On this day in history, on 1st September 2017, the Bury Relics made their debut in the Greater Manchester Walking Football League. The Relics entered an Over 60’s team which started in Division 3. The Relics had a good start with a 2 – 1 win against Bolton Wanderers in their first game. The RelicsContinue reading “On this day in history – 1st September 2017”
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Tri-Team Tournament – Match Day 5
Going into the final day The Relics were guaranteed the top two positions in the league, but which way round would they finish? The Blues were in a really strong position four points ahead of the Whites. With only two games to play and six point on offer it would take a disaster for theContinue reading “Tri-Team Tournament – Match Day 5”
GMWFL – Martin Dawson Memorial Trophy 2021
The Relics have entered a team into the annual Greater Manchester Walking Football League Martin Dawson Memorial Trophy. This will be only the second time that the Relics have entered the competition, the last time being in 2019. This years competition sees the Relics drawn in Group C with Club Kingsmaid, Manchester Corinthians, and RochdaleContinue reading “GMWFL – Martin Dawson Memorial Trophy 2021”
Tri-Team Tournament – Final Match Day confirmed.
Tri-Team TournamentThe date for the final games in the Tri-Team Tournament between The Relics, Maccabi, and Salcom has been set for Thursday 26th August 2021 at Maccabi Sports Club. The tournament has been a great success and has created a unique bond between opposing teams and players. Relics boss Keiran comments … “Can I just sayContinue reading “Tri-Team Tournament – Final Match Day confirmed.”
Tri-Team Tournament – Match Day 4
The Relics teams started the day in the top two positions in the table, with the Relics Blues just one point ahead of the Relics Whites. In sweltering heat the teams faced each other in the opening game of the day, which resulted in the Relics Blues extending their lead at the top of theContinue reading “Tri-Team Tournament – Match Day 4”
Relics Golf Day – 14th July 2021
Eleven intrepid explorers ventured out into the wilderness of Bury Golf Club on a fine and beautifully sunny day to try to manoeuvre a small white ball into a hole many yards away in as few hits as possible. Split into three teams they set off, The best three first, to keep the time down,Continue reading “Relics Golf Day – 14th July 2021”
Tri-Team Tournament continues
The next round of the Tri-Team Tournament between the Relics, Maccabi, and Salcom will take place at Maccabi sports centre on Thursday 22nd July 2021. Games kick off at 11:00am For the full Tri-Team Tournament fixtures, results and league tables, see the Match Centre page here
Pharmacy2U National Cup – Relics dominate but go out after extra time.
The Relics over 65’s travelled to Winstanley for their first ever game in the Walking Football League National Cup. The Relics dominated the game with about 30 shots compared to about 4 from Winstanley, but went out of the cup losing 1 – 2 after extra time. The Relics domination of the game at LittleContinue reading “Pharmacy2U National Cup – Relics dominate but go out after extra time.”
Manchester League – Relics 65’s lose final.
Finals day of the GMWFL Manchester League (Thursday 9th July 2021) saw the Relics over 65’s lose to a very strong Manchester Corinthians team in the over 65’s Cup Final. In the early minutes of the game both teams cancelled each other out with no team getting an early advantage, however about half way throughContinue reading “Manchester League – Relics 65’s lose final.”
Manchester League – Relics over 65’s in the Cup Final
The 2021 league fixtures in the local Manchester League organised by the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) have now been completed with the Relics over 65’s reaching the Cup Final. The Relics over 60’s and over 70’s were not disgraced in their leagues with some great performances. Unfortunately both age groups just missing outContinue reading “Manchester League – Relics over 65’s in the Cup Final”