 Much of their tenure at Runcorn was generally unsuccessful and they drew little local support which was a contributing factor to their eventual departure from Canal Street.Bill Ashurst coached Runcorn between 1987 and 1989.When Runcorn Highfield drew Wigan at home in the John Player Trophy on 13 November 1988, the club's supporters saw it as an ideal opportunity to persuade the people of Runcorn to come and give Highfield a try.