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.
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.
Nantwich Town striker Joe Malkin is training with Crewe Alexandra, the newly promoted League One club has confirmed.
Malkin has been a big hit with the Dabbers in the last two seasons, scoring a bundle of goals in attack.
With football taking an enforced hiatus, the promotion hopes of South Cheshire’s League Two club Crewe Alexandra have been plunged into doubt.
Nantwich Town chairman Tony Davison is to stand down and leave to take up a position as director at Crewe Alexandra, the club has announced today.
Mr Davison is expected to leave at the end of this month.
Ten men from South Cheshire have been given Football Banning Orders (FBOs) after they were involved in disorder at a match between Macclesfield Town and Crewe Alexandra.
Towards the end of the game at the Moss Rose Stadium in Macclesfield both sides scored within a minute of each other.
By Liam Price
A late penalty from James Lawrie was enough to snatch a memorable 2-1 victory for Nantwich over neighbours Crewe Alexandra in both sides’ first pre-season outing ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
Nantwich Town players were put through their paces as they kick off their pre-season campaign this weekend against neighbours Crewe Alexandra
The Dabbers will welcome Crewe for the friendly at the Weaver Stadium and will be playing for the Barry Daly Memorial Trophy.
An 80s party night organised by three friends in South Chershire has helped to raise more than £3,00 for two worthy charities.
Steph Marvell, her sister Sophie, and friend and their cousin Jessica Youle organised the event held at Crewe Alexandra’s stadium.
Sporty pupils from two Nantwich primary schools gained playing tips from Crewe Alexandra apprentices at tournaments arranged through Reaseheath College.
The tournaments are part of an assessment for the apprentices, who are studying for an academic qualification at Reaseheath as part of their full time training programme with the club.
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 & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has blasted Boris Johnson for what she called “abhorrent” remarks about historical sex abuse cases.
Johnson angered many when he remarked on LBC that investigating historical child sex abuse cases was a waste of public money.
Crewe Alexandra have netted another year of support from its historic neighbours Mornflake.
The manufacturers of ‘Mighty Oat’ breakfast cereals has marked its 15th year as Railwaymen shirt sponsors by underlining its commitment to the South Cheshire community.
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