Report by Jonathan White & images by Peter Robinson
Nantwich Town Ladies FC made a winning return to League action, after recently being knocked out of the Cheshire Challenge Cup, when they beat Chester FC Women Development 2-1 on Sunday 5th March 2023 at the Swansway Stadium.
The Nantwich goals were scored by K.Fisher-Sherratt and C. Ollerton with assists from D. Fisher-Sherratt and M. O’Connor. Managers Player of the match was Harriet Knight.
Nantwich Town Ladies starting XI: 1. K. Robbins, 2. L. Bulkeley, 3 B. Davies, 4. C. Rathbone (captain), 5. H. Knight, 6. K. Green, 7. K. Fisher-Sherratt, 8. D. Fisher-Sherratt, 9. M. Rowley, 10. M. O’Connor, 11. E. Fallon. Substitutes: 12. F. Chaffee-Green, 14. J. Case, 15. G. Brookfield, 16 R. Tidd, 17. C. Ollerton.
The Dabbers are currently in sixth place with nineteen points after six wins, one draw and six losses.
Dan Mellor, Manager, Nantwich Town Ladies FC, speaking after the match, said: “A special thank you for everyone who came and supported us. The atmosphere was brilliant and gave us that extra edge against a strong Chester side who are right up there at the top of the table.
“We’ve asked the players to show another side to their game, that fight, grit and determination to grind out results and that’s exactly what they gave us. It was difficult to get our rhythm going but we pushed and we pushed and it’s all credit to the players. It was a tight game but on the whole I thought we showed that extra quality when it mattered most in the box to beat a top quality side.
“What impressed me the most was the discipline of the players, we didn’t react when players were kicked out at, we didn’t panic when they got a goal back with 8 or 9 minutes still to play, we never looked like conceding that second goal and we managed it well.
“From the front players all the way back, they worked tirelessly and the dressing room was absolutely buzzing afterwards, so we’ve just got to take that into the final few games of the season now and build from it.”
Nantwich Town Ladies’ final three matches in this seasons Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League (https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayTeam.html?divisionseason=186329116&teamID=161329952) are: this Sunday 12th March (2pm KO, home) vs Stockport County Ladies Development; Sunday 26th March (2pm KO, home) vs Runcorn Sports Women; and Sunday 2nd April (1pmKO, away, Brookvale Recreation Centre) vs Brookvale United JFC Ladies.
Nantwich Town Ladies FC can offer a friendly atmosphere, full club support, FA qualified coaches, grass stadium pitch, 3G training facilities, excellent fan base and a family & community ethos.
Nantwich Town Ladies FC are always on the lookout for quality players to strengthen their first team. Training takes place every Wednesday (7-8.30pm) on the Applewood Arena 3G artificial grass pitch at Nantwich Town Football Club on Waterlode, Nantwich CW5 5BS.
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