Vauxhall Motors travel to Runcorn Linnets on Saturday afternoon in Northern Premier League West Division action following last weekend’s comeback victory at home to Hednesford.
It has been a mixed start to Joe Heath’s time as interim manager, as they were knocked out of the Cheshire Senior Cup against Crewe Alexandra at The VanEupen Arena last time out.
Tuesday brought a frustrating ninety minutes as Heath chose to spread minutes across his squad, giving those who hadn’t played much previously some game time. Vauxhall were unable to bring themselves back into the tie after conceding two goals early on.
Goalkeeper Sam Booth may be available for selection, he has provided the media team with a good laugh, keeping himself busy on commentating duties after recently being concussed. However, winger Michael Burkey may be out after coming off with a limp in midweek.
Runcorn Linnets have picked up a couple more points than The Motors this season, this is reflected in the league table as they are a few places above their visitors in 14th. Thus, a good contest is set to be had at The APEC Taxis Stadium on Saturday.
All support for Joe Heath’s Motormen is greatly appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you getting behind the team!
Runcorn Linnets FC Factfile:
Formed – April 2006 as a replacement for the town’s previous club, Runcorn FC Halton.
Nickname – The Yellows.
Stadium – APEC Taxis Stadium which has a capacity of 1600. The surface is a hybrid grass pitch.
Manager – Billy Paynter. Paynter was Darrell Clarke’s assistant at Port Vale before leaving in May 2022. The 39-year-old replaced Dave Wild in late March for his first managerial role before being given a two-year contract this summer.
League position – 14th having won two of their four home games so far.
Keep an eye out for – Ryan Brooke and Will Saxon who have both struck four this campaign. There are two others on three, they know how to find the back of the net!
2022/23 league position – 5th, they averaged an attendance of 768. They also made it to the Liverpool Senior Cup final where they lost to Marine on pens at the DCBL Stadium after a goalless draw was played out in front of 2,651 people.
Honours – NWCFL League Cup Champions 2013, NWCFL Premier Division Champions 2018.