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Tex gets England call up

Following a successful trial at Redditch United’s ground on 19th February, Relics player Tex O’Rourke has capped off a fantastic 12 months with a call up to the England Walking Football Community (EWFC) over 70’s squad. In the past 12 months Tex has captained the Relics over 70’s team to back-to-back league titles, winning theContinue reading “Tex gets England call up”

Jerry Shuttleworth

We are sad to report the death of Relics player Jerry Shuttleworth on 22nd February 2023. Jerry was a respected and admired member of the Relics squad and was a key member of the Relics over 70’s team that had such a successful Spring 2022 season, winning the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) overContinue reading “Jerry Shuttleworth”

Presentation Night 2023

Six trophies, England call-ups, and a Commonwealth Games Baton carrier. There was a lot for the Relics to celebrate from 2022, the first full year of league action since the COVID outbreak.Over 50 people, (players, family, and friends) attended the 2023 Presentation Night on Friday 27th January 2023 at Radcliffe Boro FC to celebrate theContinue reading “Presentation Night 2023”

Synopsis of 2022 from President Keiran Tilley

As I look back on the season 2022 it is with a great amount of pride in what we have all achieved at Bury Relics Walking Football Club. We have had a terrific first full season since 2019 due to Covid. Results wise we’ve collected an amazing 6 trophies between the teams which is noContinue reading “Synopsis of 2022 from President Keiran Tilley”

Tex selected for England trials

Congratulations to Relics over 70’s Captain, Tex O’Rourke, who has been selected to take part in trials for the England over 70’s walking football team. Tex has had an excellent 2022, leading the Relics over 70’s to back-to-back League titles in the Greater Manchester Walking Football League winning the Spring 2022 and Autumn 2022 titles.Continue reading “Tex selected for England trials”

GMWFL – Autumn 2022. Relics 65’s finish on a high

12th January 2023. The GMWFL Over 65’s Autumn season was extended from December 2022 to 12th January due to frozen pitches in December. However the weather today was atrocious, more suited to fish than football, with dull grey clouds and heavy rain, not enjoyable for players or spectators.The Relics started the day in second spotContinue reading “GMWFL – Autumn 2022. Relics 65’s finish on a high”

Friendly fixtures Jan / Feb 2023

Please note the dates for your diaries for pre season friendlies as below … All pre season friendlies will be added to the 2023 fixture list as and when they become available. Full 2023 fixture list is here …

GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Relics over 60s Stripes finish third in division 5

Date; December 21st 2022. The over 60’s Stripes team were very close to finishing runners up in the Spring, just missing out by a single goal. Then, they amassed 13 points from 12 games but today they were sitting in third position on 8 points, only 2 points ahead of bottom placed Wakefield. So, thereContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Relics over 60s Stripes finish third in division 5”

GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Relics over 70’s Double top for 2022

7th Dec 2022: Following on from their league title success in the GMWFL Spring 2022 season in June 2022, The Relics over 70’s made it Back-to-Back title wins in 2022 by claiming the Autumn Season title on goal difference from Rochdale. On another tense day at Heywood the Relics over 70’s started the day onContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Relics over 70’s Double top for 2022”

GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Exciting last day for Relics over 60’s whites

1st December 2022. The final day of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League over 60’s (Division 1 and 2) Autumn season came to a dramatic end today.In Division 2 The Relics started the day in second place on goal difference behind Bolton Division 1 P W D L GD PTS 1 Bolton Wanderers Blues 12Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Exciting last day for Relics over 60’s whites”