Experienced former Wrexham marksman Nick Rushton has joined the Runcorn Linnets recruitment drive from Vauxhall Motors. Nick is the third player to move eastbound along the M56 from Ellesmere Port, following Runcorn's capture of goalkeeper Calvin Hare and striker Conor Harwood. Linnets' latest acquisition topped the scoring charts with the Motormen in each of the last two seasons. Vauxhall have cut their playing budget for the forthcoming campaign to safeguard long-term sust

We can confirm that winger Naim Arsan has decided to leave the club to take up an opportunity closer to home. Naim has been Mr Versatile since joining us in October 2024, providing some memorable moments in Yellow & Green. He scored 19 goals in 91 appearance for us. We wish you the best of luck in the future, Naim and you are always welcome at the APEC. In other news, wideman Elliot Rokka has signed for Northwich Victoria after scoring twice in nine late-season appearances f

After further talks with manager Michael Ellison, young winger Noah Roberts has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Noah made 10 appearances after joining Linnets towards the end of last season, bringing pace, skill and a natural scoring instinct. He signed in March from Marine, where as a standout performer in their Academy, he had advanced into the first-team squad. Noah netted ten goals in his first ten outings for the Crosby club in National League U19 Alliance Division One