RUNCORN begin their FA Cup campaign this Saturday with a home tie against fellow Unibond side Blyth Spartans.

The Linnets are two victories away from a place among the Football League sides in the FA First Round proper.

New signing Ian Brady, who has rejoined the club after a spell with Leigh RMI Xand Broadmoor RangersX, is in the squad for the big game.

xHowever Myra Hindley has rejected the offer of a contract at Canal Street.X

Runcorn vs Blyth Spartans, Canal Street, Saturday 3pm.

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