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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”

Manchester League – Over 60’s 24th June 2021

The Relics over 60’s went into their last group game in second place in the Group B table on 4 points with Corinthians Whites (4 points) and Rochdale AFC Strollers (3 points) hot on their tails. Second spot in the table, and a place in the over 60’s Plate Final, was up for grabs forContinue reading “Manchester League – Over 60’s 24th June 2021”

GMWFL – COVID and Defibrillator update.

The GMWFL has issued the following statements regarding COVID and Defibrillators. COVIDFollowing guidance from Rochdale Public Health, due to rising cases of the new Delta variant in the region, all players, officials and spectators attending  the GMWFL sessions at Heywood Sports Village must bring with them a negative lateral flow test result taken within a period of 24hrs prior toContinue reading “GMWFL – COVID and Defibrillator update.”

The Walking Football Association – Pharmacy2U National Cup First Round

The Relics have entered an over 65’s team into The WFA National Cup. The is a first for the Relics and an exciting prospect for the Relics players. Since its inception in 2014, the tournament has grown each year and 2021 will see 235 teams and almost 3500 players, in the 3 age groups, enjoyContinue reading “The Walking Football Association – Pharmacy2U National Cup First Round”

Manchester League – over 65’s 10th June – Relics go top

The Relics over 65’s faced Manchester Senior Citizens in a top of the table clash. At the start of the day The Citizens were ahead of the Relics on goal difference and with a game in hand. In warm overcast conditions Gaz in the Relics net made some great saves but was pipped to theContinue reading “Manchester League – over 65’s 10th June – Relics go top”

Manchester League over 70’s 3rd June 2021

The Over 70’s went into their final game of the season knowing that a win by two clear goals over Rochdale Strollers would secure the title. However, things didn’t go the Relics way not helped by some controversial refereeing decisions.Thanks to Doctor John for the match report below. For all the Manchester League details, fixturesContinue reading “Manchester League over 70’s 3rd June 2021”