Responses

OK lets gets a few things straight (and Spenner thanks for the kind words - hope you enjoyed the day!)...

"runcorn town will not last 2 minutes in counties football"

I beg to differ, and next season will be the telling point. However I do not think that we will be in the bottom half of Division One that's for sure!

"lets see how many fans will go and watch when they have to start charging £4-£5 entrance fee, instead of the £1 its currently at."

Admission prices for next season have not yet been discussed formally but I can promise you that if we are in NWCL next season, admission will be no more than £3.00 - probably less.

"it is Town who are concerned with the imminent return of the Linnets to the Town"

Everybody at Town could not care less about Linnets moving to Runcorn (not returning), should it happen next season or the season after. Everybody probably wishes them luck but we are more concerned about ourselves and our progress than what happens to Linnets.

"as far as I know they have 1 event throughout the year,(Im happy to be corrected)"

And I am happy to correct you! Town hold at least five soccer schools throughout the year, three in the summer and at least two others at half terms (May and October I believe, although this Octobers one was not run due to an illness in the coach's family).

Town also hold a Bingo at Pavilions every Thursday and try to run at least one Sportsman's Dinner every season. The end of season presentation has also for the last few seasons being a race night which is open to anyone.

"Town have had all this time to stamp there mark on the Town and community and the facts are that its only since the formation of the Linnets they have (seriously) looked at taking the club to nwcl level."

Not true. I went to Town when Runcorn AFC moved to Prescot in 2005. The reason I was tempted there is because the club stated at the time that they wanted to move into NWCL. This was one season before Linnets was even formed! Yes it has taken three years to get the ground up to standard but these things do not happen overnight, believe me.

I also think that we have done a cracking job at Runcorn Town over the last few years in moving the club forward. Lots of people now know about the club, both in the town and throughout the North West, who didnt four years ago.

"I believe Town are changing their kit to Green and White Stripes for next season if they get in NWCL"

No Fred - Town will be playing in Sky Blue and Navy Blue!

I'd also like to add that Town are not seeking to "poach" Linnets supporters. We offer good quality football for the Town (as our unbeaten start to the season shows) and if anybody wants to come down then we won't discourage them to do so.

Given that the first team have been away all season except for three matches, we have also been encouraged by the large support at reserve team home games this season, and it will be interesting to see the support over the next three games when the first team are at home (or as in Saturday's case, playing the reserves!).

Will also be interesting to see attendances next season when we have to announce them, something that we dont have to at present in the West Cheshire League.