Runcorn Linnets U21s 4 Hyde United U21s (Prem) 0 Report by Dave Bettley Linnets have done all they can to win the battle for runners-up spot in the North West U21 Development League's Premier Division Two goals in the last 10 minutes turned what looked like being a comfortable victory into a convincing one. In completing their first top-flight campaign with a flourish on Sunday, Linnets were further boosted by defeat for chasing Stalybridge Celtic at Steven Gerrard Academy. '

The club would like to clarify the situation regarding the Liverpool Senior Cup final. The tie was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9th but has been postponed as our opponents Everton Under 21s are involved in their league play-offs. Despite extensive negotiations, a new date has yet to be agreed but we will update fans once the tie has been rearranged.

Charnock Richard U21s 2 Runcorn Linnets U21s 4 Linnets rounded off their away campaign in North West Under 21s Development League Premier Division with a victory. They retain an outside chance of a runners-up finish, prospects having been boosted slightly by Stalybridge being held to a draw at 2-2. It was a gutsy display by Linnets, whose squad was depleted from the start. Theo Papadopoulos (thigh) and Eneil Gumbs (shin) both picked up injuries in the first half. Alex Ellams,