New captaincy team is unveiled

Jacques Welsh has been appointed as our new first-team captain for 2025-26 season.

The midfielder did a great job as stand-in skipper in the second half of last season, when James Short was sidelined.

With 'Shorty' facing a further extended injury lay-off - he'll be out until at least Christmas - the armband has now been passed on to Jacques.

Jacques, who led the team to a memorable victory in last season's Cheshire Senior Cup final, will have Peter Wylie as his deputy.

Experienced defender Peter was captain in the first of his two spells with the club and is the reigning Supporters Club player-of-the-year, having in 2024-25 become only the sixth Linnets player to reach 200 appearances.

We wish Jacques and Peter good luck in their roles and, of course, James a full and speedy recovery.

Picture: Peter Cantwell.