News Release- Junior 5 A-Side Football Festival - Sunday 29th June 2008

CREWE & NANTWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Junior 5 A-Side Football Festival

NANTWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB were honoured to provide the facility of The Weaver Stadium for this competition which attracted over 50 junior teams on Saturday 28th June. Representing the council were the Mayor and Lady Mayoress Mr & Mrs Brian Sylvester. Previously held on The Barony the competition continues to grow but on this occasion was held on the club’s 3rd Generation pitch. In a well run event, held in dry but blustery conditions, five finals were held before the seven hour competition came to a close. Speaking on behalf of the hosts, Nantwich Town junior football coach Martin Haslam said: “It was a thoroughly enjoyable occasion for both children and parents. We were paid many compliments throughout the day and on behalf of the referees and stewards, including any one who gave their valuable time in order that this worthwhile event could take place, I would like to pay tribute to all those who took part for the excellent way in which they conducted themselves.”

List of finalists:-

Year 5 & 6. Crewe FC v Brookfield Rangers. Winners: Crewe FC.
Year 7. Nantwich Town v Alex Redstar. Winners: Alex Redstar.
Year 8. Nantwich Town v Tetley Tea. Winners: Nantwich Town.
Year. 9. Ellesmere Port v Allstars. Winners: Ellesmere Port.
Year 10. United v Willaston White Star. Winners: United.

News Release- Ryan Green - 26/06/2008

‘The Dabbers’ welcomed Ryan Green to their strike force this week. The 18 year old Stoke based player has agreed non contract terms and joins from Rotherham United after being one of a number of players released due to the League Two club’s financial difficulties. His arrival at The Weaver Stadium has been arranged by Pete Hall who coached the player at Port Vale before leaving for Rotherham at 16 years of age to take up the offer of a two year scholarship. Meanwhile, Steve Davis continues his search for new players with an additional goal keeper at the top of his wanted list.

In addition, Steve wishes to thank supporters for their interest but asks those who have requested a list of the squad to be posted on the club website to please be patient given that at this stage of pre-season it isn’t practical for him to provide one and that an end of July date is likely before his final squad is known. To date, all new signings have been announced in news releases on the club website and in the media, whilst apart from players from last seasons squad who have elected to leave The Weaver Stadium, the remainder of the squad have all signed UniBond League registration forms.

News Release - Charlotte King- 20 June 2008

CHARLOTTE ACHIEVES 25 HOURS OF VOLUNTEERING AT HER LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUB.

Charlotte King, a Young Leader who attends Malbank High School and Sixth Form College, completed her FA Junior Football Organizer Leadership qualification earlier in the academic year and signed up to The FA Step into Sport Programme. As part of Charlotte’s commitment to the programme she has been delivering volunteering coaching hours to support the development of the Saturday morning Mini-Soccer Community sessions at Nantwich Town Football Club. 16 year old Charlotte earned additional credit by becoming the first female Young Leader in Cheshire to complete all her qualifying hours.

The FA Step into Sport Programme is an initiative which enables The FA to enthuse, retain and support the development of young people within the game. The aim of the programme is to encourage the placement of students aged between 14–16 years who have completed a Leadership qualification or an FA Coaching qualification (Level 1 or Level 2), into local Charter Standard Football Clubs or appropriate agencies and recognize the commitment of the Young Leader. The programme plays a vital role in developing the volunteer workforce within the game through creation of an effective, safe and enjoyable pathway for Young Leaders.

Charlotte has been supported by club mentor and Nantwich Town Head Coach / Football Development Officer Steve Davis who has given advice and ideas to support Charlotte’s development. Steve Davis comments; “We have a number of Young Leaders involved in the club who are supporting different activities. The FA Step into Sport programme has allowed us to support and recognize the hard work these individuals have been performing within the club. Nantwich Town Football Club is a FA Charter Standard Community Club with over 20 teams that encompasses the under 8’s right through to the senior side. Without the support of all its volunteers Nantwich Town FC would be unable to operate as a community football club, which to all intents and purposes, is what the club is all about. The involvement of Young Leaders from Malbank High School and Sixth Form College through The FA Step into Sport Programme brings in more human resources which are always needed in a club of this size”.

In last Thursday’s (19th June) presentation at The Weaver Stadium Charlotte was presented with her FA Step into Sport 10 hour and 25 hour certificates by Cheshire County FA Football Development Officer, James Self whilst Steve Davis was also in attendance to offer his congratuiations. Charlotte also receives a Cheshire County FA polo shirt and a year’s membership of the Cheshire County FA Coach Association ‘Coaching Connections’ to recognize her commitment.

14–18 year old’s who are interested in playing, coaching, refereeing or volunteering and want to ‘Get into Football’ should access the information via the internet on www.thefa.com/getintofootball or contact James Self at the Cheshire County FA on 01606 871155 or james.self@cheshirefa.com

News- Under 18 Pre-Season Friendlies - 21 June 2008

The Under 18's pre-season friendlies arranged so far are as follows:-

• Sunday August 3rd. Sandbach
• Wednesday August 6th Whitchurch
• Sunday August 10th V District trialists
• Sunday August 17th Congleton

The above friendlies are likely to be away.

Provisional date for League commencement Sunday August 24th

News- Nantwich 5-a-side Football Festival - 28/29th June 2008

Nantwich 5-a-side Football Festival

UPDATE 20th JUNE - Places still available - Late entry available up to Wednesday 25th (if places are still available)

Places still available are:-
Boys combined Y5-6 and Y9
Girls all ages

June 28th for Boys and Sunday
June 29th for Girls

@ Kingsley Fields, Nantwich the new home of Nantwich Town FC

All Entries must be received by 11th June 2008 Applications received after this date can only be accepted at the discretion of the organisers.

For any further information contact Steve Smithies on 07843531448 or email: sport@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk

Team entries: (School Years)
Saturday
Boys Teams Morning Years 5 & 6 combined, Year 7, Year 8, Afternoon Year 9, Year 10
Disability Mixed Under 16 and Under 19
Sunday
Girls Teams Morning Year 7, Year 8, Afternoon Year 9, Year 10

Entry fee is £15 per team for FA affiliated teams & £20 for non-affiliated teams

Changing facilities, catering and an undercover area will all be available for the duration of the event.

Prizes and medals for each category!!

News - Player Sponsorship- 20/06/2008

Hello All Dabbers from the Management Team – Steve and Pete.

This coming season we are looking forward to seeing you all in your masses.

We are looking for you as supporters to put your name by the face of your favourite player, old and new, in this years programme by way of sponsorship at the cost of £150.00

Your support will be much appreciated by myself, Steve and the Club any funds will be used very wisely.

Regards Pete

For more details contact Peter Hall on 07967634002

News Release- Paul Donnelly - 17/06/2008

NANTWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB are disappointed to learn of defender Paul Donnelly’s decision to part company with ‘The Dabbers’ and sign for UniBond Premier Division rivals Witton Albion. The 27 year old former Port Vale defender joined Nantwich Town from Stone Dominoes three seasons ago and had been a regular in the ‘Dabbers’ line-up for the majority of that time. However, despite an offer of improved terms by the club Donnelly became attracted to Witton Albion after manager Nigel Deeley offered him a package and yesterday (Monday 16th June) Donnelly informed Nantwich head coach Steve Davis of his decision to move to the Wincham Park club. Of Donnelly’s switch Steve Davis say’s:- “Paul is a great lad, who I have a lot of time for and naturally I am very disappointed at his decision. I had hoped that he would remain with us and continue to fight for his place. However, he has made up his mind to leave us and we wish him the very best for the future and thank him for his contribution during these past three seasons.”

News Release- 20 20 Cricket Challenge - 27/06/2008

20 20 Cricket Challenge - Nantwich CC v Nantwich Town FC

• Venue Nantwich CC, Whitehouse Lane, Nantwich CW5 6HH
• Start Time 6.30pm Friday 27th June
• Admission Free

News - Season Tickets 2008-2009 (16/06/2008)

Season ticket prices

Admission: Adults. £8.00
Concessions.(Senior Citizens / Students with ID card) £5.00
Juniors.UI6. £2.00

Season ticket prices:
Adults: £140.00
Concessions: (Senior Citizens / Students with ID Card) £80.00
Juniors U16: £21.00

Family tickets: On request.

Season tickets are now available from The Weaver Stadium between the hours of 10.00am – 4.00pm each Monday. Additional opening times may be added at a later date.

Note: Tickets are not available on the website email

News - Nantwich Town Under 12s. Potteries Junior Youth League. Season 2007/2008

The senior team in the Under 12s section of the club play in Division One of the Potteries Junior Youth League and is jointly managed by Craig McKeith and Steve Smithies. Having come runners up in the Cheadle League as Under 11s, the team have had another successful season and repeated the feat in the Potteries League! For various reasons a number of games were cancelled throughout the season and the consequent backlog of fixtures in April and May perhaps caught up with the boys, and we eventually missed out on the championship by 3 points.

Nantwich Town U12 (2007-8)