Runcorn Linnets have snapped up versatile defender Scott Holding from Warrington Rylanrds. The 23-year-old has experience of playing at higher levels in the National Leagues System, appearing all across the back line but mostly as a right back or centre back. He also spent two years with Watford. The Manchester-born player began his career in the academies at Manchester United and Stockport County. He signed his first professional deal at Edgeley Park, where he captained the

Michael Ellison has continued his summer rebuild with the capture of former Everton Under 21s defender Ed Jones. Centre back Ed spent the second half of last season at Atherton Laburnum Rovers. This followed a long absence from the game due to a serious knee injury. Ed made his LR debut on January 24th in victory over Cheadle Town and went on to complete 17 appearances, including 10 starts. Ed also contributed one goal and an ssist while helping LR into the North West Countie

Runcorn Linnets are delighted to have agreed terns with 24-year-old Ollie Southern from Trafford FC. Ollie had joined the then Northern Premier League West side in November last year and won the Management Team Player of the Year award for 2025-26. Essentially a right back, he can also operate in central defence and as a defensive midfielder. He was schooled at Manchester United (age eight to 12), Preston North End, and Rochdale before earning a scholarship at Crewe Alexandra