The cost-of-living crisis has caught up with us and regrettably, we are forced to announce an increase in prices at the matchday tea bar and our licensed bars.

The cost of supplies and utility bills have both risen significantly with the prevailing economic conditions.

We have managed to absorb most of these increases in the first half of the season but now have no alternative but to review charges at points of sale.

Current profit margins are such that our efforts to operate the canteen and bars as viable concerns have been badly affected.

We hope members and supporters will appreciate that this decision has been made in the best interests of the club - as part of our efforts to provide a good-quality offering, which still represents good value for money.

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Runcorn Linnets have added extra firepower with the capture of Matty Birchall from Northwich Victoria.

Matty, 21, has been a regular for the North West Counties League Premier Division club since joining them in summer 2021.

His topped the appearances and goal charts last season, netting 21 in 44 outings - following up with 10 goals from 28 games in 2022-23.

Matty began his career at Bradford City Academy and played as a midfielder for their U18s.

He later signed for Crewe FC in the Cheshire League before linking up with hometown club Vics.

Matty was quick to impress with his pace, skill and showed a surprising amount se strength for his slight build.

Welcome to Runcorn Linnets, Matty!

Our latest signing Malick Diakite, who made his debut as a substitute yesterday's game at Witton, is a 19-year-old attacker.

He has joined from our Pitching In Northern Premier League West rivals Clitheroe, having graduated from their youth team this season to make nine senior appearances, with one goal.

Malick's full debut came against Linnets in November when he was the home side's man of the match in our 1-0 victory.

Linnets boss Dave Wild said: "Malick really impressed us when playing for Clitheroe this season and has been on our radar for a number of weeks.

"He's a really exciting and pacy player that I have absolutely no doubt will be a huge hit with the fans in coming weeks."

Welcome, Malick!

Runcorn Linnets have signed teenage winger Vaughn Green from Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division club Bamber Bridge.

Vaughn has made eight appearances for the Lancastrians this season, all off the bench. The last of these came in the victory at Marske United at the start of December.

He also made a single appearance for Bury AFC in the North West Counties League.

The 18-year-old had previously played in the Academies at Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End.

He was released by PNE in May 2022 after two seasons in their Under 18s.

Linnets boss Dave Wild said: "We're delighted to add Vaughn to the group.

"We have been in real need of pace and direct play for a number of weeks so when the chance for him to come in from Bamber Bridge arose, it was a no brainer!

"Hopefully he will bed in quickly and show everyone what he's capable of as his progression in senior football continues."