Runcorn lost to Hanley Town in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 2-5. Mark Houghton put the Linnets ahead in the 47th minute with a well-struck shot from inside the 6 yard box. Hanley Town equalised in the 48th minute. Hanley Town went ahead in the 50th minute. Hanley Town increased their lead in the 68th minute. Hanley Town extended their lead in the 76th minute. Zac Aley pulled one back in the 88th minute with a coolly taken overhead kick from just outside the 6 yard box. Hanley Town extended their lead in added time of the second half from a penalty.

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Runcorn Linnets manager Michael Ellison has again been busy in the transfer market with the acquisition of 18-year-old Luke Griffiths.

The Liverpool born midfielder joins our first-team squad after coming through the ranks at Bolton Wanderers.

Luke figured in the Under 18s side at Bolton, where he was a team-mate of our full back Danny McKenna who has made such a good impression since joining Runcorn at the start of this season.

We welcome Luke to The Millbank Linnets Stadium and wish him every success with the club.

Runcorn beat Irlam in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at Silver Street with a score of 0-4. Michael Simpson put the Linnets ahead in the 56th minute with a cracking effort from just inside the area. Kyle Hamid increased the Linnets' lead following a fantastic shot from just outside the area that went into the top left corner in the 63rd minute. Mark Houghton extended our lead in the 84th minute with an unstoppable header from just outside the 6 yard box. Antony Hickey put us four goals clear following a cheeky tap after the 'keeper fumbled the ball in the 85th minute.

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Runcorn drew with Runcorn Town in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 1-1. Antony Hickey scored for the Linnets with a world class strike from just outside the area in the 15th minute. Hunt sent off in 37th for handling outside the area. Lawty goes in goal. Runcorn Town equalised in the 87th minute.

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Michael Simpson has returned to The Millbank Linnets Stadium - signing for the club for a third time.

Manager Michael Ellison welcomed back Simpson after the versatile player completed his move from Prescot Cables of the Evo-Stik League.

Ellison said:"Simmo is a player the club knows well from his two previous spells with us and I am delighted to see him back. He was part of the team which helped us to victory in the League Challenge Cup final.

"He is another quality player who can operate equally effectively in different positions - either at right back or in central midfield - and that is always helpful. He brings a lot of energy to the side and has the ability to chip in with important goals. I have no doubt Simmo will be just as effective for us this time around as he has in the past."