It looked as though Cole Ashton's debut was going to be memorable for all the right reasons after scoring just 4 minutes into today's match against Barnoldswick. Unfortunately, in the 51st minute he had to be substituted due to injury following a very poor challenge. The latest news is that Cole has got a broken ankle, and so will be out of action for some time. Everybody at the club would like to wish Cole a full and speedy recovery.

Runcorn beat Barnoldswick Town in the League Challenge Cup - Second Round at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 1-0. Cole Ashton scored on his debut for the Linnets from inside the 6 yard box in the 4th minute. Cole unfortunately ends his debut injured in the 51st minute after a bad challenge. Simmo sent off in 75th for a challenge that was Seemingly no worse than the one that injured Cole and earned the perpetrator a yellow in that instance.

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The club has made some signings in recent days. We have seen the return of Richie Mottram, Kev Towey, and Michael Simpson, along with Cole Ashton who has signed from Saint Helens. We'd like to extend a warm welcome to all of them. You can see the latest squad details on the Squad Page.

Runcorn beat Norton United in the North West Counties Premier League at Norton CC & MWI with a score of 0-2. Michael Duffy put the Linnets ahead with a fantastic strike in the 8th minute. Norton down to 10 in 12th following second yellow for #2, and Matty Atherton increased the Linnets' lead from the resultant penalty. Rob White sent off in 62nd for second yellow.

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