Runcorn drew with Marine in the Pre-season warm-up at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 2-2. Marine went ahead in the 9th minute. Marine increased their lead in the 11th minute. Kurt Sherlock closed the gap following a cheeky tap across goal after dribbling around the 'keeper in the 40th minute. Antony Hickey equalised with a shot in the 50th minute.

This evening the club has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Assistant Manager Stu Humphreys. The club would like to thank Stu for all his efforts over the last three and a half years.

The £250 first prize in our Euro 2016 Draw has been claimed. Ticket No. 45 (France & Portugal) was sold by supporter Simon Kaines at his workplace, Bosch.

Meanwhile, one of the runners-up has come forward with Ticket No.30 (France & Germany), this having been purchased at Eddie Stobart from our club secretary, Lynn Johnston.

The other second prize has not yet been claimed. This is No. 156 (Portugal & Wales) if entrants wish to double check their tickets. The two runners-up receive £65 each.

Once claims have been verified we will arrange presentation of prizes at a forthcoming game or games.

The club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Urquhart as our new kit manager in succession to Paul Blundell, who stepped down at the end of our season. We wish Jon well in his new role and thank others who expressed an interest in the position.

Jon joins Michael Ellison's backroom staff after serving as programme editor. Mark Buckley, our newly-elected vice-chairman, assumes responsibility for the match day programme.

The club is delighted to announce that Mark Buckley has been elected as Vice-chairman following the resignation of Hedley Edwards from that post.

Mark said "I am extremely delighted, and feel honoured and privileged to take the position of Vice-chairman at the club that has been so dear to my heart since I was a boy.

After discussion with both Chairman Derek Greenwood, and of course Hedley Edwards who has been, and who will continue to be one of the most enthusiastic and hardworking people at the club, I hope I can help the club to keep moving forwards in what are such exciting times on and off the field.

I really hope that all fans will now unite behind the club and in particular incoming manager Michael Ellison, as we all continue to work tirelessly to achieve the success that everyone connected with Runcorn Linnets so richly deserves."