponed on Saturday after heavy rain left the pitch water-logged.

October 28, 2019
Crewe Regional Sunday games hit by weather

Crewe Regional Sunday games hit by weather

The heavy rain and flooding put paid to most of the Crewe Regional Sunday football games today.

In the Premier Division, Crewe Athletic v Faddiley, George and Dragon v Elworth Park Rangers, and NHB v Salvador were all postponed.

October 27, 2019
Nantwich Town Youth team books place in FA Youth Cup First Round Proper

Nantwich Town Youth team books place in FA Youth Cup First Round Proper

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC Youth Team have secured a place in First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup.

And they will now travel to face Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.

October 24, 2019
Nantwich Town to host National League strugglers AFC Fylde in FA Cup

Nantwich Town to host National League strugglers AFC Fylde in FA Cup

Nantwich Town will host AFC Fylde in the FA Cup 1st Round Proper after tonight’s draw.

The Dabbers will be happy with a home tie and will fancy their chances at the Weaver Stadium.

October 21, 2019
Former Nantwich star Livingstone drafted by Birmingham in The Hundred

Former Nantwich star Livingstone drafted by Birmingham in The Hundred

By Joe Ellis
Ex-Nantwich cricket player Liam Livingstone was drafted for £125,000 in The Hundred, the new franchise cricket league that starts in 2020.

He had a reserve price of just £60,000 but with domestic players being of great importance with only three allowed from overseas, he was drafted as Birmingham Phoenix’s first pick.

October 20, 2019
Faddiley battle to victory over Audlem in Crewe FA Sunday Cup

Faddiley battle to victory over Audlem in Crewe FA Sunday Cup

All 10 Crewe Regional Premier Division clubs and six from Division One were engaged in Crewe FA Sunday Cup first round games.

Faddiley should have been on something of a high from the start, as match referee and league official Des Evans used his newly acquired drone to take aerial shots of the Faddiley pitch.

October 20, 2019
Nantwich Town reach FA Cup 1st Round after win over King’s Lynn

Nantwich Town reach FA Cup 1st Round after win over King’s Lynn

Nantwich Town secured a famous win over higher league opposition to reach the FA Cup 1st Round Proper for only the third time in their history.

And it was nothing more than the Dabbers deserved as they dominated King’s Lynn Town in front of a bumper crowd at the Weaver Stadium.

October 20, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC scoops “Club of the Year” award

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC scoops “Club of the Year” award

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC received the “Club of the Year” award at the local Everybody Awards held at Crewe Hall.

The club was up against finalists Cheshire Stars Netball and the 5DA Street Dance Academy but managed to scoop the award based on a successful 2018-19 season.

October 16, 2019
Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith finishes maiden BTCC season on high

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith finishes maiden BTCC season on high

Nantwich driver Rob Smith finished his maiden season in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship on a high.

Smith drove to a best finish of 12th at a rain-hit Brands Hatch with the MG6 racer taking his sixth Independents Trophy points hat-trick of 2019.

October 16, 2019
Faddiley move to third in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Faddiley move to third in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Faddiley move up to third place in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after edging a close game with Salvador 0-2.

In a well-matched contest, goals from Richard Ford and Chris Stokes gave Faddiley the win.

October 13, 2019
Nantwich Town suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat on Non League Day

Nantwich Town suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat on Non League Day

By Liam Price
A Kingsley Williams goal 11 minutes from time gave Radcliffe a 1-0 victory over Nantwich Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Just three minutes earlier, Jimmy Lawrie saw a penalty and rebound stopped by Radcliffe keeper Oliver Martin after Matty Devine was brought down.

October 13, 2019