Schofield bags four as White Lion thump Talbot 4-1
Russell Schofield scored all four goals for White Lion Ford Lane as they beat Talbot 4-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
Anthony Broadhurst scored the consolation for Talbot.
Russell Schofield scored all four goals for White Lion Ford Lane as they beat Talbot 4-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
Anthony Broadhurst scored the consolation for Talbot.
By James Brown
Nantwich Town were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Grantham Town side despite taking the lead on a frustrating afternoon at The Weaver Stadium.
Sean Cooke put an off-colour Dabbers in front from the penalty spot in first half stoppage time after Joe Malkin had been brought down in the box by Chris Dawson.
Nantwich Town have signed goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson from FC United of Manchester on a season-long loan.
Allinson joins the Dabbers after making 70 appearances over an almost two-year period with the Red Rebels.
Nantwich Town on-loan goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen has returned to Crewe Alexandra after the League Two side recalled the youngster from his loan spell with the Dabbers.
Jaaskelainen has become a fan favourite at the Weaver Stadium having had three separate loan spells with the club, making 36 appearances and keeping 13 clean sheets.
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies won the National Challenge 1 in compelling style with a rout of Kendal Wasps at Crewe Vagrants – their second league win in just four league seasons.
Crewe opened their league season with a hard fought 33-22 win at Kendal in the first game of the season.
Nantwich Town will face new opponents in the Cheshire Senior Cup Final after Runcorn Linnets were disqualified.
The Dabbers, current holders, were due to play Runcorn in the final later in the season at the Weaver Stadium.
Nantwich Town drew 4-4 in an extraordinary game away at Hednesford Town in the Evo-Stik Premier League.
The point keeps the Dabbers in fourth place, and eight points clear of those outside the play-off places.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a bonus point over Stafford at the Vagrants, despite a poor first half showing.
The hosts eventually ran out 31-17 victors, despite being without the services of both regular second rows, Wright out injured and Allcock with work commitments.
Nantwich Town secured a spot in their third consecutive Cheshire Senior Cup Final after a fine 3-0 semi-final victory over Stockport County.
Inspired by man of the match and former Stoke City star Ricardo fuller, the Dabbers dominated their opponents in gusty conditions at the Weaver Stadium.
Nantwich heavyweight sensation Nathan Gorman is preparing for his toughest test so far as he looks to preserve his unbeaten professional record.
Gorman, who boxes out of the Ricky Hatton stable, will face former UFC star and 26-1 heavyweight Fabio Maldonado at the Morningside Arena in Leicester on Saturday March 23.
Crewe Ath booked their place in the semi-finals in the Premier Division Cup by beating Talbot 3-1.
Talbot led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Greg Gill but second half goals from Warren Hudson, Faith Arowsafe and Jordan Amson settled the tie.
By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium ground has been selected in the final three for the Greenfields Pitch of the Season Award.
The Dabbers are up against South Shields and Bamber Bridge in the Premier Division with the chosen finalists selected by fellow clubs on an online vote.
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