New deals for Runcorn Linnets quartet

Among them are striker and assistant manager Jamie Rainford, who enjoyed a strong start to the season before being sidelined by a long-term injury.

Local favourite Eden Gumbs, scorer in the club's recent Pitching In NPL West Division play-off semi-final victory at Leek Town, is another who will remain at Linnets for the forthcoming campaign.

Irishman Sean O'Mahony and talented winger Dapo Olarewaju have also committed to the club as they look to make it third time lucky after tasting defeat in the previous two NPL West Division play-off finals.

Manager Billy Paynter - who signed a two-year contract extension earlier this month - continues to reshape his squad ahead of the new campaign, with further business expected to be announced in the coming days.