30-goal defender eyes Linnets glory
By Hugo Varley

SAM HEATHCOTE is fresh off a truly remarkable season – and he’s determined to keep up the momentum with new club Runcorn Linnets.
The goalscoring centre-back captained West Didsbury & Chorlton to the North West Counties Division One South title in April, going above and beyond the call of duty to gallantly lead by example at both ends of the pitch.
Heathcote successfully marshalled West’s defence throughout, ensuring an average of well under a goal a game conceded.
But he also went on to remould himself as a goal-getter at the other e...