October 25th 2023. Three was definitely the magic number for the Relics over 60’s stripes on match day two of the Autumn 2023 season of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL). At the start of the day the Relics sat second in the division, five points behind leaders Ribble Valley. A superb effort onContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – 3 games, 3 wins, and 3 clean sheets for the over 60’s Stripes.”
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GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s Guts it out.
4th October 2023. Bury Relics Over 70’s went into their second set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football league campaign struggling to field 6 players due to holidays, injury and suspension. The patched up squad was Eddy (GK), Tex, Bob, Pat, Tony, Keith B, JoMo and Ken with Keith the KitContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s Guts it out.”
GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 60’s Stripes 4 points
27th September 2023The Relics over 60’s Stripes started their GMWFL Autumn 2023 season with a tough game against Wakefield. No goals for either team in the first half, with both sides having chances but being foiled by some good goalkeeping from both teams. The second half started with a goal for the Relics from aContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 60’s Stripes 4 points”
GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s off to a flyer
Bury Relics Over 65’s started their Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football league campaign on another warm day in Heywood. The squad was Keiran (GK), Tony G, Alan, Pete Shev, Gerry, Dave L, JoMo and Graham with Ken as Manager, Keith the Kit Man & Kodak Keith in attendance. A great first day resulted inContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s off to a flyer”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – Over 65s So Near Yet So Far
15th Jun 2023Bury Relics Over 65’s finished their Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football league campaign on a roasting warm day in Heywood. The squad was Gaz (GK), Tony (Centre Back), Tex (Right Half), Alan (Left Half), Pete Shev (Centre Midfield) and Graham (Centre Forward) with Keith both Manager / unused sub and 2 Cats,Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2023 – Over 65s So Near Yet So Far”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – Lady Luck deserts Relics over 60’s Whites
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”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – 1 win, 2 draws, 1 defeat for over 65’s
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”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – Frustrating day for over 70’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”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – Tough day for Relics 60’s Stripes
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”
GMWFL Spring 2023 – Frustrating day for Over 60’s
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”
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