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A Tough Start For The Stripes New Sept 2022 Season

A new season for the Stripes awaited in Heywood. A scratch team was scrambled together, that included the super utility over 70s player in Goal, Bob Cat and the Parkinson’s England team centre forward, Keith B. When I arrived, they were warming up, by performing a “piggy in the middle” type approach, with Mark TContinue reading “A Tough Start For The Stripes New Sept 2022 Season”

A Steady Start From Bury, Sept over 60s

Bury Relics over 60’s team come into the new season fresh from competing in the Martin Dawson Trophy competition at the weekend. There they reached the semi-finals of the Plate Trophy, and most of that team were the same players as in todays team. In a small quirk of fate, the team to knock outContinue reading “A Steady Start From Bury, Sept over 60s”

GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Good start for Relics over 70’s

The Relics made a solid start in the defence of their GMWFL Over 70’s title. The Division has been reduced to 4 teams this season so there are only 3 games each match day for the teams.Although heavy showers were predicted, the players enjoyed a mild sunny day for the opening day of the season,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Good start for Relics over 70’s”

Relics 60’s lose on penalties in Plate semi-final

The Relics over 60’s lost on penalties in the Martin Dawson Memorial Trophy Plate semi-final. Having won the Plate in the same competition last season, the Relics were looking to try to better that performance if possible.However, on the day the Relics didn’t seem to be firing on all cylinders and, although dominating some games,Continue reading “Relics 60’s lose on penalties in Plate semi-final”

Bury Relics Annual Golf Day 2022

Thanks and credit go to John W and Tony P for a great day of golf, food and drink, with the inevitable banter. The venue was an excellent choice, with its location on top of hills surrounding Bury, at the Walmersley Golf Club. The hospitality and staff were excellent, I for one will be veryContinue reading “Bury Relics Annual Golf Day 2022”

Pharmacy2u WFA Regional, North West (East) Final

Bury Relics over 65’s vs. KingsmaidWhat a fabulous occasion for the Bury Relics over 65’s team? Following a solid spring league season, where they finished runners up, the team had also reached the final of the Pharmacy2u cup. The run to the final was impressive, with wins over Winstanley and Oakwood, with Relics producing someContinue reading “Pharmacy2u WFA Regional, North West (East) Final”

“Sir” Pat walks the walk

Relics Vice President and player Pat Fitzgerald (“Sir Pat” as he is known within the Relics) has completed his leg of the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay. ”Sir” Pat was selected for the walk following a nomination submitted by fellow Relic Iain Dawson. “Sir” Pat was greeted by family and friends as he arrived atContinue reading ““Sir” Pat walks the walk”

Over 74’s in Spring Tournament

The Relics took part in the GMWFL over 74’s Spring Cup tournament. The tournament was set up to gauge the interest from clubs and players for a league at this age group in the future. Initially five teams were to participate but due to a withdrawal, the league was reduced to four teams, Blackpool FCContinue reading “Over 74’s in Spring Tournament”

Relics Keith Bibby selected for England Parkinson’s Walking Football Team.

Keith Bibby has been selected for the newly formed England Parkinson’s Walking Football Team. Keith was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in January 2014. He joined the Relics in 2017. He was invited to the England trials following success with Northern Light Stockport in the Sports Parkinson’s, Cure Parkinson’s Cup at St Georges Park inContinue reading “Relics Keith Bibby selected for England Parkinson’s Walking Football Team.”

Pat Fitzgerald carries Commonwealth Games Queens Baton

Congratulations to Bury Relics Vice President and player Pat Fitzgerald who will be carrying the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton around Bolton on Saturday 16th July 2022. Pat’s route starts at 18:39 from 96 Great Moor Street, Bolton BL3 6DS. His segment finishes at 7274 Ashburner Street, Bolton BL1 1TD. Please turn out and support PatContinue reading “Pat Fitzgerald carries Commonwealth Games Queens Baton”