Category Archives: GMWFL

Just like the last day of last season (Autumn 2021), The Relics started the day second in the table behind Manchester Corinthians, this time two points behind compared to one point behind last season. Everything was at stake in the first game of the day which might decide the title. Due to holidays and injuriesContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Over 65’s finish on a high”

As usual we start with a weather report, feels like this is the Met Office not a walking football report! Heywood was set at perfect playing conditions for Match Day 3 for the over 65’s, chilly but dry and bright. The Relics started the day in second spot in the league, four points adrift ofContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Good day for the Relics 65’s”

The Relics over 60’s stripes welcomed new signing Carl H to a sunny but chilly Heywood Sports Village for Match day 3 of the GMWFL over 60’s Spring 2022 season. As usual Heywood had its own micro climate with the rest of north Manchester having a sunnier and warmer day than Heywood. The Relics startedContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Over 60’s Stripes unbeaten”

Another weather summary to start, and what a difference a day makes, today was sunny skies and moderate temperatures, great weather for playing walking football. The Relics over 60’s whites needed a good day having started the day at the foot of Division 1. It was a tough start for the Relics in a topContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Great effort from the depleted over 60’s”

Typical Heywood weather of cloudy skies, heavy rain, and freezing breeze greeted the players as they arrived at Heywood for game day three for the over 70’s. Thankfully the Relics play was in total contrast with bright football that brought a ten point haul from the day’s four games. First game of the day forContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – 10 point day for the Relics over 70’s”

A biting cold wind and icy rain greeted the players for the second round of games in the GMWFL over 60’s division 1 spring 2022 season. The Relics, who were short on numbers with players absent due to holidays and injuries, had to draft in a couple of over 70’s players. This is a toughContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Anpther tough day for the over 60’s Whites”

Heywood looked bright and sunny from the car as I drove in, but the biting cold wind outside made it a cold start for the over 65’s Spring 2022 campaign. First off was a tough game against last season’s league champions Manchester Corinthians. The Relics started brightly with a few minutes of impressive keep-ball possession.Continue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Unbeaten start for Over 65’s”

In the drizzle and cold of Heywood Sports Village the Relics over 60’s Whites had a tough start on the opening day of the Spring 2022 season. The Relics started well in their first game of the day against Kingsmaid within a few minutes an early attack from the Relics saw a turn and shotContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Tough start for Over 60’s Whites”