Thursday 13th March 2025 The Relics over 60’s Stripes made a slow start to the 2025 season in the newly extended GMWFL Over 60’s section with 10 teams now in the Division. First up was SALCOM, with the Relics hoping for a quick start, but it was SALCOM who were on the front foot. RelicsContinue reading “GMWFL 2025 – Over 60’s Division 2 – Slow start for over 60’s stripes”
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Over 70s begin campaign
Bury Relics Over 70’s went into their first set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football Spring 2025 league campaign with a squad of Eddy (GK), Gerry, Tex, Ray, Bob, JoMo, Woggy and Ken Buggie. Pat was Manager with supporters Kodak Keith, Keith the Kit Man, Dave M, Peter T and KenContinue reading “Over 70s begin campaign”
Over 60 Whites Black & Blue
Bury Relics Over 60 Whites entered the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football League after reorganisation for the 2025 season. The members of the squad selected for Matchday 1 were Eddy (GK), Kev Amos, Kev Bates, Ian McCann, Ian McKinnon, Graham and Dave Gaskell with Keith Swain in attendance in case of injury/illness. Pat wasContinue reading “Over 60 Whites Black & Blue”
Over 65s Live to Fight Another Day
Bury Relics Over 65’s concluded their Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football Autumn league campaign in match week 4 which had been postponed pre-Xmas due to bad weather. A squad of 8 were selected of Gaz (GK), Kevin, Pete Shev, Alan, Dave Luk, Ian McCann, Paul and Graham. Pat was Manager and numerous supporters were inContinue reading “Over 65s Live to Fight Another Day”
Presentation Night Jan 2025
31st Jan 2025The Presentation night covering the 2024 seasons was held at Radcliffe FC on 31st January 2025. As always, I never cease to be amazed how talented the Relics players are, not just on the pitch, but playing musical instruments. Tonight was no exception. Opening act Kev Bates with his acoustic guitar, including aContinue reading “Presentation Night Jan 2025”
View from the top
A Summary of 2024 from President Keiran Tilley As usual with Bury Relics 2024 was a year to remember for some good things and some not so good. Spring 2024 Season.It all started with a disappointing relegation from division one for our 60’s Whites team who despite playing pretty well in a lot of games couldContinue reading “View from the top”
Over 60 Stripes Fabulous Finale
Bury Relics Over 60 Stripes concluded their Greater Manchester Division 3 Walking Football Autumn league campaign in match week 4. A squad of 8 were selected of Eddy (GK), Ken Bo, Steve M, Mark T, Steve H, Iain, Mark E and Andy. Ken Bug was Manager and numerous supporters, including Tony G, Dave M, KeithContinue reading “Over 60 Stripes Fabulous Finale”
GMWFL Autumn 2024 – Over 70s deservedly champions
December 4th 2024 and the final set of division 1 GMWFL fixtures had arrived. On the day, perfect playing conditions greeted the teams; a mild to cool temperature, no wind and no rain. Was this really at Heywood? A short league huddle, orchestrated by Paul, prepared the players and refs for the days play. BuryContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2024 – Over 70s deservedly champions”
Over 60 Stripes Take it to the Wire
Bury Relics Over 60 Stripes continued their Greater Manchester Division 3 Walking Football Autumn league campaign in match week 3. A maximum squad of 9 were selected of Eddy (GK), Ken, Mike, Steve M, Mark T, Steve H, Iain, Mark E and Andy. Pat was Manager and numerous supporters were in attendance on a dryContinue reading “Over 60 Stripes Take it to the Wire”
GMWFL Autumn 2024 – Over 70s play well again to remain top of the league
November 2024Sir Pat was drafted in to manage the “in form” over 70s Bury Relics team. He and his team delivered on the day with resolute performances and a sprinkle of good fortune. The squad and staff for the day: Eddy (GK), Keiren T (C), Gerry L, Bob D, Eric L, John (Jomo), Dave MContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2024 – Over 70s play well again to remain top of the league”