By Jonathan White
The heat is on for Nantwich Town players as they begin pre-season training this week in scorching temperatures.
Dave Cooke’s squad is shaping up nicely ahead of the 2018-19 season, with pre-season training kicking off last Saturday.
Nantwich Town have unveiled their pre-season schedule, with 11 games lined up including against League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra once again.
The Dabbers will be at home to Crewe on Tuesday July 24, kick off 7.45pm.
By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town fans were left disappointed to see the Dabbers stutter to their first pre-season defeat away at Sandbach United.
Despite taking the lead from the penalty spot, Nantwich’s defensive frailties were exposed and allowed the hosts to fight back and win.
Nantwich Town players held their first pre-season training session under the watchful eye of new First Team Manager Dave Cooke.
The players were put through their paces as they prepare for their first pre-season game on July 6 away at Hanley Town.
Nantwich Town have lined up seven pre-season fixtures as new boss Dave Cooke looks to build ahead of the 2017-18 season.
Cooke and assistant player-manager Steve Jones will use the games to shape the team ahead of their 10th season in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division.
Nantwich Town have signed trialists Osebi Abadaki, Jonny Kapend and Dave Walker for the 2016/17 season.
The three had joined the Dabbers in pre-season on a trial basis.
Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kidsgrove Athletic.
Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson made several changes, with stand-in keeper Danny Read replacing Dave Parton.
By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town turned in a strong second half performance against neighbours Newcastle Town to run out 6-1 victors.
The Dabbers went in at the break 1-0 down after a disjointed performance with players missing and new systems being tested.
By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson says he still calls Crewe Alex boss Steve Davis “gaffer”.
Parkinson, who played under Davis when he managed the Dabbers, says the impact he had on his football is immeasurable.
Nantwich Town have organised another pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015/16 season.
The Dabbers will open up the pre-season campaign away at Audley FC on Saturday July 11.
By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a convincing 3-1 win away at Evo-Stik First Division North Side Northwich Victoria.
Goals from Vinnie Mukendi, a Steve Lewis penalty, and Jordon Johnson sealed the win for the Dabbers.
Nantwich Town’s never-say-die attitude earned a 3-3 draw at Evo-Stik First Divison South side Norton United with two goals in the final two minutes, writes Richard Scott.
Goals from Cohan Bramell in the 88th minute and Alex Meaney (pictured) in the 90th minute helped the Dabbers secure the draw.
By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town earned a 1-1 draw with Conference Premier side AFC Telford United at the Weaver Stadium in their latest pre-season friendly.
The Dabbers took the lead just after the hour mark through Steve Jones.
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