Runcorn beat AFC Darwen in the The Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 5-1. AFC Darwen went ahead in the 9th minute against the run of play. Kristian Holt equalised with a deflected shot from the edge of the area in the 20th minute. Paul Shanley scored for the Linnets following a well-placed strike from inside the area in the 31st minute. Michael Simpson increased the Linnets' lead in the 53rd minute following an unstoppable effort from the edge of the 6 yard box. Kristian Holt extended our lead in the 79th minute following a firm strike from inside the 6 yard box after the 'keeper fumbled the ball. Stuart Wellstead put us four goals clear in the 81st minute following a cracking shot from the edge of the 6 yard box.

Match Report

Rio Gill has left Runcorn Linnets after making three appearances for the club.

Rio's only league outing came against Barnoldswick at home as a sub but he started Cheshire Cup and Macron Cup ties at Congleton and Stockport Town, respectively. We wish him well for the future.

RUNCORN Linnets FC kit manager Jon Urquhart has launched a campaign to raise £1,000 for a charity, which is helping parents to cope with the death of a little one.

Jon will later this year take part in a sprint distance triathlon in memory of a close relative's son and has set up a JustGiving page to support the charity 4Louis, which donates memory boxes for hospitals to give to families in cases of still birth, neo-natal, infant and child loss.

Jon explained: "On 22/1/2016, my amazing cousin Simon, and his lovely wife, Laura were devastated when their beautiful baby boy, Jarvis, was born sleeping.

"As a family we all rallied round and supported Simon and Laura through this tough time, as much as we could.

"This is how I have come to find out about 4Louis and the amazing/wonderful work they do, to help out family's who find themselves in this awful position."

Through the charity's efforts, hospitals throughout the UK are provided with the boxes so grieving parents can find comfort in their memories.

Jon added: "The day we said our goodbyes to Jarvis, Simon told me he was fundraising for this great organisation, by competing in the Great North Run, which he duly completed, and I made a promise that day, that I would one day too raise funds to support the great thing 4Louis does.

"This week was Jarvis' 2nd birthday, and I am now ready (mentally if not yet physically!) to compete in a sprint distance triathlon, in September.

"I have never done a triathlon of any sort before so really don't know what to expect, but I will be giving my all to complete it, in memory of Jarvis.

"Anything you can donate would be fantastic, and even if you are unable to donate, please take a look below and see for yourself the wonderful things 4Louis do...£30 will provide one family with a memory box.

Each memory box contains:

A clay impression kit, to capture an impression of babies hands and feet. Two teddies, one for baby and one for the family. A glass angel in a presentation box A candle, for a special occasion where the family may want to light it. A card, so the family can write a poem or letter to baby. A curl box, for a lock of baby's hair, An inkless wipe kit, to capture imprints of baby's hands and feet. A CD to keep baby's photographs safe A copy of a 'Guess How Much I Love You' book

Jarvis was posthumously named as the match ball sponsor for our recent home game against Charnock Richard with his family taking on the sponsorship in his honour.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

You can visit Jon's JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/john-urquhart5

Runcorn beat Charnock Richard in the The Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 6-2. Michael Simpson scored for the Linnets in the 3rd minute with a well-taken chip from the edge of the 6 yard box after the 'keeper had come out of the goal. Danny O'Brien increased the Linnets' lead from another fantastic penalty in the 15th minute. 31 mins:Charnock Richard #2 sent off for challenge on Aaron Morris - straight red. Freddie Potter extended our lead following a great header from a corner in the 32nd minute. Freddie Potter scored our fourth. Freddie Potter added another to our tally following a cracking strike from inside the area in the 66th minute. Charnock Richard managed to score in the 76th minute. Mitch Bryant added another to our tally in the 85th minute following a coolly taken strike from close range. Charnock Richard managed to score in the 89th minute.

Match Report

Following further discussions with the organisers of Sunday's scheduled Under 19s match between RB Leipzig and Rangers, the game has been switched from the Millbank Linnets Stadium pitch to an alternative all-weather venue.

It is disappointing that we will not now be hosting the game but it was imperative with the two squads travelling so far to play that they were guaranteed a game without interference from the elements.

Our hopes of staging games on successive afternoons in January were always dependent on the weather.

With all this in mind, an early decision removes any uncertainty over the high profile fixture going ahead and we can continue planning for Saturday's important home game against Charnock Richard in The Hallmark Security League with the hope that the recent heavy rain abates.