Non-League Paper

Goal ace Ryan leaves Linnets

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 May 2026

ALL-TIME leading scorer Ryan Brooke has left Runcorn Linnets after six years to join North West Counties League newcomers
Trafford. Brooke joined Linnets in the summer of 2020 and surpassed Mark Houghton’s 76 goals for the club in March last year.
He leaves the Cheshire club having made just over 200 appearances, scoring 83 goals.
“Representing this club and becoming its all-time leading goalscorer is something I will always be incredibly proud of,” Brooke said.
“While I’m disappointed my journey here is over, I leave with amazing memories and gra...

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