Runcorn Linnets have signed goalkeeper Yusuf Mersin on loan from NPL Premier Division side Hyde United after Cian O'Shea was recalled by parent club Stockport County. Yusuf, 31, has played 27 matches in all competitions for Hyde United since joining them for this season. His last league appearance was on January 3rd in a 2-2 draw against Ilkeston Town. Born in Greenwich, London, 6ft 5in Yusuf first came north to sign for Liverpool in January 2011. His footballing journey took

We have been drawn away to Tranmere Rovers in the quarter-finals of the Liverpool Senior Cup. It's a repeat of the last-eight tie from last season. That game was at APEC Taxis Stadium. We defeated a young Tranmere side 4-0 with a rare goal for Peter Wylie being followed by efforts from Eden Gumbs , Karl Clair and Naim Arsan . Details of the tie will be published once available. Full draw: Tranmere v Runcorn Linnets Marine v City of Liverpool or Runcorn Town Lower Breck v

Chasetown v Runcorn Linnets Pitching In Northern Premier League West Division Saturday, January 17th (ko 3pm) The Scholars Ground , Church Street , Chasetown , Burntwood , Staffordshire , WS7 3QL , Linnets are on the road for a second successive weekend - this time taking on one of their longest trips on the M56 to South Staffordshire The excellent set-up at Chasetown has been a happy hunting ground as we have won on all three previous trips to the Scholars groun