Runcorn Linnets winger Bevan Burey has also signed for Northwich Vics.

Linnets boss Michael Ellison said: "It's a dual registration and Bev is still our player ultimately.

"He's gone there to get games. I've got an understanding with their manager that he will train with us on a Tuesday and then on a Thursday and play for them on a Saturday unless we need him - and in that case he will be with us."

In announcing the appointment of the new club physiotherapist, Runcorn Linnets are delighted to welcome back Lauren Jones into the ranks.

Lauren succeeds Carl Rutter in the post, having spent several months with the Linnets last season, working alongside Carl to gain experience.

After gained her Level 3 Diploma in Sports Therapy, Lauren will now continue her education, combining studies alongside her work with the Linnets.

The New Year will see Lauren start work on gaining a Level 4 qualification with a view to taking a degree.

She said: "I am extremely excited to be joining the Linnets as it will be my first professional role as a Club Therapist and I was so warmly welcomed by all the staff and players when I assisted last season.

"I am very keen to develop my knowledge in Sports Therapy and cannot wait to broaden my career."

Linnets manager Michael Ellison said the club is very pleased to be able to welcome back Lauren in a senior capacity.

He said: "When the position became vacant, we felt it important that we brought in someone that we knew and could relate to and a person who was familiar with some of our players and staff and how the club operates.

"Because of the time Lauren spent with us last season, we felt that she would be an ideal choice and we were delighted that, on speaking to her, she was more than happy to accept the role."

Winning tickets have been drawn in Runcorn Supporters Club's annual Christmas draw.

As ever, we thank the Supporters Club for all their fundraising efforts and appreciate the support of all those who bought and sold tickets this year.

The winners are as follows:

Runcorn beat Nelson in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at Victoria Park with a score of 1-2. Nelson scored in the 6th minute. Antony Hickey equalised from a goal by throwing himself at the ball in the 69th minute. Antony Hickey scored for the Linnets in the 88th minute with a cracking strike from just outside the 6 yard box.

Match Report

A partnership launched after a summer meeting of officials from the clubs took another step forward this week when a new advertising board for the boxing club was unveiled at The Millbank Linnets Stadium.

It is the latest part of a reciprocal agreement which had already seen the boxing club receive match tickets and a complimentary advert in the Linnets' match prigramme to publicise their fight sessions.

In return, Linnets' first team squad has been training regularly in the ABC's gym in Mooring Close, which has been home to the boxers for three and a half years - since their long-standing HQ, Runcorn Boys Club in Boston Avenue, was destroyed by fire.

Linnets' chairman, Derek Greenwood and Trust secretary, Dave Bettley - having represented the football club in initial discussions with Runcorn ABC coaches, Darren O'Sullivan and Chris Tilley - were guests at a successful open day hosted by the boxing club.

The tie-up followed an approach by Chris, himself a keen Linnets fan, to explore the possibility of the clubs working together for mutual benefit.

Chris Tilley explained the part played by the boxers and the dividends the association with the Linnets had already paid to both parties.

'We train the Linnets first team one day a week, putting them through boxing-style routines for an all over body work out,' he said.

'In return, we have recieved free publicity with a regular space in the match day programme and now an advertising hoarding.

'For a club like ourselves, this is a massive coup. We rely heavily on sponsorship to maintain the club's existence.

'We would like to thank everybody involved with the Linnets.

'Ello and Crossy (manager Michael Ellison and assistant Matt Cross) have been brilliant, the players are putting in so much effort and we are delighted with them.

'Finally, we as a club would like to give thanks to Derek and Dave for making all this possible.We hope to maintain this relationship for years to come.'

Runcorn Linnets, as successors to Runcorn AFC, took up residence at Halton Sports playjng fields in 2010, after spending their first four years out of town.

Chairman, Derek Greenwood says the similarities between the two clubs run deeper than being at the heart of the community and representing the same town in the North West and beyond.

Derek said: 'Although still very much in its infancy, this relationship is already proving to be excellent. Darren O'Sullivan, Chris Tilley and all involved with Runcorn ABC have been very supportive and our players are really loving the training sessions in the boxing gym.

'It is great to have this kind of close bond with another of our town's sporting institutions - we already had a close association with Runcorn Golf Club. The link-up with the boxing club is ideal as, despite competing in different sports, we have so much in common.

'They, like ourselves, have done really well to re-establish themselves so quickly in a new part of town and they are clearly enjoying their new lease of life just as much as we are'.