Runcorn Town sign up Paul Shanley

Nov 24 2011

SIMON BURTON captured a  long-term target this week as  goal scoring winger Paul Shanley bolstered Runcorn Town’s  title chasing squad.

Voted player of the season at Atherton Collieries last season, Shanley  impressed Burton in performances  against Town and the manager admitted he’s been monitoring the  young winger since pre-season.

Furthermore, Burton believes the  new man can add goals from midfield for Town, who are already joint  top scorers in the North West  Counties Premier Division.

“He can play either side or as a  centre forward so he will be good for  us and give us plenty of options,” said  Burton.  “I’ve been chasing him since  pre-season when he was at  Skelmersdale and he was good  against us when we played against  Atherton last year.

“He’s already got 12 for Atherton  this season, so you know he’s got real  quality.”

Another Town man amongst the  goals is Mark Keddie. The midfield  man continued his hot streak to  notch his sixth in ten outings during  Saturday’s FA Vase second round  win at Glasshoughton Welfare.  Form  which drew special praise from the  manager.

“He’s working hard in central midfield but he’s getting into the box and  scoring goals too, so I’m really  pleased with him,” added Burton.  

“His work rate is phenomenal and he  takes a lot of pressure off others by  doing what he does.  I think he’s on 10  for the season now, which is exceptional.”