The Emirates FA Cup is back in focus this Saturday after our memorable run last season to the Fourth Qualifying Round. Visitors Trafford are no strangers to APEC Taxis Stadium. Nor is their new striker Ryan Brooke. It will be very strange to see Brookey line up against us in opposition colours. Trafford beat Worsbrough Bridge 2-0 away from home to reach this Preliminary Round stage. We last met as recently as April 3rd, when Harry McGee's stunning late free-kick earned us a h

Runcorn Linnets Football Club regret to inform you all that Tony Jones sadly lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday 18th August, aged 73. Tony supported the Linnets for over 50 years, home and away, and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Tony was a brother to Glenys, uncle to Tam and Courtney, and great-uncle to Anya, Finley and Blythe. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone who knew him around Runcorn Linnets. Our thoughts and c

By Dave Bettley Linnets produced a second-half performance to lift the spirits as they halted their start-of-season slide. Runcorn had found themselves two goals adrift before Elliot Morris' penalty just before half-time gave fresh hope. Their equaliser, courtesy of an own goal, was reward for a stirring fightback. Depleted Linnets had shown just one change from the side beaten ignominiously - if by the only goal - at Wythenshawe on Saturday with Harry McGee coming in for Nic