By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town’s Rod McDonald saw red as the Dabbers fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Chorley Group Victory Park Stadium. McDonald, who signed for the Dabbers in November, was booked twice in five minutes, summing up a miserable afternoon for Jimmy Quinn’s men who went down to a first half Steve Foster strike.
By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town will be looking to make it two successive away league wins when they visit high-flying Chorley FC tomorrow (December 10). Chorley, managed by former Blackburn and Manchester City player Gary Flitcroft, are 4th in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.
Nantwich Town came from 3-0 down to win an extraordinary game at Whitby Town 5-4. An incredible second half comeback included two goals each for Dave Macpherson (pictured) and Sean Cooke, Macpherson completing a hat-trick.
Nantwich Town had to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC United of Manchester in front of more than 750 supporters at the Weaver Stadium. The hosts were the dominant side for most of the game, and should have sealed all three points before a late FC United equaliser.
Nantwich Town return to the Weaver Stadium in Evo-Stik Premier League action when they entertain Buxton today (November 26). The Dabbers have had five straight away games since last playing at home beating neighbours Northwich Vics on November 1.
Nantwich Town slumped to a 2-1 defeat away at lowly Burscough – who have won just two games all season, both against the Dabbers. The FA Cup hangover continues in Nantwich’s Evo-Stik Premier League form, with a second consecutive defeat on the road.
Nantwich Town return to reality tonight after their FA Cup 1st round exploits at League One MK Dons. The Dabbers are away at Northwich Villa in the Cheshire Senior Cup – put back a week so Nantwich could prepare for their FA Cup encounter.
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.
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 boss Jimmy Quinn has emerged as the latest contender for the vacant Northern Ireland manager’s position. Quinn and Faroe Islands boss Brian Kerr were the latest to be linked to the position after the resignation of Nigel Worthington following Northern Ireland’s failure to qualify for the 2012 Euro Championships.
Football legends Frank Blunstone and Jimmy Quinn entertained residents at Richmond Village Nantwich with a special one-off appearance. Ex England and Chelsea star Blunstone (pictured) and Northern Ireland star Quinn, now manager of Nantwich Town, captivated the audience with tales from their careers, including working with Tommy Docherty.
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