On behalf of the board of Runcorn Linnets, I would like to publically put on record our sincere thanks and appreciation for the dedication shown by everyone connected to the club for last night's long journey to the North East.

A journey of 300 miles that started from Runcorn at 3.30pm and ended back in the town at 2.30am needs a huge level of commitment and the players and management team showed a magnificent attitude throughout and great pride in representing the club at the home of the current Northern League champions.

The fans who made the long journey were truly excellent and I can't thank my colleagues on the board enough for all their work behind the scenes in making sure everything ran as smoothly as possible.

We were made to feel most welcome at Marske and we thank them for that and wish them well in the competition from here on.

This is Runcorn Linnets 10th anniversary year and for me personally just to say we were there and competed so well in the circumstances is a matter of great pride.

The mutual support for each other behind the scenes with our friends from 1874 Northwich has only served to strengthen the bond of friendship and we had many other messages of support for which we are grateful.

We hope to publish a "player's eye view" of the day in a forthcoming programme so look out for that. But once again thank you.

Derek

Derek Greenwood (Chairman)