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WFLA National Cup – Relics 65’s reach Regional Final

22nd April 2023Over 65s Reach WFLA National Cup Regional Final Bury Relics Over 65’s played their Walking Football League Alliance National Cup Semi-final on a cool, overcast day in Heywood last Saturday. It was a High Noon showdown between 2 top teams, Kingsmaid and Relics, who had met only 2 days earlier in a leagueContinue reading “WFLA National Cup – Relics 65’s reach Regional Final”

WFLA National Cup – Bury Relics over 60s versus Bolton Arena

This nice summary was provided by Andy Van R; To be fair today was (due to injuries etc) a bit of a makeshift side, who had probably never played together, who did really well. Each player gave it their all and can hold their heads up, in fact there was a chance which grazed theContinue reading “WFLA National Cup – Bury Relics over 60s versus Bolton Arena”

GMWFL Spring 2023 – Frustrating day for Over 60’s

6th April 2023The Relics over 60’s were unbeaten on the day and ended the day second place in the table above third place Wakefield on goal difference, and just one point behind leaders Kingsmaid. First game Kingsmaid. As always the game with Kingsmaid was close, with Relics Tony G keeping Kingsmaid’s dangerous forward under control.Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Frustrating day for Over 60’s”

GMWFL Spring 2023 – the over 70s still unbeaten but drop to 2nd

Everyone is getting older, and a few players around the Relics are closing on the grand age of 70. The clubs own answer to Dennis Bergkamp, Ken B, is soon to be 70, and can be unleashed onto the GMWFL’s over 70’s defences. Another is Tuesday football’s Alan, who this week turned 70, and isContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – the over 70s still unbeaten but drop to 2nd”

WFLA National Cup – Mixed fortunes for the Relics 65’s and 70’s

The over 65’s go through to the next round, but the over 70’s are controversially knocked out as the Relics enter the Walking Football League Alliance National Cup for the first time. The over 65’s first round tie was against Preston.The over 70’s first round was a mini league between, The Relics, Manchester Corinthians andContinue reading “WFLA National Cup – Mixed fortunes for the Relics 65’s and 70’s”

GMWFL Spring 2023 – Solid start for the over 60’s Stripes secures second spot

Bury Relics Over 60’s Stripes started their Greater Manchester Division 5 Walking Football league campaign on a bright but breezy day in Heywood. The squad was Eddy (GK), Mark’s Thomas & Buckingham, Nev, Keith H, Ken Bond, Mike B and 2 late call ups, Tex and John Wardle, filling in for Pete Shev and JohnContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Solid start for the over 60’s Stripes secures second spot”

GMWFL Spring 2023 – an over 65s Nifty Nine deliver top of the league

Reading the team sheet prior to the first round of Spring fixtures for the over 65s, was like looking through a pack of super hero Top Trump cards. No, it was not the Dynamic Duo, nor the Fantastic Four, and neither the Magnificent Seven, it was The Nifty Nine for the Bury Relics; at thisContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – an over 65s Nifty Nine deliver top of the league”

GMWFL Spring 2023 – Good start for the over 60’s Whites

2nd March 2023 – Heywood Sports Village doesn’t let us down with the usual cold, blustery, showery weather. However technology did let us own, so no photos or videos from todays action which is a real shame because there was some great goals from Graham W and from Gordon (the dog) and some fantastic savesContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Good start for the over 60’s Whites”

GMWFL Spring 2023 – a steady start for the over 70s

On a somber note, there’s recent sad news that the good man and Bury Relics player, Jerry S, passed away. As a little tribute, Jerry’s power stride is shown as the main picture for this report (See). Bury Relics over 70s were spring and autumn champions in the GMWFL league in 2022. Could they maintainContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – a steady start for the over 70s”