Northern Premier League

HERO BOOTH SAVES THE DAY

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
4 February 2024

DIV 1 WEST
RUNCORN LINNETS 0 TRAFFORD 0
By Richard Scott

TRAFFORD goalkeeper Sam Booth was the hero for the visitors as he saved a first-half penalty from Lewis Doyle to ensure his side took a vital point in their battle to avoid relegation back to Greater Manchester.
Booth dived low to his right after 17 minutes to save Doyle’s spot-kick after Jordan Fagbola had fouled Runcorn debutant Mackenize O’Neill, who arrived on the morning of the game on loan from Bamber Bridge.
It wasn’t just the penalty save from Booth that earned him the star man as he pulled off se...

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