RUNCORN Linnets are delighted to announce that Danny Salt has joined the backroom staff as first-team coach.

Danny is no stranger to Linnets fans as he served Runcorn AFC/Runcorn FC Halton in two spells, initially joining in 1997-88 season and returning ahead of the 2003-04 campaign.

He is a former winner of the Runcorn Supporters Club's Player of the Year award and brings much experience in coaching and management and a particularly strong knowledge of the Hallmark Security League.

Danny spent five years as assistant manager of Runcorn Town but had most recently served Widnes FC, having joined their coaching staff this summer after a season managing Rylands FC in the Cheshire League.

He is also a former reserve-team manager of hometown club, Warrington Town.

Danny's clubs as a player also included Wigan Athletic, St Helens Town and Witton Albion.

Commenting on the appointment, Runcorn Linnets manager Michael Ellison said: "I was at Warrington Town with Danny during my playing career and know what an excellent coach and person he is.

"(Assistant manager) Matt Cross and I are, along with the rest of our backroom team, very pleased to welcome Danny on board.

"Danny will compliment and enhance our coaching staff and be a major influence on the development of the young players in the squad."