Bury Relics Over 65’s went into their fifth set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football 2025 league campaign with a squad of of 8; Keith Gillespie (GK), Kev Bates, Pete Shev, Alan, Dave Luk, Keith Swain, John Morris and Graham. Ken was Manager and numerous supporters were in attendance on a dry,Continue reading “Over 65s Fight to the End”
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GMWFL Over 75’s – Relics unbeaten thanks to a double comeback in the last 3 minutes.
24th September 2025The Relics over 75’s started today’s session of games 6 points clear at the top of the over 75’s table and looking to extend the lead. All the drama of the day came in the Relics last game. Relics v InvinciblesThe Relics bossed the first game of the day putting in a dominantContinue reading “GMWFL Over 75’s – Relics unbeaten thanks to a double comeback in the last 3 minutes.”
Stripes suffer soaking
11th September 2025O60’s StripesManager Ken Biggie Squad: Mike Bartram ( C )Keith Gillespie ( GK )Steve HassallAndy RichardsonAlan BlackleyNever Kitchen ( hope that’s spelled correctly)Pete SchevtschenkoDanny Mitton The day started on a sad and solemn note with the pre-game announcement that a fellow walking footballer had succumbed to blood cancer at the age of 62.Continue reading “Stripes suffer soaking”
From Swiss Cheese to Super Saves: The over 70s Saga Continues
Bury Relics over 70s September 2025 match report Bury Relics Over-70s have had a resilient and impressive Spring 2025 campaign in the Greater Manchester Walking Football League, marked by disciplined defending and steady progress. After a shaky start in March, they quickly found their rhythm, going unbeaten in April and conceding no goals. May broughtContinue reading “From Swiss Cheese to Super Saves: The over 70s Saga Continues”
England Debut for Graham
Huge congratulations to Relics stalwart, Graham Walton, who made his debut for the England Walking Football team at the Maureen Evans International Memorial Cup, which was held at the Neath sports centre, on Sunday 24th August 2025. There were 3 age categories: 60s -65s-70s and he played for the Over 70’s in a triangular competition against Wales and Ireland. EachContinue reading “England Debut for Graham”
Over 60 Stripes Put On A Show
Bury Relics Over 60 Stripes concluded the first half of their Greater Manchester Division 2 Walking Football league campaign in match week 4. A squad of 8 were selected of Keith (GK), Ken Bo, Mike, Mark T, Steve H, Iain, Mark E and Andy. Pat was Manager and Eddy, Kev and Neville, were in attendanceContinue reading “Over 60 Stripes Put On A Show”
Bury Community Football and Bury Relics go to Whitehaven
Whitehaven friendly tournamentDate; Whitehaven, June 3rd 2025 BackgroundA man called Richard turned up one Tuesday at the Castle for game of walking football and asked if Bury Community Football would be interested in a friendly with some players from Whitehaven. So, on the 26th of February 2025 we played a 5-team league format friendly atContinue reading “Bury Community Football and Bury Relics go to Whitehaven”
Over 75s top dogs extend their lead
Date; June 25th 2025A humid day but not blazing sunshine, was at Heywood for matchday 4 of the over 75s league. And for my dad joke; what animals takes the most risks? Lambs, they always like a gambol. To the football…. Bury Relics vs. InvinciblesThe first team up for the Relics are the Invincibles andContinue reading “Over 75s top dogs extend their lead”
65s Stand Ins Stand Out
19th June 2025 Heywood Over 65’sSquad:Keith Gillespie ( GK )Graham Walton( C )Pete SchevtschenkoAlan BlackleyKevin AmosKeith SwainNev Kitchen Andy Richardson Manager: Ken Buggie Pre-match thoughts “ It’s hot….. too hot”…..everybody! First match of this final session before the summer break , it’s the kind of day when sensible people grab an iced drink and find a bitContinue reading “65s Stand Ins Stand Out”
60s Whites Shooting Blanks
5th June 2025O 60’s Whites at Heywood Squad:Eddie (GK)Graham (C)Ian McKinnon Ian McCannKeith SwainKevin AmosKevin Bates Manager:Ken Buggie Overcast day not too warm or cold.Pre-match thoughts: “ where is everyone “? Eddie“ what time is it”? Ken“ has somebody lost a radish“? Kev B A thoroughly professional day begins with Keith lending a player from another teamContinue reading “60s Whites Shooting Blanks”
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