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GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70s Finish Runners Up

Bury Relics Over 70’s went into their last set of fixtures of the Greater Manchester Division 1 Walking Football league campaign again struggling to field 6 properly match fit players due to holidays, injury and illness. The squad was Eddy (GK), Tex (returning to a pitch for the first time in 6 weeks after aContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70s Finish Runners Up”

Mixed fortunes for the Relics in the WFLA National Cup 2024

The first round games in the Walking Football League Alliance National Cup 2024 took place in February. The games were played on a regional mini-league basis. 1st Feb 2024 – Over 60’s 15th Feb 2024 – Over 65’s 29th Feb 2024 – Over 70’s Relics 0 – 1 Blackburn Relics 1 – 0 Fleetwood TownContinue reading “Mixed fortunes for the Relics in the WFLA National Cup 2024”

President Keiran’s Summary of 2023. A view from the Top

A Very Happy New Year to Everyone. After a very strong previous year for Bury Relics in 2022 the New Year began well with a superb presentation evening at Radcliffe Borough on 27th January 2023.This was in some ways a false dawn as on 22nd February 2023 we sadly lost a very respected and admiredContinue reading “President Keiran’s Summary of 2023. A view from the Top”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – over 60’s Stripes finish runners up

Cold weather was the conditions welcoming the Stripes to the Heywood Sports Coliseum. There was a buzz excitement around the team and supporters, as it was possible, with a spotless performance, for Bury Stripes to win the league and promotion. They sat 4 points behind leaders Ribble. However, in contrast and with a bad day,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – over 60’s Stripes finish runners up”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s Relics finish third.

14th December 2023Final day of the GMWFL Autumn Season for the Relics over 65’s. They started the day in 3rd spot in the league and despite some good performances on the day they couldn’t improve on that position. Relics 2 – 0 Preston Relics started the day with a dominant performance against Preston. Two goals fromContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s Relics finish third.”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – 60s whites have a bad day but division 1 status retained

Hats and scarfs needed for today, there was a chill in the air, and one side of the pitches was frozen. Someone else was also ice-cool as he was totally unexpectedly put in goal. The regular keeper was a no show, so Pat bravely volunteered to step at the last moment. Graham, the regular striker,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – 60s whites have a bad day but division 1 status retained”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s still in contention.

16th November 2023Relics over 65’s had a frustrating day, playing good football but not getting their rewards, hey, but that’s football. Relics 1 Preston 0 Relics dominated the game but only had one goal to show their dominance. Following some good work from John W in midfield, Ian McCann was free on the right handContinue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 65’s still in contention.”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s clean sheets and unbeaten on the day.

1st Nov 2023The under strength Relics over 70’s put in a fighting display on Match day 3 of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League (GMWFL) Autumn 2023 season.Unbeaten on the day and 4 clean sheets, but the Relics slipped a bit on league leasers Manchester Corinthians. Relics started the day second place in the table,Continue reading “GMWFL Autumn 2023 – Over 70’s clean sheets and unbeaten on the day.”

GMWFL Autumn 2023 – 3 games, 3 wins, and 3 clean sheets for the over 60’s Stripes.

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.”