Matches played on the 4th of May 2023.
The sun was shining in Heywood, and the phone app said it was only a 25% chance of precipitation, which is very different to the usual 150%. However, there was a slight chilly breeze in the air, which made for perfect playing conditions in terms of keeping cool, but the wind was causing havoc with the netting behind the goals. The league speech before the game stated that there were to be no brews and biscuits for after these games, since it was polling day. Boo, but nobody seemed bothered. Bury were currently sat in second place in the league, wedged between Kingsmaid, who are top (a point ahead), and above Wakefield, who were third due to an inferior goal difference to Bury. The 60s whites had put together a strong team for the day, and around 12 supporters had turned up to see the cream of Manchester play Walking football. First up for the Whites were Kingsmaid.
Club Kingsmaid versus Bury Relics Over 60’s
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The final result was a 0-0 draw.
Goal: no goals in this game.
Result; Club Kingsmaid 0 – 0 Bury Relics Over 60’s
Bury Relics Over 60’s versus Manchester Corinthians
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Goal: this was a great goal, which turned defence into attack. Corinthians had broken down the left, and their attacker was approaching Eddy’s goal at speed, he let fly with a hard shot (looked like a toe-bung), and Eddy put his body in the way, and produced a fine save that sent the ball straight back out of the area, like a perfect pass, to Gordon in midfield. He turned, moved forward, and with great vision, spotted Graham had ghosted away from his markers. A pin-point pass from Gordon perfectly finds Graham, who’s shot flies into the goal, over a despairing dive of their keeper for a 1-0 lead (click-here).
Goal: Manchester Corinthians try and play it out from the back, and come under pressure from Ian and Graham. The Bury players win the ball, and Ian is put through, ahead of the defender, and shoots left footed under the keeper. They showed good fight to win the ball initially and the finish was great. It was 2-0 to Bury; to see the goal click-here.
Result; Bury Relics Over 60’s 2 – 0 Manchester Corinthians
Rochdale AFC Strollers versus Bury Relics Over 60’s
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The final result was a 0-0 draw.
Goal: no goals in this game.
Rochdale AFC Strollers 0 – 0 Bury Relics Over 60’s
Wakefield Wanderers versus Bury Relics Over 60’s
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The final result was a 0-0 draw.
Goal: no goals in this game.
Wakefield Wanderers 0 – 0 Bury Relics Over 60’s
It was a good day of football for the Bury Relics. But for some exceptional goal keeping, particularly by the Rochdale keeper, Bury would have scored more goals and collected more points. Bury were the better team in most if not all of the games. The lads on social media were saying the same, also picking out keeper Eddy as being fantastic, as can be seen on the videos (no goals conceded). That was also down to good team play all around, with a good competitive attitude. Comedy moment was provided by Graham, who accused Pat of doing a drug deal in the sports centre reception. However, although there were many small paper bags full of dark powder involved, they were, in fact, PG Tips tea bags. Well done to the players and staff: Eddy (GK), Graham (C), Tony G, Keith S, Gordon, Ian M, Kevin A, and Wayne. Backroom staff of manager Ken B, Pat, Keith B and Keiren. Thanks to the 12 supporters who watched the games. Report Dr. John.
A few snaps from the day
Bury Relics 