Runcorn Linnets are launching 'Linnets Ale' in partnership with local brewers Chapter Brewing Company, who are based in Sutton Weaver.

Local beer blogger Kirsty Walker (ladysinksthebooze.co.uk) describes the beer as 'a beautifully malty American pale ale, with a citrus kick from the aromatic Columbus hops' and we are giving you the chance to taste it for yourself this weekend at our match versus Padiham FC.

Small samples of the beer will be available to taste in the clubhouse before and after the match so please pop in and let us know what you think.

Cheers!

Runcorn lost to West Didsbury & Chorlton in the The Hallmark Security League Premier Division at Brookburn Road with a score of 4-0. West Didsbury & Chorlton went ahead in the 12th minute. West Didsbury & Chorlton increased their lead in the 17th minute following a fumble from Terry Smith. West Didsbury & Chorlton extended their lead in the 39th minute. Straight red for Tom Hardwick for leading with elbow in 43rd. West Didsbury & Chorlton scored again in the 54th minute.

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Runcorn Linnets observed a period of silence before last night's game against Winsford United in memory of Jean Clare, who passed away earlier in the week after a long illness.

Jean was very well known to fans from her long service in the canteen at Runcorn AFC matches.

Jean ran the canteen in the Supporters Club building at Canal Street for many years, firstly alongside her father, Jack Howard and later with her daughter, Julie.

She was also actively involved with the reserve team of the 1970s and '80s, meticulously laundering, mending and maintaining the kit.

At the time, her husband Terry was reserve team secretary and subsequently chairman.

On the disbanding of the reserves, Jean and Terry became regulars on the Linnets Travel Club, following the first team all over the country.

Terry, who has a long association with the Cheshire County and Runcorn District FAs, is a regular at Runcorn Linnets' home matches. In later life, Jean joined Terry in supporting the county youth team.

The funeral is on Wednesday, September 6th with the service at Holy Trinity Church in Runcorn at 2.30pm being followed by cremation at Walton Lea.

Donations are being accepted for Halton Haven and Myeloma Society UK.

All at the club extends deepest sympathies to Terry, son Michael and daughter Julie.

Runcorn beat Winsford United in the The Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 5-0. Callum Lucy scored for the Linnets in the 36th minute with a cracking header from the edge of the 6 yard box. Callum Lucy increased the Linnets' lead from a screaming strike that almost burst the top of the net in added time of the first half. Stuart Wellstead extended our lead with a terrific touch from inside the 6 yard box in the 66th minute. Antony Hickey put us four goals clear following a great shot from inside the area in the 77th minute. Stuart Wellstead added another to our tally with a cracking strike despite the 'keeper getting something on it in added time of the second half.

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Runcorn lost to Ashton Athletic in the The Emirates F.A Cup Preliminary Round at Brocstedes Park with a score of 4-2. Playing into a strong wind in the first half. Ashton Athletic went ahead in the 16th minute. Ashton Athletic increased their lead in the 40th minute. Ashton Athletic extended their lead in the 45th minute. Ashton Athletic scored again in the 47th minute. Thomas Hardwick fought back with a powerful header from the edge of the 6 yard box in the 50th minute. Freddie Potter pulled one back in the 63rd minute with a great kick from inside the area.

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