GMWFL Spring 2023 – 5 points and 0 goals conceded for Relics over 60’s Stripes in last fixtures

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Matches played on the 28th of June 2023.
A herd of blue and white striped Zebras had turned up for the final set of Spring league fixtures, with a whopping squad of 9 players. Additionally, some off duty Relics players and their family members had turned out to watch how the Stripes got on. The league thanked everyone for playing the league, in case they were not attending the banquet and award ceremony afterwards, and the first team up for the Relics were Wakefield.

Bury Relics Stripes vs. Wakefield Wanderers Whites
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The final result was a 1-0 Bury win.

Goal: 1-0 to Bury; The Stripes win a corner, and after a couple of passes, it’s pinball time as Wakefield try and get the ball away. In the melee, Motherwell Ian gets a deft back-heel touch on the ball, which gives just enough space for Mike B to guide the ball high into the net before a defender can get a block in. Click-here.
Result, Bury Relics over 60’s Stripes 1 – 0 Wakefield Wanderers Whites

Bury Relics over 60’s Stripes versus Roach Dynamos
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The final result was a 0-0 draw.

Goal: no goals in this game but a blue card for a Relics trip and a red card for the retaliating Roach player; Roach played most of the second half a man light.
Result, Bury Relics over 60’s Stripes 0 – 0 Roach Dynamos

Bury Relics over 60’s Stripes versus Ribble Valley WFC
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The final result was a 0-0 draw.

Goal: no goals in this game. Eddy “The Eagle” (Copyright Mark T) had a busy game, and to see his best saves as well as his last minute point saving penalty save, click-here.
Result, Bury Relics over 60’s Stripes 0 – 0 Ribble Valley WFC

The statistics show that despite finishing bottom of the league, Bury Relics over 60 Stripes are on an upward trajectory; their play has improved over the course of the season, and as a consequence, their results have improved too. Plus, there is a great team spirit around this team and manager, ergo the Stripes are looking forward to next season with optimism. The Bury Relics Stripes squad: Eddy “The Eagle” (GK), Andy R (C), Mark T, Motherwell Ian, Watford Mark, Mike B, Nev K, Fast Ken B and Steve H. Team management and staff: Ken Bug and Sir Pat. Several supporters included David and his grandson. Report by Dr. John.