Bury Relics Over 65’s went into their sixth set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football 2025 league campaign with a squad of 7: Keith Gillespie (GK), Kev Amos, Pete Shev, Alan, Dave Luk, Keith Swain and Graham. Ken was Manager and supporters in attendance were Keiran, Tony G, Iain D, Nev, KodakContinue reading “Over 65s delight big support”
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GMWFL Hard work pays off for over 60’s Stripes
9th October 2025Hard work pays off for the Relics over 60’s stripes. A tough day at Heywood brought 8 points from 5 games and only 1 goal against. First game was the Burnley Clarets Casual. A big and tough looking team were totally dominated by the Relics over 60’s stripes. The Relics started well withContinue reading “GMWFL Hard work pays off for over 60’s Stripes”
over 70s major gains and a shootafon
Matches played October 1st 2025Bury Relics were sat in second place in the league table, 7 points behind leaders Manchester Corinthians, and 3 points clear of third placed Winstanley, after the last set of fixtures. A very strong team was selected for the day to try and put pressure on the leaders. The team consistedContinue reading “over 70s major gains and a shootafon”
60s Whites Quite Alright
2nd October 2025 Heywood Whites O 60’sSquad:Eddy ( GK )Graham ( C )Ian McKinnon Keith SwainKevin AmosTony GreenallDanny Mitton Manager Ken Buggie Pre-match thoughts… I had a sneaking suspicion that based on current form Ian McKinnon was going to have a big impact in the games. ( Disclaimer..absolutely no benefit of hindsight was used in the above assumption)Continue reading “60s Whites Quite Alright”
Over 65s Fight to the End
Bury Relics Over 65’s went into their fifth set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football 2025 league campaign with a squad of of 8; Keith Gillespie (GK), Kev Bates, Pete Shev, Alan, Dave Luk, Keith Swain, John Morris and Graham. Ken was Manager and numerous supporters were in attendance on a dry,Continue reading “Over 65s Fight to the End”
GMWFL Over 75’s – Relics unbeaten thanks to a double comeback in the last 3 minutes.
24th September 2025The Relics over 75’s started today’s session of games 6 points clear at the top of the over 75’s table and looking to extend the lead. All the drama of the day came in the Relics last game. Relics v InvinciblesThe Relics bossed the first game of the day putting in a dominantContinue reading “GMWFL Over 75’s – Relics unbeaten thanks to a double comeback in the last 3 minutes.”
Stripes suffer soaking
11th September 2025O60’s StripesManager Ken Biggie Squad: Mike Bartram ( C )Keith Gillespie ( GK )Steve HassallAndy RichardsonAlan BlackleyNever Kitchen ( hope that’s spelled correctly)Pete SchevtschenkoDanny Mitton The day started on a sad and solemn note with the pre-game announcement that a fellow walking footballer had succumbed to blood cancer at the age of 62.Continue reading “Stripes suffer soaking”
GMWFL Sep 2025 – Tough day for Relics 60’s whites
4th Sept 2025 Relics over 60’s Whites started the winter schedule of games aiming to get up the league. Today’s games were tough, but The Relics were not really out played in any of the 5 games, they were just short of fire power in front of goal, only scoring one goal on the day.Continue reading “GMWFL Sep 2025 – Tough day for Relics 60’s whites”
From Swiss Cheese to Super Saves: The over 70s Saga Continues
Bury Relics over 70s September 2025 match report Bury Relics Over-70s have had a resilient and impressive Spring 2025 campaign in the Greater Manchester Walking Football League, marked by disciplined defending and steady progress. After a shaky start in March, they quickly found their rhythm, going unbeaten in April and conceding no goals. May broughtContinue reading “From Swiss Cheese to Super Saves: The over 70s Saga Continues”
England Debut for Graham
Huge congratulations to Relics stalwart, Graham Walton, who made his debut for the England Walking Football team at the Maureen Evans International Memorial Cup, which was held at the Neath sports centre, on Sunday 24th August 2025. There were 3 age categories: 60s -65s-70s and he played for the Over 70’s in a triangular competition against Wales and Ireland. EachContinue reading “England Debut for Graham”
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