It is with regret and sadness that the Trust Board has this evening received and accepted Michael Ellison's resignation as manager of Runcorn Linnets Football Club after a disappointing start to the season. Unfortunately, things have not worked out as planned for Ello second time around but we would like to thank him for his efforts and wish him well for the future.

Nantwich Town 3 Runcorn Linnets 1 Report by Dave Bettley; pictures by Ben Jackson. It's two against one as Elliot Morris goes on the offensive. Linnets' season continues to head in the wrong direction as they shipped three away goals for the second time in four days. After a goalless first half in which Runcorn had been the better side, the match turned on a 47th- minute free kick from which Nantwich took the lead. As the visitors again failed to finish off their moves, Nantw

Runcorn Linnets have strengthened in defence by capturing Jack Byrne from Stalybridge Celtic. The signing reunites the centre back with Michael Ellison, who managed the player at Widnes during their 2024-25 title-winning season in Pitching In Northern Premier League West. The 24-year-old made 48 appearances for Stalybridge in 2025-26, starring in their Play-off semi-final against us. He also played on the opening day of this season, when we beat Celtic at APEC Taxis Stadium.