The South Cheshire Shield came to a close last night with Alsager finally getting their first win at the expense of Crewe 'B'. Unfortunately this was not enough to prevent them from coming bottom, behind last night's host, by virtue of inferior game points.
In what looks like becoming a regular pre-season friendly, Crewe narrowly beat Newcastle to avenge their 5-4 defeat in the same match last year. This year's match was only played over 7 boards as Crewe 'B' were playing their final match in the South Cheshire Shield.