A Vinnie Braine goal in the 74th minute saw Runcorn beat a team that took the spoils in a 4-0 drubbing just two weeks ago.

Both Daniel Timson and Craig Ireland have been released to go to Ashton Town, but with a view to returning to us in the future, once they have improved match fitness.

We have also made a couple of new signings who are eligible for selection in the Ramsbottom match:

• James McMullen, a left-back/central defender signed from Ashton Town.
• Paul Hives, a central midfielder signed from Halton FC.

Runcorn beat Winsford United with a performance where they always looked the more dangerous. The goal came in the 84th minute from the head of Linnets Captain, Tom Boden.

In a much improved performance over the Ramsbottom match, the Linnets were unlucky to come away without the point they probably deserved. Formby went ahead after just 4 minutes, and Runcorn spent the rest of the match trying to get the illusive equaliser, which never came.

The game was marred by some disputed and puzzling refereeing decisions (or lack of), including the red carding of sub, Jay Edwards, at half time for a comment made as they left the pitch after the offical refused to speak to him. The Runcorn faithful were unimpressed with his performance in the first half, and greeted the referee to the second with a slow hand clap.

Match Report

Steve Wilkes, was on BBC Radio Lancashire's Non-League show again on Friday night, but this time as co-host. If you missed it you can listen to the full broadcast by clicking here.