Category Archives: GMWFL

1st June 2023The last game day (4 matches) of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) Spring 2023 season for the Relics over 60’s Whites had the usual drama and controversy. The Relics started the final day in second spot in the table, one point behind leaders Club Kingsmaid, and on level points, but betterContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Lady Luck deserts Relics over 60’s Whites”

18th May 2023:Another tough day of fixture for the Relics 65’s resulted in 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 defeat to Kingsmaid which meant that Kingsmaid leapfrog the Relics into top spot in the table, pushing the Relics down into second spot with 1 game day (4 games) to go in the Spring 2023 season.Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – 1 win, 2 draws, 1 defeat for over 65’s”

3rd May 2023At last a lovely sunny day welcomed the teams to Heywood for the third day of the GMWFL over 70’s Spring 2023 season.The Relics were unbeaten on the day but were frustrated to only come away with a six point haul from the four games after being on top in all the games.Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Frustrating day for over 70’s”

26th April 2023 For once Heywood is bathed in sunshine, slightly cool, but ideal for football. Unfortunately the results didn’t match up with the weather with the Relics over 60’s Stripes losing all three games 0 – 1. First game – WakefieldWakefield went ahead midway through the first half when a good through ball foundContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Tough day for Relics 60’s Stripes”

6th April 2023The Relics over 60’s were unbeaten on the day and ended the day second place in the table above third place Wakefield on goal difference, and just one point behind leaders Kingsmaid. First game Kingsmaid. As always the game with Kingsmaid was close, with Relics Tony G keeping Kingsmaid’s dangerous forward under control.Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Frustrating day for Over 60’s”

Bury Relics Over 60’s Stripes started their Greater Manchester Division 5 Walking Football league campaign on a bright but breezy day in Heywood. The squad was Eddy (GK), Mark’s Thomas & Buckingham, Nev, Keith H, Ken Bond, Mike B and 2 late call ups, Tex and John Wardle, filling in for Pete Shev and JohnContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Solid start for the over 60’s Stripes secures second spot”

12th January 2023. The GMWFL Over 65’s Autumn season was extended from December 2022 to 12th January due to frozen pitches in December. However the weather today was atrocious, more suited to fish than football, with dull grey clouds and heavy rain, not enjoyable for players or spectators.The Relics started the day in second spotContinue reading “GMWFL – Autumn 2022. Relics 65’s finish on a high”

7th Dec 2022: Following on from their league title success in the GMWFL Spring 2022 season in June 2022, The Relics over 70’s made it Back-to-Back title wins in 2022 by claiming the Autumn Season title on goal difference from Rochdale. On another tense day at Heywood the Relics over 70’s started the day onContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Relics over 70’s Double top for 2022”

1st December 2022. The final day of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League over 60’s (Division 1 and 2) Autumn season came to a dramatic end today.In Division 2 The Relics started the day in second place on goal difference behind Bolton Division 1 P W D L GD PTS 1 Bolton Wanderers Blues 12Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2022 – Exciting last day for Relics over 60’s whites”