Runcorn Linnets make Welsh player-manager and Wylie Assistant as Prescot Cables add Spinelli and Tioffo

Runcorn Linnets have appointed skipper Jacques Welsh as player-manager until the end of the season, with vice-captain Peter Wylie named as assistant player-manager on a similar basis.

The club said the pair have made 477 Linnets appearances between them and had been in interim charge for a fortnight. It added that they had "lifted the mood around the club and got the best out of the squad, despite it still being affected by injuries".

Chairman Peter Cartledge said: "In that time we have seen a significant improvement in the form and performances of the team and a general uplift in morale in and around the club.

"We believe this is the right move. It's one that many fans have already been asking for and we have no doubt that Jacques and Pete will have 100% backing going forward."

Prescot Cables have signed 23-year-old striker Kevin Spinelli after he left 1874 Northwich. He began at Accrington Stanley, featuring twice for the EFL side, and had spells at Avro, Witton Albion, Wythenshawe and Chasetown. The club also signed Ryan Tioffo on loan from Warrington Rylands. The 20-year-old began at Burnley, featuring in their development and Premier League 2 squads, before switching to Rylands in 2025.

Stocksbridge Park Steels have signed goalkeeper Oliver Wood on loan from Leeds United, and he goes into the squad for tonight's match.

Coleshill Town striker Marvellous Onabirekhanlen has returned from Mickleover. Harry Harris said: "Really happy to have Marv back with us. He done well for us last season and hopefully he can keep improving his game with us and add to the group which we are confident he can. Hes a big strong powerful lad and that's something that we need."

Hanley Town have signed central midfielder Will Arnold, who can play in several positions, and thanked his previous club Newcastle Town and manager Neil Baker for their co-operation over the transfer. Lower Breck have brought in Luke Denton on dual registration from Grenadier FC in time for tonight's fixture.