Article and Photographs: Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC continued their 2021/22 pre-season campaign on Sunday 11th July with a midday kick-off against Sky Bet League One side Crewe Alexandra, for the ‘Barry Daly Memorial Trophy’, at Optimum Pay Group Stadium on Water Lode in Nantwich.
Barry Daly was a long-term member of the Gresty Road support staff and a well-known friend of Nantwich Town over the years – who passed away in 2019.
A minutes applause for “Grandad” John Davies, who passed away recently after a short illness 
Pre-match l-r Dave Artell speaks to Dave Cooke 
Dabbers players warmup in front of The Swansway Stand 
Assistant Manager Jay Bateman oversees the warmup (photo: Jonathan White) 
A minutes applause for “Grandad” John Davies, who passed away recently after a short illness
The game was preceded by a minutes applause for “Grandad” John Davies, who passed away recently after a short illness.
Carlos “Thommy” Montefiori fights for the ball 
Opposition players fight for the ball in front of The Swansway Stand 
Aerial view of Optimum Pay Group Stadium 
Crewe Alex Manager Dave Artell shouts instructions 
Nantwich Town Manager Dave Cooke shouts instructions 
First Crewe Alex goal from Ty Onyeka 
David Webb and opposition player eye the ball
The Dabbers other pre-season fixtures are:
Tuesday 13th July, Stafford Rangers (home) 7.45pm;
Friday 16th July, Wolverhampton Wanderers U23’s (home) 7pm;
Tuesday 20th July, Eccleshall (away at Pershall Park) 7.45pm;
Saturday 24th July, Whitchurch Alport (home) 3pm for Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy;
Tuesday 27th July, Altrincham (home) 7.45pm;
Saturday 31st July, Leek Town (home) 3pm;
Saturday 7th August, Chester FC (home) 1pm.
Nantwich Town FC’s Pitching In Northern Premier League 2021/22 season begins on Saturday 14th August 2021.
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