Dabbers prove their Premier class

9:35am Thursday 28th August 2008

NANTWICH Town boss Steve Davis insists there is more to come after a strong start in UniBond Premier.

Beaten in their opener at Hednesford, the Dabbers have bounced back with successive wins at Worksop (4-0) and Prescot Cables (3-2).

“There is more to come from us, we’ve only just got going.”

Dabbers boss Steve Davis

So encouraging signs for their first campaign at this level.

“It was two quick games and we got the points,” explained Davis.

“I didn’t expect to get maximum because we don’t know a lot about the teams.”

“But they were two decent performances and it’s a good start.

“There is more to come from us, we’ve only just got going.”

Back at The Weaver Stadium for the first time since winning promotion, Ryan Shotton gave Nantwich the perfect start in front of almost 700 supporters on Monday.

The 19-year-old finished a three-man move off in style within 60 seconds of kick-off against Prescot.

Darren Tinson could have made it two before McIntosh punished some slack marking to level things up on 23 minutes.

The hosts were stunned but gradually regained their way with Shotton adding his second just before half-time.

Former QPR striker Karl Connolly tried to inspire Prescot but Nantwich upped their game in the second half and Robin Gibson (53) had the final say to a melee for 3-1.

Shotton almost took the match-ball home while the visitors made it a tense finale when McEwan netted in the final minute.

“We scored early on but sat back a bit thinking the win was inevitable,” added Davis.

“We played well in the second-half and controlled the game “The only disappointment was that we didn’t win more easily.

“We had 20 shots with 50 percent on target and scored three goals but we did concede a couple of sloppy goals that we need to sort out.

“It was a good gate for us and I’m sure we can build on that.”

Mickey Lennon won praise for his hat-trick in the romp at Worksop while Dave Tickle got the ball rolling with a third-minute opener.

“Lennon had a cracking game while Shotton did the business on Monday,” continued Davis.

Nantwich entertain Kendal on Saturday.

They travel to Marine next Tuesday, September 2.