Supporters, officials and members of Nantwich Town’s FA Vase winning side enjoyed a reunion at the Weaver Stadium – 10 years on from the famous cup victory.
Then captain and now current manager Phil Parkinson, and then manager Steve Davis, now boss at Crewe Alexandra, were among those present – along with the trophy itself.
Nantwich Town fans can reminisce about the club’s famous FA Vase triumph 10 years ago at a special reunion event.
The Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association has organised the event for Friday May 6.
Hundreds of teenagers underwent heart screenings at a Nantwich school as part of Cardiac Risk in the Young initiative.
Of the 234 booked in, 214 youngsters attended – and tests picked up a number of conditions, says organiser Sue Dewhirst.
Nantwich Town were beaten 4-1 by League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra in front of more than 1,000 at the Weaver Stadium.
This now traditional pre-season match up saw Crewe boss Steve Davis return to his old hunting ground where he found success almost 10 years ago.
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.
The latest Crewe Alexandra book by local author Jules Hornbrook has hit the bookshelves in Crewe and Nantwich.
“After Dario” is a personal perspective from a long-time supporter, documenting the transition from Dario Gradi to current manager Steve Davis.
Nantwich Town produced a determined display as they went down 4-1 at home to League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra.
More than 1,200 people packed in to Nantwich’s Weaver Stadium for the eagerly-awaited pre-season friendly.
Hundreds of boxing fans donned their black ties to enjoy the 34th annual dinner and boxing evening at Nantwich Civic Hall. Punters enjoyed nine ABA bouts between young fighters from amateur clubs across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Hundreds of Crewe Alex fans from across South Cheshire flocked to Gresty Road to glimpse the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Nantwichnews editor Pete Leydon (pictured) joined supporters young and old who packed out the club shop during a special promotion of the JPT Final against Southend on April 7.
Crewe Alex boss Steve Davis was a guest at a Nantwich fundraising cake-a-thon in memory of a teenager who died playing rugby. He was among hundreds who attended the Boot & Shoe pub on Hospital Street on tragic Matthew Dewhirst’s 18th birthday.
By Ashley Houghton Crewe Alexandra emerged as 3-0 winners in their pre-season friendly at Nantwich Town. Goals from Byron Moore, Max Clayton and Ajay Leitch-Smith secured the win in front of more than 1,250 at the Weaver Stadium.
By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town will welcome back Steve Davis to the Weaver Stadium with his his League Two play-off champions Crewe Alexandra. The Dabbers take on the Alex in their traditional pre-season friendly tomorrow (July 21) with a bumper crowd expected.
Nantwich Town striker Michael Lennon revealed it “saddened” him to leave the Weaver Stadium after four years. The marksman, who has been a firm favourite with Dabbers’ fans, has signed for Hednesford Town.
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