Runcorn Linnets have signed Callum Leigh from Lancaster City. The 24-year-old midfielder is available for tomorrow's home Emirates FA Cup tie against Trafford. Callum moves to APEC Taxis Stadium after joining NPL Premier Division club Lancaster in the summer and has played at the level for various teams. Immediately prior to his off-season switch to the Giant Axe, he had served Leek Town - making 17 appearances last season. Callum had joined the Staffordshire outfit from Warr

Chairman Peter Cartledge, left, accepts the donation from Harold's daughter Rachel, son Ralph, second right, and son-in-law Robbie. Runcorn Linnets have received a very generous, poignant and welcome contribution towards our new 3G Pitch Fund. £1,100 was handed to the club in memory of long-time supporter Harold Hearn, who passed away in June. The money was from donations received at Harold's funeral and through a Just Giving page launched by his daughter Rachel Matthews. S

Runcorn Linnets Ladies 2 MSB Woolton 0 Olivia Brannagan, one of the young newcomers in the Ladies ranks, is quick to make an impression. Wednesday night saw Linnets Ladies play their first home game of the season as they looked to get their first points on the board after a disappointing result in their opening game. Both teams played the game in great spirit with some fantastic battles all over the pitch and some great tackles flying in. Linnets had a couple of good chances