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17 Jul 2010 : Runcorn lose to Witton Albion 1-3
Witton Albion played party poopers at the first ever fixtures to be played at the Millbank Linnets Stadium. After a resounding win in the U13s curtain raiser, the senior team won 3-1.
The Ground was officially opened by Linnets Chairman, Derek Greenwood, with various invited guests cutting the ceremonial ribbon, including ex-players and officals, local MPs, Council representatives, and club sponsors Millbank Group in front of a bumper crowd of 1037.
Witton opened their account in the 6th minute, much to the disappointment of the home fans. Runcorn were unable to reply until Michael Case directed a low header into the Witton net in the 37th minute. Half time saw both teams level at 1-1.
In the second half visitors upped the pace, and in the 57th minute, a lack of a clearance from Runcorn for what what seemed like an age, left the opportunity open for Witton to poke the ball home. The match was sealed in the 79th minute with a well taken free-kick from 19 yards out.
Pictures of the opening are available here.
13 Jul 2010 : Runcorn beat Mossley Hill AFC 0-5
Runcorn beat Mossley Hill AFC in the Pre-season Warm Up at Mossley Hill Athletic Club with a score of 0-5. Rio Quinlivan-Grech opened the scoring in the 16th, with Matty Clarkson doubling the tally ten minutes later. Jake Wood was substituted after sustaining a nasty gash from a stud in a wayward tackle. As the rain came down and the wind got up in the second half, it was quite possible to forget it was July, but Phil Holland, Dave Dempsey, and Matty Atherton gave the Linnets faithful something to cheer about with a final scoreline of 0-5.
13 Jul 2010 : Press Release - Millbank Linnets Stadium Opening Schedule
The club has issued a press release about the timetable for the opening of the new Millbank Linnets Stadium on the 17th July.
Runcorn Linnets FC are looking forward to their first ever game at the Millbank Linnets Stadium this coming Saturday, 17th July, when Witton Albion are the visitors. The building of the new stadium has been completed in around 5 months and the club is extremely grateful for the support of Halton Borough Council and the Football Stadium Improvement Fund in helping this project become reality. The club would also like to place on record its gratitude to the fans who contributed so much, both to the project fund, and in practical help.
The turnstiles will open at 1.00pm and the day will start with a curtain raiser between Under 13 representative teams (KO 1.15pm).
The official opening ceremony will follow on between 2.15pm and 2.30pm. The Linnets are delighted that a number of former players have accepted the invitation to take part in the ceremony including Alan Foster, Eddie Moss, Tim Rutter, Ossie Smith, Mike Moseley and Robbie Holcroft. Former manager John Williams who took the Linnets to the Conference title in 1982 will also be in attendance together with representatives from club sponsor, Millbank, Halton Borough Council, the local Football Association and local MPs Derek Twigg, and Graham Evans.
The Linnets first home friendly game of the season will kick off at 3.00pm. The Linnets are delighted that Witton Albion have accepted our invitation to be our first opponents in recognition of the help and friendship they have shown to the club, especially over the last 4 years when we have played at their excellent Wincham Park facilities and we look forward to meeting up again with their players, fans and officials
To help make this a fun day, there will be free face painting for our younger fans and refreshment and ice cream vans will be available on the ground.
10 Jul 2010 : Runcorn beat Lostock St. Gerards 1-5
Runcorn beat Lostock St. Gerards in the Pre-season Warm Up at Wateringpool Lane with a score of 1-5. Rob Whyte gave the Linnets a first minute lead. Lloyd Balazs with the second in the 20th minute. Lloyd scored his second from 25 yards on the half hour. Matt Atherton with the fourth on sixty mins. Chris Blundell with the fifth in the 70th min.
08 Jul 2010 : FA Competition Draws
The draws for the FA Cup and FA Vase were made earlier today.
In the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round on the 14th August, we take on Maine Road at home, with the winner going on to meet Leigh Genesis at their ground in the Preliminary Round.
The winner of the Preliminary Round will go on to meet Rossendale United, Formby or Cammell Laird away in the First Qualifying Round We got a bye in the first qualifying round of the FA Vase, so meet Daisy Hill or Whitehaven at home in the second qualifying round on the 18th September. The winner of that match will go on to meet AFC Emley, Hemsworth MW or Rossington Main away in the first round proper.
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