Saturday brings another stiff test in the shape of the ever improving Runcorn Linnets, who sank the Rams with a three goal blitz in the closing five minutes of the away game back in October.

The Rams showed they are capable of playing well for 45 minutes but not the whole 90 as ‘second half-itis’ struck yet again.

OK, let's not beat around the bush here. Saturday's match at home to Bootle is a revenge mission following the 5-0 humbling we received at their place back in September!

The Rams went into this game looking to capitalise on the away team’s poor run of results and earn a victory to start the new year in style.

The beginning of a new year, where dreams are devised, hopes are raised, resolutions are formed and the Christmas decorations are packed away for another eleven months.

It was a tale of missed opportunities for Ramsbottom United as they went down 2-0 at a packed out Home Estates Shawe View Stadium against Trafford this afternoon.

As always with this time of the year comes the annual opportunity to escape the turkey and nibbles and head out for a festive footy fix, and this year sees the Rams heading to our old friends at Trafford.

Ramsbottom take all three points after a hard fought win at the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium against City of Liverpool FC.