Runcorn Linnets are very pleased to officially welcome Liverpool FC Academy graduate, Alex Turner into our squad ahead of tonight's friendly at home to NPL Premier Division side Ashton United.

Although technically a new face, the 19-year-old had featured in our previous three pre-season matches and is another to have quickly made the transition from Linnets trialist to signing.

Alex's ball-playing skills and ability to play anywhere across midfield make him a useful acquisition and he will certainly be another one to watch.

Having left LFC at the end of 2019-20, Ormskirk-born Alex is the second young player to be introduced to Linnets fans in the space of four days.

Last Saturday saw Adam Barthram play for the first time under his own name, having likewise been on pre-season trial.

Adam is a left back who loves to get forward. This is a first venture into senior football for the former Salford City youth team scholar.

We are delighted to have them both in the Runcorn ranks!