Many congratulations to our goalkeeper Dean Porter, who has won the North West Counties League Premier Division's Goalkeeper of the Month award for a second successive time.

Deano played in all four of Linnets games in January, and only conceded one league goal in the three league games played. In between, Linnets lost 5-1 to high flying Evo-Stik North favourites Northwich Victoria, although Dean was not to blame in any way for that defeat, as the goals were more to do with defensive lapses.

Well done again, Deano!

Runcorn Linnets have won a second successive Premier Division Club of the Month award in the North West Counties Football League.

We landed the January accolade after winning all three league games - defeating both Winsford United and Nelson at home and also winning away to Cammell Laird 1907. The 100% return was achieved with a total of nine goals scored and only one conceded.

Runcorn lost to Congleton Town in the North West Counties Premier League at Booth Street with a score of 2-0. Congleton Town scored in the 6th minute. Congleton Town increased their lead in the 90th minute from the penalty spot.

Match Report

Runcorn beat Nelson in the North West Counties Premier League at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 1-0. Antony Hickey put the Linnets ahead following an awesome tap from inside the 6 yard box that flew into the bottom left corner in added time of the second half.

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Matt Atherton has been to hospital after injury forced his substitution in the first half of today's victory at Cammell Laird 1907. Although the foot is heavily swollen, an X-ray showed no fracture.

We wish Matt a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in a Linnets shirt as soon as possible.