Congratulations to Kev Towey who has been awarded the League's Player of the Month award for November.

When Kevin Towey appeared amongst the crowd at Norton United in October to watch Runcorn Linnets, a sense of excitement and expectancy quickly flowed around the travelling contingent present, who had already been buoyed by the return that evening of Kyle Hamid from injury, and Rob Whyte and Richie Mottram from their travels. Towey re-joined the club that night and has featured in every game since, playing with a renewed vigour, attitude and approach, turning in his finest performances in a yellow and green shirt, in this his second stint at the club. With Towey having featured heavily in the impressive wins that rounded off October, Runcorn's first outing of the month was at Booth Street, Congleton, a ground that hasn't been particularly lucrative for points in the past. Fuelled by the creativity of Mark Houghton and Towey, Runcorn coasted to a four-nil victory, with the newly re-signed wide man having a major part in the goals, as well as combining with Atherton, Simpson, and Lomax as if they had been playing together for seasons. Towey played a lesser part in the Cheshire Senior Cup win at Alsager, with Linnets boss Joey Dunn rotating the squad with an eye on the following game against then league leaders Maine Road. Towey started that game with real intent, and opened the scoring himself moments after almost setting up Matt Atherton for an opening goal, and he was denied a second by quality goalkeeping from Greg Hall. The disappointment on the players faces at the final whistle, despite drawing the game was evident, and Towey, ever a fan's favourite, was quick to comment about both disappointment and the desire to bounce back from the draw on various social media. Kev has never made secret of his status as a Runcorn Linnets fan, he stood on the terraces at Canal Street to watch Runcorn FC, and has often been known to stand with the fans at The Millbank Linnets Stadium and join in with the singing too. Kev Towey promised a reaction to the dropped points and that came with a superlative performance at Bacup and Rossendale Borough. Towey went on an early, mazy run, finally lost the ball, then won it back instantly and released Mark Houghton who finished with aplomb - just reward for great perseverance from Towey. He and Matt Atherton tormented the Bacup defence, as Runcorn won 3-1, the two protagonist's and Mark Houghton releasing one another for chances with an uncanny understanding of each others game. Towey was provider for the majority of the home game against Wigan Robin Park, setting up both Ross McDowell and Kyle Hamid, before McDowell got on the end of a great Towey pass to score his second of the game. In the second half he combined well to set up Michael Duffy, before his impudent back heel shot was well saved. Wigan came back to draw level, but if Runcorn were to look anywhere for a last gasp winner, the needed to look no further, as Kevin stole the ball, beat the player and slammed home an injury time winner amidst jubilant scenes amongst the Linnets Faithful. Although the Linnets ended the month with arguably their worst performance of the season at Ashton Athletic, Towey still remained creative and set up chances for his team mates, although he was forced into largely shooting from distance himself as Ashton deservedly became the first NWCFL side to shut out the Linnets this season. All in all it has been an excellent month for the popular Linnets forward, the assets he brings to the club off the field acknowledged by fans, team mates and the management team, and those qualities almost out-weigh his undoubted talent and desire for success on the pitch.

THE result of the 2013 Trust Board Elections at Runcorn Linnets Football Club Limited has been declared after independent adjudication of the votes during this evening's Annual General Meeting.

Seven candidates contested the six vacancies and the result, in alphabetical order of surname, is as follows:

• BUCKLEY, Mark - 86 votes
• CHARLESWORTH, Simon - 18 votes
• EASTUP, Paul - 80 votes
• GREENWOOD, Derek - 87 votes
• JOHNSTON, Lynn - 86 votes;
• ROSE, David - 80 votes
• WOODS, Reg - 81 votes

Mark Buckley, Paul Eastup, Derek Greenwood, Lynn Johnston, David Rose and Reg Woods are therefore elected to serve on the Trust Board for the next two years.

Runcorn drew with West Didsbury & Chorlton in the North West Counties Premier League at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 0-0.

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Congratulations to Joey and his team who have been awarded Manager of the Month for the 3rd time this season, this time picking up the November title. You can see the details on the League website.

Runcorn lost to Ashton Athletic in the North West Counties Premier League at Brocstedes Park with a score of 1-0. Ashton Athletic scored in the 63rd minute.

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