Bury Relics over 70’s versus Blackpool.Just like the previous round of fixtures, angry clouds, cold wind and incessant rain turned up in Heywood, to provide atrocious conditions for both footballers and supporters alike. However, the Relics started the game well and smoothly, like a Mercedes engine where all moving parts gave precise movement and theContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – Bury Relics over 70’s Blues remain unbeaten”
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GMWFL Spring 2022 – a good start for the new Over 60’s Stripes team
Bury Relics over 60’s Stripes versus Ribble Valley WFC.What a glorious and sun-shining day that greeted the inaugural over 60’s Stripes first ever set of fixtures. In the bright light, the team looked like it had walked out of a Persil advert, with their new brilliant white and blue striped gleaming kits. The Relics tigersContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – a good start for the new Over 60’s Stripes team”
GMWFL Spring 2022 – A good and steady start for the Over 70’s Blues
A new season starts with a difference, Europe is closer to war than it has ever been in the recent past; I think I speak for most/all Relics, especially those who have pro-actively contributed to the humanitarian effort by donations to the Polish club in Bury, we wish Peace to Ukraine. Bury Relics over 70’sContinue reading “GMWFL Spring 2022 – A good and steady start for the Over 70’s Blues”
GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 65’s December
It’s amazing, the road to Heywood sports centre was clear for a change, with shiny new tarmac. As I approached, I could hear the faint sounds of the Eye of the Tiger Rocky Theme being played in someone’s car. That about summed up the mood of the Bury Relic players and supporters, for the finalContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 65’s December”
GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 60’s December
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither were the ancient Pyramids of Egypt, but nothing takes longer than to tarmac the road outside Heywood’s Sports Centre. However, who cares about such trivialities? This was the final fixtures for the over 60’s; today was a fight to avoid relegation, a battle of survival of theContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 60’s December”
GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 70’s October
Another round of fixtures for the Bury Relics over 70s, on an October day that was a little overcast with a slight breeze but without rain. Travel conditions were hampered by road works but for the enthusiastic players, this was no obstacle as all were on time. This enthusiasm extended into the matches that sawContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 70’s October”
GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 60’s October
What a fantastic day of skilled and competitive football in the sunshine; the Relics over 60’s heroes were back in action but were unfortunate not to get the rub of the green. The action started with a 0 – 0 draw against Bolton where Gaz had to make some sensational saves early on but theContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2021 Over 60’s October”
Manchester League over 70’s and over 65’s squads for 29th April 2021
The Relics over 70’s start their Manchester League campaign on 29th April against Manchester Senior Citizens, while the over 65’s have their second game against Rochdale Striders. The over 70’s kick off at 11:00 and the over 65’s kick off at 12:00 The over 65’s game is 20 minutes each way with a half timeContinue reading “Manchester League over 70’s and over 65’s squads for 29th April 2021”
50th Anniversary Congratulations.
They did it!, well done and massive congratulations to Relics player Dave Morris and his wife Denise who celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on 23rd January. Back in 1971, the wedding reception was at Swinton, where they probably danced to Grandad by Clive Dunn which was number 1, and maybe T Rex – Ride aContinue reading “50th Anniversary Congratulations.”
Fixtures update – Corinthians and Tri-Team Tournament day 3
Corinthians fixtures 17th Dec – Over 60’s – Heywood – ko 2pm 7th Jan – Over 65’s – Heywood – ko 2pm 14th Jan – over 70’s – Heywood – ko 2pm Tri-Team Tournament, game day 3 21st January at Maccabi – ko 11am
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