Following a successful trial at Redditch United’s ground on 19th February, Relics player Tex O’Rourke has capped off a fantastic 12 months with a call up to the England Walking Football Community (EWFC) over 70’s squad. In the past 12 months Tex has captained the Relics over 70’s team to back-to-back league titles, winning theContinue reading “Tex gets England call up”
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Presentation Night 2023
Six trophies, England call-ups, and a Commonwealth Games Baton carrier. There was a lot for the Relics to celebrate from 2022, the first full year of league action since the COVID outbreak.Over 50 people, (players, family, and friends) attended the 2023 Presentation Night on Friday 27th January 2023 at Radcliffe Boro FC to celebrate theContinue reading “Presentation Night 2023”
Synopsis of 2022 from President Keiran Tilley
As I look back on the season 2022 it is with a great amount of pride in what we have all achieved at Bury Relics Walking Football Club. We have had a terrific first full season since 2019 due to Covid. Results wise we’ve collected an amazing 6 trophies between the teams which is noContinue reading “Synopsis of 2022 from President Keiran Tilley”
Tex selected for England trials
Congratulations to Relics over 70’s Captain, Tex O’Rourke, who has been selected to take part in trials for the England over 70’s walking football team. Tex has had an excellent 2022, leading the Relics over 70’s to back-to-back League titles in the Greater Manchester Walking Football League winning the Spring 2022 and Autumn 2022 titles.Continue reading “Tex selected for England trials”
Friendly fixtures Jan / Feb 2023
Please note the dates for your diaries for pre season friendlies as below … All pre season friendlies will be added to the 2023 fixture list as and when they become available. Full 2023 fixture list is here …
Presentation Night 2023
Tickets now available – £10 eachContact Pat Fitzgerald 27th January 2023 7:00pm The date is set for the 3rd Relics Presentation Night, save the date … Friday 27th January 2023 at Radcliffe Borough, 7pm until 11:00pm. You can expect a great night of fabulous entertainment from our resident Relics trio Hat Trick (Dr John, JoMoContinue reading “Presentation Night 2023”
“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”