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”
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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”
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 …
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