Matches played on the 7th of September 2023. Arriving at Heywood on another strangely hot and humid day, not the normal cold and rainy event we were getting used to, in anticipation of a really tough set of games for the Relics over 60s whites. Every team in this Over 60s League division 1 isContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – a good day for the over 60s whites, who earn a meritable 7 points”
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GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70s work hard to earn 6 points on an eventful and very hot day
Matches played on the 6th of September 2023. Bury Relics over 70s were awesome last season, only to have a bad day at the office for the final set of fixtures. The team were chomping at the bit, ready to make an impact on the new season. Today was so sun-shiny and hot, that itContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70s work hard to earn 6 points on an eventful and very hot day”
Martin Dawson Trophy 2023
Sunday 3rd Sept 2023The Relics were one of 12 teams competing in this year’s Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) Martin Dawson Memorial Trophy. Eight teams came from the GMWFL with four teams coming from outside the area, Blackburn, Grimsby, Leeds Titans and Leeds Morley The teams were split into two leagues of six withContinue reading “Martin Dawson Trophy 2023”
Ian McKinnon becomes Relics first Referee
We are delighted to publish that Ian McKinnon has passed the Walking Football Association (WFA) Club Referee course and becomes the first Bury Relics Club Referee. Following classroom tuition, and practical sessions refereeing club training games Ian has become a qualified WFA referee. Congratulations to Ian from everyone at the club.
Autumn league 2023, pre season friendlies
Please note the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMFL) Autumn 2023 season starts in September. Some per-season friendlies have been arrange, details below. Please make a note in your diaries and keep an eye on the WhatsApp group for updated information. Date Venue Home Score Away 27th July 2023 11:00 Salford Sports Village Maccabi vContinue reading “Autumn league 2023, pre season friendlies”
Relics Graham Walton represents the North West
Over the weekend of 8th / 9th July, Relics player Graham Walton (back row, 3rd from left in photo) represented the Walking Football Association (WFA) North West region in a walking football tournament played at Coventry. The North West team won the competition on goal difference. Congratulations to Graham from everyone at the Reiics. WellContinue reading “Relics Graham Walton represents the North West”
Tex makes England debut
Congratulations to Relics over 70’s captain Tex O’Rourke on making his debut for the England Walking Football Community (EWFC) over 70’s walking football team. Following his selection to the England squad in Feb 2023, Tex made his debut at Dublin on 8th July 2023 in an international tournament featuring England, Ireland, Italy and France. TheContinue reading “Tex makes England debut”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – 5 points and 0 goals conceded for Relics over 60’s Stripes in last fixtures
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. TheContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – 5 points and 0 goals conceded for Relics over 60’s Stripes in last fixtures”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – Over 65s So Near Yet So Far
15th Jun 2023Bury Relics Over 65’s finished their Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football league campaign on a roasting warm day in Heywood. The squad was Gaz (GK), Tony (Centre Back), Tex (Right Half), Alan (Left Half), Pete Shev (Centre Midfield) and Graham (Centre Forward) with Keith both Manager / unused sub and 2 Cats,Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Over 65s So Near Yet So Far”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – one point and a third-place finish for the over 70s
Matches played on the 7th of June 2023. The final set of fixtures of the Spring league had finally come around, and Bury Relics over 70’s were currently sitting in second position in the league, 3 points behind leaders Blackpool but only just ahead of Corinthians. However, the odds were stacked against the Relics toContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – one point and a third-place finish for the over 70s”
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