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GMWFL Autumn 2023 – over 60’s Stripes finish runners up

Cold weather was the conditions welcoming the Stripes to the Heywood Sports Coliseum. There was a buzz excitement around the team and supporters, as it was possible, with a spotless performance, for Bury Stripes to win the league and promotion. They sat 4 points behind leaders Ribble. However, in contrast and with a bad day,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – over 60’s Stripes finish runners up”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s Relics finish third.

14th December 2023Final day of the GMWFL Autumn Season for the Relics over 65’s. They started the day in 3rd spot in the league and despite some good performances on the day they couldn’t improve on that position. Relics 2 – 0 Preston Relics started the day with a dominant performance against Preston. Two goals fromContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s Relics finish third.”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – 60s whites have a bad day but division 1 status retained

Hats and scarfs needed for today, there was a chill in the air, and one side of the pitches was frozen. Someone else was also ice-cool as he was totally unexpectedly put in goal. The regular keeper was a no show, so Pat bravely volunteered to step at the last moment. Graham, the regular striker,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – 60s whites have a bad day but division 1 status retained”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s finish runners up.

Unfortunately the match reports from the Relics Roving Reporter have not been received yet. They will be published as soon as possible when received. In the meantime the results are published below. The Relics over 70’s finished runners up in the league 29/11/2023 11:00 Blackpool 0 v 1 Bury Relics 29/11/2023 11:20 Bury Relics 1 v 1 Rochdale 29/11/2023 12:00Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s finish runners up.”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 60’s Stripes inconsistent

22nd November 2023 Relics 1 Wakefield 2The Relics performance today matched the inconsistent Heywood weather, blustery, changeable, and unsettled. The Relics started the first game against Wakefield well, with a dominant first half performance and Mike B scoring to put the Relics 1 – 0 up at half time. The second half was a differentContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 60’s Stripes inconsistent”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s still in contention.

16th November 2023Relics over 65’s had a frustrating day, playing good football but not getting their rewards, hey, but that’s football. Relics 1 Preston 0 Relics dominated the game but only had one goal to show their dominance. Following some good work from John W in midfield, Ian McCann was free on the right handContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s still in contention.”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Tough day for Relics over 60’s Whites

3rd November 2023.No roving reporter was available to cover today’s action so results only, and a comment from Keiran …Well done to everyone at Heywood today, results weren’t good but the whole team gave everything, we can’t ask for more. Also includes Pat, the team manager on the day, who tried everything he could. ResultsKingsmaidContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Tough day for Relics over 60’s Whites”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s clean sheets and unbeaten on the day.

1st Nov 2023The under strength Relics over 70’s put in a fighting display on Match day 3 of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) Autumn 2023 season.Unbeaten on the day and 4 clean sheets, but the Relics slipped a bit on league leasers Manchester Corinthians. Relics started the day second place in the table,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s clean sheets and unbeaten on the day.”