Article and Photographs: Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC played Fleetwood Town U23s in a mid-season friendly at the Optimum Pay Stadium on the evening of Tuesday 18th January 2022.
Some quality goals from Dan Cockerline, Joe Malkin and Carlos “Thommy” Montefiori make it a comfortable win, but Fleetwood were talented opposition.
Officials and team captains 
Caspar Hughes challenges for the ball 
Dan Cockerline rises highest for the ball 
First Nantwich goal – Dan Cockerline pounces on a short back pass and finishes smartly from a narrow angle 
Steve Jones fights for the ball 
Carlos “Thommy” Montefiori battles for the ball 
Nantwich Town prepare to shoot at goal
Nantwich Town FC line-up: Gould, Langley, Devine, Bourne, Robbins, Miller, Cooke, Hughes, Bell, Cockerline, Mitchell
Fleetwood Town U23 line-up: Donaghy, Bird, Batch, Boyle, Johnson, Baker, Baggley, Raffie, McMillan, Thompson, Edwards
There was no admission charge for the fixture and the bar was also open. The Nantwich Town FC media team provided updates on social media. Live match commentary was provided by local community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM.
Nantwich Town FC’s next match is in the Pitching In Northern Premier League – Premier Division away at Basford United this Saturday (22nd January).
