Runcorn Linnets manager, Michael Ellison has further strengthened his squad with the acquisition of Paul Jewell.

The midfield/utility player arrives from Cammell Laird 1907 and is the latest in a line of talented young players to join the Linnets ranks in 2016-17.

Paul appeared for Lairds as a substitute when we visited them earlier in the season.

He joins Danny O'Brien and Jay Roberts, who arrived in the summer from the Birkenhead club, and will promptly be reunited with his former team-mates with Lairds coming to The Millbank on Tuesday.

Welcome to Runcorn Linnets, Paul. We hope you enjoy your time with us.

RUNCORN Linnets are delighted to announce that Danny Salt has joined the backroom staff as first-team coach.

Danny is no stranger to Linnets fans as he served Runcorn AFC/Runcorn FC Halton in two spells, initially joining in 1997-88 season and returning ahead of the 2003-04 campaign.

He is a former winner of the Runcorn Supporters Club's Player of the Year award and brings much experience in coaching and management and a particularly strong knowledge of the Hallmark Security League.

Danny spent five years as assistant manager of Runcorn Town but had most recently served Widnes FC, having joined their coaching staff this summer after a season managing Rylands FC in the Cheshire League.

He is also a former reserve-team manager of hometown club, Warrington Town.

Danny's clubs as a player also included Wigan Athletic, St Helens Town and Witton Albion.

Commenting on the appointment, Runcorn Linnets manager Michael Ellison said: "I was at Warrington Town with Danny during my playing career and know what an excellent coach and person he is.

"(Assistant manager) Matt Cross and I are, along with the rest of our backroom team, very pleased to welcome Danny on board.

"Danny will compliment and enhance our coaching staff and be a major influence on the development of the young players in the squad."

Tom Hunt has crowned his highly-impressive start as a Runcorn Linnets player by winning September's Goalkeeper of the Month award in The Hallmark Security League Premier Division.

The 20-year-old became the third 'keeper in as many games to don the gloves for the Linnets when coming in for his debut with the season just eight days old.

Tom's excellent form in his first full month with the club, after signing from Droylsden, has been important in rebuilding confidence - a quallity he has shown in abundance.

Tom conceded just three goals in six games last month, earning four clean sheets in five wins and a draw which saw Runcorn Linnets claim the league's divisional club of the month accolade.

His performance in the 1-0 victory at Abbey Hey was acclaimed by fans as one of the best they have witnessed. Well done, Tom. Keep up the excellent work!

Runcorn beat Bootle in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 5-0. Danny McKenna scored for the Linnets with a cracking strike from 40 yards out that was unstoppable in the 19th minute. Antony Hickey increased the Linnets' lead following a powerful finish from just inside the area that drilled into the bottom right corner in the 34th minute. Kyle Hamid extended our lead in added time of the first half with a cheeky header from inside the 6 yard box despite the 'keeper getting something on it. Mark Houghton put us four goals clear in the 52nd minute with a well-placed effort from close range that almost burst the net. Mark Houghton added another to our tally in the 77th minute following a well-placed effort from close range that almost burst the net.

Match Report

Five wins and a draw in an unbeaten month have led to the Linnets being named Club of the Month for September in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division.

It is a terrific all-round effort by manager Michael Ellison, assistant boss Matt Cross, all the backroom staff and players who have quickly turned around such a difficult start to the campaign.

The team, of course, also made a winning start to October by progressing in the league's Macron Cup yesterday.