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Billy Paynter says it’s a ‘privilege’ to have become the first contracted manager in Runcorn Linnets’ history

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 May 2023

By John Lyons

CLASS ACT: Billy Paynter in action for Leeds United and celebrating his new Runcorn Linnets deal, inset
PICTURE: Alamy

BUOYANT Billy Paynter says it’s a ‘privilege’ to have become the first contracted manager in Runcorn Linnets’ history.
The former Port Vale, Swindon and Leeds striker initially took the reins at the end of March. Previously first team coach, the 38-yearold stepped up after the dismissal of Dave Wild and successfully guided the Cheshire club to the NPL West play-offs.
The Linnets won at runners-up Leek Town in the semi-finals before losing 2-1 at Workingto...

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