Nantwich Town’s big FA Cup day out at League One MK Dons ended in a disappointing 6-0 defeat. But the result was a little harsh on the Dabbers who performed heroically for the best part of half an hour before conceding the first goal.
By Steve Sanders: The Nantwich Town squad has set off for Milton Keynes with a cup shock on their minds. Fans, officials and members of the media crammed in to the Weaver Stadium for a final press conference ahead of their epic clash with the MK Dons tomorrow in the FA Cup First Round proper.
One of Nantwich Town’s players will be the focus for ITV cameras in the build up to their FA Cup clash at MK Dons. The cameras have filmed defender Mat Bailey to see how he balances playing with working for shirt sponsor County Insurance Consultants.
By Rik Packer & Chris Edwards: Nantwich Town striker Ben Mills believes his team has nothing to fear ahead of their FA Cup giant-killing bid at League One MK Dons. The 22-year-old, joint top scorer in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League, is relishing the chance to play at this stage in the competition.
Nantwich Town will be boosted by an international call-up for MK Dons defender Gary MacKenzie, who misses their FA Cup 1st round encounter. MacKenzie will win his first cap for Scotland in a friendly against Cyprus on Friday night. It rules him out of the cup clash with the Dabbers the following day.
Two of Nantwich’s top sporting talents have teamed up off the pitch – after being recruited by the same employer. Nantwich CC batsman Jonny Kettle and Nantwich Town defender Mat Bailey are now working together at County Insurance Consultants.
Nantwich Town scored two late goals to snatch a dramatic victory in the FA Cup first qualifying round at Ramsbottom United.
The Dabbers fell behind in the first half to an early 10th minute strike by Mark Drew.
Nantwich Town’s postponed FA Cup first qualifying round tie against Ramsbottom United has been rescheduled to Tuesday night. The original tie due to be staged yesterday (Sept 17) was called off after heavy rain left the North West Counties Premier side’s pitch waterlogged.
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