News - Corfirmed Pre-Season Friendlies - Saturday 27th June 2009

• Sunday 12th July Stoke City – Home 2:30pm KO
• Tuesday 14th July Market Drayton  – Away  7:45pm KO
• Sunday 19th July Crewe Alex – Home 3:00pm KO
  
• Tuesday 21st July Chester City – Home 7:30pm KO
  
• Saturday 25th July Alsager Town – Away 3:00pm KO
• Saturday 1st August – AFC Fylde - Home 3:00pm KO
  
• Tuesday 4th August Port Vale – Home 7:30pm KO
  
• Saturday 8th August Chasetown – Away 3:00pm KO

The club are in contact with John McMahon the Liverpool Reserve Team Manager with a view to organising a friendly against Liverpool FC if a suitable date can be found

News - Latest Squad News From The Weaver Stadium - updated Saturday 27th June 2009

The club can announce that defender Richard Smith and striker Andy Kinsey have officially left to join Vodkat North West Counties Premier Division club Congleton Town. Richard and Andy played a major part in the rise of Nantwich Town from the 1st Division of the North West Counties League to the UniBond 1st Division South including the first season following initial promotion which concluded with promotion to the Premier Division of the UniBond League and victory over Altrincham in the Cheshire Senior Cup. But their involvement was not confined to those achievements – the highlight without doubt being members of ‘The Dabbers’ winning FA Vase team in 2006 and who can possibly forget Andy Kinsey having to be assisted (in agony) from the pitch with a damaged shoulder after celebrating his goal in front of a packed main stand at Birmingham City’s St.Andrews Stadium! Steve Davis, Peter Hall and Clive Jackson, along with all Nantwich officials, wish to convey their sincere thanks for the time they both spent with the club and to know they will always be welcome at The Weaver Stadium.

Meanwhile, ‘Dabbers’ long serving captain and central midfielder Phil Parkinson has declared an ambition to test himself at a higher level of football and is currently training with Blue Square North club Northwich Victoria whilst defender Charlie O’Loughlin has elected to join Ilkeston Town. Charlie is currently studying at Nottingham University and with the Manor Ground Stadium situated closer to his current base the amount of travelling time whilst he completes his studies will be considerably reduced. The club wishes to thank Charlie for his contribution whilst at The Weaver Stadium and wish him and his family the very best for the future.

CONFIRMED NEW SIGNINGS: To date the following players have officially completed UniBond League registration forms: -

• Richard Sutton (ex FC Halifax Town/Defender)
• Chris Shaw (ex Eastwood Town/Left Back)
• Matthew Rhead (ex Eastwood Town/Striker)
• David Roberts (ex Vauxhall Motors/Striker)
• James Lawrence (ex Evesham United/ Midfielder)
• Aidan Haughton (ex Port Vale/Midfielder)
• Jake Sedgemore (ex Solihull Moors / Right Back)

CONFIRMATION THAT THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS HAVE RE-SIGNED FOR NANTWICH TOWN AFTER COMPLETING UNIBOND LEAGUE REGISTRATION FORMS:

• Ashley Carter
• Robin Gibson
• Rodney Jack
• Michael Lennon
• Dave Macpherson
• Omar Mahmoud
• Nathan Southern 
• Darren Tinson
• Dave Tickle

Currently there are 29 players involved in pre season training but, due to holidays, not all are in attendance at one time. The club will issue further updates on player registration(s) but only after player(s) have officially completed a UniBond League registration form.

News - New Head Coach - Friday 26th June 2009

The vacant Head Coach position at Nantwich Town will be formally advertised next week with a closing date for written applications on the 13th July. Interviews will subsequently take place with a view to appointing the new Head Coach for the 1st August. Peter Hall will be in charge until a final decision on the appointment is made.

News - Nantwich 5-a-side Football Festival - Saturday 27th June 2009

Nantwich 5-a-side Football Festival
Saturday June 27th @ Weaver Stadium Nantwich Town FC 3G pitch

• Morning Years 5 and 6 combined, year 7 and year 8
  The competition starts at 9am for team registration kick off at 9.30.
• Afternoon Year 9 and 10
  The competition starts at 1pm for registration with a 1.45 kick off.
• The competition will be played on the NTFC 3G pitch so plastic blades or astro trainers are fine but no metal studs are allowed on the 3G.
• For any further information contact Steve Smithies on 07837 386044
  or email: sport@cheshireeast.gov.uk

News - NANTWICH TOWN HEAD COACH JOINS CREWE ALEXANDRA - Wednesday 17th June 2009 5:00pm

Nantwich Town Football Club wish to announce that their highly respected head coach, Steve Davis, has been appointed to the vacant assistant manager’s position at Crewe Alexandra. Following a meeting on Saturday 13th of June with Crewe Alexandra manager Gudjon Thordarsson, Davis accepted the terms on offer and as a result brings to an end a 6 year term at the UniBond Football League Premier Division club.

Steve Davis joined Nantwich Town, initially as a player in November 2003 following a short spell as manager of Conference club Northwich Victoria. Following the departure of manager Nigel Gleghorn to Newcastle Town Steve Davis was appointed head coach during the 2004 close season before going on to become the club’s most successful manager to date; during which he guided Nantwich Town to FA Vase victory in 2006 followed by promotion the following season (2007) to the UniBond League when finishing 3rd (the club’s highest ever position) after 25 years membership of the North West Counties League. Meanwhile, off the pitch, Nantwich were in the throes of completing their 10 year long ambition of moving out of their Jackson Avenue home and into a modern purpose built stadium (The Weaver Stadium). However, despite the disruption of moving to a new stadium it had no effect on the club’s ambition to progress further and after just one season in the UniBond League First Division South the former Burnley / Barnsley and Crewe Alexandra defender not only guided Nantwich Town to a second promotion, but also landed the Cheshire Senior Cup for the third time in the club’s history in the same season.

Steve is an ambitious person and along the way the club has been very supportive of his efforts to break into the management side of the professional game. He will be a loss to Nantwich Town Football Club, however, the club is of the belief that Steve’s move to Crewe Alexandra will have the benefit of further enhancing an already long term healthy relationship between the club’s. Steve Davis departs with the club’s most grateful and sincere thanks’ for all that he has brought to Nantwich Town Football Club during his time at the club and wish him and his family, the very best for the future. Steve will commence duties with his new club on Monday 22nd of June.

Meanwhile, during the interim period, Assistant Head Coach Peter Hall, assisted by Director of Football Clive Jackson, will take charge of team affairs. Enquiries for the vacant position have already been received from a number of qualified candidates and will be considered in due course.

News - New Club 125th Anniversary Badge - Monday 8th June 2009

To celebrate the club's 125th anniversary, Nantwich Town FC is pleased to unveil a new club badge. The colourful badge has been designed to have a modern feel whilst reflecting the club's heritage.

The badge will be incorporated on a new home kit set to be introduced for the coming 2009/10 season. To further celebrate the club's 125 years, a special away kit will also be unveiled based on the scarlet and white stripes that the club wore back in 1884.

The club is proud of its long history and it is hoped that the badge and new kits will be prove to be popular with supporters. It's a tribute to everyone who has been involved with the club over the years that Nantwich Town Football Club has survived and prospored over 125 years and there are further plans in the pipeline to celebrate the occasion.

The new club badge is set to replace the existing emblem which has been in use since the early 1990s. It depicts the traditional red and gold shield of the town of Nantwich supported by a pair of griffins. The shield is used by many organisations connected with the town and, indeed, was used by the football club from the 1940s through to the 1970s. The griffins, which represented Nantwich on the Borough Council coat of arms, originate from the emblem of Baron Cholmondeley of Nantwich who held the lands of Nantwich in a bygone era.

News - UniBond League Premier Division for 2009-2010

The constitution of the UniBond League for 2009-2010 is as follows.
Please note that the list is subject to change due to a number of clubs nationally having issues which could affect their position relative to which Step they will be competing. 

PREMIER DIVISION

• Ashton United
• Boston United
• Bradford Park Avenue
• Burscough
• Buxton
• Durham City
• FC United of Manchester
• Frickley
• Athletic Guiseley
• Hucknall Town
• Kendal Town
• Kings Lynn
• Marine
• Matlock Town
• Nantwich Town
• Newcastle Blue Star (now withdrawn from the League. Their replacment is to be announced)
• North Ferriby United
• Ossett Town
• Retford United
• Stocksbridge PS
• Whitby Town
• Worksop Town

News - Nantwich 3G synthetic Pitch Hire - 26th May 2009

For details Contact Steve Smithies 07837 386044

News - NANTWICH TOWN FC U12 U13 and U14 YOUTH PLAYERS NEEDED FOR SEASON 2009/2010 - 21st May 2009

• Under 12 players for next season ( 2009/10 ) - contact Kieron on 07966 829201
• Under 13 players for next season ( 2009/10 ) - contact Gareth on 07905 055585
• Under 14 players for next season ( 2009/10 ) - contact Richard on 07881 823773
• Under 15 players for next season ( 2009/10 ) - contact Lyndon on 07825 418259

News - Nantwich Town Appearances and Scorers 2008 - 2009- Monday 18th May 2009

 

 

News - CLUB NEWS - 9th May 2009

DABBERS BUILDING FOR NEW SEASON

Despite the recent play-off final heartbreak, the club is already making preparations for the 2009/10 season. Head Coach Steve Davis is busy preparing for the new campaign as Nantwich gear up for another promotion challenge in the UniBond Premier. “Obviously we were all very disappointed to miss out on promotion at the final hurdle,” said chairman Clive Jackson. “Steve has ambitions in the game and we certainly wouldn’t stand in his way if someone from a higher league came in for him. However, both he and Pete Hall are fully focused on making preparations for the coming season.” Davis has been busy planning a schedule of pre-season friendlies.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Lee Jones and central defender Darren Tinson have already pledged their futures to the Dabbers and Davis is confident that the bulk of his current squad – and a few new additions – will be reporting back at The Weaver Stadium when pre-season training begins.

News - CLUB SPONSORSHIP WITH UNIBOND MOBILES- Monday 2nd February 2009

CLUB SPONSORSHIP WITH UNIBOND MOBILES

Cheaper mobile phone calls, cash back and £50 in free sponsorship for your club
every time a supporter signs for a mobile phone contract through UniBond Mobiles

 

News - Premier League Table FINAL POSITONS - updated Saturday 25th April 2009

News - New Tots Training - Tuesdasy 13th January 2009

New Weekly Training Session for NTFC Tots Age:4 TO 6 yrs old

• START DATE: Tuesday 13TH January 2009
• Age:4 TO 6 yrs old
• VENUE: NANTWICH TOWN FC (3G PITCH)
• TIME: 4:45pm - 5:45PM
• COST: £2.50
• All of our coaches are CRB checked and FA Qualified.

For further details contact Steve Davis on 07984089189

Contact Steve Smithies on 07837386044 phone or simply leave a txt

News - "PROUD TO BE THE DABBERS" - 24th November 2008

"PROUD TO BE THE DABBERS"

To mark the 125th anniversary of Nantwich Town Football Club, a commemorative book is to be published next summer. Nantwich Football Club was formed in 1884 and played its first match against Crewe Rovers on 18th October 1884. The book is scheduled to be published in the run-up to the start of the 2009/10 season.

A website has been set up to give details about the book, invite contributions and chronicle the club's history. For more information, please visit www.ProudtoBeTheDabbers.co.uk 

News - Boots for Africa Campaign - 14/10/08

BOOTS FOR AFRICA

As part of the Boots for Africa campaign the majority of UniBond clubs will be happy to receive your old boots.

Please ensure each pair of boots is clean and tied together and size of boots written on a label. Then simply donate your boots at your nearest UniBond club and " Boots for Africa" will ship them off to the children of Africa.

Sheffield FC have organised a distribution network throughout Africa which will arrange to send boots to communities in South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana and Zambia.

Every pair of boots that are donated will be received in Africa by a young person who has never had a pair of football boots.

There is a collection bag at the Club waiting for your old boots.

 

Saturday Community Coaching

Dates and times are as follows:-

Age 4 to Under 7 ’s
Every Saturday morning 9.00am – 10.00am.
£2.50 per session

Under 8 ’s to Under 11's
Every Saturday morning 10.00am – 11.30am.
£3.00 per session

Girls Only Age 6 to 10
Every Saturday morning 10.00am – 11.30am.

The sessions are held at the 3rd Generation synthetic pitch at the weaver Stadium, Water Lode, Nantwich Cheshire.

Enquiries please in the first instant to:-
Steve Davis. Head Football Coach. Nantwich Town Football Club. Mobile: 07984 089189.